6 Best Bali Food Markets for Food Lovers

These street food markets in Bali are a great place to sample a wide selection of dishes that make this island an amazing culinary destination.

We enjoyed visiting these markets and sampling various types of local dishes that we don’t typically see at restaurants.

Be sure to shop around the food stall and look to see which vendors the local Balinese people are at.

Bali Street Food Markets

1. Klungkung Market (Pasar Senggol Klungkung)

Address:  Jl. Puputan No.7, Semarapura Kangin, Kec. Klungking, Kabupaten Klungkung, Bali
Hours: 6:00 am to 6:00 pm (7 days a week)

If you want to have an amazing local experience, visit this Bali market in the evening when it really builds up some energy.

This market has a little of everything from textiles, tropical fruits, vegetables, housewares, meat, sweet desserts, and most importantly street food.

There are many stalls selling the whole spectrum of Balinese street food dishes. This is an authentic experience you won’t want to miss. 

Dishes to try: Bakso, Sate Lilit, and Fried Chicken

2. Gianyar Night Market (Pasar Gianyar)

Address:  Jalan Ngurah Rai, Gianyar, Kec. Gianyar, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali
Hours: 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm (7 days a week)

If you desire to experience what and how the locals eat, then visiting this market in Bali is the perfect way to escape the tourists’ trap food that has taken over many parts of the island.

This Bali night market really specializes in whole roasted pig (Babi Guling) and steamed spiced whole chicken and grilled chicken.

There are also vendors selling many different sweet treats, including Klepon, which are coconut-coated glutinous rice balls with palm sugar syrup inside.

As one of the best markets in Bali, you will find different vendors selling clothes and other traditional items as souvenirs to take home to friends and family that you can peruse in between dishes.

Dishes to try: Babi Guling, Ayam Betutu (Roasted Chicken)

3. Sindhu Night Market

Address:  Jalan Pungutan No.2, Sanur, Kec. Denpasar Sel.. Kota Denpasar, Bali
Hours: 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm (7 days a week)

This Bali night market near the resort area of Sanur packs a lot of delicious food into a small area.

Due to its proximity to this touristy part of the island, it draws a decent mix of both travelers and locals.

This is an easy way to escape the Westernized restaurants that make up most of the food options in Sanur.

You will get to have a real, local experience without having to shell out for a pricey Bali food tour.

If you are on the inexperienced side when it comes to street food and eating at markets, this place is an easy way to break the ice and find some delicious cheap food in Bali.

Dishes to try: Nasi Campur, Gado Gado, Sate Lilit, Murtabak Manis

Bali Food Markets

4. Kedonganan Fish Market (Pasar Ikan Kedonganan)

Address:  Jl. Pantai Kedonganan, Kedonganan, Kuta, Kabupaten, Badung, Bali
Hours: 8:00 am to 9:00 pm (7 days a week)

One of my favorite ways to eat in all of Indonesia is at local fish markets. When you visit this Bali market, you first go shop for your fish.

Spend some time shopping around for the fish, crabs, prawns, squid, lobster, or what other seafood options the fisherman had caught that day.

Second, head over to any one of the surrounding restaurants to have them grill up your fish for a small fee.

It’s that simple and you get to eat fish that were in the water just hours before and the best part is the prices are amazing.

Dish to try: Ikan Bakar (grilled fish)

5. Badung Market

Address:  Dangin Puri Kangin, Jl. Sulawesi No.1, Dauh Puri Kangin, Kec. Denpasar Bar., Kota Denpasar, Bali
Hours: Open 24 hours 7 days a week (best time to visit is in the morning till about midday as some of the vendors close early)

This is by far the largest and cheapest fresh market in Bali. Centrally located in Denpasar and right across the Badung river from the Kumbasari art market.

Be prepared as this market will be an assault on the senses as it can get really busy, very loud, and the aromas of the meat and fish can push the limits for newcomers to this style of market.

As much as this is a fresh market, you will also find everything under the sun including sarongs, farming tools, clothing, snacks, and so much more.

This is a great place to get great deals on many of the same items that are so much more expensive back in the tourist areas.

When entering the market, be aware that ladies will approach you offering to be your guide and to help you navigate the haggling process.

This costs nothing as they get their commission from the vendors you buy from.

What to try: Fresh Fruit and Vegetables, Balinese Snacks

6. Taman Sari Market

Address: Jl. Gn. Tangkuban Perahu No.1, Kerobokan Kelod, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali
Hours: 5:00 am to 11:00 pm (7 days a week)

Located right in the heart of Seminyak and a stone’s throw away from some of the trendiest restaurants and cafes in the area.

During the day time, this bustling market is focused on catering to locals looking for inexpensive and fresh ingredients.

This is a great spot to pick up an assortment of tropical fruits to snack on back at your room or to take or a dive trip.

There are also several hawkers stalls selling Balinese dishes with even more setting up at night.

What to try: Fresh fruit, Martabak

Bali Food Markets: What to Expect

Just like in most places in southeast Asia, there are many different types of markets to fulfill all your shopping needs.

A great place to start is to check out a night market where you will be able to peruse the locally made gifts and clothing between snacks from the food stalls.

Fresh markets are a great opportunity to get to see an almost complete seasonal lineup of what is being grown, caught, butchered, and harvested in Bali.

You will get a chance to shop and purchase ingredients the way that the Balinese people do every day.

Take a moment to see, touch, and smell the very items that make the cuisine of this island so special.

You will find a near-endless selection of fruits, from fresh mangosteens to the brutally stinky durian.

In these wet markets, you will find vendors that specialize in whole animal butchery. You can also visit a fish market and see a huge variety of incredibly fresh fish that are right out of the Bali sea.

Where there are fresh ingredients, there is almost always someone selling something delicious to eat made of those same items.

Wrap-Up

If this is your first time shopping in Bali’s markets, it might take you a little bit out of your comfort zone.

This should not be a deterrent as this is a way of life for most of the people in this entire region. Let down your hair and take a chance on having some delicious and interesting experiences that you can take with you for the rest of your life.  

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