Famous Food in Bali: 5 Dishes to Try

What to eat in Bali, and what each dish is.

Quick answer

The food to try in Bali includes Nasi Goreng, Babi Guling (Suckling Pig), Sate Lilit and 2 more.

Best time to visit Bali: April – October.

Nasi Goreng

Indonesia's national dish — wok-fried rice with kecap manis (sweet soy), topped with a fried egg and prawn crackers. Deceptively simple, endlessly satisfying at any hour of the day or night.

Babi Guling (Suckling Pig)

Bali's ceremonial feast dish — a whole pig slow-roasted over coconut husks, rubbed with turmeric and spices until the skin crackles. Ibu Oka's stall in Ubud has served the island's best version for decades.

Sate Lilit

Balinese satay made from minced fish or chicken mixed with coconut, lemongrass and lime leaves, moulded around lemongrass stalks and grilled over charcoal. Lighter and more aromatic than any satay you've tried before.

Bebek & Ayam Betutu

Whole duck or chicken packed with a spice paste of galangal, turmeric, chilli and shrimp paste, wrapped in banana leaves and slow-cooked for hours until the meat falls off the bone and floods the room with fragrance.

Lawar & Jukut Ares

Lawar is a sacred Balinese salad of minced meat, vegetables and grated coconut seasoned with spice paste — traditionally prepared by men for temple ceremonies. You won't find anything quite like it outside Bali.

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Bali food questions

What is the most famous food in Bali?

Nasi Goreng is the dish most travellers start with. Indonesia's national dish — wok-fried rice with kecap manis (sweet soy), topped with a fried egg and prawn crackers.

What should I eat in Bali?

Try Nasi Goreng, Babi Guling (Suckling Pig), Sate Lilit, Bebek & Ayam Betutu, Lawar & Jukut Ares.

Is it easy to find vegetarian food in Bali?

Tell us about dietary needs when you book. Trripah plans meals and restaurant stops around vegetarian, Jain and other requirements.

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