AMINO (Gluten free /Healthy food and Desserts)

Healthy refuge on Jl. Raya Uluwatu

On the traffic-heavy strip of Jl. Raya Uluwatu No.77 in Ungasan, AMINO feels like a reset button. Inside, it’s calm, softly decorated, with natural light, plants and a mix of cozy corners, upstairs balcony seats and even a small coworking-style area with air con.

Open daily from 07h30 – 22h00, it pulls in early-breakfast regulars, post-surf brunchers and dinner crowds looking for something fresh after days of fried food.

Gluten‑free comfort and “build your own” plates

AMINO leans hard into healthy comfort food: build‑your‑own plates with chicken, mash potatoes, mushrooms, dill and cucumber, shakshuka, seafood curry, grilled salmon, hummus bowls, spinach waffles with poached eggs, and bolognese quesadillas all appear in guest reports.

There are plenty of gluten‑free options, from waffles and breads to sugar‑free, dairy‑free, gluten‑free cakes like “snickers” and coconut versions. Celiac and gluten‑sensitive diners on Google in 2024 describe feeling safe here, and several people came back multiple times during one stay.

Macros on the menu and “clean” ingredients

A big draw is the nutrition transparency. Menus (often on tablets) list calories and macros, which gym‑goers and “fitness tourism” visitors say finally let them hit protein goals while eating out.

Reviewers highlight coconut oil for cooking on request, drinks served without sugar unless you add stevia or liquid syrup, and a long list of smoothies, green juices, protein shakes and matcha or turmeric lattes. Free ginger or turmeric shots and free coffee with breakfast before 9:30am come up often as small but memorable touches.

Atmosphere, upstairs hideaways and coworking nooks

Guests talk about “tropical vibes”, calm, cozy music and a space that works as much for laptop time as for lazy brunch. There are two floors; the upstairs feels “like visiting grandma’s balcony” to one guest, and several people mention natural light, cute decor and even an “aesthetic” restroom.

Dog‑friendly notes, a warm welcome at the door and staff remembered by name (including the scooter attendant outside) give it a neighborhood‑hangout feel despite its central location.

Service warmth vs. kitchen wait times

Service is consistently described as sweet, warm and attentive. Staff help with parking scooters out front and juggle a busy room with unfussy kindness.

On the flip side, multiple reviews mention waits of 20–30 minutes for food, and occasional stock‑outs of items like hummus. One regular says recent visits felt slower and a bit disappointing compared with past years, though they still return for the food.

Pricing, extras and who it suits

Prices are seen as fair to good value, especially with taxes already included. Some guests dislike being charged extra for sauces or chopped chili and see AMINO as “an upper option” more suited to tourists than locals.

Still, for anyone in Uluwatu looking for clean, macro‑labeled, largely gluten‑free food in a calm, friendly setting—and who doesn’t mind scooter parking and the occasional wait—AMINO is one of the area’s standout everyday spots.