Warung Nasi Tempong Lalah Tuban

4.9(1282 reviews)

Restaurants & Cafés

Indonesian restaurant

Lunch restaurant

Warung Nasi Tempong Lalah Tuban: Bali’s Fiery Cantine Near the Airport

Spicy stop on the Kuta main road
On Jl. Raya Kuta No.96 in Tuban, just a short hop from Ngurah Rai Airport, Warung Nasi Tempong Lalah runs like a busy canteen for people who like their food loud, hot and straightforward. It’s not a polished restaurant, but a place where sambal steals the spotlight and tables turn fast.

Signature sambal and “tempong” plates
The specialty here is Nasi Tempong, a Banyuwangi-style plate piled with rice, fried chicken or fish, boiled water spinach (kangkung) and crunchy cucumber. One recent visitor tried the “Paket Tempong Ayam Goreng” and found the portion decent and the taste “so delicious” (Google 2025).
“Lalah” means spicy, and that’s literal: the sambal is extra strong, regularly described as extremely hot and freshly made. Guests who love chilli rave about it; those with low tolerance often find it overwhelming, and there is not always a clear “non-spicy” workaround.

Prices, portions and who it suits
Cost is a major draw. Customers repeatedly note a decent price–portion balance, especially compared with many Kuta tourist restaurants. Portions are generous enough for a filling lunch or late dinner, and the setup works well if you come with friends or family and order a mix of fried chicken and fish plates to share.
For budget-conscious travellers or domestic tourists who want something familiar, this warung hits a sweet spot: intensely local flavour without the tourist mark-up.

Atmosphere, comfort and crowd
Inside, expect a big, simple dining room rather than design-led décor. One reviewer calling the place “big, quite clean, and comfortable” also noted it suited group meals (Google 2025). Seating is fairly close, the vibe can be noisy, and comfort is functional rather than leisurely.
Heat can be an issue: as a typical warung, it relies more on fans than strong air-conditioning, and at peak hours the room fills quickly.

Service, opening hours and access
Service is a strong point in many comments, with staff described as very kind and providing good hospitality. Even when the room is busy, food tends to arrive quickly and orders are handled efficiently.
Typical hours run roughly 10h00 – 22h30 (daily), though times can shift for Balinese religious days; check locally if you’re visiting during Nyepi or Galungan. Parking on Jl. Raya Kuta is tricky for cars, while scooters manage more easily.

Halal-friendly and take-away habits
One guest believed the food to be halal/Muslim-friendly, but explicitly advised reconfirming with the restaurant (Google 2025). Many locals and visitors skip the heat of the room altogether and order via Gojek or Grab to eat at home or at their hotel.
Overall, Warung Nasi Tempong Lalah Tuban suits chilli-lovers and curious travellers wanting an affordable, very spicy Bali meal just before or after a flight.

Warung Nasi Tempong Lalah Tuban, Jl. Raya Kuta No.96, Tuban, Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali 80361, Indonesia

Opening Hours

Monday10 AM–12 AM

Tuesday10 AM–12 AM

Wednesday10 AM–12 AM

Thursday10 AM–12 AM

Friday10 AM–12 AM

Saturday10 AM–12 AM

Sunday10 AM–12 AM

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