Bali Food Guide | Recommended Local Cuisine & Tropical Fruits
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DishPopularBabi Guling
Spiced roasted whole pig. Popular stalls often sell out before noon, so be aware!
DishPopularNasi Goreng
"Nasi" means rice, "Goreng" means fry. Indonesian-style fried rice. A classic dish with surprising depth and variation between vendors.
DishPopularSate Lilit
Minced fish mixed with herbs, skewered like a meatball. The smoky charcoal flavor is captivating.
DishPopularRendang
A traditional dish of beef slow-cooked in coconut milk and spices. Often hailed as one of the world's most delicious foods.
DishPopularNasi Campur
Pick your favorite side dishes. Beginners should try ordering "a little bit" (sedikit) of each.
DishPopularSate Ayam
Indonesian-style chicken skewers. Typically served slathered in a sweet and savory peanut sauce.
DishPopularSoto Ayam
"Soto" means soup, "Ayam" means chicken. Indonesia's comfort food soup. Light yet fragrant with spices.
DishPopularBakso
The national soul food featuring beef meatballs. Enjoy it with vermicelli or noodles.
DishPopularMartabak Manis
A thick Indonesian-style pancake. Toppings are endless, including chocolate, cheese, and more.
DishPopularSate Padang
Sate from the Padang region of West Sumatra. Characterized by a thick, spicy, curry-like sauce.
DishPopularTempe
A traditional Indonesian food made from fermented soybeans. Used in various dishes, either fried or stir-fried.
DishPopularSate Kambing & Sate Klatak
Goat meat skewers. Known for their distinct flavor and chewy texture, popular as an energy-boosting food.
DishPopularGorengan
A general term for Indonesian fritters. Enjoy various ingredients like bananas, tempeh, and more.
FruitPopularMangosteen
Hailed as the "Queen of Fruits," offering a refined taste. Beloved by gourmets worldwide for its exquisite balance of rich sweetness and subtle tartness.
FruitPopularSalak
Also known as snake fruit due to its scaly skin. Features a unique crisp texture and a sweet-tart taste resembling an apple.
FruitPopularRambutan
Named for its 'hairy' appearance. The translucent flesh, similar to lychee and duku, is firm, juicy, and sweet.
FruitPopularNangka
Known as jackfruit, the world's largest fruit. Emits a unique sweet aroma; ripe flesh is eaten raw, unripe fruit used in savory dishes.
FruitPopularDuku
A fruit with translucent flesh similar to lychee. Highly popular among locals for its elegant sweetness and subtle tang.
FruitPopularBelimbing
Distinctive for its star shape when cut. Commonly known as starfruit. Offers a crisp texture and refreshing sweet-tart taste.
FruitPopularJambu Air
A bell-shaped, water-rich fruit. Known as water apple or wax apple, offering an apple-like crisp texture.
FruitPopularKawista
A unique fruit covered in a hard shell. The pulp inside is quite sour and often mixed with sugar to make juice.
FruitPopularKedondong
A fruit known for its crunchy texture and pronounced sourness. Eaten raw with salt or Sambal, or used in juices and salads.
FruitPopularMelinjo
Technically a seed (nut). Famous for the crispy chip 'Emping' made by flattening and frying the seed. The fruit and leaves are used in dishes like Sayur Asem (sour soup).
FruitPopularSawo
Known as sapodilla. Becomes extremely sweet when ripe, with a rich, malty flavor often compared to brown sugar or dried persimmon.
FruitPopularSiwalan
The fruit of the palmyra palm. Its leaves are called 'lontar' and were used for ancient Balinese sacred manuscripts. The translucent flesh is used in traditional shaved ice desserts, and its sap is used to make an alcoholic beverage called 'tuak'.
FruitPopularDurian
Known as the 'King of Fruits,' it has an intense aroma and a rich flavor. In Indonesia, it's not only eaten fresh but also processed into a fermented condiment called 'tempoyak'.
FruitPopularPapaya
The ripe fruit is used as a fruit, while the unripe green fruit is used as a vegetable. In Indonesia, there is also a culture of eating the extremely bitter leaves after preparation.
DishGado-gado
Meaning "mix-mix," this is a warm vegetable salad. The sweet and savory peanut sauce is the key.
DishLontong & Ketupat
Rice cooked in woven palm leaf containers. An essential dish for celebrations.