Depot Cak Asmo Denpasar: Legendary Salted-Egg Squid on a Student Budget

In Denpasar, the name Depot Cak Asmo comes up almost every time you ask where to eat well, eat plenty and pay little. This Chinese-Indonesian eatery has been a favourite of office workers, families and students for years — exactly as its slogan says, “Cita Rasa Bos, Kantong Anak Kos” (boss-level flavour, student-level budget). Do not be surprised if you have to wait for a free table at lunchtime.

What Everyone Orders

• Salted-egg squid (cumi goreng telur asin) — the headline dish: crisp battered squid coated in a savoury salted-egg sauce.
• Nasi campur and nasi goreng ikan asin — big portions, perfect for a filling lunch.
• Capcay and the “magic” eggplant — the vegetable dishes that almost always join the table.
• Salted-egg prawns if you want something other than squid.

Prices, Peak Hours and Branches

• Price range: rice and vegetable dishes start at around IDR 10,000–35,000; salted-egg seafood runs about IDR 30,000–65,000 per portion.
• Busiest times: roughly 12:00–14:00 and 18:30–20:00 — come outside those windows if you would rather not queue.
• Three branches in Denpasar: Jl. Tukad Gangga, Jl. Pulau Komodo (near the campus area) and Jl. Mahendradata.
• Practical notes: parking is fairly roomy, the mood is casual, and everything is cooked to order, so be patient when it fills up.

Tips Before You Go

Bring some cash as a backup, order for the whole table at once so the dishes arrive together, and if you are in a big group, try to arrive before 12:00. For travellers staying in Kuta or Seminyak, the ride into Denpasar takes about 20–35 minutes depending on traffic.

Practical Info & Booking

• Location: Denpasar — View on Google Maps
• Ordering: just walk in, no reservation needed, or order delivery through GoFood/GrabFood.
• Instagram: @depot_cakasmo
• Hours & prices: roughly 09:30–22:30 daily; about IDR 10,000–65,000 per portion.

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