Food & Drink

For an overall introduction see the main Bali food page.

Balinese food is somewhat different to Indonesian food in that it often includes pork items (lawar, babi guling etc.) and tends to more pedas (spicy) and less manis (sweet) than Javanese cuisine, which has a wider range of sauces. However, authentic Balinese food is rarely enjoyed by the tourists as […]

What to Eat in Bali: Famous Indonesian Foods

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If you have a sweet tooth, as I do, then the shop located inside the Centro Discovery Mall on Jalan Kartika Plaza in Tuban will be your major destination whenever you visit the area. But, BreadTalk is also a diabetic’s nightmare and I feel sorry for those who have this […]

Photo of the Day: Diabetic Nightmare

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Dapur Alam

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So often when my stomach reminds me that it is time to eat, I ponder for at least half an hour in making a decision on a destination for my choice of repast. Of course, in the main, I am never disappointed with my final choice. When I at home […]

Culinary Map to be Released

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The cuisine of Indonesia, like it’s national language has been greatly influenced by outside cultures. Take for instance sate, the small grilled chunks of meat that can be bought for a few thousand rupiah on many streets in Indonesia. Sate was invented in Java, but has it’s roots in the […]

Indonesian dishes with a European influence

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One of the many aspects that makes Bali a sensational place to visit is the availability of cheap and tasty food. The most common type of eating establishment in Bali is the warung, the small local cafe type places that traditionally serve local food, but have adapted to accommodate foreign […]

Eating at a warung in Bali

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Nasi campur (mixed rice) is the most basic dish in Indonesia. That together with nasi goreng (fried rice) are the 2 meals most commonly consumed. Nasi campur is a portion of steamed white rice (nasi putih) together with an assortment of other items, which can be wide ranging. Its guaranteed […]

Nasi campur: Indonesia’s national dish

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Living in Bali affords one many benefits. One of the best is being able to step outside and sample some of the local street food. This afternoon while walking down Jl. Legian I noticed there was a ceremony about start at Pura Desa Legian. Across the street in a parking […]

Balinese sate: A gift from the gods

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Halal is a word that anyone living in Muslim country will be familiar with. Arabic in origin, it refers to what is permissible for a Muslim under the laws of Islam. Most westerners understand halal to refer to food and drinks items, particularly meats.

Halal: What is permissible for a Muslim in Bali

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Bebek betutu (roast duck) is one of the most famous dishes in Bali. Balinese people themselves may cook it for a special occasion and its not really an everyday dish. Some restaurants in Bali offer bebek betutu, with the request you order a day in advance, due to the preparation […]

Famous dishes from Bali: Bebek betutu

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