Best Burgers in Denpasar: Sanur and Renon

The best burgers in Denpasar are easiest to find in Sanur, the beach district on the city’s east coast, and in Renon, the government quarter around the Bajra Sandhi monument. Bali’s busiest burger strips, in Seminyak, Kuta and Canggu, sit just outside the city limits in Badung Regency, a short ride west.

Denpasar is the capital of Bali, a Hindu-majority island, and that sets its food apart from the rest of Indonesia. Pork is a staple here, and babi guling, spit-roasted suckling pig, is the island’s signature dish, so a pork patty on a Bali menu is a local choice rather than an import. The condiment to look for is sambal matah, Bali’s raw relish of shallot, lemongrass and chilli dressed with coconut oil. It cuts through a rich patty better than ketchup does.

Burgers in Denpasar: key facts

• Neighbourhoods to explore: Sanur and Renon inside the city; Seminyak, Kuta and Canggu next door in Badung.
• Local specialty: pork, from babi guling to the pork burger, on a Hindu-majority island.
• Local condiment: sambal matah, raw chilli and shallot, served fresh.
• Currency: Indonesian rupiah (IDR).
• Getting around: scooters and ride-hailing apps; there is no metro, and traffic toward the southern beaches is heavy in the evening.
• Nyepi: on the Balinese Day of Silence, usually in March, the whole island shuts down for 24 hours, airport included. Plan to eat at your hotel.

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