Warung Nasi Ayam Bu Oki, Nusa Dua: Bali’s Legendary Chicken Rice

Among the luxury resorts of Nusa Dua sits a humble warung whose queue is often longer than any hotel restaurant: Warung Nasi Ayam Bu Oki. It began as a legend in Jimbaran and now has a branch at Jl. Siligita No. 27, Nusa Dua, close to the Siligita hotel area. The menu revolves around a single theme — Balinese chicken rice — executed with spicing that keeps people coming back.

What Is on the Plate

A portion arrives as Balinese mixed rice, with toppings packed tightly over warm rice. The secret is the base genep spice paste and a genuinely fiery sambal.

• Ayam sisit — shredded chicken in Balinese spices, the star of the plate.
• Sate lilit, grilled minced chicken satay, usually one or two skewers per portion.
• Sambal matah and hot red sambal — ask for a milder level if you are not used to chilli.
• Lawar, fried peanuts and a warm broth to round out the meal.
• A regular portion is around Rp30,000–40,000; a special portion with extra chicken or egg is around Rp40,000–55,000.

Why You Should Come Early

Bu Oki cooks a limited amount each day and does not restock once it runs out. Favourites like sate lilit and ayam sisit often disappear by early afternoon, especially at weekends. Arriving between 08:00 and 11:00 gives you the best chance of a complete plate.

Atmosphere & Tips

• It is a small warung with limited tables and fast service — not fine dining, but the flavour is worth it.
• Scooter parking is easy out front; cars are better parked along the wider stretch of Jl. Siligita.
• Most dishes contain chicken; vegetarian visitors can ask for rice with urap vegetables, jackfruit lawar and tempeh, though choices are limited.
• Bring cash just in case, and keep water handy — the sambal is seriously hot.

Practical Info & Reservations

• Location: Jl. Siligita No. 27, Benoa, Nusa Dua (original branch at Jl. Celagi Basur No. 3Y, Jimbaran) — View on Google Maps
• Reservations/Orders: no reservations — walk in, or order through GoFood/GrabFood, which cover Nusa Dua and Jimbaran.
• Instagram: search on Instagram
• Opening hours: daily from about 08:00 until evening at the Nusa Dua branch; the Jimbaran outlet is usually 07:00–18:00 or until sold out.
• Price range: around Rp30,000–55,000 per person.

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