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IndonesianDenpasar
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.
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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.