Must-eat in Bali. 25+ best street food in Bali

June 20, 2024

What to eat in Bali? Which Balinese foods should you try on your upcoming trip? Please take a look at the famous, must-try food in Bali and best street food in Bali right below.

ingredients, Babi guling, roasted suckling pig, Bali, Indonesia — The public market in Ubud is a colourful place to shop for ingredients. Credit: Edmund Lowe/Alamy

Bali is not only a famous tourist destination with amazing natural beauty but also an enchanting culinary paradise. With a delicate combination of flavors, colors and cultural traditions, Balinese foods are not only delicious but also a way to explore and gain a deeper understanding of the unique culture of this island.

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Spices, Babi guling, roasted suckling pig, Bali, Indonesia — Spices are used in many Balinese dishes. Credit: Ian McCarney/Alamy

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Pisang Goreng – Balinese Fried Bananas (#best street food in Bali)

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One of the foods not to be missed when coming to Bali is Pisang Goreng – sweet and crispy fried bananas. This is an extremely popular dish throughout Bali, you can find it at any market.

This dish is loved not only because of the natural sweetness of bananas but also because of its simple preparation that creates a unique culinary experience. Bananas are sliced, then covered with golden fried dough. This dish has a crispy crust, while the inside still retains its natural sweetness and aroma.

Mie Goreng – Balinese Stir-Fried Noodles

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Mie Goreng is a stir-fried noodle dish with thick and special noodles fried with ingredients such as chicken, shrimp, eggs and vegetables, creating a rich and attractive flavor. A special feature of Mie Goreng is the diversity in cooking and serving methods, from street stalls to luxury restaurants.

Each place has its own variation, from using local spices to adding fresh seafood, creating unique and attractive versions of fried noodles. To enjoy the authentic taste of mie goreng noodles, you should go to popular local restaurants!

Nasi Goreng – Balinese-Style Fried Rice

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As a symbol of Bali’s unique and diverse cuisine, the special thing about Nasi Goreng lies in combining simple ingredients to create a unique and attractive flavor.

The secret to this dish’s success may be the delicate combination of spices and accompanying ingredients. With the spicy flavor of chili, mixed with the mild sourness of tamarind sauce, and the deliciousness of shrimp and eggs, Nasi Goreng not only pleases the taste buds but also makes even the most demanding diners excited. You can enjoy this fried rice at any restaurant, whether popular or high-end.

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Laklak – Balinese Traditional Cake

Laklak is a traditional dessert of the Balinese people. Made from rice flour, sugar, coconut milk and pandan leaves, Laklak is poured into a traditional mold to create soft, round small cakes with a characteristic green color.

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It can be said that Laklak is not only a dessert but also a symbol of Bali’s culinary culture. Each Laklak cake is often decorated with a layer of sweet honey and a little fragrant coconut milk, creating a unique and attractive flavor. This dish is very popular so you can easily find it all over Bali.

Sate Lilit – Balinese Grilled Skewers

This is a grilled skewer dish made from tuna, seafood or chicken combined with typical Balinese spices.

Instead of using bamboo sticks like other traditional sate, Sate Lilit is rolled on lemongrass or sugarcane stalks. At the same time, the meat is crushed and combined with herbs, pepper powder, sugar, salt and fresh coconut milk. Grilling is also an important secret, the cook will use charcoal, giving Sate Lilit a unique, attractive aroma. You should go to restaurants near the beach to ensure fresh seafood flavor!

Babi Guling – Balinese Roasted Suckling Pig

Babi Guling is a roasted pig dish prepared in the traditional Balinese way. The suckling pig is cleaned and then stuffed with a minced spice mixture of shallots, garlic, ginger, turmeric, pepper, herbs, galangal, chili, lemongrass and many other spices.

babi guling, roasted suckling pig, bali, indonesia — People feast on babi guling after it’s been cooked for around two hours. Credit: age fotostock/Alamy | best street food in Bali

Ibu Oka, Babi guling, roasted suckling pig, Bali, Indonesia — Ibu Oka restaurant is famous for its babi guling. Credit: chee.hong | best street food in Bali

After stuffing with spices, the cook will grill it over a high fire for about 5 hours. This process helps the pork become delicious, soft and imbued with the flavor of the spices used. Most warungs, popular eateries in Bali, sell this delicious dish.

Nasi Campur – Balinese Mixed Rice

Nasi Campur Bali is also known as Nasi Rames. This is a dish with a combination of a series of side dishes such as vegetable salad (urap), shredded meat, sate lilit with a portion of white rice.

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Currently, there are three most popular types of Nasi Campur Bali: Nasi Campur Babi (pork), Nasi Campur Ayam (chicken) and Nasi Campur Pedas (spicy). If you want to enjoy the authentic flavors of Bali, try the Nasi Campur Babi Guling version – one of Bali’s culinary symbols.

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Bebek Betutu – Bali Betutu Fried Duck

With an elaborate and flavorful processing process, Bebek Betutu is a duck meat dish that is carefully selected and then simmered for many hours until the meat is soft and absorbs the spices.

After the meat is tender, it is fried in an oil pan until it has a beautiful golden brown color. The special thing is that the duck meat in Bebek Betutu is not dry or crumbly. Enjoying this dish promises to bring you an unforgettable culinary experience. This dish is served in most hotels and restaurants in Bali.

Mini Rijsttafel – Balinese Small Rice Tray

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Mini Rijsttafel is a compact version of a traditional Indonesian meal with many different dishes arranged on a tray. On a Mini Rijsttafel tray, you can enjoy dishes such as nasi putih (white rice), sate ayam (chicken skewers), rendang (braised beef dish), sambal (spicy and sour fish sauce), krupuk (puff pastry) , many types of salads and other raw vegetables.

Lumpia Rolls – Balinese Spring Rolls

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The process of making Lumpia Rolls involves processing the ingredients, then rolling them in lumpia and frying them until golden. This dish is often served with a dipping sauce such as sweet and sour fish sauce or special sauce.

Lumpia Rolls can be served with rice or as a snack at parties or gatherings. The crunchy and delicious flavor of this dish creates a special culinary experience. You can find lumpia spring rolls at eateries and restaurants in Bali.

Gado-Gado – Balinese Vegetable Salad

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Each Gado-Gado plate usually includes a variety of vegetables such as water spinach, carrots, cabbage, tofu,… chopped or prepared depending on personal preferences. These ingredients are arranged on a plate and are often eaten with tempeh cakes made from soybeans.

Gado-Gado sauce is an important factor creating the unique flavor of this dish. The sauce is usually made from peanuts, sugar, tamarind (tamarind), fish sauce, garlic, chili and coconut milk. The sweet, sour, spicy and rich flavors of the sauce perfectly combine with the freshness of the vegetables. You can visit Chez Gado Gade at Badung Regency to enjoy this super delicious salad!

Tempeh – Balinese Tempeh Tofu

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Tempeh is a traditional Indonesian food, made from fermenting soybeans and rice flour. In addition to traditional Tempeh, you can also enjoy Tempeh Burgers, Tempeh salad and tomatoes,…

Besides being an integral part of Indonesian cuisine, Tempeh is also becoming a popular choice for people following vegetarian or healthy diets around the world, thanks to its high nutritional value and ability to flexible processing way.

Urap Sayur – Balinese Mixed Vegetables

The main ingredients of Urap Sayur usually include vegetables such as water spinach, cabbage, carrots, cabbage, tofu and bean sprouts, boiled and chopped. Then, these vegetables are mixed with a special sauce.

Urap Sayur sauce is usually made from peanuts or kemiri (Buttered Corn), garlic, chili, sugar, salt and coconut milk, creating a sweet, slightly sour and rich flavor. This sauce is poured evenly over the mixed vegetables, creating a delicious and nutritious salad.

Kare – Balinese Curry

Kare is a stew containing a variety of ingredients such as meat, seafood or vegetables, cooked with a variety of spices and coconut milk.

This dish is often served with white rice or bread, creating a nutritious and delicious meal. Kare’s rich, spicy and delicious flavor makes it a popular choice at parties and family gatherings. TAKE Authentic Japanese Cuisine is an address serving kera in Bali that you can refer to!

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Rujak Buleleng – Balinese Fruit Salad

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Known for its fresh and spicy flavor, Rujak Buleleng is a harmonious combination of unique fruits and spices. This is truly a wonderful culinary experience for anyone who wants to enjoy the unique flavors of Bali island in a tropical atmosphere.

Besides popular fruits like pineapple, guava, jicama and mango, Rujak Buleleng can also include sweet potatoes and cucumbers. Rujak Buleleng’s combination of fresh fruits creates a delightful experience for the taste buds.

Bakso – Balinese Meatballs

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Bakso is a famous Indonesian meatball dish. This dish is made mainly from beef, however, the cook can also use pork or chicken depending on the preferences and traditions of each region.

Bakso is boiled in broth made from chicken or beef bones, combined with spices such as ginger, onions, cloves and fish sauce. The rich and delicious flavor of the broth is the highlight that makes this dish special. This is one of the 5 most famous street foods in Bali, so you can easily find delicious bakso while walking here!

Jagung Manis Keju – Balinese Cheese Grilled Corn

Jagung Manis Keju is often enjoyed as a snack or dessert after the main meal. You can see many snack carts selling this dish on the streets of Bali.

To make this dish, fresh corn will be boiled or grilled over charcoal until cooked and golden in color. Then, the surface of the corn is spread with a layer of cheese and continued to bake in the oven so that the cheese melts and penetrates the surface of the corn.

Martabak – Balinese-style Sweet Thick Pancake

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A popular and beloved street food in Indonesia, Martabak can be enjoyed at any time of the day, from breakfast to a quick snack or lunch.

Martabak has two main types: Martabak Manis and Martabak Telur. Martabak Manis is a type of Martabak made from flour, sugar and coconut milk, fried in a large pan and then covered with peanuts or chocolate. Meanwhile, Martabak Telur is filled with eggs and meat or seafood, fried in a pan and then folded into a square or rectangle. Martabak Telur’s fillings often include eggs, onions, fried onions, chopped beef or shrimp, creating a rich and attractive flavor.

Nasi Jinggo – Balinese Banana Leaf Rice

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Nasi Jinggo’s main ingredients are white rice, shredded chicken, sambal goreng, tempeh and noodles. This specialty is presented on banana leaves bent into a cone shape, creating a traditional and cultural image of the island of Bali.

Many restaurants offer additional side dishes such as sate lilit or salted eggs to enrich the flavor of this dish. This is really a great choice if you are looking for a quick, filling and nutritious meal with a balance of Carbohydrates and protein.

Ayam Betutu – Balinese Betutu Chicken

Originating from Gilimanuk, a port town located on the west coast of Bali, Ayam Betutu is a slow-cooked chicken dish, the chicken is carefully marinated and simmered for many hours. Spices for this dish often include turmeric, onions, garlic, ginger, Indian Prickly Ash, coriander leaves and fish sauce,…

Ayam Betutu is present in many restaurants on the island, from luxury restaurants to street food stalls, with it being an indispensable symbol of Balinese cuisine.

Tum Bali – Balinese Steamed Chicken in Banana

Tum Bali is usually made from chicken, beef or pork, depending on personal preference and available ingredients.

The process of preparing Tum Bali usually begins with mincing the meat and stir-frying it with garlic, onions, shrimp paste, chili and vegetable oil. Next, the cook will put the meat in a banana leaf, roll it up and wrap both ends. Finally, the banana packages wrapped in meat will be steamed until the meat is cooked. When enjoying, the delicious and rich flavor of Tum Bali will captivate all your taste buds. You can visit restaurants in Bali to enjoy this impressive dish!

Bebek Timbungan – Balinese-style Duck Stew in Bamboo Tube

A duck stew dish in bamboo tubes, Bebek Timbungan takes about 12 hours to complete. Cooking utensils are usually half bamboo tubes cut in half, which helps retain moisture and preserves the flavor of the dish in the best way.

When enjoying Bebek Timbungan, you will experience the unique and delicious flavor of super tender duck meat, along with rich and delicious spices from the slow cooking process. This is a wonderful culinary experience and not to be missed when coming to Bali.

Seromboten – Balinese Spicy Vegetable Salad

Seromboten is not only a traditional Balinese vegetable salad but also a symbol of the diversity and richness of this island’s cuisine. This dish originates from Klungkung, a region famous for its rich and diverse culinary culture.

Seromboten consists of various vegetables such as eggplant, spinach, kale, peas, bean sprouts and many others that are boiled. An indispensable part of Seromboten is Sambal Nyuh sauce, a salty spicy sauce made from grated coconut mixed with chili, garlic, shrimp paste, sugar and salt.

Bubur Mengguh – Bali Mengguh Porridge

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Bubur Mengguh is served as a thick porridge, usually made from rice and coconut milk, combined with grains such as mung beans, lotus seeds, or black beans to create a unique and rich flavor.

The process of cooking Bubur Mengguh is also very special and complicated, often lasting many hours to ensure the best quality and flavor. People often cook rice and grains in coconut water until they are soft and pureed. Then, these ingredients are mixed with coconut milk to create a delicious mixture. You can find this nutritious dish in the markets, especially in the morning!

Entil – Balinese Rice Cake

Entil cakes are made from rice and usually wrapped in Nyelep or Talangidi leaves. Although Entil does not require seasoning, its unique flavor is created from delicious coconut milk. You can enjoy Entil with vegetables such as spinach and bean sprouts. Sometimes, Entil cakes are also accompanied with Sambal Kelapa and Sambal Goreng for a spicy taste that satisfies the taste buds.

Enjoying Balinese foods above is a way for you to immerse yourself in the deep culture and traditions of this island. It’s about you learning about local ingredients, it’s about people sharing stories about how each dish is cooked and perfected.

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