Sate Plecing Arjuna, Denpasar: The Legendary Fiery Sambal Behind the Lunchtime Queue

Ask anyone in Denpasar about sate plecing and Sate Plecing Arjuna is almost certain to come up. According to its owner, Sinarta Wirawan, this modest warung on a corner of Jalan Arjuna in Dauh Puri Kaja has been in business since the 1980s. The draw is simple: satay coated in red sambal plecing — fiery and savoury with shrimp paste — that keeps loyal regulars happily queuing at lunchtime.

Signature Dishes: Pork and Beef (Non-Halal)

• Sate Babi Plecing — pork satay and the house favourite; one portion is 10 skewers, around IDR 40–50k.
• Sate Babi Manis — sweet-spiced pork satay for those who prefer less heat, at a similar price.
• Sate Sapi Plecing and sate sumsum sapi (beef bone-marrow satay) — the beef options.
• Bakso Sapi (beef meatball soup) and soto daging sapi (beef soup) — around IDR 30k, the classic partner for sate plecing.

Note for Muslim readers: this warung is non-halal. Beef dishes are available, but beef and pork satay are prepared and grilled in the same kitchen, and the menu is pork and beef only — there is no chicken satay. Budget around IDR 50–80k per person for satay, soup, rice and a drink.

Atmosphere and the Best Time to Go

The space is small — seating roughly 40 people — with the simple tables typical of a city warung. Most customers are office workers and locals rather than tourists. It is busiest from around 11:30 to 14:00; arrive before 11:30 or after 13:30 to avoid a long wait.

Parking and Delivery Tips

• Motorbike parking is available beside the warung; car parking is tight because it sits on a street corner, so consider a ride-hailing app.
• Don’t want to queue? Sate Plecing Arjuna is listed on GoFood; check availability in the app.
• Ask the staff for current prices, as the menu board at the warung does not always show them.

Practical Info & Reservations

• Location: Jl. Arjuna No. 47, Dauh Puri Kaja, North Denpasar — View on Google Maps
• Opening hours: daily, around 07:00–16:30 WITA
• Prices: around IDR 30–50k per dish; IDR 50–80k per person
• Reservations/Orders: no reservations — walk in, or order delivery via GoFood
• Instagram: search on Instagram

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