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
Nasi Campur – Rice served with a mix of meat, vegetables and sambal.
Lawar – A traditional salad of grated coconut, vegetables and spiced meat.
Babi Guling – Spit-roasted suckling pig stuffed with Balinese spices.
Must-try
Ikan Bakar – Charcoal-grilled fish served with sambal matah.
Ayam Betutu – Spiced chicken slow-cooked for hours in banana leaf.
Es Campur – A cooling dessert of shaved ice, fruit and jelly.
Street food spots
Sate Lilit – Spiced minced-meat skewers wrapped around lemongrass sticks.
Bakso – Meatballs served with noodles in a hot broth.
Jaja Kue – Colourful traditional sweets made from rice flour and palm sugar.
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Places
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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.