Ginger Moon Seminyak: Ayam Betutu and Sharing Plates on Jalan Kayu Aya

Jalan Kayu Aya — Seminyak's Eat Street — is packed with restaurants that come and go, yet Ginger Moon has survived since 2012. The reason is simple: the kitchen serves Indonesian and Southeast Asian flavours as sharing plates in a relaxed canteen setting rather than stiff fine dining. The address is Jl. Kayu Aya No. 7, only a few minutes' walk from The Oberoi area and Seminyak Village, so it is easy to reach after an afternoon on Seminyak Beach.

What People Order Most

• Ayam betutu — chicken rubbed with Balinese base genep spice paste and slow-cooked until the seasoning reaches the bone.
• Nasi goreng and pork ribs, the safest pairing for dinner for two.
• Corn fritters and papaya salad as light, fresh starters.
• King prawn dumplings and Peking duck pancakes for the East Asian side of the menu.
• Jackfruit rendang — a plant-based version that keeps all the spice depth, ideal for vegetarians.

How to Do It Right

The menu is designed to be shared: order three or four plates for two people, then add more if needed. Come at lunch for a calmer room — 7pm to 9pm is usually full, especially at weekends, so booking ahead is strongly advised. The space is open-sided, breezy and casual; there is no dress code, flip-flops included.

Practical Info & Reservations

• Location: Jl. Kayu Aya No. 7, Seminyak, Badung. View on Google Maps
• Reservations: use the booking button on the official site gingermoonbali.com or the WhatsApp number listed there; walk-ins are welcome while tables last.
• Instagram: @gingermoonbali
• Opening hours: daily, 12pm–10pm.
• Price range: around Rp100,000–250,000 per person; sharing plates generally fall between Rp80,000 and Rp180,000.

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