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Balinese Street Food Markets You Have to Visit

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Bali is not only known for its beautiful beaches, vibrant culture, and stunning landscapes, but it is also a culinary paradise with a diverse range of street foods. Balinese street foods are not only tasty and inexpensive, but they also highlight the diverse flavours and influences of Balinese cuisine. 

Bali has a diverse range of street foods to tempt your taste buds, from crispy pork satay to spicy rice cakes. In this article, we’ll look at some of the best places in Bali to try Balinese street food and learn about the island’s culinary delights.

Badung Market

South Bali’s Badung Market, also known as Pasar Badung, is a one-stop shop for just about anything you could want, but the real deal Balinese street food is what draws people in. Pull up a plastic stool before a traditional warung or buy a snack from a motorbike vendor who is travelling.

The best time to go is early in the morning, before the crowds and the heat of the day arrive. Consider eating some lawar for breakfast or lunch and sipping some es kelapa muda once you arrive there.

Sanur Night Market

When people started flocking to the Sanur Bali area, the Sanur Night Market became an unfortunate place to miss. You will be presented with a wide range of culinary options in this location. In this location, you will be able to experience true Bali.

Locals, as well as local and international tourists, mix here to find dinner. If this market sells various cooking ingredients such as meat, vegetables, seasonings, and traditional ceremonial instruments in the morning, then there is a night market that sells various types of food at night.

Some vendors appear to sell traditional Balinese street foods. The prices are very reasonable, at Rp. 3,000 for one type of snack and Rp. 5,000 for all mixed snacks. Sanur Night Market is a culinary market with a straightforward appearance.

Kreneng Market

Kreneng Market has long been known as the epicentre of Denpasar’s culinary tourism at night. In the 1990s, this traditional market was known as a public transportation terminal within the city. Along with an increasing number of tourist visits, Kreneng Market offers a variety of delectable cuisines at a festively low price.

Kreneng Traditional Market is a particularly enjoyable and appropriate location for culinary exploration. You can go to Kreneng Market to try halal or non-halal foods. As a food recommendation, there are several outlets and sellers to consider, including babi guling and nasi jinggo.

Gianyar Night Market

The existence of the Gianyar Night Market has become well-known among tourists. Those who visit this location are not just local tourists. Tourists from all over the world frequently visit this location. Furthermore, the market location for this evening is very accessible. It is also very close to Ubud, Bali’s most popular tourist destination.

You will find a wide range of culinary options during your visit to Gianyar’s night market. Surprisingly, not only traditional Balinese menus are available. There is also a good selection of food from other parts of Indonesia. You can then select foods based on your personal preferences.

Babi guling is one of the traditional Balinese dishes available at Gianyar Night Market. Babi guling in this market is well-known among tourists for its delicacy. Other menu options include chicken satay, goat satay, meatballs, and various types of Balinese market snacks known as market jaje or Balinese jaje.

 

Do you consider putting these markets on your bucket list for your culinary experiences in Bali, or do you want to find somewhere or something else to eat here? Check out these articles below:

 

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