Bedugul has been visited by many people every year. There are many interesting places there. Bedugul has a small but well-established Sasak community, and for that reason is known for restaurants serving the Lombok speciality Ayam Taliwang (spiced young chicken served grilled or fried). Look for restaurants with the Ayam Taliwang sign around Lake Bratan especially.
Bedugul Lake View. An Indonesian restaurant on the way down from the market to Lake Bratan. Serves Ayam Taliwang and other tasty local dishes.
Ngiring Ngewedang, (from Wanagiri take the main route towards Munduk village. After you have passed Lake Tamblingan, this restaurant is located about another 1 km west on the same road and about 2 km before you reach Munduk village itself), ? +62 812 3807010 (info@ngiringngewedang.com), Very good value Indonesian food in a restaurant with views to die for. They also process local coffee beans here and will be happy to show the facility and sell you green or freshly roasted beans. An excellent option for lunch if you want to get away from the crowds in Bedugul. Highly recommended.
Restaurant Batukaru, (Between Mount Batukaru and Jatiluwih). Must-visit restaurant if you’re driving the road around Jatiluwih. It has a stunning view over the rice terraces and also a close-view rice terrace right beside it. Expect big tourist coaches to stop here in the early afternoon, but you’ll most likely be the only visitors between 3PM and 4PM. There’s a buffet, but you can also just order from the menu. After eating, head up stairs through the garden and taste some Balinese tea varieties free of charge (though you’re expected to buy a package of Balinese tea for around Rp 80,000). About Rp 50,000 per head.
Roti Bedugul, Candi Kuning, ? +62 368 21838. Bakery in Candi Kuning famous for good quality bread, croissants and danish pastries.
Strawberry Hill (Bukit Strobeli), 5 minutes to the south of Bedugul at the KM48 marker, ? +62 368 21265. Mountain roadside restaurant serving tasty Indonesian favourites and soups, salads, chicken and burgers – and strawberries. When the air is cool, cozy up beside a real log fire. Also comfortable mid-range accommodation here.
Strawberry Stop, (on the road betweeen Lake Bratan and Lake Buyan), ? +62 368 21060. Stop by this strawberry farm for snacks, milkshakes and of course, strawberries. Unless you are brave, give the strawberry wine a very wide berth.
Warung Anugerah (King Fried Chicken), Main Square, Candikuning. Simple and cheap rice, but nothing special. It’s the only restaurant open after 8PM on the square in Candikuning. About Rp 20,000.