Raf Babi Krispi Renon

Raf Babi Krispi Renon is a casual pork specialist at Jl. Merdeka IV No. 8A in Renon, Denpasar Selatan, in the capital of Bali, Indonesia. The venue is categorised as a local warung, the small, informal eatery that forms the backbone of everyday dining on the island. It sits in the Renon district, the administrative heart of Denpasar, and draws local diners looking for a quick, inexpensive meal during the working day.

The cuisine is Balinese pork, with the focus on babi krispi, or crispy pork. The dish is offered in several seasonings, allowing diners to choose between different flavour profiles for the same fried pork base. It is served with steamed rice and sambal matah, the raw shallot, lemongrass and chili relish that is typical of Bali and cuts through the richness of the fried meat. The menu is deliberately short, which keeps preparation quick and prices low. The venue is not halal, which is worth noting for Muslim travellers, as pork is central to the menu.

The dining room is simple and unpretentious. Seating is first come, first served, there is no dress code, and the noise level is that of a typical busy warung, with conversation, scooters outside and the clatter of the kitchen. There is no wine programme; drinks are typically iced tea, soft drinks and water. Reservations are not taken, so groups should be prepared to wait at lunchtime.

Hours are listed as daily from 11:00 to 21:00. A meal costs roughly IDR 60,000 to 120,000 per person, about US$3 to 7, an estimate that varies with the seasoning and sides chosen. The late opening time of 11:00 means the venue is suited to lunch and early dinner rather than breakfast. The lunch rush, roughly midday to 13:30, tends to be busiest as office workers from Renon arrive; visiting slightly before or after that window typically means shorter waits. Because the menu centres on fried food, visitors who prefer lighter dishes may want to balance the meal with vegetables or fruit from nearby vendors. The location in Renon is convenient for travellers who are visiting government offices or the nearby parks.