Where to Eat

As noted by famous Chef Heinz van Holzen in his great book, The Food of Bali: “most tourist leave Bali without having eaten one single, genuine Balinese meal

Most restaurant in tourist areas serve a universal mix of plain Western food and Indonesian dishes, most of them originating from outside Bali . Only a few of them make the effort to serve authentic Bali nese recipes. They are usually the ones that propose fun cooking classes, a great way to experience the joy of local markets and taste the infinite variety of spices shallots, garlic, turmeric, galingale, lemongrass, coriander, kaffir lime, nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom, or tamarind that are the hallmarks of Bali nese cuisine.

Ad Boards

I f you stay long in Bali or come regularly, it is worth knowing where to look for a house, a great nanny, an Indonesian language class, or a shipping service. In most cafes you'll find the Bali Advertiser, a free publication loaded with small ads for expatriates and visitors. In Seminyak, look for the ad boards of Krakatoa, opposite the start o f JI. Dyana Pura, Cafe Make, on the main road (JI. Seminyak), or Rudy's Wartel at the start of fl. Double-Six. In Ubud, look in Bali Buddha, Casa Luna, or Cafe Pujer.