Bali is known to many for it's beaches, sunsets, sunrise, relaxation, spa, etc. But my trip to Bali this time with a group of Indonesian friends are more about getting to know the culture, visiting historical places and of course EATING. Here are photos of some of the interesting food I tried while in Bali.
Dinner on Day 1 @ Nasi Pedas Ibu Andika
The dishes served here taste really fantastic. Simple to look at but it's all packed with enough ingredients / spices. Famous for their chilli sauce. So I took fish, otah, shredded chicken and fried fermented beancurd. Cost only Rp24,000 (USD2.10). The stall is located opposite of a Muslim cemetery. Don't worry, it's a busy street. It's safe to visit this place at night. They are open 24 hours.
Lunch on Day 2 @ Bebek Tepi Sawah
My first try on duck meat! I really love this restaurant. It features nice scenery. There is a paddy field and you can see cute ducks as well. Though it looks like a high-end restaurant, you eat casually there - with hands!! The duck tasted so good - crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. The chilli / onions served with the dishes tasted so good, I can't forget its taste!
Lunch on Day 3 @ Mertha Sapi
Simple food are always the best food. Here is rice served with vegetables, peanuts and fish sate. See the different sticks used on the sate? They represents different types of fish. I really love this and how I wish I can eat this everyday.
Lunch on Day 4 @ Laka Laka Bali
My last lunch in Bali. This restaurant looks small from outside, but once you are in - you'll find that it's built on a massive plot of land. There are so many pavilions inside which consist of private dining areas. There's a huge paddy field there, ponds and many decorative elements within this restaurant compound. You can do sight seeing here and take great photos too. Once again, I couldn't resist temptation of Crispy Duck served with Rice after the first try at Bebek Tepi Sawah, so I'm eating this again at Laka Laka. All I can say is - Ducks, I will really miss you...
Keripik Maichi (Maichi Tapioca Chips - Chilli Flavour)
Best chips ever! I can only take Level 3. Level 5 & 10 are just too HOT!! Available in Bandung or if you are Bali, you can get these at Circle K Mart. Cost: Level 3 & 5: Rp.21,500 (US$1.9), Level 10: Rp.24,000 (US$2.1).
We were on our trip to watch a funeral ritual of the royal family at Ubud when we came across ladies selling this on the streets. This is the beans they use to make TEMPE (fermented beancurd) in Indonesia. It's nice to eat this raw too.
