DENPASAR, BALIPOST.com – As a tourist destination that is well known internationally, Bali does not only attract foreign tourists. There are also many domestic tourists who visit Bali.
As a favorite tourist destination, it is natural that Bali also has many halal restaurants even though the majority of its residents are Hindu. So, Muslim tourists are very safe on holiday in Bali because of the various places to eat that they can visit.
Are you curious about where you can visit halal food places in Bali? Here are 7 recommendations that could be alternative places to eat halal in Bali, quoted from various sources:
1. Bu Nia’s Betutu Chicken
Ayam betutu is a typical Balinese dish that you must try while on holiday. Made from a whole chicken stuffed with herbs and spices, then grilled with the heat of the husk. As traditional Balinese cuisine, many betutu restaurants serve mouth-watering flavors. However, if you are looking for a betutu restaurant that has MUI Halal certification in Bali, the right choice is Ayam Betutu Ibu Nia.
This betutu chicken restaurant in the Denpasar area has been operating since 2013 and offers an authentic Balinese menu. Signature menus include original betutu chicken (with sauce), fried betutu chicken, and mixed rice with betutu chicken, all using free-range chicken. To make it even more delicious and spicy, there are three types of chili sauce available, namely sambal matah, terasi, and sambal embe.
Address: Jl. Merdeka No.1, Renon, District. Denpasar Team., Denpasar City, Bali
Opening Hours: 10.00 – 22.00 WITA
Price Range: Starting from IDR 25,000
2. New Taliwang Grilled Chicken
With Bali’s location close to the island of Lombok, it is not surprising that you can also find several typical Lombok dishes, especially in the Denpasar area. The legendary Taliwang chicken restaurant is called Ayam Bakar Taliwang Baru. Since it was founded in 1986, this restaurant has become the main choice for Muslim consumers because it has obtained MUI Halal certification in Bali.
Located in Denpasar, this restaurant can accommodate up to 100 people, making it ideal for dining with large families or groups of friends. The mainstay menu is definitely the grilled taliwang chicken and plecing kangkung which offer a tempting spicy sensation. Other menu choices include beberuk terong, satay rembige, satay pusut, and sambal terasi.
Address: Jl. Teuku Umar No.8, Dauh Puri Kauh, Kec. Denpasar Bar., Denpasar City, Bali
Opening Hours: 10.00 – 21.30 WITA
Price Range: Rp. 45,000
3. Balinese Shrimp Bale
The next recommended restaurant with MUI Halal status in Bali is Bale Udang Bali which is located in Denpasar. This place is ideal for those who want to hold a meal with friends or extended family in Bali. The concept is a Sundanese-style restaurant with a lake in the middle, and you can choose beautiful traditional-style bales.
The various menus offered by Bale Udang Bali are typical Sundanese dishes that are very appetizing. Apart from that, the choice of grilled shrimp here is very popular, ranging from grilled honey shrimp, shrimp with sweet and sour sauce, salted egg sauce, to Singapore sauce. Here there are also cobek seasoned gurami, serundeng fried chicken, Padang sauce squid, and many more.
Address: Jl. Nakula No.88, Pemecutan Kelod, Kec. West Denpasar, Denpasar City, Bali
Opening Hours: 11.00 – 22.00 WITA
Price Range: Starting from IDR 125,000/set
4. Paddy Edge Duck
Without a doubt, one of the most famous duck restaurants in Bali is Bebek Tepi Sawah. Even though this restaurant does not yet have an MUI Halal certificate for its branches in Bali, its food menu is still safe for Muslim consumers. As the name suggests, the restaurant center located in Ubud really offers delicious processed duck meat on the edge of the rice fields.
The most popular menu at this restaurant is Duck and Chicken Betutu, the special spices of which penetrate into the meat and are very tender. Apart from that, other duck choices that you must try are Crispy Duck, Roast Duck, and Mesuir. Apart from the Ubud area, there are other Bebek Tepi Sawah branches at Beachwalk Kuta, Nusa Dua and Tuban.
Address: Jl. Raya Goa Gajah, Br Teges, Peliatan, Ubud, Bali
Opening Hours: 10.00 – 22.00 WITA
Price Range: Starting from IDR 22,000
5. Warung Mak Beng
Located on the edge of Sanur beach, Warung Mak Beng is the ideal choice for those of you who like to eat fish. Even though this restaurant or stall has not been verified by MUI Halal status in Bali, its menu is guaranteed to be safe for Muslims. This stall is very famous and has been around since 1941 thanks to its delicious taste.
This legendary restaurant is always full of visitors even though it only offers one type of menu package. Here, you will be served a portion of white rice, with side dishes of fried fish, fresh fish soup, and appetizing spicy chili sauce.
Address: Jalan Hang Tuah No.45, Sanur Kaja, South Denpasar
Opening Hours: 08.00 – 22.00 WITA
Price Range: Starting from IDR 45,000
6. Mrs. Mangku’s Kedewatan Chicken Rice
Still regarding rice with chicken side dishes, one that is very famous among travelers is Bu Mangku’s Kedewatan Chicken Rice. It is not yet certain whether this restaurant has obtained MUI Halal certification in Bali, but the menu is guaranteed to be free from pork. For Muslim tourists, this Chicken Rice stall has been a regular customer for a long time and is always recommended.
This food stall is very famous and has a chicken rice menu that is among the best in Bali. A portion of chicken rice will be served with satay lilit, egg, chicken penyet, fried chicken, lawar vegetables and a bite of chili sauce. It is even more interesting because the structure of this shop is themed on a typical Balinese house pavilion which creates a calming atmosphere.
Address: Jl. Raya Kedewatan No.18, Kedewatan, Ubud District, Gianyar Regency, Bali
Opening Hours: 07.00 – 21.00 WITA
Price Range: Starting from IDR 15,000
7. Delicious Food Stall
In Bali, there are many food stalls that serve halal home dishes, one of which is Warung Makan Nikmat. Located in the Kuta area, this simple place to eat is a practical and delicious choice. The price is also relatively pocket friendly with a taste that is certainly well known to many people.
Regarding the type of cuisine, here a variety of typical Javanese side dishes are served in buffet format. Some of the menu choices include rawon rice, rames rice, pecel rice, beef rendang rice, beef soup, chicken soup and clear vegetables. Other home-cooked foods that you can choose include fried tofu tempeh, balado potatoes, orek tempeh, perkedel, fried chicken, and others.
Address: Gg. Biduri No. 6A, Kuta, District. Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali
Opening Hours: 08.00 – 21.00 WITA
Price Range: Rp. 12,000-Rp. 20,000
Here are 7 recommendations for halal places to eat that you can try while on holiday in Bali. With this reference, those of you who are Muslim can calmly travel to Bali because there are many locations that serve halal food. Happy holidays! (Cahya Dwipayanti/balipost)
