Restaurant in Canggu, Indonesia
Canggu's top-ranked pick for dinner out.
Sarong Bali is Canggu's most credentialled Asian Fusion restaurant, ranked in Opinionated About Dining's Top Restaurants in Asia two years running and holding a 4.8 Google rating. Book dinner over lunch for the full villa atmosphere. Easy to secure a table compared to Ubud's tasting-menu circuit, making it the practical choice for a special occasion in Canggu.
If you've eaten at Sarong once and are wondering whether to return, the answer is yes — but be deliberate about timing and occasion. Sarong is the right call for a sit-down dinner when you want something more composed than Canggu's casual surf-town defaults, without committing to the full tasting-menu formality of Ubud's fine-dining circuit. Chef Will Meyrick's Asian Fusion kitchen has ranked on the Opinionated About Dining list of leading restaurants in Asia two years running (#428 in 2024, #468 in 2025), and a 4.8 Google rating across 383 reviews confirms that the consistency is real, not a one-visit fluke.
Dinner is where Sarong earns its OAD ranking. The setting , a converted Balinese villa on Jl. Pantai Berawa , reads differently after dark: the carved wooden architecture and warm ambient lighting give the room a theatrical quality that daytime simply doesn't replicate visually. If atmosphere is part of what you're paying for, come at night. For a second visit, dinner remains the stronger choice if you're bringing someone new to the restaurant, or marking an occasion.
Lunch at Sarong is a quieter, less crowded experience, which has practical advantages: easier to secure a table without advance planning, more relaxed pacing, and a better chance of getting the room to yourself. If you've already done dinner and want to revisit on a more relaxed budget of time, lunch is worth exploring. That said, the OAD recognition is for the full restaurant experience, and you'll extract more value from the evening format. For daytime dining in Canggu at a lower price point, Cafe Organic Canggu is a more casual, well-regarded option.
Sarong's physical setting is doing serious work. The two-storey open-air pavilion structure, carved timber panels, and lantern-lit courtyard give it a visual identity that most Canggu restaurants don't attempt. You're not eating in a repurposed container or a beachfront shack , this is a designed space, and it shows. Visually, it sits closer to what you'd find in Ubud's leading end than in Canggu's broader restaurant mix.
The menu operates across pan-Asian registers , expect flavour profiles drawn from across Southeast and East Asia rather than a single national cuisine. This is the format Meyrick has built his regional reputation on, and it's what makes Sarong a stronger fit for diners who want range rather than depth in one tradition. If you specifically want Indonesian cuisine executed with high precision, Nusantara By Locavore or Locavore NXT in Ubud will serve you better. For Balinese-specific cooking, Ibu Oka is a different category entirely. Sarong's value is breadth and atmosphere, not single-origin depth.
Booking difficulty at Sarong is rated Easy. You don't need to plan weeks ahead the way you would for Ubud's tasting-menu restaurants, but dinner on weekends and peak Bali season (July–August, Christmas–New Year) will fill faster. For a weeknight dinner or a relaxed lunch, same-week booking should be manageable. The address is Jl. Pantai Berawa No.13, Tibubeneng, Kuta Utara , in the Berawa end of Canggu, which sits north of the main Echo Beach and Batu Bolong strip. Factor in Canggu's notorious traffic when timing your arrival, particularly in peak season evenings.
For groups, Sarong's villa-style layout typically accommodates larger parties more comfortably than counter-heavy or narrow-room formats. If you're organising a group dinner in Canggu and want an environment that doesn't feel like a crowded bar, this is a workable choice , though confirming group availability and any minimum spend directly with the venue before booking is advisable, as phone and booking method details are not confirmed in Pearl's current data.
| Venue | Cuisine | Booking Difficulty | Leading For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarong Bali | Asian Fusion | Easy | Date night, group dinner, occasion dining |
| Nusantara By Locavore | Indonesian | Harder | Indonesian cuisine depth |
| Mozaic | French | Harder | Full tasting-menu splurge |
| Ibu Oka | Balinese | Easy | Budget-friendly, local classic |
| Room 4 Dessert | Dessert | Moderate | Post-dinner, dedicated dessert experience |
Sarong is the most credentialled Asian Fusion option in Canggu proper, and the easiest to book at that quality tier. The evening experience justifies the visit more than lunch does, both visually and in terms of atmosphere. If you've already been for dinner and are planning a return, try a quieter weeknight to get a different read on the room. For broader Bali planning, see our full Canggu restaurants guide, or explore Locavore NXT in Ubud, Moksa in Bali, and Rumari in Jimbaran for contrast at different price points and formats. For Asian Fusion comparisons beyond Indonesia, Dos Palilos in Barcelona, Aalto in Milan, and Blakes in London sit in the same genre. Also worth bookmarking: August in Jakarta, Kahyangan in Gondangdia, SKOOL Kitchen in Badung, Jungle Fish Bali in Gianyar, and The Legian in Seminyak. For everything else in the area: Canggu hotels, Canggu bars, Canggu wineries, and Canggu experiences.
Yes, with dinner being the clear choice over lunch. The villa setting, warm lighting, and carved timber architecture give it a visual and atmospheric weight that works well for a celebration. Sarong has ranked on the Opinionated About Dining Leading Restaurants in Asia list two years running, so there's real credentialled quality behind the occasion framing , not just ambiance. If your occasion demands a full tasting-menu format, Mozaic in Ubud goes further in that direction, but for Canggu specifically, Sarong is the strongest option at this occasion tier.
For Indonesian cuisine with stronger single-origin depth, Nusantara By Locavore and Locavore NXT are the credentialled alternatives, though both sit in Ubud rather than Canggu proper and are harder to book. For a Balinese-specific experience at a lower price point, Ibu Oka is a different category entirely , casual, local, and inexpensive. Cafe Organic Canggu covers the healthy daytime slot. If you want a dessert-focused experience after dinner elsewhere, Room 4 Dessert is worth adding to the itinerary. None of these directly replicate Sarong's Asian Fusion breadth and villa atmosphere.
Bar seating details are not confirmed in Pearl's current data for Sarong. The restaurant operates in a villa-style setting, which typically includes lounge and bar areas in Bali's better-designed venues, but whether the full menu is available bar-side is worth confirming directly when you book. If a bar-first experience is the priority, check our Canggu bars guide for dedicated options in the area.
Booking difficulty is rated Easy, so you're not in the weeks-in-advance territory that Ubud's tasting-menu restaurants require. For a weeknight dinner, a few days' notice should be sufficient most of the year. For weekend evenings during peak season (July–August and Christmas–New Year), booking at least a week ahead is sensible. Same-day or next-day lunch bookings are likely achievable outside peak periods. The restaurant's OAD ranking means it does attract visitors specifically coming to eat here, so don't leave it until the last minute during Bali's busiest months.
Sarong's villa-style layout is generally more group-friendly than venues built around counters or narrow dining rooms. For a group dinner in Canggu where atmosphere matters, it's among the stronger options in the area. Specific group minimums, private dining configurations, and capacity details aren't confirmed in Pearl's current data, so contact the venue directly before finalising a booking for parties of six or more. The address is Jl. Pantai Berawa No.13, Tibubeneng, Kuta Utara , accessible by ride-share from most Canggu and Seminyak accommodation.
| Venue | Cuisine | Awards | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarong Bali | Asian Fusion | Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked #468 (2025); Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked #428 (2024) | Easy | — |
| Nusantara By Locavore | Indonesian | Unknown | — | |
| Mozaic | French | Unknown | — | |
| Room 4 Dessert | Dessert | Unknown | — | |
| Ibu Oka | Balinese | Unknown | — | |
| Locavore NXT | Indonesian | World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
How Sarong Bali stacks up against the competition.
Yes — it's the strongest case for a special-occasion dinner in Canggu proper. The open-air Balinese villa setting on Jl. Pantai Berawa shifts the room into a different register after dark, and Sarong's back-to-back OAD Top Restaurants in Asia rankings (2024 and 2025) give it a credential that most Canggu alternatives can't match. For a birthday or anniversary, book an evening table rather than lunch.
For a more produce-driven tasting format, Locavore NXT or Mozaic in Ubud are the comparisons worth making — both carry stronger tasting-menu credentials but require more forward planning. If you want something lower-commitment in Canggu itself, the options drop significantly in ambition. Sarong holds the highest OAD ranking of any Asian fusion option in the immediate area.
Bar seating availability at Sarong is not confirmed in Pearl's current data. The venue occupies a two-storey open-air pavilion, so the layout does support varied seating configurations — check the venue's official channels via their Jl. Pantai Berawa address to confirm walk-in bar options before showing up.
Booking difficulty at Sarong is rated Easy, so you don't need weeks of lead time the way Ubud's tasting-menu restaurants often demand. That said, weekend dinner slots fill faster than weekday or lunch sittings, so a few days' notice is sensible during peak season. Mid-week dinner gives you the most flexibility.
The villa format — a two-storey open-air pavilion with a lantern-lit courtyard — makes Sarong a plausible choice for small groups and celebratory dinners. For larger parties, check the venue's official channels to confirm room configurations and any group booking requirements; specifics are not in Pearl's current record.
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