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Hours
Sun
8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Mon
8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Tue
8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Wed
8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Thu
8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Fri
8:00 am - 12:00 am
Sat
8:00 am - 12:00 am
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CUISINES
Mediterranean, Healthy, Middle Eastern
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
features
Is this a juice / smoothie bar?
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About
Zai Cafe it’s where tradition meets modernity in a unique Mediterranean and Middle Eastern culinary journey: from its authentically inspired décor to its forward-thinking culinary creations. Helmed by our acclaimed culinary team, every dish is a harmony of spices and flavor, bringing together the best of both cuisines.
CUISINES
Mediterranean, Healthy, Middle Eastern
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
FEATURES
Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Cash Only, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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5.0
420 reviews
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Luvena Callista
3 contributions
Feb 2025 • couples
I ordered 30 oysters, and turn out all of the oysters are very fresh and worth the price. The ambience is really good, all of the waiters are nice especially Bli Yudi. This is a must place to visit. Recommended.
Written 2 February 2025
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Maulana M
1 contribution
Jan 2025 • family
During our visit to Zai Café in Canggu, Bali, we had an excellent dining experience that left us thoroughly impressed. From the appetizers to the drinks, everything was well-prepared and flavorful, and the service was equally delightful.
We started with the Chicken Lavash as an opener, and it exceeded our expectations. The chicken was perfectly seasoned, tender, and generously portioned—more than enough for me and my wife to share.
For the main course, I decided to try their recommendation, the Beef in Cream. This dish featured sliced beef in a rich mushroom sauce, accompanied by baby potatoes and grilled salad. Each component was well cooked, and the flavors blended beautifully.
To accompany our meal, I opted for a Strawberry Smoothie. It’s refreshing and also had just the right level of sweetness.
Beyond the food, the service at Zai Café stood out. The waitress was incredibly polite, talkative, and friendly, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. This spot is well worth a visit!
Written 11 January 2025
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Björm B
4 contributions
Dec 2024 • couples
Zai Café is absolutely fantastic! The atmosphere is super cozy and perfect for relaxing. We ordered seven different dishes, and every single one was outstanding – perfectly flavored and beautifully presented. The pasta with pesto and tuna is an absolute must-try! A special shoutout to Mrs. Dilah, who took excellent care of us. Her attentive and warm service made our visit even more delightful. Overall, a perfect spot for an amazing meal in Canggu. Highly recommended!
Written 25 December 2024
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Вадим Б
Dnipro1 contribution
Jan 2024 • friends
We visited this restaurant for dinner. The waiter made a mistake in the order, brought a meat plate instead of a seafood plate, when they called the waiter, asked for a change, he said that he repeated the order to us, but no one heard it, then they called the administrator, he said that he would not change anything for us and we will have to pay for something that we did not eat or order, as this is the policy of the establishment. As for me, this is a very strange policy, we were sitting in a large group and their regular customers brought us to this place, with a total bill of more than $200, we could simply write off this dish and not argue.
Also, the cocktail was served in a cracked glass, the forks all had bent tendrils. For an establishment with such a price tag, this is not a very acceptable attitude.
Wouldn't recommend this place

Written 6 January 2024
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Zai Cafe
Good afternoon, Zai Cafe apologizes to you, thank you very much for your feedback, we will definitely change our attitude to this situation.
Written 1 February 2024
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Yordan G
1 contribution
Feb 2024 • friends
We are coming to Zai for weeks. Today the service was absolute disgrace. First after seating us nobody came for 10 minutes so we had to call the hostess to take our order. Then after taking the order it turns out that they don’t offer some of the stuff in it either tho they accepted the order. So we changed the order for drinks just to realize 10 minutes later when asking where they are that even the corrected order isn’t available. Then we ordered one of the most expensive bottles of white wine and the waitress didn’t even bothered to give us to try it and just poured 3 glasses. After trying it we discovered that the wine is very sweet and is a proper dessert wine but not one for dinner. For a place like this you would expect that the staff would know that and will explain it to us. Neither the manager or anyone from the staff took responsibility for anything. No solution was given to us. They didn’t even bothered to offer something as an excuse. We are very disappointed from our experience since this was one of our favorite places.
Written 6 February 2024
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Zai Cafe
We sincerely apologize for not meeting your expectations. Thank you for sharing your impressions. Our team always carefully considers all feedback from our guests and evaluates each case. The wine you ordered, Dr. Loosen Riesling Qualitatswein, is not classified as a dessert wine. However, we apologize for any inconvenience and hope to see you again among our regular guests.
Sincerely,
GM Zai cafe
Written 11 February 2024
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iamjohnny
Indonesia2511 contributions
May 2024 • friends
Located in the heart of Canggu, this beautiful classy restaurant welcomed us with beautiful smiles. Nicely decorated. Good foods and drinks. They even have oysters for 10,000 IDR per piece. A very pleasant dining experience indeed. Special thanks to Dila and her team for making our stay a pleasant one.
Written 29 May 2024
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kimwillrule
Singapore6894 contributions
Mar 2024 • family
Zai Café, Canggu: Classy café by day, swathed in Mediterranean romanticism by evening. Zai Cafe is simply stunning. This is a grand accolade especially for any F&B entity in Bali as competition bar is perched so impossibly high – you must get the interior styling nailed, you must have food with flavours head and shoulder apart from others, your ambience must score high in the score cards. Service must be warm. Zai Café scores a few, misses the taste mark slightly. Our food line-up included scallop on a shell with mango and green oil. This platter was so beautiful, we almost didn’t want to mess it up. Green oil was ingenious, but the mango sauce seems unnecessary. Moussaka is a must, by our books. There’s something in the yoghurt that transforms the otherwise humble dish. Tagliatelli with tuna tartare, creamy pesto with fresh truffle would have been superb if the pasta didn’t clump together (a little oil should do the trick). Nonetheless, the taste profile was good. Another brow raiser and never seen before dish was halloumi, beautifully plated on a round bed of watermelon with berry jam. We just didn’t get how each element would become bedfellows. Soon, we grew the halloumi and watermelon combination. We had superb, standout, warm and sweet service from Leoni, who even arranged a birthday blowout with a sweet treat of napoleon cake. Head-turning presentation, some bold dishes – albeit some missing the mark, fabulous service make Zai Café a standing ovation. #eatstylishtravelstylish
Written 9 March 2024
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Dorotea G
2 contributions
Sept 2024 • family
Great food very nice location and atmosphere. Music not too loud. The food was amazing everything we ordered was presented very nicely and was delicious. Dela was our waitress such a nice and smily person. Definitely we’ll make this spot our regular place to eat.
Written 4 October 2024
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David M
1 contribution
Aug 2024 • family
We had a fantastic breakfast at Zai. The juices were super fresh and for me importantly the eggs were perfectly cooked. Four plates went back well and truly empty. Our server Leonie was a delight. Would definitely recommend.
Written 8 August 2024
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Femmy Y
2 contributions
Sept 2024 • family
The grilled prawn was so good and juicy, kudos to the chef 👍 the staff were all very helpful and kind, especially our server—Meli. a great ambience with calming atmosphere. totally recommended if you wanna have a chill vibes without loud noises
Written 8 September 2024
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Famara P
1 contribution
June 2024 • solo
The Zai Café is very centrally located in Canggu and offers a perfect option for breakfast/brunch or a short stop for a coffee. The service is extremely friendly, courteous and pays attention to every little detail. The drinks and food are served very quickly, something I have never experienced before in Bali. In addition, every little detail has been taken care of in the dishes:)

Written 6 June 2024
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hugo k
2 contributions
Apr 2024 • couples
At this restaurant, the oysters and cocktails are simply divine, setting the stage for a memorable dining experience. Don't miss out on their delightful Greek salad, bursting with freshness and flavor. What truly elevates the meal, however, is the exceptional service provided by Meli. With her attentiveness and warmth, she ensures that every guest feels welcomed and well taken care of.
Written 24 April 2024
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Aleksandra S
Kaluga2 contributions
Mar 2024 • couples
Been here 2 times. First, we decided to just go have dinner at a beautiful establishment. It was love at first sight and bite)))) The food is incredibly delicious! Everything is at the highest level! Our waitresses Leon and Dilla are beauties!!! After this visit I immediately wanted to celebrate my husband’s birthday. Not knowing English, only with Google translator I was able to negotiate with the very polite and attentive staff. They even helped me blow up balloons and decorate our table!!! My husband was in a pleasant shock))))) The waiters and I came out with a cake, sang a song, they filmed it all on video! Simply the best! The best!!! Special thanks to the waiter Devi, she is the best!!!

Written 28 March 2024
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giacomo t
1 contribution
Mar 2024 • friends
fantastic experience at this restaurant! From the warm and inviting atmosphere to the impeccable service, every moment was delightful. The menu offered a wide array of delicious dishes, each one bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. I especially loved beef and cream! The staff was incredibly attentive and knowledgeable, making great recommendations and ensuring our dining experience was nothing short of perfect. Can't wait to return and explore more of their culinary offerings. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a memorable dining experience
Written 18 March 2024
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ILHAAM J
Johannesburg54 contributions
Aug 2024 • solo
Fantastic food at Zai cafe in the Canggu region of Bali. Really grateful to have found a place that serves Middle Eastern & Mediterranean style food. Portions are the correct size for this style of food. The ambience is trendy yet relaxing at the same time. Food was full of flavour too. I took on the challenge of the baba ganoush starter with the huge pita and won! The waitron Leoni was especially helpful and provided great service. She remembered I had popped in earlier in the day to check the menu as I was looking for a dinner place after a tourist excursion and remembered my preferences
Written 2 August 2024
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