Bali food

candid dining tips

Why
Bali dishes
are special

They are distinct from dishes prepared elsewhere in Indonesia - and are considered by most international gourmets to be a cut above them.

Bali's four most
famous specialties

Be sure to try these famous specialties:

Babi Guling

Spit-roasted, crispy skinned suckling pig

Bebek Betutu

Spiced duck slowly cooked in palm or banana leaves

Lawar

Minced innards mixed with chopped vegetables

Bubuh Injin

Black rice pudding (served with sweetened coconut cream)

In Bali, most home cooks use quality meats, fresh seafood and newly harvested fruits & vegetables seasoned with an intricate blend of herbs and spices. Hot chilies are liberally used (though visitors can easily request "mild" in eateries).

Balinese
alcoholic beverages

Popular drinks

Native specialties:

Tuak

Sweet palm wine with low potency

Brem

Sweet non-distilled rice based drink with modest potency

Arak

Distilled rice based drink with strong potency

Imported spirits, wines, beers and soft drinks are expensive in Bali due to a hefty import tax. More affordable are the Indonesian made beers, soft drinks, wines (top seller is the Hatten brand rose).