Kuta
is a very popular tourist spot. Famous for a lot of posh hotels,
resorts and restaurants, the area might seem a little commercialized.
However, if you crave to eat an authentic Balinese local food, there’s a
place to be considered in the heart of Kuta.
Located
in Jalan Patih Jelantik, this place acts like a magnet for drawing
people who are crazy about pork and want to have it in the rustic, local
way. Pork satay under the tree or locally known as “Sate Babi Bawah
Pohon”, speaks for itself. The dining spot is in a tent, right under a
giant tree in the parking lot of the public sport Gelora Tri Sakti
facilities. To reach there, once you are in Legian street, you can ask
around and follow the trail of heavenly scent of barbecued meat.
Rp
30,000 is what it takes for you to enjoy 10 sticks of satay complete
with Indonesian rice cake called ‘Lontong’ or better known as steamed
ketupat rice-cake cubes. You might be searching for peanut sauce or
sweet soy sauce to go with the satay, but surprisingly, you will find a
pinch of salt with green chilies served on the side. You just need to
trust the local chefs, grab one of the skewers and use the succulent
barbecued meat on it to crush the chili on top of the salt. If
necessary, tap it a bit on the edge of your plate to get rid of the salt
before you go for the first bite. The meat is fresh, tender and juicy.
It has an amazing crunchy texture on the skin. The taste of the spices
and the pork blended together post grilling on charcoal is so tempting
and exotic. It is sweet, sharp, a little bit hot and smoky. The mishmash
of the sweet and spicy barbecue marinade together with that boost of
saltiness and heat from the chili salt just bombs your food pallet in
the right places. There is no doubt that you would go in for a second
order or even a third, since there is nothing to worry about a dent in
your pocket.
This
satay opens daily from 10 AM until everything gets sold around noon. It
is better to go early in the morning to avoid long queues. For personal
note, it is a little difficult to find a table and chair. You might
need to stand and enjoy your pork the local way. Do not get fooled by
its humble location and eating spot. Sometimes people wait in queues for
more than 1 hour just to taste this succulent, yummy pork. Such is the
craze and popularity of this dish. It has been loved by all, and
labelled Bali’s gourmet bliss!
This article is also published at NOW! Bali Magazine
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