Ginger & Jamu

Sea, Sand and Smoothie Bowls

Right on Jungutbatu’s main beachfront on Nusa Lembongan, Ginger & Jamu leans into the barefoot, boho-chic vibe: tables in the sand, beanbags under a big shade tree, and deck chairs facing the Shipwrecks surf break. Many visitors say they end up here on repeat—several times in a five‑day stay, or even every day of their trip.

Smoothie bowls, jamu and speciality coffee anchor a menu built around healthy, fresh food. Reviews consistently mention eggs benny, breakfast tacos, chicken salad, prawn and chicken tacos, Indonesian curry, nachos and deeply loved brownies and gluten‑free desserts.

All‑Day Beachfront Living

Open daily from about 07h30 à 21h00 (ou 22h00), this is the kind of place where people drift in for breakfast and accidentally stay until sunset. Guests talk about arriving at 10:30 for breakfast and still being in the same reclining chairs at 18:30 for dessert and cocktails.

Seating is part of the charm: wooden tables, low tables with beach bags, sofas, loungers under umbrellas, and beanbags on the sand. There’s good wifi and laptop‑friendly tables, so digital nomads can work while watching the tide and the sweet beach dogs playing along the shoreline.

Healthy Plates, With a Few Misses

The kitchen leans organic and “clean”: house‑made almond milk, fresh juice, turmeric and ginger jamu, vegan and vegetarian wraps, grains salads, smoothie bowls and turmeric lattes. Several reviewers highlight the chilli sin carne nachos, Gaga Granola, prawn linguine, oat pancakes and tempeh wraps, plus a long list of vegan sweets, brownies and cakes.

Not every dish is a hit. A few guests found chicken tacos, chilli nachos or crepes a little flat or chewy, and one review mentions a seaweed smoothie that barely tasted of seaweed. Portions sometimes feel small for the price, and a coeliac guest reports getting sick after “gluten free” pumpkin bread, flagging a serious concern around cross‑contamination and accuracy of gluten‑free claims.

Cocktails, Sunsets and Late‑Day Vibes

As the sun drops behind Mount Agung, the focus shifts to drinks. Cocktails such as Bali Mule, Caza margarita and IPAs get strong praise, with one guest calling the margarita their favourite ever. Another mentions a Sunset Cocktail window from 17:00–19:00 with cocktails at 69k, making it a popular pre‑dinner stop.

The soundtrack often gets a special nod—relaxed, not too loud, with some guests even naming Spotify playlists after the vibe. Sunset views, comfortable shade and the ability to linger over “just one more drink” define the evening rhythm.

Service, Prices and “Island Time”

Staff are frequently described as “super friendly”, welcoming and attentive, with some guests staying for hours without pressure to keep ordering. Others, however, mention slow service at busy breakfast and sunset times, or feeling that the place lacked warmth when it was quieter.

Price‑wise, this is squarely in the tourist / Western bracket, especially once taxes and service of +15–21% are added. Many guests still feel the freshness, ocean setting and menu variety justify the bill, but a few three‑star reviews point to value, portion size and service as areas to tighten.

Who It Suits

Ginger & Jamu is best for travellers who prioritize fresh, healthy food, strong coffee and beachy atmosphere over budget pricing—digital nomads, surfers, yogis and sunset‑chasers who don’t mind a little island‑time pacing will feel most at home here.