Should I avoid pork in Bali?

Do Balinese eat pork? Yes! Pork is important in Balinese food culture and is used in famous dishes like Babi Guling and various satays. In addition to pork, the Balinese people typically consume fish, chicken, or duck.



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To reduce your risks, we recommend not eating these foods in Bali:
  • Food from street vendors - eat at hotels and reputable restaurants.
  • Leafy green vegetables and salads - they could be contaminated after being washed with tap water.
  • Rare or undercooked meats. ...
  • Seafood.
  • Chicken particularly if it's not fully cooked.


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Indonesia is the largest Muslim-majority nation in the world and pork is considered 'haram,' or not permissible, under Islam.

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Pork is forbidden in Islam and eating it remains taboo among most Indonesian Muslims. But the meat is commonly consumed by millions of non-Muslims, including the country's ethnic Chinese population as well those living on the Hindu-majority island of Bali.

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How can you avoid Bali Belly?
  1. Make sure all meat and seafood is thoroughly cooked (not raw or rare)
  2. Avoid the following foods while travelling: Sushi. Unpasteurised dairy products milk/cheese/ice cream. ...
  3. Water: Don't drink tap water. Don't use tap water to brush your teeth. ...
  4. Hygiene: Wash your hands after using the toilet.


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Unless you know it's a reputable venue, salads and raw foods are typically a no-go, as they're often rinsed in tap water. Fruit that has been pre-chopped or packaged is also risky, as there is a greater chance it's been handled.

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You can take basically any food into Bali, but always declare it if/when asked.

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In contrast, beef is rarely involved in traditional Balinese meals due to its taboo status in Hinduism. Whatever meat you're served is likely to be prepared with a delicious coating of spicy satay, arguably Indonesia's culinary emblem.

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Babi guling is an all-time favorite, consisting of spit-roast pig stuffed with rich traditional spices and vegetable mixes such as cassava leaves, slowly rolled over (guling means to roll in Indonesian) a coal fire. The crisp brown skins are prized, while the meat is a tender and juicy treat.

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Public displays of affection are not always accepted by the Balinese people. Too much kissing or being overly affectionate is not acceptable by the locals who find it disrespectful. Holding hands is acceptable, but anything beyond that should be left behind closed doors.

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