I would recommend something that authentic from Bali..
Seafood in Bali is not that good..
Jimbaran offers beautiful beach set..that's why a lot of people going there..
if you compare to seafood in Klang...the Telok Gong seafood is better ahaha

I recommend you the Bebek Bengil Diner..in UBUD..
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You can try to look for Ayam Betutu (stuffed chicken steamed in yellow spices) This one is delicious..really, there are two types.. Ayam or Bebek ( Chicken or Duck)
And the other one is Sate Lilit
it can be fish, seafood, chicken or pork..this sate lilit..must try...

If you are non muslim.. Try the suckling pig rice there..
its the local delicacies..and also Lawar Bali..you can try and google it.. I don't have the picture with me..its all with my sister..
Lawar bali, there is non halal and halal. Made from Young Jackfruit cooked slow in pot and then mix with chicken or pork meat, and also shreded coconut.. Just becareful, coz this food (the genuine one) is mixed with pig's blood..(RAW ONE) so please do ask if anyone ask you to eat Lawar Bali..but I guess nowadays they don't offer the one with the pig's blood anymore..only if the tourist ask then they will bring you to the spot.. I don't dare to eat it..coz the blood is raw..haha therefore i chose to eat the one without it.. it's quite good..taste like Indonesian Urap.

The good street food is in Tanah Lot..! If u go there..try to search for Sate Penyu (Turtle satay).. an old lady usually sat infront of the entrance and grilled the satay.. its really good!!!!

This post has been edited by blessedfin: Nov 15 2007, 11:44 AM

So what to do at night for an 18 year old eh?Im gonna stay at Mercure Kuta..Iz it expensive the stuff at Kuta?

This post has been edited by Eisenmeteor: Nov 18 2007, 12:12 AM

Yes it is expensive in Kuta. Food prices are almost 1.25X those in KL (Expecting Rp15K fried rice in Kuta or cheapest ~rp12K) & souvenir & stuff u really need to bargain kaw-kaw! atleast 100%!! If starting price =Rp20K try bargain till Rp10K or less

For souvenir goto Sukawati market or some say Ubud souvenir market too. For wood carving and limited choices but damn cheap, bargain kaw-kaw wth the street pest (vendor) at Kintamani/Tegalang..u will be suprise to get 10 pieces of decorated souvenir pencil for RM1 & nice wood carving for less than RM20! which was retailing & after bargain at Kuta averaging RM50-RM100....but beware..they are really pest!...pulling u & follow u whenever u go until u close the car door..u will be lucky if u managed to close the door!

This post has been edited by stimix: Nov 19 2007, 09:53 AM

guys, i'm goin on dec (next month).
i got all the accomodation and flights done (5 days 4 nite).
am wondering whether should i book in advance the driver with email or i reach there only call up to book driver.. please advise???

Im going on Jan next year 2.... I have booked the driver already....

Try this driver recommended by my frens...

Name：Jhony
Tel：＋628179770737（SMS him... he will reply）
Price：（driver's meals，Parking Fee, Petrol)
Fullday - Rp250,000
Halfday - Rp150,000（shorter time）
- Rp175,000（longer time）

well seems ur fren are fanboy or fangirl in chinese.cari.com.my i guess....quite popular driver and highly recommended on the forum.

hmm i hired this driver on my nxt tuesday trip to bali...hope he is a good one

So what can an 18 year old do at Kuta especially at night?

Clubbing? ..Hardrock is not far from Mecure infact within walking distance, windows shopping around Kuta square (Matahari area & also walking disatance), DVD shopping (1DVD=Rp10K, buy 10 free 3 0r maybe 5!!!), shopping further South at Discovery Mall (Near Tuban - need taxi), Enjoy the nite wave fronting Mecure & Hardrock hotel...etc....

Clubbing 18 year old can go in? And how much is it? Is it nice to go clubbing over there actually?

Not so sure..I'm not into clubbing anyway. But what I did was enter Hardrock hotel & just watch the singer performed on stage from the lobby...no need to enter...FOC this way!...But dun expect to be long there-lah... + look see-look see at the souvenir shop beside the pub/cafe.

One thing for sure - Food in Kuta is about 1.5X KL price...including their McD!... However if ur stomach can take, go for road side seller -damn dirty but food price is 1/2 of KL!

Yup... u're rite!!! Hahaha... he is from chinese cari forum...

As I checked wif my fren... he will not always b your driver... sometime he'll ask his member or cousin come n take.... but anyhow... still no bad comments of him la.... Well... hav a great trip to Bali!!!

thanks vivaldi.
so should i book now from msia or go there only book them?

So er..Is there any affordable food in Kuta or nearby Kuta but does not require to take taxi?

Yes there are..esp at poppy lane 2 but dun expect it will be cheap although it is just a warong...The cheapest u can get probably ~Rp10K (RM4) for a simple nasi goreng at a normal warung. avg nasi goreng will be around rp12K-15K. (RM5-RM7). It is easier to rent a motobike there & roam Bali which is much convenient...in outskirt & even in Denpasar, u will be suprise that the food are much more cheaper! 1/2 of what u get in Kuta!- Or u wnated to know avg food price, drop at the newly opened Carrefour at Sunset road & try the foodcourt....the price is cheaper than hawker food in Kuta

is it better to change to USD or RP before go there?

USD is not widely use in Bali....Rupiah bro. ..U can also change to USD but what the point when u need to convert again ..But FYI, certain rate offer in Kuta is very tempting! U can change MYR to Rupiah better than the best in KL..but heard lotsa scary con job there..i.e shortchange u and this is very common!!

Was in Bali from 15th-18th on a full board package tour

Highlights
1) Excellent scenery of mountain, temples, oceans..
2) found myself staring at numerous fit surfer dude with washboard stomach..my bf not too happy though
3) delicious spare ribs and spicy crabs at Kori Rest
4) had a lovely spa experience at green garden

Downlights
1) it's so so hot, i must have sweated tons there..please do drink lotsa water, bring umbrellas, wear hats unless you're aiming for a tan
2) don't ever go on a package tour, diy much better. as you all probably know, they bring you here n there to shop
3) most of the times, food sucks with flies hovering over us.
on our last day, we went to Kori on our own..
4) got attacked by banana ladies at i forgot where, they just peel off a banana and shove it real close to my mouth and darn stupid me natural reaction is to chomp on it then hafta buy at RM3.80 a bunch
5) was persuaded into buying a bag at RM10, the zipper won't work after a day

pardon me for complaining too much
i'm planning to go again next year, hopefully much wiser than before
there are loads of things we didn't get to do for eg. water activities

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Added on December 6, 2007, 4:36 pmJust booked thru airasia to Bali at 339/pax travelling Oct 16-20 '08.
I just realised after booking that there will be an event called Asian Beach Games to be held from 18-26 Oct. I hope it won't affect me as I plan to stay in Ubud.

This post has been edited by Juneleemk: Dec 6 2007, 04:36 PM

Hey, is there travel promotion on Bali for January next year?

Huh ..so near oledi...dun think u can get any good rate..BTW it is hotty at Bali right now since it's summer at Southern Hemisphere..Should visit Bali in June/July when the weather is cooler...

to all dear beother,
actually i'm planning to go Bali around Christmas with my girl friend.

i dont really know what is the budget. can u guys recommend me about which airline is cheaper, which hotel or villa is cheaper, which driver is cheaper and where to play? anyway, not the cheapest but cheaper than normal price la, hehehe.

i still wondering that should i go with travel agency or go there by ourself? which one is better?