The places in Bali the guidebooks miss.
The places in Bali the guidebooks miss. locals-only counters, after-hours rooms and the spots tourists walk past.
Why locals goA simple warung on Jalan Gunung Agung in central Denpasar serving nasi lawar, soto and bakso balung; Bali Post says its lawar tastes authentic and the portions are good.
TipThe menu is nasi lawar, soto and bakso balung; the warung opens at 09:00 and closes at 17:00, a simple stop for lunch.
Why locals goA budget Balinese warung in Renon, Denpasar, selling rujak kuah pindang, rujak gula, bubur Bali and nasi campur from IDR 10,000; Bali Post lists it among the city's rujak spots.
TipTry the rujak kuah pindang or rujak bulung, and add tipat cantok or tipat plecing, which can be ordered with cooked or raw sauce.
Why locals goA village-style warung inside the Kertalangu cultural village in east Denpasar, serving nasi tekor, sate tusuk and pindang fish in an old-fashioned setting from about IDR 30,000.
TipRRI lists nasi tekor with chicken or squid, sate tusuk and pindang fish from about IDR 30,000; the menu depends on what the kitchen is cooking.
Why locals goA Renon bakso warung that NusaBali TV calls a legend among Denpasar bakso stalls, serving chicken or beef meatballs, beef trimmings and noodles in broth for IDR 14,000 to 30,000.
TipChoose between chicken or beef bakso, tetelan (beef trimmings) and mie ayam bakso; bowls start from about IDR 14,000.
Why locals goA home warung in Gelulung, Sukawati, serving rice with fried tofu and three sambals since 1963, now run by the fifth generation; portions can sell out within hours.
TipArrive early, as 50 to 100 portions can run out within a few hours. A plate costs about IDR 15,000, eaten on a bale or long wooden bench.
Why locals goA marlin satay warung on Jalan Tukad Pakerisan in Panjer; its sate lilit is minced marlin without flour, and the warung closes at 15:00.
TipPrices start from about IDR 15,000 and the warung closes at 15:00; sate lilit and sate tusuk are both made from minced marlin without flour.
Why locals goA Sesetan duck and chicken warung that cooks to order in an open kitchen around the clock; the black bumbu ireng sambal is refilled free and queues form at dinner.
TipEverything is cooked to order in an open kitchen, so expect a queue at dinner. The black bumbu can be refilled without charge.
Why locals goA one-dish family compound in Sayan, near Ubud, with rice-field views, serving nasi campur ayam with betutu and sate lilit for about IDR 30,000 a plate.
TipA plate costs about IDR 30,000. IDN Times Bali reports no pork in the cooking, though pork crackers are sold as a consigned extra.
Why locals goA pork nasi campur warung in Benoa near the ITDC area, serving lawar, urutan sausage and pork rib broth from 08:00 to 14:00, with plates from about IDR 25,000.
TipThe warung runs from 08:00 to 14:00, so go for breakfast or an early lunch; a full plate starts from about IDR 25,000.
Why locals goA Denpasar rujak warung on Jalan Pulau Misol serving rujak kuah pindang, tipat cantok and Balinese porridge, with rujak from about IDR 10,000 a portion.
TipPair the rujak with tipat cantok or tipat serombotan, which cost IDR 10,000 to 15,000, and cool down with an es daluman.
Why locals goA small shop on Jalan Kalantaka in Gianyar town that has sold klepon since 1980; ten pieces cost about IDR 10,000, and it opens at 06:00.
TipTen klepon cost about IDR 10,000, a snack for morning or afternoon; the shop opens at 06:00 and closes at 19:00.
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