Food & Drink – Denpasar

Denpasar's food culture lives in its markets, night markets and family-run warungs. Prices are very low and flavours are more authentic than in the tourist areas.

Local dishes

Must-try

Street food spots

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Places

  1. Badung Market

    Bali's biggest traditional market, packed with spices, fruit and ready-made food.

    Category
    Market
    Duration
    1.5 h
    Price
    $
    Best time
    Liveliest between 05:00 and 08:00 in the morning.

    Tip: Ask prices and bargain politely, and carry small banknotes.

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  2. Warung Mak Beng

    A legendary Sanur spot serving only fish soup and fried fish for decades.

    Category
    Restaurant
    Duration
    1 h
    Price
    $
    Best time
    Go just before the lunch rush.

    Tip: The menu is simple; ask for the set meal.

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  3. Kereneng Night Market

    A local night market that opens in the evening with nasi campur, satay and sweets.

    Category
    Street food
    Duration
    1.3 h
    Price
    $
    Best time
    In the evening after 18:00.

    Tip: Buy several small portions and sample different stalls.

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  4. Sindu Night Market (Sanur)

    A relaxed night market full of grills, traditional sweets and hot dishes.

    Category
    Street food
    Duration
    1 h
    Price
    $
    Best time
    Evening, 18:00-21:00.

    Tip: Combine it with a beach walk; the market is close to the shore.

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  5. Jalan Danau Tamblingan Cafes

    A row of cafes on Sanur's main street serving Balinese coffee and light meals.

    Category
    Café
    Duration
    1 h
    Price
    $$
    Best time
    Breakfast time or mid-afternoon.

    Tip: Ask for local kopi tubruk.

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  6. Ayam Betutu Khas Gilimanuk

    A well-known chain branch for betutu, Bali's spiced slow-cooked chicken.

    Category
    Restaurant
    Duration
    1 h
    Price
    $$
    Best time
    Lunch or dinner.

    Tip: Ask for the sambal on the side if you dislike spice.

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  7. Intaran Morning Market (Sanur)

    A neighbourhood market for fresh fruit, jaja kue cakes and breakfast snacks.

    Category
    Market
    Duration
    45 min
    Price
    $
    Best time
    Early morning.

    Tip: Try seasonal fruit such as salak and mangosteen.

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  8. Holland Bakery

    A bakery chain loved by locals for its breads, cakes and sweet buns.

    Category
    Bakery
    Duration
    30 min
    Price
    $
    Best time
    Morning, for freshly baked items.

    Tip: Great for grabbing snacks to take on the road.

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