Are you visiting Bali for the first time? If yes, then the trip is must be followed by the right places you should visit for food.
Many people visit Bali for the sun and beaches, what it is known for! Bali is recognized for its blue waters, beautiful beaches, spiritual retreats and endless outdoor activities, but it is also renowned for its heavenly food. You won’t only find a cheap authentic food joint, but there are plenty of dining options ranging from a casual café brunch to a great mix of Balinese food, quality local coffee to enticing patisseries and fresh seafood.
Regardless of the budget, you have, it’s possible to have something different and exciting meal along with a cocktail.
Here goes the list of that amazing food which you can afford easily -
Babi Guling (Suckling Pig)
It is one of the most famous local dishes, where a pig is seasoned with local herbs and spices then roasted wholly. The meal is served on rice with stewed vegetables, pork sausage, and fried pork meat. You can visit Ibu Oka to have this dish at a pocket-friendly price. The place has many other outlets that you can visit, and the best time is to go in the daytime as they have early closing hours.
Recommendations:
1) Warung Babi Guling (certain outlets close earlier): Jalan Suweta Gianyar, Ubud.
2) Warung Babi Guling Pak Malen: Jalan Sunset Road No. 5 Seminyak, Kuta.
Balinese Kopi (Coffee)
In Bali, Coffee is known to be as Kopi as it is traded from Lombok to thank in Indonesia. The majority of coffee grows in the north-eastern region of the island because of the fertile volcanic soil and ideal climate. There is an array of cafes in Bali which serve top notch coffee in all variants. After dinner, take a walk in central Ubud, and head over to Anomali Coffee as its one of the famous coffee joints in Bali.
Recommendations:
1) Revolver Expresso: Jalan Kayu Aya No 3, Oberoi, Seminyak
2) Anomali Coffee: Jalan Raya Ubud No. 88
3) Branch: Jalan Kayu Aya (Oberoi) No. 7b Seminyak
4) Seniman Coffee Studio: Jalan Sriwedari No. 5, Ubud
Casual Western Cafes
If you want something amazing from Bali, visit Bali’s cafes where you will get eggs, hearty sandwiches, waffles, and burgers. After tax, they are comparatively cheaper than service charges but serves generous portions. No shortage of cafes serves you belly filling and wallet-friendly meals all day long. You can enjoy brunch at any café or restaurant.
Recommendations:
1) Kitchenette: JL. Pantai Kuta, Beachwalk, 1st Floor, Kuta.
2) The Fat Turtle: Jalan Petitenget No.886A, Seminyak, Kuta, Badung
3) Sisterfields Cafe: Jl. Kayu Cendana No.7, Seminyak
Desserts
Bali is a place which is full of places that caters a whole lot of desserts for all those dessert fanatics out there. You will have delectable desserts throughout the island without burning a hole in your pocket.
Explore small, niche coffee shops, patisseries and unique places where the desserts are freshly prepared at home. These are delicious and available at affordable prices. For first time visitors, do at least take a day trip to below-mentioned areas.
Recommendations:
1) Angelita Patisserie: Jalan Raya Kerobokan no. 10A Banjar Taman, Kerobokan, Kuta
2) Alchemy: Jl. Penestanan Klod, Ubud
3) Caramel Patisserie and Café: Jl. Hanoman No. 4B, Ubud
Ice Creams, Gelatos, Sherbets
Homemade Ice-creams, gelatos, and sherbets are a common sight in Bali. You can buy a cold drink or popsicle, and also bump into a small gelateria or a cafe that produces their ice creams. Start exploring your tastes other than chocolate or vanilla with the vast variety of ice creams that Bali is offering.
Get ready to be spoiled by the range of flavor choices such as red dragon fruit, lemongrass, lycee, and soursop. Other flavors like coffee, alcohol, chocolate, and candy flavors are also easily found. The most exciting part is you can quickly try up to four flavors in one serving at lesser prices.
Recommendations:
1) Gusto Gelato Cafe: Jalan Mertanadi No. 46B, Kerobokan, Kuta Utara.
2) Lello Lello: no 22, Jl. Lasmana Oberoy No.22, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung
3) Gaya Gelato: Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud
BBQ Pork Ribs
If you are fancy about pork, you can have it there, even without ribs! Its juicy, marinated, cooked over charcoal and served hot from the BBQ pit. Bali has some familiar places which cater some of the best ribs, steaks, and grilled items with a right balance of sweet, savory, and slightly smoky.
Recommendations:
1) Naughty Nuri’s Warung: Jalan Sanggingan Desa Kedewatan, Kecamatan Ubud, Gianyar
2) Warung Wahaha: Jl. Sunset Road Barat No. 1689, Seminyak, Badung
3) Hog Wild: Jalan Batubelig No. 41, Kuta Utara, Badung
Bebek Goreng/ Bebek Betutu
One of the prominent dishes in Balinese food is deep fried duck, or smoked duck comes in two variations – one consists – in which duck has been seasoned and then steamed or boiled before being deep-fried (Bebek Goreng), and the other – wherein the duck wrapped and marinated with local seasonings and then smoked for 24 hours (Bebek betutu).
The meat will have expected to be lean flaking off the bone and incredibly tasty, which is usually served with rice, sambals and local vegetable sides.
Recommendations:
1) Bebek Bengil Dirty Duck Diner: Jalan Hanoman, Padangtegal, Ubud, Gianyar.
2) Bebek Tepi Sawah Restaurant: Jl. Raya Goa Gajah, Ubud
Cocktail Bars
Cocktail! In Bali, you will be having affordable cocktails, which you can sip all day long and plenty of happy hours are being added to make it appropriate. Cocktail menus tend to have at least twenty choices and are always served with a smile by the bartenders.
Recommendations:
1) Rock Bar: Jl. Karang Mas Sejahtera, Ayana Resort, AYANA Resort and Spa Bali, Jimbaran
2) Potato Head Beach Club: Jl. Petitenget No.51B, Seminyak, Kuta, Badung
3) La Plancha Beach Bar & Restaurant: Jalan Mesari Beach, Seminyak, Kuta, Badung
Just imagine! Your seafood is arriving cooked simply right, super fresh, and juicy at your table. Keep exploring these food joints while planning a trip to Bali. Book Sydney to Bali flights to admire these places and fill your belly.
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