Ground Zero Kitchen
Kuta, Badung
Restaurant in Badung, Indonesia
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Ground Zero Kitchen is worth considering when flexibility matters more than a defined dining brief. The late daily hours make it useful for Kuta plans that may shift, but the lack of published cuisine, pricing, chef, and menu detail means it is better for casual meals than high-stakes celebrations.
About Ground Zero Kitchen
Ground Zero Kitchen is a Badung option with unusually broad daily hours: 9 AM–3:30 AM every day. Its dress code is casual, suggesting a flexible, low-ceremony stop.
Plan around what is known: the venue is in Badung, it keeps the same long schedule all week, and the dress code is casual. If the occasion needs a more clearly defined dining identity, compare it with Warung Damar, Cocoon, Makase, Mesari Beach, or Gelato Bar before committing.
Use it when timing matters more than ceremony
The strongest reason to choose Ground Zero Kitchen is its all-week schedule from 9 AM to 3:30 AM. That makes it useful for flexible plans across the day and late into the night, especially when timing matters more than a tightly defined dining brief.
Details such as seat count, booking method, cuisine, menu format, dietary handling, takeaway, delivery, or pricing are not specified. For any plan that depends on those specifics, confirm directly with the venue before going.
Where to cross-shop
If you want to compare Ground Zero Kitchen with other named options, consider Warung Damar, Cocoon, Makase, Mesari Beach, or Gelato Bar depending on the kind of outing you have in mind. Ground Zero Kitchen's clearest advantage is its daily 9 AM–3:30 AM schedule.
For broader planning, use Our full Badung restaurants guide, then match the meal with Our full Badung hotels guide, Our full Badung bars guide, Our full Badung wineries guide, or Our full Badung experiences guide.
Planning details
- Location
- Jln Legian No.56X, Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali 80361, Indonesia
- Website
- groundzerobali.com
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Ground Zero Kitchen reads like a neighbourhood mainstay on Jalan Legian rather than a tourist-first experiment. The writing emphasizes repeat custom and local familiarity: a place that earns visits through steady execution instead of novelty. That logic translates into a relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere where regulars feel at home — friendly rather than flashy, attentive rather than theatrical. Its position on Kuta's busiest dining corridor gives it energy without sacrificing the sort of quiet dependability that keeps people coming back. Overall it feels like a comfortable, approachable kitchen that prioritizes consistency and value.
Best For
This is a place built for repeat visits and casual group nights rather than one-off splurge dinners. The profile highlights value, straightforward cooking and a compact menu of familiar crowd-pleasers — burgers, pizza, ribs and oxtail soup — which makes it a natural choice for friends gathering after a day in Kuta or late-night meals. The address on Jalan Legian also positions it well for walk-ins and regulars who know the neighbourhood; expect it to work best for relaxed dinners, group outings and those seeking reliable comfort food into the night.
Ordering Tips
The venue's strength is its restraint: a menu that 'doesn't overreach' and a reputation for consistency. Follow that cue and stick to the signatures — the burger, pizza and ribs are listed among the kitchen's standouts, alongside a more distinctive oxtail soup — rather than hunting for experimental dishes. Given the emphasis on value and repeat patronage, choose familiar crowd-pleasers for straightforward satisfaction, and treat the oxtail soup as a local specialty to sample if you want something a little different from the usual grill-and-oven options.
Venue details
Ambiance
Tropical decor with cool greenery, live music including saxophone and jazz in the evenings, creating a lively yet conversational atmosphere.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- burger
- pizza
- ribs
- oxtail soup
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Jln Legian No.56X, Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Planning details
Location
Jln Legian No.56X, Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali 80361, Indonesia · Directions
Also consider
If you cannot make it work
Choose Warung Damar if the priority is a clearer Badung meal rather than late-night flexibility. Choose Cocoon if the booking needs more atmosphere for a date or celebration.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Badung
Ground Zero Kitchen is the easier, more flexible choice if timing is the main problem: its late daily hours give it an advantage over more planned dining options. Warung Damar is the better cross-shop when the meal needs a clearer local-restaurant identity, while Ground Zero Kitchen makes more sense as a low-pressure Kuta fallback.
For occasion dining, compare it carefully with Cocoon and Makase. Those are stronger candidates when ambiance and experience quality matter more than schedule flexibility. Ground Zero Kitchen wins on convenience; it does not give enough published detail to recommend it ahead of them for a planned celebration.
Gelato Bar and Mesari Beach serve different use cases: quick sweet stop or beach-adjacent casual plan rather than a full Kuta meal. If the night is unstructured, Ground Zero Kitchen is the safer utility pick; if the setting is the point, choose the peer that matches the mood.
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Compare Ground Zero Kitchen
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Zero Kitchen | Badung | No published awards |
| Warung Damar | Badung | No published awards |
| Cocoon | Bali | No published awards |
| Gelato Bar | Bali | No published awards |
| Makase | Bali | No published awards |
| Mesari Beach | Bali | No published awards |
How Ground Zero Kitchen Badung compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Ground Zero Kitchen?
Ground Zero Kitchen is open daily from 9 AM to 3:30 AM, so it can work across a wide part of the day. Ground Zero Kitchen does not specify a lunch menu, dinner menu, cuisine, or price tier, so choose it primarily for schedule flexibility and confirm menu details directly if they matter.
Is Ground Zero Kitchen good for solo dining?
Ground Zero Kitchen does not specify seating style, booking method, or service format. Ground Zero Kitchen is in Badung, has a casual dress code, and opens daily from 9 AM to 3:30 AM. If solo dining logistics matter, confirm directly with the venue before going.
What are alternatives to Ground Zero Kitchen?
Warung Damar, Makase, Mesari Beach, Cocoon, and Gelato Bar are useful named options to compare with Ground Zero Kitchen. Ground Zero Kitchen's clearest distinction is its daily 9 AM–3:30 AM schedule and casual dress code.
How far ahead should I book Ground Zero Kitchen?
Ground Zero Kitchen does not include a booking method or reservation policy. Ground Zero Kitchen is open daily from 9 AM to 3:30 AM, but you should confirm directly with the venue if you need a reservation, are visiting with a group, or have timing constraints.
Does Ground Zero Kitchen handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary, allergy, vegetarian, gluten-free, takeaway, and delivery details are not specified. If you have a specific restriction or requirement, check with Ground Zero Kitchen directly before you commit.
Is Ground Zero Kitchen good for a special occasion?
Ground Zero Kitchen has a casual dress code and daily 9 AM–3:30 AM hours. Ground Zero Kitchen does not include cuisine, menu format, pricing, room style, or service format, so it is safest to treat it as a flexible casual option unless the venue confirms details that fit your occasion.
