The 15 Food Experiences in Indonesia to Get in the Diary

1.Volcano, Tea/Rice Fields, Hot Spring, Local Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 515 reviews · 14 hours · from $114Our pick

Explore Tangkuban Parahu Volcano, rice and tea fields, local fruit, coffee, lunch, and sulfur hot springs on a long day from Jakarta.

“What a fantastic experience! Right from booking to the end of the trip, it was well organised and communication with the tour company was excellent. I was picked up by our tour guide, Tio, and our driver, Dede. Dede was an great driver, navigating the chaos of Jakarta and the mountainous roads with ease, making for a very comfortable journey. Tio was a fantastic tour guide. His English was impeccable and he had a great sense of humour! He had a lot of background knowledge to go with each experience on the tour and was very good at taking the best photos for us. The highlights of the trip for…”

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2.Learn to cook Indonesian food at Gili Cooking Classes Trawangan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 352 reviews · from $33Best value

Cook Indonesian classics on Gili Trawangan, from kelopon to chicken taliwang, in a small, relaxed class with recipes to take home.

“Hele leuke gezellige kookles!!! Lekkere indonesisch gerechten. Leuke chef die het op een leuke manier uitlegt”

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3.Small-Group Walking and Food Tour by Night in Yogyakarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 313 reviews · from $36

Taste Javanese street food, ride becak rickshaws, and play traditional games on a small-group night tour through Yogyakarta.

“Don’t know what to say since I had to cancel this tour cause of flight delays. The app insist I write a review anyways. If it’s anything like the one I just took in Jakarta it’s time well spent.”

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4.Bali Private Food Walking Tour With Locals: The 10 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 243 reviews · from $56

Taste 10 Balinese specialties in Denpasar with a private local guide, from Badung Market to babi guling and sate plecing.

“The whole trip was memorable! We tried so many different, fantastic dishes, snacks, drinks and fruits; many that we would never have known of. It was more than enough for a meal! Our guide was knowledgeable not only about the foods but also history of the area which made the tour even more interesting.”

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5.Bali Bites Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · from $45

Taste 15+ Balinese dishes across old Denpasar, from street stalls to Badung Market, with a small group and local guide.

“The tour took us to many restaurants. We even went through an outdoor market in Denpasar. We were full of excellent Balinese food by the end of the tour. A great way to sample all of the great food Bali has to offer.”

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6.Chef Bagus Balinese Indonesian Food Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · from $51

Learn 10 Balinese dishes with Chef Bagus, shop for ingredients, cook lunch, and enjoy hotel pickup from Kuta, Legian, or Seminyak.

“It was truly a fun experience cooking with chef Bagus and his team. The food was delicious and the session itself was entertaining, so thank you.”

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7.Indonesian Food Cooking Class of Gili Air

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · from $33

Cook and eat Indonesian classics on Gili Air, from klepon and tempe to curry, noodles, and gado gado in a small group.

“My boyfriend and I absolutely loved this class! Our teacher, Oka, spoke great English and was a pleasure to talk with. He gave clear instructions and showed us step by step all the dishes and gave lots of background information. The food we Read more”

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8.Balinese Vegan Cooking Class with Fresh Harvesting & Garden Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · from $41

Harvest organic ingredients, cook a four-course vegan Balinese meal, and eat beside Mount Agung at a small garden kitchen near Ubud.

“When I was planning my birthday trip to Bali with my mom, I knew I wanted to experience a vegan Balinese cooking class. When I found this tour, I knew it was perfect for me. I love that it is on an organic farm, and we were able to pick oRead more”

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9.Bali Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $65

Taste Bali beyond hotel menus with babi guling, Balinese cakes, market walks, and private evening transport in Denpasar.

“This was a great food tour and it is highly recommended if you want to experience authentic Balinese food. Our tour guide was Gede, he was friendly and helpful in guiding us through the market, and going above and beyond to ensure this experience is memorable. Thank you again for this fantastic experience, loved it entirely!”

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10.Taste & Explore Bali: Denpasar Street Food & Historic Sites

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · from $45

Taste Denpasar street food, roast pork, bakso, temple culture, and heritage streets on a small-group evening walk from Seminyak.

“It was lovely to experience a little of how the people of Bali actually live their lives in an urban setting. And we learnt so much about their food and culture”

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11.Small-Group Denpasar Night Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 22 reviews · from $39

Taste Denpasar after dark on a small-group food walk with satay, rice cakes, soto, dessert, local tips, and a visit to Kreneng Market.

“We took cab to meeting point, but tour operator never showed up. Tried to contact them with no luck. No explanation and no apology. Very difficult to get a cab back to our hotel so huge frustration and waste of time”

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12.Bali Must-Try Food Tour (Denpasar)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $49

Taste 11-plus Balinese dishes on a small-group Denpasar food tour with local guides, market stops, drinks, and a 4 p.m. start.

“My wife and I had a wonderful time on this food tour. Yusuf is an amazing guide, he made us feel very welcome and has a wealth of knowledge about local foods. The variety of stops where we might never have tried the unique flavours was Read more”

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13.Experience Jakarta Street Food Scene with MRT Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $55

Explore Jakarta street food by MRT, tasting Javanese dishes, local snacks, and spice-filled meals with an English-speaking guide.

“Had a really good evening with Nabila, she presented every little shop and dish with great knowledge about cooking and history. Her recommendations were all spot on and I tried numerous unforgettable dishes and fruits. If you wish to discover the street food of Jakarta, this is a really amazing experience !”

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14.Jakarta Night Tour with Dinner at Café or Food street

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $50

See Jakarta after dark on a private tour through Glodok, Sunda Kelapa, Old Town, and downtown, with optional Indonesian dinner.

“It was really good experience with Ivan and Sam. They are extremely accommodating and very kind.. the next guy market is a fun trip and sunset at harbor is beautiful.”

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15.Bali Instagram Foodie Experience (Private Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $120

Taste Bali through pink coffee, vegan ice cream, plant-based plates, cocktails, dinner, and Seminyak shopping on a private eight-hour tour.

“This was my first Forever Vacation tour and it really helped set the tone for the rest of my trip, mostly because the guide Turah Rai was such a positive and informative guide throughout the day. When we mentioned wanting to try something Read more”

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