Exploration on the island of Bali is still incomplete if you only go to its tourist attractions and shopping paradise without tasting its local dishes. Bali is famous for being a favorite tourist destination while also known for possessing a variety of delicious cuisines. From local-full-of-spices cuisines to foreign-five-star-cuisines, you can find them here. However, while you are spending your holidays here, you might as well want to try out the foods that you can not find back at home nor have you tasted before. With so many places to eat and considerations of wanting to go to restaurants that are good in price, food serving, scenery, ambience and so on, finding the right one for your culinary tour can be not easy and sometimes troublesome. So, if you are looking for such restaurants which are serving authentic Balinese foods, we are definitely here to help you! Below are the references you can refer to  find the best local cuisines in Bali, please do check them out!

• Ayam Betutu Men Tempeh

Ayam Betutu Men Tempeh is an icon of culinary tourism in Bali, open from 7.00 A.M to 10.00 P.M. Just like the restaurant implies, the main menu here is Ayam Betutu or Betutu Chicken. Betutu is steamed Balinese-style chicken that tastes spicy with special Balinese-spices, sambal matah, and vegetable plecing. You can choose to order a whole chicken, half or only a quarter. For the price, one portion is priced from 30,000 to 100,000, depending on the size of the chicken ordered.

• Nasi Ayam Kedewatan Bu Mangku

Are you looking for local cuisine that can be enjoyed with your partner? Try out the chicken rice at Nasi Ayam Kedewatan Bu Mangku. The chicken rice here is priced at IDR 100,000 for two servings. The side dishes are filling enough, there are shredded chicken, chili sauce, dry-fried chicken, fried peanuts, urap or steamed vegetable salad, pindang eggs or hard-boiled-spiced eggs, minced-meat satay, and fried chicken skin.

This place is open every day from 8.00 A.M  to 9.00 P.M. You can enjoy eating a portion of chicken rice in a traditional Balinese pavilion with green grass fields. Other than chicken rice, you can also choose other menus such as Balinese mixed rice, Balinese shredded-chicken, Tum Ayam, and also Betutu chicken.

●     Bebek Bengil Ubud

Bebek Bengil Ubud serves a crispy fried duck menu with rice, chili sauce, and vegetable urap which is certainly distinct in taste than others’. This is a restaurant that not only serves you good food but also a nice view  of the beautiful expanse of rice fields. The menu, which is priced at  IDR 125,000. This restaurant is open from 10.00 A.M to 10.00 P.M. AThe affordable foods, drinks and its refreshing atmosphere and scenery, making Bebek Bengil Ubud a must-visit when you are on a culinary tour in Bali.

• Babi Guling Pak Dobiel

If you are traveling to Bali, it is incomplete without enjoying the typical Babi Guling or a spit roast pig​ culinary in Bali. This restaurant is open from 9.00 A.M to 4.00 P.M and is never empty of shoppers. Babi guling dish at Pak Dobiel’s stall has a delicious taste that makes customers addicted. You also need to know that the price of babi guling is 30,000, isn’t that saving-accounts friendly?

• Sate Babi Bawah Pohon

Pork satay is one of the favorite culinary delights sought most by travelers. You can add a bowl of rice or increase the spiciness level of the satay ordered. Only by paying Rp. 30.000, you can already eat one serving of pork satay. The pok Satay at Bawah Pohon restaurant sells from 8.00 A.M to 9.00 P.M every day. You will be surprised to see many foreign tourists who stop by to taste the pork satay there since it is only popular among local tourists.

• Waterfall Breeze Eco Café

Feel the sensation of a light mist from the waterfall while eating the dishes sold at Waterfall Breeze Eco Café. With an eco-friendly concept, the sounds of the forest — the chirping of birds, the roar of the waterfall, and the gurgling of water in the river that sounds boisterous yet calming at the heart. Open every day from 9.00 A.M to 5.00 P.M. The food price offered is also very affordable, starting from 30,000 rupiah, you can taste Indonesian specialties while enjoying the fresh air of the forest.

• Kubu and Sawah Terrace

This restaurant uses environmentally friendly bamboo structures as interior and exterior designs. There are private bamboo cocoons that are located opposite to the clear Ayung River. You are also going to be spoiled by its  panoramic views of the forest and rice fields. The restaurant is open from 6.00 A.M to 11.00 P.M. Here provides not only Indonesian and Balinese specialties but also the Mediterranean, European, and many more.

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Lombok Island has a lot of natural beauty that will blow your mind. The untouched beaches in Lombok have a charm that is no less beautiful than Bali. The beauty of the beaches in Lombok has even become the main attraction for local and foreign tourists. If this is your first experience visiting Lombok, some of the beautiful beaches below should be on your itinerary list.

• Selong Belanak Beach

Selong Belanak Beach is the best surfing practice spot. Therefore, this beach is a favorite spot for beginner surfers. Here you will find waves that are not too big. In addition, this beach is still empty of visitors so that you can practice more freely. This beach is surrounded by green hills, which makes it more beautiful.

Selong Belanak Beach is located in Pujut Village, Central Lombok. If you come in the afternoon, you will be surprised by a herd of buffalo being led back to the cage by the shepherd. This unique experience makes many visitors enthusiastic to see and photograph the buffalo.

• Tanjung Aan Beach

The location of Tanjung Aan Beach is quite hidden, so it is often called the hidden germ from Lombok. This beach, located in Bukit Merese, Central Lombok, offers natural views that invite admiration. The combination of green hills, blue sea, and cloudy skies make this spot look perfect.

Tanjung Aan Beach is only 5 km from Kuta Beach Lombok. Tanjung Aan Beach is considered special because it has a longer coastline. The texture of the sand on this beach is also unique because it has two different types of sand, namely pepper-like sand on the left side of the beach and fine white sand on the right side of the beach.

• Kuta Beach Lombok

Kuta Beach is not only in Bali, Central Lombok has a beach with a similar name that is no less beautiful. The beach has a stretch of white sand and is still very natural. Kuta Beach Lombok is nicknamed “Pepper Beach” because it has a grainy texture of sand that resembles pepper. Besides being famous for being beautiful, this beach also keeps the legend of the Sasak tribe, the native tribe of Lombok. There is a hill that has a similar name to a beautiful girl, Putri Mandalika.

If you come from February to March, you can see the ritual of smelling nyale or hunting for sea worms carried out by the Sasak people. This ritual is carried out to commemorate the legend of Princess Mandalika who jumped from the hill because she did not want to be fought over by many princes. According to legend, this beautiful princess eventually turned into a sea worm or nyale.

• Mawun Beach

Not far from Selong Belanak Beach, you can also find Mawun Beach. The attraction of this beach is white sand with clear blue water. This charming beach sits in a bay flanked by two green hills. If you want to see the beautiful scenery from a height then you can climb the two hills. In other words, Mawun Beach is the right destination for tourists who want to enjoy the beach and climb the hill at the same time.

• Tangsi Beach

Tangsi Beach or often called “Pink Beach,” is located in Sekaroh Village, East Lombok. In accordance with its nickname, this beach has pink sand, which is rare for other beaches. The pink color of the sand on this beach is formed by mixing white sand on the beach with red sand that comes from fragments of coral reefs.

The combination of beautiful sand and blue water makes Tangsi Beach a unique and beautiful tourist destination worth a visit. The ideal time to visit this beach is during the day. At this time, the beach sand is pink due to the reflection of the sun’s rays blending with the sweeping sea water.

Whether your trips take you to a long stroll on beaches, delicious cuisines, relaxing spas and resorts or urban attractions, extra research will give you the best experience for your visit. Get to know more about Lombok by visiting Wonderful Indonesia.