Warung Babi Guling Ibu Oka 1

Balinese and tourist alike says they're amazing. I personally thinks it's okay/normal. I don't understand what'l the hype is about 😅 maybe I expect too much. I liked the pork crackling (usually there's this so I'm guessing it was that) and soup compared to another one I tried though. Its pricey at 104k for one person with drink. Another babi gulung local I tried was only like 25/30k per person. But that was outside of town so... The location was strategic right beside the palace. Can sit down while people watching.

We have been one of loyal fans of Ibu Oka. For me, this is the best Babi Guling in Bali. Our view was indeed shared by the legend Chef Anthony Bourdain in one of his videos. Our favorite menu item would be SBabi Guling Special with extra skins. The food is here is 4.9/5.0 stars. To avoid long queue (especially during holiday season), please try to be at there before 11:30 am. They take cash only (no cards or QRIS).

The pig skin is hard as a rock. The fried pork rind is also hard as a rock and chewy. Perhaps that’s the way it is supposed to taste. Some people might like it.The pork though looks like chicken, is juicy and delicious. I didn’t eat the blood sausage . The fried minced pork is not great. Everything is cold. It’s a speciality restaurant( cafe ), like part of a chain. But we went there because it’s a must try. If I could just order the pork without the skin and the rest, I would come back.

We were really keen to try babu guling, and after some research we found out Ibu Oka is one of the well established place for the dish. There are a few Ibu Oka branches and we came to Ibu Oka 1. At around 11.30am the place didn’t have many diners but you could it’s clearly popular with the locals as there were lots waiting for takeaways and Grab food orders. We order a special set with extra skin/ kulit. We had no prior experience with babi guling but we liked what we had. Everything was flavoursome, crisp skin varied a bit in terms of crunchiness and wasn’t heavily seasoned. Overall, we enjoyed the set meal here and would recommend others to try. Just beware it’s cash-only place.

We ordered takeout for dinner. It’s was nicely packed and delicious! The soup was excellent 👍🏼

My husband found this place for authentic Indonesian food, and for tourists. We arrived at 12pm, no queue. Food is flavourful.

As a Filipino, i have to try this. I was curious with how different it is from the lechon we have in Ph and I would say it didn't disappoint.

The most delicious pork! It was so tasty in here, the food was cooked perfectly and the pork was so tender and juicy. I can see why Anthony Bourdain loved this dish! Highly recommend, the staff will help you order if you aren't sure too. Lovely smiley staff who just added to this brilliant find!