New Plengkung

Old-School Landmark on Raya Kuta

On busy Jl. Raya Kuta No.90, New Plengkung feels less like a trend-driven spot and more like a long-running canteen that locals simply know. Listed as Rumah Makan New Plengkung, it sits in Kuta, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, with its own parking lot – a rare convenience on this main artery.

Open Monday to Saturday from 11:00 – 21:30 and on Sunday from 12:00 – 21:30, it follows a steady rhythm, with only Balinese holidays like Nyepi or Galungan likely to shift hours.

Food First: Ayam Bakar, Gurame & Kangkung

Regulars come for the plate, not the décor. Across Google Maps, Restaurant Guru and TripAdvisor, diners keep mentioning the same dishes: smoky Ayam Bakar, fresh Gurame and spicy Plecing Kangkung. Reviews describe the food as reliable “comfort food” and a taste that hasn’t really changed over the years.

Portions are described as generous and the bill as reasonable for a tourist zone like Kuta, with many online ratings hovering around 4.3 / 5 on Google Maps and Restaurant Guru. For families or groups, the combination of big sharing plates and fair prices is a recurring positive point (Google / TripAdvisor, various years).

Big Room, Dated Mood

The dining room itself is large and set up to handle families and big groups, which suits celebrations, office outings, or tour groups arriving from the Raya Kuta strip. Several online comments highlight the simple, old-fashioned setting rather than anything design-led.

Recent reviews, though, frequently note that the space feels “dated”, “dark” or “old school”. A few guests mention that the furnishings and décor seem not to have kept up with newer places opening around Kuta.

Service, Cleanliness and Busy Peaks

Feedback about the team leans generally positive, with staff often called friendly or welcoming. At the same time, multiple guests report that service can slow down during busy hours, especially when large groups fill the room.

Propreté and maintenance come up as occasional weak spots: some reviewers point to dusty fans, tired furniture, or toilets that could be cleaner. These are not universal complaints, but they appear often enough in recent comments to signal a pattern.

Offline Strength, Thin Online Presence

In the digital world, New Plengkung is surprisingly quiet. There is no official website and no actively managed, verified Facebook or Instagram account with modern content like Stories or Reels. Most visibility comes from Google Maps, Restaurant Guru, TripAdvisor and delivery platforms.

On GoFood (and reportedly GrabFood), the restaurant is well listed, with a clear digital menu that helps sustain sales even without flashy social media. Social visibility, however, relies largely on user-generated posts rather than a defined brand voice.

A Safe Bet for Classic Indonesian Comfort

New Plengkung today reads as a steady, food-focused institution: strong reputation, high review volume, good value, but a visibly ageing space and almost no digital storytelling. It will suit diners who care more about a reliable plate of Ayam Bakar on Raya Kuta than about interiors or Instagram moments.