Denpasar is usually associated with embassies, banks, and offices—the kind of busy, urban hub most people picture.
But even here, tucked away, there's a café surrounded by soothing greenery.
It's called LUSI DAN PAKAN.
Surrounded by towering trees, the terrace feels like sitting in the middle of a forest. With affordable Indonesian dishes and drinks, it's become a favorite among Bali residents too.
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Getting to LUSI DAN PAKAN
Tucked just off the main street
LUSI DAN PAKAN BY THE RIVER is located in North Denpasar, about a 50-minute drive from the airport.
It sits roughly halfway between Ubud and Sanur, close to Bali Bird Park, home to wild birds and peacocks.
A river greets you right past the entrance—cross the bridge to continue Walk through the entrance, head down a staircase, and you'll cross a bridge over a river before reaching the seating area.
You'd never guess from the entrance, but LUSI DAN PAKAN BY THE RIVER sits deep within a sprawling forest.
A Relaxing Terrace Surrounded by Forest
A roofed open terrace means sudden rain is no problem Here's the terrace seating at LUSI DAN PAKAN BY THE RIVER. There's a roof overhead, so sudden rain is nothing to worry about.
It actually poured for about an hour while I was there, but I stayed completely dry the whole time—still enjoyed my food and drinks without a hitch.
▼The indoor space
A picture-perfect entrance to the indoor seating No windows—just open air throughout It feels like the walls and windows of an old house were simply removed, leaving an open, airy room.
▼Wooden deck seating
A river flows just below the view The uncovered wooden deck has counter seating facing the greenery, and it was clearly the go-to photo spot for everyone there.
Indonesian Dishes & Drinks
The menu focuses on Indonesian food—classics like nasi goreng and mie goreng—along with burgers and pizza.
Squid Ink Nasi Goreng
Fried Rice Inkjection: 65,000 IDR
This jet-black nasi goreng, made with squid ink, comes topped with a generous helping of sambal matah. It's a spicy one, served with fried squid rings and shrimp crackers.
Seafood Suna Cekuh
Seafood Suna Cekuh: 68,000 IDR Suna Cekuh is a rare find in Indonesian cuisine—said to be a distinctly Balinese flavor.
"Suna" means garlic, and "cekuh" refers to kencur, a type of ginger-like root also used in jamu, Indonesia's traditional herbal medicine. It almost feels like a medicinal dish.
The seafood had such rich, savory flavor—I couldn't stop eating!
The drink menu is just as impressive.
The drinks were great too, so let me walk you through a few.
Butterfly Pea Tea
Purple Garden Tea: 32,000 IDR A striking blue-purple herbal tea made with butterfly pea flower, lemongrass, and ginger.
Strawberry Mocktail
Breezy Berry Mocktail: 31,000 IDR A non-alcoholic drink packed with fresh strawberries. Refreshing and perfect for Bali's heat.
Spiced Café Latte
Spiced Island: 31,000 IDR Think of it as a chai-inspired latte, made with a cardamom-and-cinnamon spiced syrup. Not too sweet, with the coffee flavor still front and center—great for coffee lovers.
The dessert brings back old-school Bali vibes.
Heavenly Chocolate: 50,000 IDR I ordered the Heavenly Chocolate (50,000 IDR)—long-time Bali residents or frequent visitors will probably know exactly what I mean by "old-school Bali."
It's a single plate combining vanilla and chocolate ice cream, chocolate sponge cake, and strawberry jelly—apparently a favorite among locals.
Shop While You're There
Beyond the café, LUSI DAN PAKAN BY THE RIVER also has a small boutique shop attached.
Mostly women's items It carries clothing and accessories from local brands.
Natural Stone Earrings
290,000 IDR Moon and teardrop-shaped natural stone earrings catch the eye with their charm.
Batik Skirt
165,000 IDR A full, voluminous skirt that was absolutely lovely.
There were also shirts, cardigans, and all kinds of clothing at pretty reasonable prices.
Information
Area Denpasar Name LUSI DAN PAKAN BY THE RIVER Map Google Map Bussiness Hours 10：00〜22：00
So, what do you think? A forest café tucked right into Denpasar—go soak up that fresh, green energy for yourself.
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