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Bali can be one of the highlights of your visit to
Bali. There are so many restaurants to choose from,
with a variety of cuisines and with each restuarants
trying to offer you something different. See our 'restaurants
by cuisine' list for the variety avcailable. Most
restaurants are in close proximity to each other and
of course centred around the main tourist spots. Most
restaurants do not require reservations, but you may
want to check our database to make sure, especially
for popular restuarants and hotel restaurants.
You will find that although a restaurant may specialize in one type of
cuisine, there will be a section of local Balinese food for you to try.
Do not expect the same taste and style as you would in
your own country when visiting restaurants specializing in specific cuisines. . Like many
Asian countries it has been adapted to the palate of the local and also dependent on the
ingredients available.
Of course you will want to try the local Indonesian
dishes and depending on the restaurant, the taste and price varies. As you well may know,
most Indonesian food contains a variety of hot spices and peppers. Many reputable
restaurants adjust the cooking of Indonesian food to make it mild enough for the non-local
guest to enjoy. However if you are very game and would like to experience what most
Balinese eat, try one of the many food stores "Warung" lining the streets of the
downtown areas.
The main part of the Indonesian meal is steamed rice
" nasi". Accompanying the rice is usually dishes which may include one of a
variety of meats and seafood, either boiled, steamed or fried.
The price range differes dramatically depending on the
restuaurant and areaa you dine at. The price can range from US$1 up to and beyond US$100.
Check out our 'restaurants by price' list, to find a restaurant that best suits you.
Note the following;
- Most hotel restaurants are in the expensive bracket
- Most restaurants besides hotel restaurants average
10,000 to 100,000 Rp. per person
- Beer prices are reasonable (5,000-30,000 Rp) but
imported wine and champagne can cost you more than your meal (120,000 - 600,000 Rp.)
- Usually a 10-20% service charge is included in your
bill. If not, a tip between 5-10% is appreciated, but not expected.
- Most restaurants in Bali are open until 11 pm. but you
will find some restaurants are open till 1 pm or even 24 hours.
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