Filled with heavenly flavours, spices and aromas, the best dishes in Bali will take your taste buds on a whole new adventure that they are bound to want to experience again and again!

Nasi Goreng

A perennial favourite amongst locals and tourists alike, nasi goreng is a fried rice dish that can be enjoyed across the island including at restaurants in Kuta, Bali. Apart from a diverse range of ingredients, this dish varies depending on the kinds of meats used be it chicken, prawns, lamb or beef, while vegetarian versions are available too.

christian razukas from Singapore, Nasi Goreng in BaliCC BY-SA 2.0

Bebek Betutu

This slow-cooked dish features roasted marinated duck with the perfect combination of seasoning and spices that are truly sublime. Available at dining venues such as the Palms restaurant at Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali, bebek betutu can be eaten with steamed rice and vegetable serombotan.

Rendang

Infused with species, rendang is a kind of beef curry that is traditionally prepared by simmering the meat over a long period of time. Coconut milk is normally used in the preparation as well as a special paste that generally contains ingredients like lemongrass, garlic, turmeric leaves, chillies and ginger.

Pepes

This term refers to a traditional cooking method that features the use of banana leaf to wrap the main ingredient which is typically fish, though chicken, vegetables or tofu can be used as well. Once properly wrapped in the banana leaf, it is grilled, steamed or boiled before being served as part of a yummy meal.

Gunawan KartapranataPepes ikan emas (pais lauk mas) SundaCC BY-SA 3.0