Bali · FOOD
This is the shortlist you would send a friend flying into Denpasar: 3 food experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Join Chef Bagus and his team in Kuta for a three-hour Balinese cooking class. Visit a local market when available, prepare dishes such as sate lilit and green papaya salad, then eat your meal with the group.
“It was a fantastic experience doing this cooking class. Chef is a funny bugger and there were lots of laughs. Highly recommend 👌”
Start with Denpasar history at Bajra Sandhi Monument, then follow guides such as Dede, Asta, or Yanika through Kreneng Market for babi guling, bakso, Balinese cakes, and night-market snacks. Private transport, dinner, and hotel or port pickup are included.
“Great experience with our guide Yanika. We sampled 5 dishes and an assortment of desserts. She was very informative and spoke the best English from any guide our whole trip. The trip is 3 hours and not 5 to 6.”
Set out from Kuta at 3:30 pm for Uluwatu’s 90-meter cliffs, a sunset Kecak performance, and a grilled seafood dinner on Jimbaran Bay. Private air-conditioned transport, hotel pickup, temple admission, and dinner are included, but show seats can be difficult to secure on last-minute bookings.
“Guide and driver were on time, drive to Uluwatu was very nice. Guide showed us around the temple, warned about the monkeys, the temple itself is not that interesting, it's the way it is located on the clif that is very nice. Guide was very good. After the temple tour the guiRead more”
Pick a coast, a volcano or a kitchen.
