Warung Sandat Munduk

Named after the sweet-scented ylang-ylang flower ('sandat') that blooms throughout the village, Warung Sandat is a charming family-run eatery nestled on a quiet slope in central Munduk. The open wooden dining room is lined with hanging wild orchids, potted ferns, and bamboo wind chimes that sound gently in the mountain breeze. The family who owns the warung radiates warmth, treating every guest to attentive hospitality and generous portions.

The kitchen takes pride in making their peanut sauces and spice pastes entirely from scratch using a heavy granite mortar. Their Gado-Gado is an exemplar of the dish: lightly blanched mountain greens, boiled potatoes, fried tempeh, and boiled egg smothered in a velvety, warm peanut sauce with a hint of kaffir lime and palm sugar. Accompany it with grilled chicken satay skewers and steamed rice. An iced young coconut or fresh pineapple juice provides a cooling accompaniment. Dinner at 19:00 offers a cozy, peaceful escape.