If you want to get off the beaten “Nasi Goreng” path and away from the tourist destinations in Bali, then you’re going to want to have some idea of what it is you might be ordering. While everything you can typically get at a local warung is likely to be delicious, it’s always good to know what you’re eating (especially if you have allergies or intolerances).
So here’s a few words that can come in handy when ordering off a menu in Bali:
Food (Makanan)
Popular Styles of Cooking
goreng = fried
bakar = grilled
sate = (meat) on a stick
bakso = meatball
Types of Meat
ayam = chicken
babi = pork
bebek = duck
ikan = fish
Side Dishes
nasi = rice; putih (white) / kunig (yellow)
mie = noodles
roti = bread
sayur = vegetables
tahu = tofu
telur = egg
tempe = fermented soybeans
soto = soup
Sweet
kue = cake / snack
pisang = banana
Drinks (Minuman)
kelapa = coconut
susu = milk
kopi = coffee
teh = tea
es = ice
gula = sugar
madu = honey
Other Useful Words
tidak = no (ex: tidak tahu = no tofu; tidak telur = no egg; etc.)
warung = restaurant
rumah makan = restaurant
satu = 1
dua = 2
tiga = 3
empat = 4
lima = 5
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