Ground Zero Kitchen
Kuta, Badung
Restaurant in Badung, Indonesia
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Ground Zero Kitchen works 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, 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 verified dress code is casual, so the clearest read is a flexible, low-ceremony stop rather than a venue to describe with unverified claims about cuisine, chef, menu format, pricing, or service style.
Because the available verified details are limited, plan around what is known: the venue is in Badung, it keeps the same long schedule all week, 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 verified 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.
Do not assume details that are not verified here, such as seat count, booking method, cuisine, menu format, dietary handling, takeaway, delivery, or pricing. 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 verified 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
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. The verified information 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?
The verified details do not specify seating style, booking method, or service format. What is known is that Ground Zero Kitchen is in Badung, has a casual dress code, 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, Gelato Bar are useful named options to compare with Ground Zero Kitchen. Ground Zero Kitchen's clearest verified distinction is its daily 9 AM–3:30 AM schedule and casual dress code.
How far ahead should I book Ground Zero Kitchen?
The verified information 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.
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. The verified details do 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.
