Babi Guling @ Bu Oka, Bali

Where can we get a local cheap meal in Ubud, Bali we asked our friend? We wanted authentic fare not a for tourist only resto, so buddy suggested Bu Oka west of the town market(for tourist) and across from Ubud Palace. We walked by and it was just what we were looking for and they sold ice cold Bintangs too, hello!

The sight of a freshly roasted pig stuffed with spices then slow roasted over a fire pit with glistening dark coconut water basted skin was very exciting. We ordered up 3 plates and jostled for a spot streetside. You can sit inside(which is just roofed, sans shoes) but we like the pig carving action and the thought of catching a breeze that never came.

As you can see from the photo, our plates did not disappoint. Flavour of the pork was piggy-li-cious, it was moist and skin cracked between your teeth, veggies were spicy, random fried innards were tough but good(but what were they?), there was some blood sausage thingy, all washed down with a frosty beer and a cheers to good health etc., all was good.

Also check out Anthony Bourdain’s Bali/Indonesia episode for his experience at Bu Oka.

Note: not open for dinner