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BalineseUbud
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.
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BalineseNusa Dua
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.
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Street foodDenpasar
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.
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Street foodGianyar
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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BalineseDenpasar
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.
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BalineseDenpasar
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.