Indonesia

What to eat in Bali

Bali’s food scene mixes traditional warungs, bustling night markets and modern cafés, offering everything from cheap street snacks to upscale fusion. Local flavors are bold, with rice, spices and fresh seafood at the core.

Local dishes to try

Nasi Goreng

Indonesia’s staple fried rice, served any time, often with a fried egg and sambal.

Mie Goreng

Stir‑fried noodles with vegetables, chicken or shrimp, common at warungs and night stalls.

Babi Guling

Balinese ceremonial roast pork, usually eaten at festivals or special restaurants.

Satay Lilit

Minced fish or meat wrapped on lemongrass sticks, grilled and served with peanut sauce.

Bebek Betutu

Spiced duck wrapped in banana leaves, cooked for hours, found in Ubud and temple feasts.

Bakso

Beef meatball noodle soup sold by kaki lima vendors, especially at Kuta sunset.

Sate Ayam

Grilled chicken skewers with sweet soy‑peanut glaze, a common street snack.

Arak

Traditional distilled rice spirit, often sipped neat or in cocktails at local bars.

Where to eat

1
Jalan Raya Kuta
Warungs and kaki lima stalls serve nasi goreng, bakso and satay.
2
Ubud Market
Try fresh fruit, traditional sweets and grilled fish among the stalls.
3
Seminyak Beach Walk
Beachside cafés offer mie goreng, seafood grills and tropical smoothies.