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How to order at a warung · A few words in Indonesian
At a warung, order by naming the dish you want or pointing to food on display. “Tidak pedas” means not spicy, and “Minta bon” means asking for the bill. Small eateries may accept different payment methods, so bring cash and ask when payment is due before ordering.
At a glance
- You can order by naming a dish or pointing to food on display.
- You can order nasi campur by choosing rice and side dishes.
- “Tidak pedas” means not spicy, and “Sedikit pedas” means a little spicy.
- The cost of a meal and menu items can vary by restaurant and area.
- Payment timing and methods vary by shop, so having cash is practical.
How do you order at a warung?
A warung is a small restaurant or shop. If there is a menu, say what you would like; if food is on display, point to what you want.
Nasi campur is rice served with a selection of side dishes. At places with a display counter, you can ask them to serve the sides you choose.
- Choose a dish
Look at the menu or decide what you would like from the food on display.
- Order by speaking or pointing
Say the dish’s name or point to the food on display to show what you want.
- Ask when to pay
At counter-service restaurants where you choose side dishes, you may pay when ordering or after your meal, so check first.
What Indonesian phrases can you use to order?
Use the phrases below when ordering food, adjusting the spice level, requesting a drink, or asking for the bill. The Korean pronunciation is only a guide; you can show the Indonesian phrase or say it slowly.
| English | Pronunciation | Indonesian |
|---|---|---|
| Please make it not spicy | Tee-dahk puh-dahs | Tidak pedas |
| Please make it a little spicy | Suh-dee-keet puh-dahs | Sedikit pedas |
| Please leave out the ice | Tahn-pah ess | Tanpa es |
| Please bring the bill | Meen-tah bon | Minta bon |
| How much is everything? | Buh-rah-pah suh-moo-ah-nyah | Berapa semuanya? |
How much do a meal and menu items cost at a warung?
Bali warung guides give a typical meal as roughly IDR 30,000–60,000. Prices can vary by area and restaurant; sample prices for individual dishes are below.
| Dish | Approximate price |
|---|---|
| Nasi campur | About IDR 30,000–50,000 |
| Nasi goreng | About IDR 25,000–45,000 |
| Mie goreng | About IDR 25,000–45,000 |
| One serving of Babi Guling Pande Egi | IDR 40,000–90,000 |
What should you order at a warung?
For fried rice, look for nasi goreng; for fried noodles, look for mie goreng. Nasi goreng can be made with different ingredients, such as chicken or seafood, so ask whether it includes what you want.
Grilled skewers are called sate; Balinese minced meat or fish skewers are sate lilit. Babi guling is whole-roasted pork seasoned with spices, while Yogyakarta’s gudeg is young jackfruit stewed until sweet.
How can you check payment options and halal status?
Small warungs may accept different payment methods, so having cash is practical. Some shops accept QRIS; even if your home QR payment app can be used, check whether the merchant supports international payments.
Dishes containing pork are excluded from halal certification, and Indonesia’s BPJPH provides guidance on non-halal labeling. Do not judge whether food is halal based on phrases such as “no pork” or the seller’s appearance; check for official halal certification.
- Check when to pay
Ask whether you pay when ordering or after your meal.
- Check whether cash or QR payment is accepted
Even at a QRIS merchant, check whether international payments are supported by your QR payment app.
- Check halal certification
If halal status matters to you, look for an official certification mark.
In these situations
- When you want to avoid spicy food
When ordering, say “Tidak pedas” to ask for it to be made not spicy.
- When you want a little spice
Say “Sedikit pedas” to ask for it to be made a little spicy.
- When you want a drink without ice
Say “Tanpa es” or “tidak pakai es.”
- When you are concerned about whether drinking water is safe
If the ice may have been made from tap water, ask for your drink without ice.
- When you want to pay after your meal
Ask for the bill with “Minta bon,” or ask for the total with “Berapa semuanya?”
Pre-trip checklist
- Save the spice-level phrases “Tidak pedas” and “Sedikit pedas.”
- Remember “Tanpa es” for asking to leave out the ice.
- Bring cash when visiting a small warung, and check whether QR payments support international payments.
- Ask when payment is due before ordering, and request the bill after your meal with “Minta bon.”
- If halal status matters to you, look for an official certification mark.
FAQ
How do you order at a warung?
Say the dish’s name or point to food on display. For nasi campur, ask to choose the side dishes.
What does “Tidak pedas” mean?
It means “Please make it not spicy.” If you want just a little spice, say “Sedikit pedas.”
How do you ask for no ice in Indonesian?
Say “Tanpa es” or “tidak pakai es.”
How much does a warung meal cost?
Bali guides put a typical meal at roughly IDR 30,000–60,000. Prices vary by dish, area, and restaurant.
Can you pay at a warung using your home QR payment app?
You may be able to pay if your home QR payment app supports international QRIS payments. Check whether the merchant supports international payments.
How do you ask for the bill at a warung?
Say “Minta bon” to ask for the bill, or “Berapa semuanya?” to ask for the total.
Official sources & check dates
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