Food, drink and nightlife
Warungs, restaurants, bars and live music, mostly around Seminyak and Kuta.
What to Eat in Bali: Famous Indonesian Foods
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,…
Kuta Karnival to Return in October
Well, it’s on again and apparently scheduled for the dates October 14-16, 2011 and, for anyone being on holidays in Bali at this time then you are in for one fabulous treat.
Balinese Food – Sate
The selection of Indonesian foods available in Bali is amazing; and so are the range of restaurants and warungs.
Experience Five Aspects of Balinese Culture
Bali is an experience. Depending on the way you look at, it will assault your senses in every aspect. It is a tantalising experience that will leave you awe-inspired and yearning for more.
33rd Bali Arts Festival
Starting on the 11th June and going through until the 9th July , the Bali Arts Festival will prove to be bigger and better than previous years.
The Potato Head Club in Seminyak
Bali is one of those destinations that is ideal for budget travellers with accommodation to suit and places to eat that don’t scare the shit out of your wallet.
Durian Time in Bali
It’s that time of the year again when you can’t take them into a taxi or a bus, or even into a shopping centre and, some hotels even ban them being devoured in their rooms.
A Few Excellent Restaurants in Ubud
Ubud is a place where you could spend your entire holiday in Bali and it is also a great place to base yourself for exploring the rest of the island.
Indulging in Traditional Foods in Bali
It is said that to get to know a country one must immerse themselves in all aspects of the culture and that includes food.
World Mask Festival to be Held in Bali
In Bahasa Indonesia they are known as topeng and indeed there are quite a variety and colour as well as expression to be found in Bali .
Balinese Food: Babi Guling
Any traveller or tourist visiting Bali should endeavour to try a local delicacy called Babi Guling or roasted suckling pig.
Exploring the Markets of Kuta and Denpasar in Bali
Bali is an incredible place for tourists with so much to see and, experience. The problem for a majority of tourists is time being on a restricted holiday plan.
Try Some Balinese Food on Your Next Visit to Bali
I would venture to say that a majority of tourists to Bali rarely imbibe in the authentic food available at the smaller warungs and road-side stalls.
New Years Eve in Bali
I don’t know about you but I reckon this year has flown by as has the decade. Anyway, it’s big-time party time again and the tourist strip will be absolute mayhem with New Year’s Eve reveller’s…
NCC – Bali Galleria Mall, Kuta
With the ever growing popularity and development of the Centro Discovery Mall and recently places like Geneva in Seminyak the older shopping centres initially built during the boom-times in Bali are…
Nightlife in Kuta Beach
The nightlife in Kuta Beach , the the party capital of Bali, usually gets cranking well after dark. Here you will find plenty of music, festivities, partying, dancing, and action!
Mango Café: Sanur
I was over in Sanur the other day conducting an interview and after I had finished I couldn’t resist stopping in for lunch at one of my favourite haunts on Jl Danau Toba in Sanur – the Mango Café .
Seafood Tucker down out Jimbaran Bay
Whenever I get a chance to get over to the island of Bali there are a few favourite places that I generally visit in the first few days to imbibe in some excellent cuisine.
Nusa Dua Fiesta 2008
All in all the Visit Indonesia Year 2008 has been relatively successful albeit less promotion of events for some islands in the archipelago has been somewhat lacking.
Discovery Mall Evolving
After a 10 year absence from Bali having had these years in Yogyakarta , Central Java , I returned in 2003 to see many changes had occurred on the island of Bali .
Sheppy’s Bar and Restaurant
I am always on the lookout for a good warung or restaurant that serves delicious cuisine wherever I travel in the archipelago and on my last sojourn to Bali , I discovered a great place.
Shark Delicacies
For as long as I can remember on my travels I have never imbibed in seafood cuisine that contained shark meat of any kind.
Dapur Alam
Quite accidentally I read about this new eatery in a local magazine a few months ago.
Book Review: The Secrets of Balinese Cuisine
Many people in Bali and elsewhere will be delighted to read this book because they will have already sampled the delectable fare offered in Heinz von Holzen's restaurant, Bumbu Bali in Tanjung Benoa…
Supardi and the Kerupuk Business
It is an irrefutable fact that Indonesians love their kerupuk -- just ask Supardi, the owner of a successful kerupuk business.
Culinary Map to be Released
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.
Kafe Batan Waru: Tuban
As a great lover of Javanese food I am a regular patron at Kafe Batan Waru in Tuban .
Delicat Restaurant: Ubud, Bali
I don’t get much of a chance to get up to Ubud as I am usually bypassing it on my way to other parts of the island, but when I do it is usually to Casa Luna or my all-time favourite, Kafe Batan Waru…
Kuta restaurants: Apache reggae bar
Just like Raja's on Jl. Legian, I have passed by the Apache restoran and bar more times than I can remember.
Indonesian dishes with a European influence
The cuisine of Indonesia, like it's national language has been greatly influenced by outside cultures.
Bali nightlife update for December 14th 2007
Here is the Bali nightlife update for December 14th-31st 2007 provided by the Beat Magazine .
Bali nightlife update: December 1st 2007
Here is the Bali nightlife update for December 1st-14th 2007 provided by the Beat Magazine . • Saturday Dec 1st Bacio Pure Bacio Another night of classics and funky favorites, feat.
Double Six nightclub Bali
Bali has an ever growing assortment of nightlife venues, providing everything from relaxing lounge bars such as Hu'u, to rowdy yahoo bars such as Bounty, to pumping nightclubs such as MBarGo.
Alleycats: Kuta Bali
Alleycats is an English style restaurant in the heart of Kuta . Its owner is Matt from England, who not only is a very nice guy, but knows how to bang out some decent food.
Ubud & surroundings areas: Places to eat
Away from downtown Ubud are more great eating options. Here are a few good ones. • South Ubud: • Panili Vanilla This French Cafe located in Pengosekan offers crepes, salads and juices.
Eating in Downtown Ubud
Ubud is the place to go if you are looking for relaxation with creatures comforts close at hand, plus the feel of a Balinese art village.
Bali nightlife update for Friday November 16th 2007
Here is the Bali nightlife update for November 16th - November 29th 2007 provided by the Beat Magazine .
Bali nightlife update for November 3rd-15th 2007
Here is the Bali nightlife update for November 3rd-15th 2007 provided by the Beat Magazine .
Bali nightlife update for Oct 21st-Nov 2nd 2007
Here is the Bali nightlife update for day October 4th 2007 provided by the Beat Magazine .
Bali nightlife update for October 5th-19th 2007
Here is the Bali nightlife update for Thursday October 4th 2007 provided by the Beat Magazine .
Bali nightlife update for September 20th 2007
Here is the Bali nightlife update for September 20th 2007 provided by Beat Magazine .
Eating at a warung in Bali
One of the many aspects that makes Bali a sensational place to visit is the availability of cheap and tasty food.
Bali nightlife update for Friday Sept 7th 2007
Here is the Bali nightlife update for Friday Sept 7th 2007 provided by the Beat Magazine .
Nasi campur: Indonesia's national dish
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.
Bali nightlife update for August 24th 2007
Here is a Bali nightlife update for August 24th-Sept 6th 2007 provided by the Beat Magazine . • Friday Aug 24th Bahiana Boys Night Out Fellas, it’s time to party our brains out!
Fat Yogi's Kuta Bali
Fat Yogi's has been around for a while. This year it was taken over by Pedro, the owner of Flying Piano in Legian.
Ku De Ta: The crown jewel in Bali's beachside crown
Bali has a truly international flavour when it comes to restaurants, no pun intended.
Bali nightlife update for August 10th 2007
Here is the Bali nightlife update for August 10th - August 24th 2007 provided by the Beat Magazine .
Stadium Cafe in Tuban Bali
Some good ideas never go out of style. One good idea that has been around for a while is Stadium Cafe, on Jl. Kartika Plaza in Tuban.
Bali nightlife update: July 26th 2007
Here is the Bali nightlife update for July 26th 2007-August 10th 2007 provided by the Beat Magazine .
Bali nightlife update Saturday July 14th 2007
Here is a Bali nightlife update Saturday July 14th-July 27th 2007 , provided by the Beat Magazine .
Bali nightlife update for July 2nd - July 9th 2007
Here is the Bali nightlife update for July 2nd - July 9th 2007 from the Beat Magazine .
Map of Legian Bali
Here is a map of Legian featuring accommodation and food options. Check out these other maps: Amed & Aas Bali Bali Barat National Park Bangli Bedugal, Munduk and Lake Bratan Bukit Peninsula Candi…
Map of Seminyak-Petitenget
Here is a map of Seminyak-Petitenget featuring accommodation and food options. Check out these other maps: Amed & Aas Bali Bali Barat National Park Bangli Bedugal, Munduk and Lake Bratan Bukit…
Bali nightlife update for June 15th-28th 2007
Here is the Bali nightlife update for June 4th-15th 2007 provided by the Beat Magazine . • Friday Jun 15th Bounty Club Foam Party Come in your board-shorts or bikini, and slide on in baby!
Hot tips for Indonesian food in Seminyak Bali
Living in Bali means a lot of things, including getting used to and appreciating Indonesian food. I enjoy Indonesian food twice a day, just not at 7am and definitely not the greasy kind.
Tuban Bali
Tuban is the first place most visitors to Bali see, as it is the location of the airport .
Bali nightlife update for June 4th-15th 2007
Here is the Bali nightlife update for June 4th-15th 2007 provided by the Beat Magazine .
Bali nightlife update: May 17th 2007
Here is the Bali nightlife update starting Friday May 18th 2007, provided by the Beat Magazine .
Bali nightlife update: May 3rd 2007
Here is the Bali nightlife update starting April 20th 2007, provided by the Beat Magazine .
Balinese sate: A gift from the gods
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.
Barcelona Bar & Restaurant in Legian Bali
This evening I was heading down to Warung Murah for my usual plate of Indonesian food when something inside of me said "I want salad." Riding from Jl. Double Six through to Jl.
Bali nightlife update: April 20th 2007
Here is the Bali nightlife update starting April 20th 2007, provided by the Beat Magazine .
Bali nightlife update: April 5th 2007
Here is the Bali nightlife update for the next 2 weeks starting Thursday April 5th 2007, provided by the Beat Magazine .
Halal: What is permissible for a Muslim in Bali
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.
Bali nightlife update: March 23rd 2007
Here is the Bali nightlife update for the next 2 weeks provided by the Beat Magazine . • Friday Mar 23rd DeJaVu Diamonds & Pearls Performing DJs Fadi (SWE), Lanang & Anastacia.
Famous dishes from Bali: Bebek betutu
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.
Popular drinks in Bali: Es Campur
Es campur (mixed ice) is a favourite Indonesian drink. At festivals, markets and other places where locals gather, you might see a stall selling es campur.
Bali guling: Balinese suckling pig
Babi guling is Bali's most fmaous dish. Ask a Balinese person what their favourite food is and there is a good chance they'll say "Bali guling".
Lawar: One of Bali's most famous dishes
Lawar is one of Bali's most famous local dishes. Made from pig's blood and spices, together with an assortment of other goodies, lawar can be found in every village in Bali. What is Lawar?
Sate: Famous street food in Bali
Sate is one of the favourite street foods in Bali and Java. Sold from smokey street-side carts, this snack of bbq meat on bamboo sticks needs no advertising, you can smell it a block away.
Popular drinks in Bali: Arak
Arak is a local drink enjoyed in Bali. Made from palm sap the clear liquid can be drunk neat, or mixed with a sweet additive. A liter of arak will cost around 20,000rp-30,000rp in stores in Bali.
Bali nightlife from March 9th - Mar 23rd
Here's Bali's nightlife update for the next 2 weeks provided by the Beat Magazine .
Stars Bar & Bistro: Sanur Bali
Stars Bar & Bistro on Jl. Danau Tamblingan in Sanur is a handy place to get online and enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner. I passed by today and checked out the menu.
Fruit sellers in Bali
One of the aspects of life in Bali that locals enjoy, is the street life. At various times in the day, roving vendors, such as the man selling nasi bungkus , the small pyramidal packets of rice,…
Rituals Cafe Legian Bali
Located on Jl. Legian in Legian, ituals Cafe flies under the radar as far as places to eat. Today I took a closer look.
Cafe Moka: French Cafe in Seminyak Bali
Cafe Moka on Jl. Seminyak is one place that draws tourists and expats alike. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, Cafe Moka knocks out some decent food and is a handy place to stop off for a snack.
Bali nightlife February 12th 2007
Here's Bali's nightlife schedule for the next 2 weeks, provided by the Beat Magazine . • Monday Feb 12th F Lounge Flow Kick start that week right with Soulhouse Classics by Rizal.
Classic Cafe: Kuta Galeria Bali
Classic Cafe is located in the Kuta Galeria at the bottom end of the Sunset Rd. The cafe is immediately identifiable because of the classic Holden cars parked outside.
thE sunseT: A Latin Flavoured restaurant in Seminyak
thE sunseT is a unique restaurant in Seminyak, that combines Italian food with Latin dance. Located along the narrow lane that runs behind the Oberoi hotel through to Jl.
Lunch at Warung Kolega in Kerobokan Bali
One of the top little places for Indonesian food in my neighborhood, is Warung Kolega, on Jl. Petitenget.
B'Couple Bar N' Grill: Tuban Bali
B'Couple Bar N' Grill is the huge open air restaurant / bar on Jl. Kartika Plaa across from Stadium Cafe.
Kuta Beach Bali: Monday February 5th 2007
After arriving in Tuban this morning during the Superbowl halftime show, I went for a quick walk on Kuta Beach to see what was going on.
Myths, Magic & Monsters : An evening with Dr. Lawrence Blair
Dr. Lawrence Blair is one of Bali's most famous expats. He is also one of the most liked and last night I had the pleasure of watching 2 of his most recent films, Film 1. 'Seas'.
Cafe Cure Seminyak Bali
Cafe Cure on Jl. Dhyana Pura in Seminyak, is another one of those places that flies under the radar.
Satay in a Balinese warung
Exploring the area around Mengwi , I smelt the pork satay down the street, then saw 2 guys who were making it. Swinging the bike around and parking, my lunch had just been decided.
ESC: Giant portions in Kuta Bali
Okay big eaters, here's a place for you! Located on Jl. Legian, opposite Poppies II, is a western snack food place called ESC.
Bali nightlife: Jan 26th-Feb 10th 2007
Here is the rundown of upcoming nightlife events in Bali, from Jan 26th-Feb 10th , provided by the Beat Magazine .
Warung Mimpi: Seminyak Bali
Warung Mimpi is a little Indonesian food place located on Jl. Dhyana Pura. I often go there for a couple of reasons.
Batan Waru: Indonesian restaurant in Tuban Bali
Batan Waru is a modern Indonesian restaurant, located on busy Jl. Kartika Plaza in Tuban.
Bluefin: Japanese Fusion in Tuban Bali
Bluefin is a modern-age Japanese concept restaurant. I have not eaten there as yet, but walking past, the design of the place alone demands attention.
Yan's Cafe: Tuban Bali
Funny how once in a while you get a blast from the past. Today while checking out places in Tuban, I wandered past the first hotel I stayed at in Bali, or at least, when I moved here on Jan 1st 2003.
Warung Bento: Japanese lunch boxes in Sanur Bali
Warung Bento is a Sanur eatery, that combines the best of Japanese and Javanese food. From the outside, you'll notice a Japanese style place, with bamboo decoration and Japanese sign.
Pregina: Balinese restaurant in Sanur Bali
Pregina is a Balinese and seafood restaurant, located on Jl. Danau Tamblingan, in Sanur. Open from 9am-11pm , Pregina serves a delicious selection of Balinese foods.
Bacio: Luxury nightlife in Bali
In recent years, some smart people have realized, that not everyone wants a bamboo bar and a Balinese reggae band, for late night entertainment.
Hu'u: Cosmopolitan relaxation in Kerobokan Bali
Hu'u is an attractive restaurant / lounge bar, located Jl. Petitenget in Kerobokan.
Seaside Restaurant: Legian Bali
Seaside Restaurant is located in the same location as the old Cafe Warna. The restaurant sits in front of the relatively new Seaside gym, the place that is responsible for my huge 'wheels' and…
Blue Ocean Beach Bali
Blue Ocean Beach is a place that draws tourists and expats alike. The beach itself is nothing to shout about, but the easy access to Legian and Seminyak (location, location, location) and the array…
Cafe Lotus: Ubud Bali
Returning to downtown Ubud from Museum Blanco, we pulled over and parked across from Cafe Lotus , on Jl. Raya Ubud. This restaurant has the most amazing view.
Warung Nasi Pak Sedan: Ubud Bali
Ika's mother requested a visit to Ubud, for reasons I'll get to later. Ubud is one of my favourite areas, because of the density of artists, great Balinese ceremonies, great places to eat and lovely…