Best Street Food in Bali and Ubud
What is the best street food to try in Bali?
The most popular street foods in Bali and Ubud include nasi goreng, sate lilit, babi guling, bubur Bali, bakso, jaje Bali sweets, and kopi Bali. These dishes reflect daily Balinese life, ceremonial traditions, and local ingredients. Many can be found in Ubud’s markets, restaurants, cafes, roadside warungs, and neighbourhood streets.
1. Nasi Goreng
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A national favourite, nasi goreng is Indonesian fried rice cooked with garlic, shallots, and sweet soy sauce. It is usually topped with a fried egg and served with sambal and crackers.
In Ubud, you will hear the wok before you see it. Rice is hit with metal over high heat, releasing steam and a sweet, smoky aroma. It is simple, filling, and deeply familiar to locals.
Guests often ask about nasi goreng during our cultural walking tours in Ubud.
Street vendors across Ubud whip up Nasi Goreng with sizzling sounds of rice hitting the wok and a sweet aroma all around.
2. Sate & Sate Lilit
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Sate is grilled, skewered meat served with peanut sauce. Across Indonesia, it is common, but Bali has its own beloved version called sate lilit.
Sate lilit is minced meat mixed with grated coconut, lime leaves, and spices, wrapped around a lemongrass stick,s and grilled. The flavour is fragrant and slightly sweet, with coconut notes.
It is commonly served at ceremonies and family gatherings, making it one of the most meaningful foods to try as you discover local traditions on our guided walking tours in Pejeng.
3. Nasi Babi Guling
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Babi guling is Balinese roast pork seasoned with base genep, a traditional spice mixture that includes turmeric, galangal, ginger, and chili. The pork is slow-roasted until the skin becomes crisp.
This dish is closely tied to temple ceremonies and celebrations. Our last stop on the Ubud Past To Present Walking Tour is just right next door to the most famous Bali Guling in Ubud, Babi Guling Ibu Oka.
4. Bubur Bali
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Bubur Bali is a savoury rice porridge eaten for breakfast. It is topped with shredded chicken, peanuts, fried shallots, and sambal.
It is comforting and practical, the kind of meal eaten before a day in the fields or at the market. Many visitors never discover it without local guidance.
5. Bakso
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Bakso is a clear broth filled with meatballs and noodles, often sold from roaming carts. Vendors move slowly through neighbourhoods, calling out to announce their arrival.
After a morning exploring temples or rice fields, bakso is a warm and affordable way to refuel.
6. Jaje Bali
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Jaje Bali refers to traditional Balinese sweets made from rice flour, coconut, and palm sugar. These colourful cakes are often wrapped in banana leaves and prepared for ceremonies.
Dadar gulung, for example, is a thin pandan crepe wrapped around freshly grated coconut cooked with palm sugar.
Every Ubud Story Walk includes traditional Balinese sweets and kopi Bali. Sharing these snacks during our Ubud walking tours allows guests to taste flavours that are usually reserved for local homes and temple gatherings.
7. Pisang Goreng
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Pisang goreng is deep fried banana, crisp on the outside and soft inside. It is enjoyed as an afternoon snack, often with coffee.
It may seem simple, but it reflects the island’s love for practical, shareable food.
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8. Kopi Bali
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Kopi Bali is strong, finely ground coffee brewed directly in the cup. It is often sweetened and served alongside small cakes or fried snacks.
On both our Ubud and Pejeng routes, guests enjoy kopi Bali and traditional sweets as part of the experience. Food and drink are woven into every authentic Bali walking experience we offer.
9. Siomay
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Siomay are steamed fish dumplings served with vegetables and peanut sauce. They are soft, filling, and commonly found in markets across Ubud.
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Why Street Food Matters in Bali
Street food in Bali reflects daily rhythms, religious ceremonies, and family traditions. Recipes are passed down through generations. Ingredients are shaped by geography and season.
When you join one of our small group walking tours in Ubud, food becomes part of the story. You see where it is cooked, learn when it is served, and taste it alongside the people who grew up with it.
If you are searching for the best street food in Bali and Ubud, start on foot. Follow the smoke. Listen for the grill. And bring your curiosity.
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