Good to know
Good to Know
- Food delivery apps are severely limited in Lombok's main tourist areas (Kuta, Senggigi) due to local taxi restrictions. Prefer calling restaurants directly via WhatsApp or phone for delivery, or walking to nearby venues.
- Tempeh and tofu are staples in Indonesian cuisine and readily prepared vegan at most warungs; confirm 'no egg' when ordering if strict vegan.
- Nasi campur (mixed rice) offers customizable, inexpensive local meals with abundant vegetable and protein options—ideal for budget dining and dietary flexibility.
- Most vegan/vegetarian venues are concentrated in Kuta; fewer dedicated options exist in Senggigi or Mataram, though local warungs everywhere accommodate plant-based requests.
- Prices shown are approximate; nomad-focused and tourist restaurants typically cost 2-3x local warung rates.
Budget
Rezeki
- Price Range
- IDR 25,000
- Neighborhood
- Kuta
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Nasi Campur (mixed rice with vegetable sides)
The Warung
- Price Range
- IDR 35,000
- Neighborhood
- Kuta
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Indonesian and Western dishes (pad thai, tempeh, curries)
High End
ASHTARI
- Price Range
- IDR 180,000
- Neighborhood
- Kuta (3km west of town)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Slow food blending Indian, Indonesian, and Western flavors (vegan curries, salads)
Terra
- Price Range
- IDR 160,000
- Neighborhood
- Kuta
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Raw vegan, plant-based, smoothie bowls, salads
Mid Range
Kenza Cafe
- Price Range
- IDR 75,000
- Neighborhood
- Kuta
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Vegetarian/vegan Indonesian and international (scrambled tofu, wraps, salads)
Yogi Bar
- Price Range
- IDR 80,000
- Neighborhood
- Kuta
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Vegan nasi campur, plant-based options, international
Delivery Services
GoFood (Gojek)
- Notes
- Limited availability in Lombok; not operational in Kuta or Senggigi due to local taxi restrictions. Available in Mataram and some other areas with limited merchant partners.
GrabFood
- Notes
- Limited availability in Lombok; similar constraints to GoFood. Check app availability in your specific area.
WhatsApp/Phone Direct Ordering
- Notes
- Most restaurants accept WhatsApp or phone orders for delivery. Many smaller establishments offer private delivery for a small extra fee. Recommended as primary delivery method in Kuta and beach areas.
Vegan And Vegetarian Dining
- Overview
- Lombok has a growing vegan and vegetarian scene, concentrated primarily in Kuta and the Gili Islands. Multiple dedicated vegan venues exist, and many local warungs readily accommodate plant-based requests with tempeh, tofu, and vegetable curries. Local vegetarian bakso (meatball soup) and nasi campur with vegetable sides are widely available and inexpensive.
Venues
Terra
- Price Range
- IDR 160,000
- Neighborhood
- Kuta
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Raw vegan, plant-based smoothie bowls, salads, juices, vegan desserts
- Notes
- Rooftop terrace, customizable ingredients, open Mon-Sun 8am-4pm
ASHTARI
- Price Range
- IDR 180,000
- Neighborhood
- Kuta (3km west)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Organic vegetarian and vegan curries, salads, smoothie bowls, slow-cooked Indian-Indonesian fusion
- Notes
- Stunning south-coast views, yoga retreat on-site, some meat dishes available
Kenza Cafe
- Price Range
- IDR 75,000
- Neighborhood
- Kuta (main junction)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Vegetarian and vegan café fare (scrambled tofu, vegetable wraps, salads)
- Notes
- Open daily 7:30am-10pm, trendy atmosphere
Local Must Try Dishes
Local Must Try Dishes
- Nasi Campur (mixed rice with varied vegetable, tempeh, tofu, and sometimes egg or meat sides)
- Satay (grilled meat skewers with peanut sauce)
- Gado-gado (steamed vegetables with peanut sauce)
- Fried Tempeh and Fried Tofu (crispy soybean cakes)
- Nasi Goreng (fried rice with egg, meat, and vegetables)
- Mie Goreng (fried noodles)
- Bakso (broth with meat or vegetarian meatballs)
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