Nalu Bowls Seminyak: Macaronis vs. Uluwatu, Add-On Math, and Why Your IG Pic Needs Extra Fruit

11:28 AM

I was supposed to post this earlier, but November me nearly deleted my entire camera roll. I salvaged a few photos (heroic). Posting before my phone changes its mind again.

Why Nalu (and which location)

Nalu Bowls, Seminyak (second shop; first was at Single Fin which is far from my cave). 

People often Gojek it, but I wanted the walk-in vibe and a bowl that hadn’t done a motorbike stunt.


First impressions





Front bar looks tiny. Then you realize you can step inside. At first I thought I was the first customer (lol), but the Gojek drivers multiplied like fruit flies. 

Staff said top picks are Mavericks, Uluwatu, and Macaronis.

What we ordered (prices I paid)






  • MacaronisRp 50.000
    Blend: papaya, mango, dragon fruit, pineapple, strawberry, apple juice + granola. Texture icy, flavor fresh; the granola is crunchy-toasty, not that dusty oatmeal look you see in some pics. Price point: this is the cheapest bowl on the menu tier.

  • UluwatuRp 65.000
    Blend: dragon fruit, banana, papaya, raspberry, apple juice. Photogenic, tangy-sweet, very “post me.”





Add-ons (a necessary evil for the IG look)

  • Banana + StrawberryRp 5.000 each (mine)

  • MangoRp 5.000 (friend)
    Add-ons run about Rp 5–10k. If you skip extras, your bowl won’t look like the Instagram you screenshotted. (Not a complaint; just physics.)

Vibe, service, delivery vs. dine-in

  • Chill, compact, quick counter service.

  • In-person wins for texture (toppings stay crisp, blends stay perky). Delivery is convenient, but my crunch has trust issues.





Pros & Cons (quick scan)

Pros

  • 🥣 Bright flavorscrunchy granola

  • 💸 Entry bowl at Rp50k (Macaronis)

  • ⚡ Add-on control (customize for diet/IG)

  • 🕖 Early open (07:30) for smoothie-as-breakfast people

Cons

  • ➕ Add-ons bump price fast

  • 🚲 Delivery can mush toppings; dine-in better

  • 🪑 Seating is cozy (read: small)


Tips to win your bowl

  • Order the base, then add 1–2 fruits max so flavor doesn’t turn into a group chat.

  • Ask for granola on top last if you’re taking photos (stays crisp).

  • If you like creamier, pick blends with banana or add peanut butter (if available).

  • Go earlier to dodge the noon blender symphony.


Happy sunday!
ikkel


Nalu Bowls
Jl Drupadi 1 2A 
Seminyak, Bali 
Indonesia
Monday-Sunday      :  7:30 AM - 06:00 PM
Phone                    :  +62 8123 660 9776
Email                     : nalubowls@gmail.com
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