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Local is the best way to eat in Bali - my top tips

  

If you're a regular reader on my blog, you would know for sure how much I love travelling to Bali. We have been visiting this beautiful island for the last 6 years and honestly I can't get enough of the place. 

When I first visited Bali, like with all new places I was a bit wary when it came to food. Where I ate, what we ate. We ate in more "westernised" establishments and thus paid "western" prices for the luxury. I think I lived on club sandwiches for a few days! 

But as we kept coming back, each trip, we started trying different places. We spoke to locals as well as fellow "frequent flyers" and over time received fabulous recommendations of where to eat and what to try. 

When in Bali, we eat Balinese food.

So now, 90% of where we eat during our trips are local Warungs (local kitchens, little local restaurants). The Indonesian cuisine is so vibrant, fresh and full or flavour and you'd be crazy to not at least try the Balinese food when visiting here. 

We also are not paying a fortune to eat like Kings when we are away. An average cost for the two of us with fresh seafood ( I love eating Seafood) rice, condiment sides and drinks is around $8 AUS. My appetite goes through the roof when we are away and I like to grab something to eat every few hours so at $4 per person, you can! 

Personal hygiene of-course is always important especially when you are visiting somewhere new. We are a bit pedantic with this and either wash our hands before eating (especially after handling money) or use hand sanitiser which we have with us all the times. I also bring with us Travelan and we take one tablet before each meal {which you can purchase in your local Chemist back home }. Travelan assists your gut and helps prevent Travellers Diarrhoea. Remember to take it easy with the foods that you try for the first couple of days so that your system can get used to new flavours and ingredients. Most of the time, people get upset tummy's because of the overindulgence in food.

So, my best tips for checking out local places to eat? 

  • You should see lot's of patrons in there. This means turnover of food is quick and the produce is fresh.
  • Speak to other tourists, locals and expats. Listen to other people's experience and recommendations - you never know what little gem you will discover!
  • Don't judge a book by its cover. Many Warungs are just small shop fronts with basic decor and a kitchen. The Warung's are typically family owned and run and their focus is the food and now how "pretty" the place is. We have sat in a many Warungs with basic table, chairs and just fans and have had the most AMAZING meals! {my mouth is watering as we speak}
  • If you had an awesome feed, give a little tip. This is not expected in Bali but is greatly appreciated.

I'll be doing a follow up post of actual Warungs that I can recommend, but for now I'll leave you with a few snaps of what I will be hoovering my way through over the next week! 

 images via Pinterest

 

Nasi campur

Bali sate

 

Gado gado Babi gulind Whole fish Balinese platter




 

 

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