Food culture in Bali – You have to taste this 🇮🇩🍽️
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Bali is not only known for its beautiful beaches, temples and jungle – the island also offers a rich and exciting food culture . Whether you eat at local warungs, beach restaurants or fine dining establishments, Balinese cuisine will give you flavors you won’t soon forget.
Here are the dishes, ingredients and dining experiences you should definitely try in Bali .
🍚 Nasi Goreng – Bali’s national dish
Nasi Goreng means "fried rice" and is perhaps the most famous Indonesian dish.
Typically it contains:
- Fried rice with garlic and chili
- Vegetables
- Chicken, shrimp or egg
- Topped with fried egg and crispy onions
👉 Found everywhere – from fast food to luxury restaurants.
🍗 Babi Guling – Roast suckling pig
This is Bali's most famous specialty , and something you won't find many other places in Indonesia.
- Slow-roasted suckling pig
- Seasoned with lemongrass, garlic, turmeric and chili
- Often served with rice, vegetables and sauce
📍 Most famous in Ubud and Gianyar .
🍢 Satay – Small skewers
Satay is skewered meat served with peanut sauce.
Common variants:
- Satay Ayam (chicken)
- Satay Lilit (Balinese version with fish)
Perfect as street food or a light dinner.
🥥 Lawar – Traditional Balinese dish
Lawar is a mixture of:
- Finely chopped meat
- Coconut
- Vegetables
- Balinese spices
This is an authentic dish that is often served at ceremonies and holidays.
🥜 Gado-Gado – Vegetarian favorite
A fresh and popular dish for vegetarians:
- Steamed vegetables
- Tofu and tempeh
- Plenty of hot peanut sauce
Healthy, filling and tasty 🌱
🍌 Sweet desserts and snacks
Don't miss:
- Pisanggoreng – fried banana
- Dadar Gulung – pancakes with coconut and palm sugar
- Klepon – rice balls filled with liquid palm sugar
🍹 Drinks in Bali
- Fresh juices and smoothies
- Coconut straight from the tree
- Indonesian coffee (try Kopi Bali)
- Local beer: Bintang
👩🍳 Cooking class - learn Balinese food yourself
Want to take the taste of Bali home with you?
Then a cooking course is recommended, where you:
- Teaches traditional recipes
- Make more dishes yourself
👉 One of the most popular activities among Norwegians.
🌴 Ready to experience Bali with all your senses?
Food is a big part of travel – and Bali offers flavors that make your vacation even more memorable.
👉 See our food experiences in Bali at ReadySetIsland