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Best Sate Plecing
in Bali (Denpasar)

Sate Plecing is Bali's answer to the more common peanut-based satays found elsewhere in Indonesia. It is distinguished by its unique sauce—Plecing—which is a fiery blend of bird's eye chili, shrimp paste (terasi), tomato, and a generous squeeze of local lime. The meat, typically beef or pork, is grilled over charcoal and then slathered in this vibrant, red, and intensely savory sauce. It is a favorite among locals who prefer a sharp, spicy, and acidic flavor profile over the sweetness of peanut sauce. The trap is assuming all Balinese satay uses peanut sauce and being unprepared for the intense heat of a true Plecing.

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Sate Plecing is Bali's answer to the more common peanut-based satays found elsewhere in Indonesia. It is distinguished by its unique sauce—Plecing—which is a fiery blend of bird's eye chili, shrimp paste (terasi), tomato, and a generous squeeze of local lime. The meat, typically beef or pork, is grilled over charcoal and then slathered in this vibrant, red, and intensely savory sauce. It is a favorite among locals who prefer a sharp, spicy, and acidic flavor profile over the sweetness of peanut sauce. The trap is assuming all Balinese satay uses peanut sauce and being unprepared for the intense heat of a true Plecing.

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Sate Plecing Arjuna

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Go: 11:00; famous for its spicy sate plecing but also serves excellent lilit.

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Sate Plecing Mak Lukluk

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Go: 12:30; a highly regarded specialist known for its exceptionally tender meat.

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Sate Plecing Singaraja

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Go: 13:00; brings the distinct and intensely spicy flavors of North Bali to the city.

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Sate Plecing Ibu Rai

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Go: 14:00; offers a more refined and comfortable way to experience this spicy classic.

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Warung Be Pasih

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Go: 12:30; famous for its high-quality seafood and refined fish sate lilit.

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Sindhu Night Market

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Go: 18:30; for the ultimate night market experience with multiple satay vendors.

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Gianyar Night Market

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Go: 19:00; for a deeply traditional experience using coconut husks for the fire.

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Warung Wardani

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Go: 11:30; popular with city office workers and savvy travelers alike.

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Gourmet Sate House

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Go: 17:00; a comfortable and clean spot dedicated entirely to Indonesian satay.

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Warung Makan Pak Dobiel

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Go: 10:30; it is a legendary local favorite that sells out very quickly.

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Warung Nasi Campur Bu Oki

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Go: 12:00; known for being exceptionally spicy and deeply authentic.

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Warung Kolega

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Go: 11:30; very popular with the local expat and digital nomad community.

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Warung Makan Bu Rus

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Go: 14:00; a lovely garden setting located very near the Ubud Palace.

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Warung Krishna

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Go: 13:30; traditional food served in a beautiful residential garden setting.

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Warung Be Sanur

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Go: 12:00; a favorite for those seeking the traditional Sanur-style fish soup and sate.

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