FOODS
Cuisine delights are part of the leisure on this
island. A wide range of lip-smacking results gourmets
in fine restaurants offer a full menu of Western,
Chinese, and Japanese dishes besides the spicy
Indonesian or traditional Balinese and Lombok dishes.
There are also delicious choices for Italian, Mexican,
Thailand, Mediterranean, Korean and Middle Eastern menus. For dietary
and health foods available in mostly tourist locations.
Cheer up your spirit with choices of sophisticated
champagne, wine, cocktail or just a glass of beer.
Coffee lovers should try black, thick and aromatic
Balinese coffee or get a pack for a handy-gift.
Many fine restaurants and cafes not only offer fine
gourmets, dining will be totally delightful ambiance
with a touch of pleasure atmosphere with breathtaking
views over the sea or verdant rice terraces,
accompanied with Balinese dance or music.
Balinese Cuisine
Balinese cuisine usually served in daily meals for Balinese family
and also served for offering in the ritual ceremonies.
Known for its spicy flavor, traditionaly served in banana leaves.
Cooking School
One of the finest Balinese cooking school is at Bumbu Bali, located
at jalan Tanjung Benoa in Nusa Dua. Managed by Mr. Heinz von Holzen.
Specialities
- Babi Guling
A suckling pig roasted on a spit, stuffed with vegetables, spices, chili and rice.
- Bebek Betutu
Duck roasted in banana leaves in a traditional earth oven. Please order a day in advance.
- Bubuh Injin
Coconut rice pudding with fruit.
- Lawar
Soft chopped mixed vegetables such as Green Beans, Papaya, Jack fruit, grated coconut,
star fruit leaves and spices. This dish usually served with "Babi Guling".
Indonesian Cuisine
Various cuisine from the islands of Indonesia with spicy flavor.
International restaurants always adjust the spicy taste to be more naturally lighter for foreigners.
Specialities
- Ayam Goreng and Ayam Bakar
Fried and roasted chicken, served hot with steamed rice and vegetables.
- Gado Gado
Assortment of boiled vegetables laced with peanut sauce.
- Masakan Padang
Masakan Padang or various spicy and hot cuisine from Padang, West Sumatera.
- Mie Goreng
Fried noodles with assortment of ingredients such as chicken, pork or beef,
vegetables, served hot with fried egg and prawn crackers.
- Nasi Goreng
Fried rice with assortment of ingredients such as chicken, pork or beef, vegetables,
served hot with fried egg and prawn crackers.
- Rujak
Assortment of fresh fruits salad served with chili and brown sugar sauce.
- Sate
Beef, lamb, pork or chicken barbeque served hot with peanut sauce, onion slices and
lime drops.
RESTAURANTS
These are some recommended restaurants with their specialities, selected by area around Bali.
- Candi Dasa (East Bali)
Amankila Hotel - International
Arie Bar & Restaurant - Western & Chinese
Lotus Seaview, Jalan Raya Candi Dasa - International
Pandan Restaurant - International
Serai Hotel - International
TJ's, Water Garden Hotel, - International
- Denpasar
Populair, Jalan Teuku Umar - Chinese and Sea Food
Rasa Sayang, Jalan Teuku Umar - Chinese and Sea Food
- Jimbaran
Kakul Cafe, Jalan Bukit Permai - Indonesian and Western
Cafe Bagus, Jalan Bukit Permai - Fresh Sea Food
PJ's, Four Seasons Resort - Pizza and International
Sami Sami, The Ritz Carlton Bali - Mediterranean
- Kedonganan
Cafe Roma's, Kedonganan beach side - Fresh Sea Food
Puri Bambu Hotel, Jalan Pengeracikan - International
- Kuta and Legian
Golden Palace, Jalan Raya Kuta - Traditional Chinese (Cantonese)
Hard Rock Cafe & Hard Rock Hotel, Jalan Pantai Kuta - International
Kin Khao, Jalan Kartika Plaza - Thailand
Kopi Pot, Jalan Legian - International
La Brasserie, Ramada Bintang Bali Hotel - International
Miller's, Jalan Legian - International
Poco Loco, Jalan Padma Utara - Mexican
Ryoshi, Jalan Melasti - Japanese
Rum Jungle, Rum Jungle Road Bungalow - Swiss
Teras, Jalan Raya Legian - Italian
- Lovina
Kali Bukbuk, Lovina - Sea Food
Khi Khi, Lovina - Sea Food
- Nusa Dua
Benkay, Nikko Bali Hotel - Japanese
Bumbu Bali, Tanjung Benoa - Outstanding Balinese
Chess Restaurant, Nusa Dua Beach Hotel - Beach side barbeque
Matsuri, Galleria Nusa Dua - Japanese
Ole Ole, Galleria Nusa Dua - Mediterranean
Pica Pica, Galleria Nusa Dua - Churrasqueria
Poco Loco, Jalan Pantai Mengiat - Mexican
Sandro's, Nusa Dua Beach Hotel - Italian
- Sanur
Batu Jimbar, Jalan Danau Tamblingan - International
Bucu Warung, Jalan Danau Toba - International
La's Bistro, Jalan Danau Tamblingan - International
Telaga Naga, Jalan Danau Tamblingan - Chinese and Sea Food
Ryoshi, Jalan Danau Tamblingan - Japanese
- Seminyak
Goa 2001, Seminyak - International
Made's Warung, Seminyak - International
La Lucciola, Jalan Kayu Aya - International
- Singaraja
Dewi Ramona, Matahari Beach Resort - International
- Ubud
Ary's Warung, Jalan Raya Ubud - International
Arma Cafe, Jalan Raya Pengosekan - International
Lotus Restaurant, Jalan Raya Ubud - International
Murni's Warung, Campuhan bridge - Italian and Indonesian
Ryoshi, Jalan Raya Ubud - Japanese
The Chedi, Payangan - International
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