Babi Guling Candra Denpasar: The Teuku Umar Legend That Stays Open Late

Most babi guling warungs in Bali close the moment the lunch portions run out. Babi Guling Candra on Jalan Teuku Umar in Denpasar serves from early morning until night — a lifesaver if your flight only landed in the afternoon and you want proper Balinese food. The name is sometimes spelled "Chandra", so don't be confused if you find two versions on the map. Important note: babi guling is a pork dish and is not halal.

Why Denpasar Locals Keep Coming Back

Ibu Oka in Ubud and Pak Malen in Seminyak are famous, but both mean a long drive if you are staying in Denpasar or Kuta. Candra sits in the middle of the city at Jl. Teuku Umar No. 140, Dauh Puri Kauh, West Denpasar, with a roomy dining hall and generous parking — comfortable for family groups, not a cramped roadside stall. Its popularity has since produced several branches around Bali.

What to Order

• Complete nasi babi guling — rice, roast pork, crackling skin, pork satay, lawar and balung bone soup on one plate.
• Nasi lawar ayam — a lighter chicken option if you are not ready for the full plate.
• Nasi pindang sambal matah — savoury fish rice with fresh lemongrass-and-shallot sambal.
• Drinks — soda gembira, fresh lime juice or young coconut to cut through the richness.

When to Go & What It Costs

Open roughly 06.00–22.00 WITA daily. Come before noon or after 14.00 to dodge the office lunch queue. Budget around Rp50,000–60,000 per person for the complete plate plus a drink. The crispy skin is the most fought-over part — say so when you order if you want it.

Practical Info & Booking

• Location (Google Maps): View on Google Maps — Jl. Teuku Umar No. 140, West Denpasar.
• Booking/Ordering: for one to four people just walk in and queue; for larger groups it is better to call ahead using the contact listed on Google Maps. Delivery is available through GoFood and GrabFood.
• Social: search on Instagram.
• Opening hours: around 06.00–22.00 WITA, daily.
• Price range: Rp50,000–60,000 per person.

Staying around Denpasar or Kuta puts this warung within easy reach of your room — check AccessiaPass hotel vouchers for the Denpasar area before you plan your eating itinerary.