The Little Bali

Name: The Little Bali
Address: Al Seef 3 - Tower Lake level, Shop #01 Cluster U, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97145548575

Jumeirah Lake Towers

Indonesian restaurant Open now 04 554 8575

The Little Bali is an Indonesian restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers serving regional dishes with a notably authentic, spice-forward character. Reviews point to Nasi Goreng, red sambal and Balinese favourites such as Bebek Betutu, alongside friendly service and lake-side seating.

Reputation Score

4.6

★★★★★

515 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Authentic flavours

Customers describe the food as home-cooked and not diluted for tourists, with Indonesian diners also returning regularly.

Spice control

You can ask for a different spice level, while those who enjoy serious heat say the spicy dishes genuinely deliver.

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What to Eat at The Little Bali

These items at The Little Bali got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 6

Ayam taliwang Net +2

“And i had Ayam Taliwang. It was spicy and tasty. I liked it.”
Bakwan Net +2

“The Bakwan is excellent! Nasi Goreng is good.”
Batagor Net +2

“For Batagor, the taste of peanut sauce was lovely.”
Chicken satay Net +2

“I tried the Nasi Goreng and Chicken Satay—both were packed with authentic flavor.”
Mi goreng Net +2

“I found that the mi goreng was a bit better than the nasi goreng.”
Sambal Net +2

“Their sauces and sambal were perfect elevated the taste.”

Honorable mentions (21)

Ayam sambal matah Net +1

“Try their Ayam Sambal Matah or Ayam Taliwang. The spiciness is just right and tastes delicious too.”
Bebek betutu Net +1

“Bebek Betutu - its a roasted part of a duck marinated in balinese spices that makes it taste soooo good. Oh by the way, this is their signature dish!”
Chicken mie goreng Net +1

“We had tempe mendoan (fried tempe in a spiced batter), bakwan, chicken mie goreng, stri fry kangkung, and chicken pelecing. Be aware, if you ask your food to be spicy, it will be real spicy hot. But we love it. We enjoyed our food so much, we will come back for sure to try other dishes.”
Chicken pelecing Net +1

“We had tempe mendoan (fried tempe in a spiced batter), bakwan, chicken mie goreng, stri fry kangkung, and chicken pelecing. Be aware, if you ask your food to be spicy, it will be real spicy hot. But we love it. We enjoyed our food so much, we will come back for sure to try other dishes.”
Es cendol Net +1

“Had a great lunch and great food. Love their es cendol (not that much sweet) and batagor.”
Fried chicken Net +1

“The juiciest chicken in JLT! Even tho they not specialized in fried chicken only.”
Gado gado Net +1

“I recommend these dishes: - nasi goreng with chicken - gado gado - lumpiang -satay sampler”
Iftar buffet Net +1

“Just had an amazing Iftar buffet at Little Bali in JLT Cluster U! 🌙 For just 69 AED + VAT per person, it was a fantastic deal. The spread was truly impressive with so many delicious options to choose from.”
Indomi Net +1

“Super yummy authentic Indonesian food!! Mi Goreng, Indomi and Chicken Satay are my top favorites!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻”
Kerupuk Net +1

“Kerupuk - my favorite! It's a cracker made of garlic and rice flour!”
Lumpiang Net +1

“I recommend these dishes: - nasi goreng with chicken - gado gado - lumpiang -satay sampler”
Nasi goreng nusantara Net +1

“Ordered Nasi goreng nusantara, and really delighted. Taste is authentic. Real Indonesian rice, crackers, taste, and everything. Even the pickle is also great.”
Nasi goreng with chicken Net +1

“I recommend these dishes: - nasi goreng with chicken - gado gado - lumpiang -satay sampler”
Nasi goring with chicken Net +1

“Off all the food we ordered, Nasi Goring with chicken was truly sumptuous, as well the veg option I chose (forgot the name though).”
Oxtail Net +1

“I had oxtail, so soft, tasty and super spicy😅.”
Red sambal Net +1

“And the red sambal. To. Die. For!!!”
Rendang sapi Net +1

“Rendang Sapi - it's usually called as beef randang. I love this! The beef is so juicy and tender!”
Satay sampler Net +1

“I recommend these dishes: - nasi goreng with chicken - gado gado - lumpiang -satay sampler”
Stri fry kangkung Net +1

“We had tempe mendoan (fried tempe in a spiced batter), bakwan, chicken mie goreng, stri fry kangkung, and chicken pelecing. Be aware, if you ask your food to be spicy, it will be real spicy hot. But we love it. We enjoyed our food so much, we will come back for sure to try other dishes.”
Tempe mendoan Net +1

“We had tempe mendoan (fried tempe in a spiced batter), bakwan, chicken mie goreng, stri fry kangkung, and chicken pelecing. Be aware, if you ask your food to be spicy, it will be real spicy hot. But we love it. We enjoyed our food so much, we will come back for sure to try other dishes.”
Vegetarian mi goreng Net +1

“Really tasty vegetarian mi goreng. The tamarind juice drink was very refreshing but a little too expensive. Quick and polite service. Comfortable seating.”

Drinks 5

Ginger lemongrass tea Net +1

“-Ginger lemongrass tea - it tasted suspiciously like pineapple (?), regardless it was deliciously tropical & refreshing. I enjoyed it, I had to hold myself back from getting a second one. 12/10”
Ice tea Net +1

“We ordered Ice Tea and was delicious and refreshing.”
Iced tea Net +1

“Especially loved the iced tea! Customer service was friendly and the location is convenient.”
Lemon ice tea pitcher Net +1

“What draws me here is their Lemon Ice Tea Pitcher priced at just AED 25 and I enjoy my me time with this generous pitcher.”
Tamarind juice drink Net +1

“Really tasty vegetarian mi goreng. The tamarind juice drink was very refreshing but a little too expensive. Quick and polite service. Comfortable seating.”

What to Avoid (7)

Food 6

Asam pedas Net −1

“Asam pedas was not as expected. Satay is bland and the peanut sauce was not savory. Great place for big group.”
Bebek taliwang Net −1

“We had dinner and ordered Batagor, Lawar Ayam, Bebek Taliwang, and Pisang Goreng Keju. Overall, the taste was good, but the meat of the duck was less, mostly bones were there.”
Crispy calamari Net −1

“Crispy calamari is over loaded with corn flour”
Lawar ayam Net −1

“We had dinner and ordered Batagor, Lawar Ayam, Bebek Taliwang, and Pisang Goreng Keju. Overall, the taste was good, but the meat of the duck was less, mostly bones were there. For Batagor, the taste of peanut sauce was lovely. Lawar Ayam was a little smaller, and for me, that’s not authentic lawar ayam. Pisang goreng keju was nicely.”
Signature nasi goreng Net −1

“The signature nasi goreng was ok. The rice was done very well, but the fried tiny piece of chicken was bland and cold. Just one piece of cucumber and tomato (cheapest veggies in Dubai) Asked for no chilies but had enough thrown in the rice”
Veg spring rolls Net −1

“-Veg spring rolls - I wasn’t a big fan of these just because the wrappers were (crunchy but) thicker than a regular spring roll? I didn’t like the extra thickness it had. I prefer my spring roll wrappers super thin & extra crispy. My friend liked these though! 5/10”

Drinks 1

Unsweetened tea Net −1

“I also got an unsweetened tea which wasn’t very good.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Check heat. Ask for your preferred spice level before ordering; “spicy” can mean genuinely hot here.

Ask advice. Ask the waiter for recommendations, particularly if you are unfamiliar with Indonesian dishes.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Al Seef 3 - Tower Lake level, Shop #01 Cluster U

Al Thanyah Fifth - Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai

04 554 8575

Mon	12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Tue	12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Wed	12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Thu	12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Fri	12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sat	12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sun	12:00 PM – 10:00 PM

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Common Concerns

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Strong heat

Many dishes use substantial chilli, so diners who cannot handle spice need to order carefully and state their preference clearly.

Duck portions

One diner found the duck dish had relatively little meat and was mostly bones.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

69 AED + VAT per person

Iftar buffet

“Just had an amazing Iftar buffet at Little Bali in JLT Cluster U! 🌙 For just 69 AED + VAT per person, it was a fantastic deal”

Google review · March 2026

AED 25

Lemon Ice Tea Pitcher

“What draws me here is their Lemon Ice Tea Pitcher priced at just AED 25 and I enjoy my me time with this generous pitcher”

Google review · July 2022

15 AED to 55 AED

dishes

“Price wise Little Bali is squarely in the affordable category with dishes ranging between 15 AED to 55 AED with the exception of special seafood dishes”

Google review · July 2024

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The Bottom Line

The Little Bali is an Indonesian restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers where the main draw is food with a properly Indonesian flavour rather than toned-down versions. First-timers can try Nasi Goreng, Chicken Satay, gado gado or a satay sampler; returning diners mention red sambal, Beef Rendang and Bebek Betutu. The menu includes meat, seafood and vegetarian choices, with individual meals and sharing plates.

Spice is central here. Several reviews say the restaurant does not hold back on chilli, though staff can explain dishes and adjust the heat when asked. That makes it approachable for newcomers, but anyone sensitive to spice should be explicit before ordering.

The red sambal is a particular favourite, while one review preferred the vegetarian mi goreng to the chicken version. The setting is tropical-themed and described as clean, cosy and atmospheric, with some tables beside the lake and long tables for groups. Prices are generally seen as affordable; one review reported dishes from AED 15 to AED 55, excluding special seafood, while an Iftar buffet was AED 69 plus VAT per person.

A few older reviews mention slow service, a hot room during an air-conditioning problem and disappointing duck portions, so expectations may vary by dish and visit.