Built on the success of Bumbu Bali,
Restaurant & Cooking School, we continued with
our efforts to bring Balinese food another step closer to
the interested gourmet travelers and to people who enjoy
sampling the delightful flavors of Bali. Only a few hundred
meters away from Bumbu Bali within Rumah Bali we crafted
in a magnificent Balinese setting a market restaurant where
each building was designed following the principals of ancient
Balinese architecture.
We transformed each pavilion into a kitchen
or each kitchen into a restaurant, and as a result while
guests enjoying their dinner they will also be entertained
by our market chefs with the preparation of the many secret
recipes. Imagine sitting in the midst of a Balinese village
market and enjoy the best dishes our island has to offer,
and at the same time be confident to sit in a perfectly
clean and save environment.
Each pavilion is dedicated to one specific
type of food, and together we will tell you the entire story
of food culture in Bali.
WARUNG - FOOD STALLS
If the markets are completely in ladies control,
then the warong is the domain of Bali’s men. Here
one stops after a morning in the field for a snack and a
coffee and of course a smoke. A warong is always the right
place for a snack, a chat and a cigarette.
BALE PANJANG – SPICES
Without doubt spices are the most important ingredient in
preparing Bali's delicious cuisine. Here you will find every
spice on display required in preparing Bali's "Bumbus"
spice mixes. Jars of various sizes are filled with all the
nutmeg, cloves, peppers, cinnamons and other selected flavors
used in Balinese cooking. Each spice is labeled with its
name and a short explanation of the origin and main usage
is given.
WANTILAN ARAKERY AND NOT A DISTILLERY
This traditional cock fighting pavilion has been transformed
into a "Distillery" where we show case the production
of Bali's famous Arak and Brem. While you enjoy the various
flavors of Arak you might witness the traditional way this
rather mysterious palm brandy is distilled.
BALE GEDE – COFFEE
The smallest of all pavilions is dedicated to coffee, and
one can witness and smell the joy of freshly roasted coffee.
Experience the difference between Bali's Robusta Beans and
the world famous Arabica. Here you are surrounded by traditional
art effects used in the harvest and production of coffee
in Bali.
BALE BANJAR – VEGETABLES
On three traditional fire places our village chefs prepare
a great many vegetable dishes "Jukut", that are
served with every meal in Bali. Display are an interesting
range of many awkward looking greens over which many debate
either they belong into the categories of vegetables or
fruits. They look like fruit, just like the papaya and are
prepared in way we eat vegetables or cucumbers which are
actually fruits but taste like vegetables.
PURI - FRUITS AND CAKES
Approximately 50 types of fruits grow on Bali, and most
tourist places will serve you just about four. Discover
that there are a lot more than just melons, pineapples and
papayas. There is a daily changing display of fruits which
we incorporated in the preparation of the various fruit
dishes. Savor Bali's favorite snack the "rujak"
or indulge yourself on a delicious ginger soup.
PAON – KITCHEN
Here all the main dishes are prepared. Select the freshest
fish from our display, which is purchased daily fresh from
the Jimbaran market. Fish, prawns, squid or sates are grilled
over coconut husks. Meats braised in sweet soy or coconut
milk, and ducks and chickens roasted in Banana leaves.
KAMBANG – RICE
Here you find on display a large selection of instruments
utensils and art effects required in the production, harvest,
and preparation of rice. Find out all the secrets between
the various types and qualities of rice; black, red, white,
glutinous or their respective flavors.
It is our aim to bring in our very own Pasar Malam, Balinese
food culture a step closer to the food interested visitor
to Bali. Within our little village you will find every aspect
of food found in Bali. We do not just want to serve you
a good Balinese meal, but also tell you the story on the
food in Bali and with it let you experience and feel a magic
part of Bali's incredible culture.
The team in Pasar Malam is looking forward
to your first visit to our latest cultural and culinary
creation.
Heinz and The Team of Pasar Malam