What to Eat in Bali: Must-Try Dishes

Must-Try Balinese Dishes

Nasi Goreng — fried rice with egg, kecap manis, garlic. Indonesia’s national dish. IDR 25,000–50,000 everywhere.
Nasi Campur — mixed rice with multiple small dishes. The definitive Balinese meal. IDR 25,000–60,000 at warungs.
Babi Guling — suckling pig, slow-roasted. Bali’s most famous dish. Best at Ibu Oka, Ubud (IDR 80,000–100,000).
Bebek Betutu — slow-cooked duck wrapped in banana leaf. IDR 80,000–150,000.
Sate Lilit — Balinese minced fish/pork on lemongrass skewers, grilled over coconut charcoal.
Gado Gado — vegetables with peanut sauce, great vegetarian option. IDR 25,000–45,000.

Best Places to Eat

Warungs — family-run local restaurants, freshly cooked, IDR 25,000–60,000/meal. The backbone of Bali eating.
Jimbaran Bay seafood BBQ — grilled seafood on the beach at sunset. IDR 150,000–300,000/person.
Ubud Night Market — cheap local food in town centre, evenings only.

Vegetarian & Vegan

Ubud has excellent plant-based dining — Sage, Earth Cafe, Zest, Kafe. IDR 80,000–150,000 at good vegan cafes.