What’s Serving in Bali?

Now let’s talk about food in Bali. If you are wondering what are the special local delights you must try in Bali, read on. Let me share with you some local specialties that you must eat when you are there.

1) Lawar
This is a dish full of nutrient and taste. Lawar is usually served in a bowl of mixed finely chopped traditional herbs and flavourings such as ginger, shrimp paste, salt, pepper, green beans, shallots, red chillies, garlics and grated coconuts with a few dashes of lime juice. For easy understanding, I call it the "Balinese Salad"! Some might even add in shredded chicken or other kinds of meat. I find this dish compliment extremely well with white rice, or served on its own.

2) Bebek Bengil
Now, this restaurant is so famous that it needs no further intro. Anyhow, for those who have never heard of Bebek Bengil or 'Dirty Duck', this is a well-known restaurant which serves its specialty dish, no other than, DUCK, well (and clean!). When you are here, try out their Bebek Bengil Crispy Duck or Smoked Duck., I am sure you won’t regret it. Besides their 'dirty ducks', they do serve other dishes like pasta, salad, kebabs, chicken dishes, coconut pies, dessert, fresh fruit juices and many more. This restaurant and its branch are both located in Ubud. Be sure not to miss them!

3) Fresh seafood
No where else you can enjoy a full stretch of seafood café and restaurants along the seaside. Come to Jimbaran, a fishing village in Bali, and indulge yourself with freshly cooked seafood dishes. Lobsters, clams, oysters, squids, fish, prawns and crabs… You name it, you got it! Choose how you want your seafood to be cooked; steamed, deep fried, curry, cheese baked and even 'tom yam'. Listen to the musical beach waves and feel the cooling breezy wind while delighting yourself with dishes of fresh seafood served on the table.

4) Babi Guling (a pork dish)
A plate of rice served with chunks of roasted suckling pig meat, crispy skin, minced intestines, vegetable and some specially made sauce. This must-try local delight is so popular among tourists as there is one stall located right next to a tourist hot spot – The Ubud Palace. Some travel buses even drop off their guests here for lunch before starting their tour in the afternoon. This dish is served in a big portion. So, if you are not a big eater, you may consider sharing with your travel buddies.

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