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Bali food tour
BALI BITES FOOD TOUR - Join us on an evening to experience the secrets behind the island's flavours at street vendors and warungs known only to locals.
Start with the simple pleasures on this Bali food tour - crisp pisang goreng, Indonesian-style sate, and wok-fried yamien noodles in humble yet beloved local spots. Move on for more complex tastes - Balinese ayam betutu chicken, Javanese soto babat beef soup at a wooden shack that's been open since 1969, and tipat tahu fried tofu with rich peanut sauce, and many more surprises among 15+ tastings.
Throw in a little Balinese blessing around the backstreets of old Denpasar, a shot or two of arak (local firewater), and an amble through the local produce market to learn about the ingredients in Balinese cooking. Finish with a sweet ending at the Badung night market, and you've got the makings of a fine foodie evening.
Trust us, you're not going to try food like this anywhere else on Bali and while it's tempting to be a beach bum, you'd be one wonton short of a noodle bowl not to join our evening moveable food feast.
Why this tour is awesome
There is no question about it - most Balinese food is divine. Not all is made equal though and the best warungs (local eateries) and street vendors are found away from Denpasar's beach side resorts.
While the beach districts offer some fine fare, you didn't come all the way to Bali for flipped burgers, pad Thai and Mexican burritos. Come explore the real Denpasar away from the tourists and into the city's culinary underbelly.
Your guide
Born in Java, bred in Bali for over 10 years, Rasyid's grandma was his foodie guide since he was young, touring the local food markets and learning her whizz skills at cooking. Rasyid loves warung-hopping to share stories and traditions of Balinese cuisine.
Enjoy a iced roselle tea welcome drink, before the experience begins
Kick off with piseng goreng. This hidden spot have been specialists in fried bananas for decades
Grilled sate babi with Indonesian spiced sambal
Meet the local food heroes, people who have dedicated their lives to cooking on the street
Slurp on bowls of mie yamien manis
This humble shack has been cooking up a storm since 1969
Soto babat Javanese beef soup with just a squeeze of lime
Banana leaf-wrapped ayam betutu - Balinese spiced chicken
Local chefs cooking up Balinese chicken in clay jars
A montage of Balinese flavours
Tipat tahu, fried tofu in rich chilli-spiked peanut sauce
Grilled sate on the streets of Denpasar
Learn about the ingredients in Balinese cooking at a market
Learn about Balinese culture
Includes
- Price US $39 per person
- Tastings 15+ food tastings included
- Drinks Bottled water and local drinks included
- Small group tour Maximum of 8 guests (private tours or groups of 9+, please contact us)
- Start Time 3.30PM
- Duration Around 3.5 to 4 hours, depending on the pace of the group
- Guide Led by one of our superb Bali food hosts
- Transport Walking tour with 6-7 stops
- Child policy Children aged 3-12 years: 50% discount. Infants 0-2 years: free
- Instant confirmation Book instantly on our live calendar. If your date is unavailable, please contact us
- Cancellation Policy Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Language English
- Pick up / drop off Not included. Easy to find meeting point for all guests
Dietary information
- General Advice Many streetside vendors specialise in signature menus, and may not have alternatives. It is not always possible to cater for all dietary requests at every stop
- Vegetarian Unsuitable as meat and seafood is used in 4-5 tastings (out of 15 total).
- Vegan Unsuitable as meat, seafood and eggs are used in 5-6 tastings (out of 15 total)
- Pescatarian Possible, though meat is used in 2-3 tastings (out of 15 total)
- Pork Possible, though pork is used in 1-2 dishes (out of 15 total). Unsuitable for halal diets
- Halal Bali is predominantly a Hindu island, and there are few vendors on the tour route that hold halal certification
- Gluten intolerance / Celiac Possible, though gluten is used in 1-2 tastings, and soy sauce in 3-4 tastings (out of 15 total). Unsuitable for celiac disease.
- Lactose intolerance Suitable for lactose intolerances
- Tree nut / peanut allergy Possible for mild allergies, though peanuts are used in 1-2 tastings (out of 15 total). There are no other known tree nuts
- Seafood / Shellfish allergy Possible for mild allergies, though seafood is used in 1-2 tastings (out of 15 total)
- Severe food allergies Due to the nature of street food cooking, we can never guarantee any dish to be 100% free from allergens, as there is always the risk of traces and cross-contamination. It is unsuitable for severe allergies. Contact us: info@achefstour.com
How to book
To join our Bali food tour, use the live booking calendar to select your date and secure your tour. If the date is unavailable, or for special requests and private bookings, pleaseΒ contact us. Safety and comfort of guests is our first priority, so if you have any questions on dietary information or food allergies, please contact usΒ before booking.
What to expect
Our Bali food tour is designed for adventurous eaters with an interest in discovering the food that locals eat. Itβs an easy-paced walking tour, where the terrain flat and there are plenty of rest (eating) stops along the way. Away from the tourist strips along the beaches lies the real Denpasar, with some of the best street food and warungs (local eateries).Β
Meeting point
This Bali food tour starts from the terrace bar of the Inna Bali Heritage Hotel in Denpasar city. It's easily reachable by taxi from both the beachside hotels including Kuta,Β Seminyak, Canggu, Sanur, and beyond. At the end of the experience, your guide can help you find transport back if you wish. More details will be sent upon booking.
Cancellation Policy
Why you should book with us
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