Denpasar is the capital of Oriental cuisine. Denpasar's eateries, inns and restaurants can seem like the whole of Asia, as they cater to the tastes of the region's immigrants and traders, as well as foreign tourists.
After 10pm, when most of Denpasar's best restaurants close their doors, don't bite your elbows even if your hunger has become unbearable. Head for the Kumbasari night market instead. It has what the locals call 'pasar malam'. This is Denpasar's hundreds of open-air stalls and cafes, and the prices are very reasonable.
An inexpensive restaurant in Denpasar that serves great local cuisine is Babi Guling Chandra. You will be served rice, chicken kebab, a plate of vegetables and pork broth on one plate.
Warung Mayra's crowning glory is a fairly simple soup that includes beans and coconut flesh. Not to be bypassed is Denpasar's Tahu Tipat Gerenceng restaurant, which, according to reviews, serves the tastiest Tahu Tipat in town.
