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Canggu, Bali: 10 must-try food experiences
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Canggu, Bali, has evolved from a quiet surf village into a vibrant food destination, offering diverse dining options from local warungs to modern cafes and garden restaurants. Visitors can start with classic nasi goreng at a local warung like Varuna Warung or Warung Dandelion, or enjoy a big brunch at surf-friendly cafes such as Crate Cafe, Milk and Madu, or Gigi Susu. For a scenic lunch, fresh seafood is available at warungs along Echo Beach. Modern Indonesian cuisine can be found at designer garden venues like Uma Garden & Kong, while Japanese omakase and sushi are offered at places like Shun Omakase. Beach clubs in Berawa, including FINNS Beach Party Restaurant and Monsoon, provide small plates with ocean views. Vegan options are plentiful at cafes like The Shady Shack and I Am Vegan Babe. Sunset cocktails and dinner can be enjoyed at La Brisa, The Lawn, and Echo Beach Club, with reservations recommended. For late-night bites, Warung Heboh and Warung Liku offer inexpensive nasi campur, satay, and Bintang.
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