Warung Kolega: Javanese food in Kerobokan Bali

Javanese food is a more refined type of cuisine, than that of Bali. You will find many places in the Kuta / Tuban area, as well as the Sunset Rd in Seminyak, displaying signs that offer food from Jember, Yogyakarta, Solo and other parts of Java. In Kerobokan, one such place is Warung Kolega.

Warung Kolega is a simply designed place, with warung style tables and a great selection of pre-cooked food. It is popular with Indonesians working in hotels and offices, as well as expats. Basically a lunch place, Warung Kolega is located on Jl. Petitenget, which is why most tourists don’t make it there. From my house which is near Jl. Dhyana Pura, it will take about 10 minutes.

Today I had fish with sambal, chicken, rice and 3 types of vegetable. That was completed with sambal and kecap manis (sweet thick soy sauce), for 13,000rp. The way these type of warungs work their pricing, is that meat / fish / eggs etc cost the most. Vegetables cost little and are sometimes free. I don’t really care, and get what I want, figuring $1.50 for lunch is okay.

Warung Kolega
Jl. Petitenget
Kerobokan