Siobak Khe Lok Singaraja: Buleleng’s Legendary Roast Pork in Tauco Sauce

If one plate sums up Singaraja, it is siobak: slices of roast pork drenched in a thick brown fermented-soybean sauce. In Buleleng the name people mention first is Siobak Khe Lok on Jalan Surapati — a warung that has been selling since the early 1960s and is now run by the third generation of the Tan Khe Lok family.

Why This Siobak Is Special

• Slow-braised meat. Assorted pork cuts simmer with spices for hours before roasting, so they stay tender inside while the skin turns crisp.
• Thick tauco sauce. The sweet-savoury brown gravy made from fermented soybean paste and bone broth is what sets Buleleng siobak apart from ordinary Balinese roast pork.
• Simple sides. A portion usually arrives with fresh cucumber slices and crackling, eaten with warm steamed rice.
• A cross-cultural heirloom. Siobak was born where Chinese and Balinese kitchens met in Singaraja, not invented for tourists.

Tips Before You Go

• Arrive hungry — portions are generous.
• If you cannot decide, order the mixed plate to sample several cuts at once.
• Bring cash; old warungs like this do not always take cards.
• Avoid the peak lunch hour if you want an easier seat.

Access and Route

The original warung sits in central Singaraja, so it pairs easily with a walk around Lovina Beach, Pura Jagatnatha or the town market. From Lovina it is usually only a 20–30 minute drive; from Denpasar allow roughly 2.5–3 hours via the winding Bedugul route. The founding family now runs several branches in Singaraja and Denpasar, but long-time customers still treat the Jalan Surapati outlet as the original home.

Practical Info & Booking

• Location: Jl. Surapati, Kampung Tinggi, Singaraja, Buleleng — View on Google Maps
• Reservation/Order: no booking needed, simply walk in and order at the counter; for takeaway, some of the family outlets are also listed on GoFood/GrabFood.
• Instagram: search on Instagram
• Hours & prices: usually open from around 10.00 until evening; a portion of siobak with rice is generally about Rp35,000–55,000.

Because Buleleng is far better enjoyed without rushing back south the same day, many travellers stay a night around Singaraja or Lovina — compare and book the staycation voucher on AccessiaPass before you set off.