Kori Restaurant & Bar Kuta

Name: Kori Restaurant & Bar Kuta
Address: Kori Restaurant & Bar Kuta, Jln Legian Jl. Poppies II, Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali 80361, Indonesia, Kuta, Bali, ID
Telephone: +62361758605
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.6

4.6(973 reviews)

Kori Restaurant & Bar, Kuta: a leafy escape on Poppies II

Garden retreat off busy Legian

Slip off Jln Legian into Jl. Poppies II and Kori feels like a different world. Guests describe stepping through the entrance and instantly trading traffic noise for a tranquil water garden, with fish and turtles in the pond and traditional Balinese décor that feels like a small village rather than central Kuta.

Regulars say they’ve been returning for 10–20 years, often visiting at least once every trip to Bali, which tells you a lot about how consistent this place has been since 1998.

Atmosphere: romantic, relaxed, “like family”

Most reviews highlight the romantic setting: a “beautiful romantic water garden”, soft lighting and a layout that suits date nights, anniversaries and family dinners alike. One couple celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary here and felt the team made the evening genuinely special.

Service is consistently praised as friendly, attentive and “Balinese warm”; several guests mention feeling “like family” and say leaving Kori is like saying goodbye to relatives. Clean, well‑kept toilets are also noted more than once.

Food highlights and signature satay

On the plate, Kori leans into Balinese and broader Indonesian flavours with some Western dishes. Multiple loyal guests single out the satay and mixed sate as standouts – tender, fun to share and a good entry point if you “can’t take spicy”. Others rave about beef, chicken and fish options, with portion sizes described as huge and good for sharing.

Some diners mention Balinese classics like satay lilit, nasi goreng and laksa made in their cooking class, while another recommends the Be Genyol and notes portions are generous. There are occasional misses – one guest found calamari not fresh, another complained of overcooked chicken and a dory fillet that tasted off – but these are framed as exceptions that staff acknowledged and apologised for.

Pricing, value and expectations

Kori is not priced like a basic warung. Reviewers call it “not the cheapest restaurant within Kuta” and some feel prices are “quite high” or a bit steep for food that is “okay, but nothing very special”. Others, however, see it as “incredible value” given the garden setting, portion size and overall experience, with mains noted in one review as “between 90–200k+ per dish”.

The sweet spot seems to be travellers who are happy to pay more than street‑side prices for comfort, atmosphere and reliable service.

Cooking classes and repeat appeal

Beyond regular dining, Kori runs Balinese cooking classes for small groups. Guests talk about making satay, laksa, nasi goreng, side dishes and dessert with the chef, then eating what they cooked; families note it suited kids, teens and adults of all skill levels and describe it as a “12/10” experience.

Overall, Kori Restaurant & Bar suits couples, families and long‑time Bali visitors who want a calm, leafy refuge with warm service and Balinese flavours right in the heart of Kuta.

Kori Restaurant & Bar Kuta, Jln Legian Jl. Poppies II, Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali 80361, Indonesia

+62361758605

Opening Hours

Monday10 AM–11 PM

Tuesday10 AM–11 PM

Wednesday10 AM–11 PM

Thursday10 AM–11 PM

Friday10 AM–11 PM

Saturday10 AM–11 PM

Sunday10 AM–11 PM

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