On holiday in Kuta, you can find anything from Japanese sushi to Wiener schnitzel, pizza to paella, and enchiladas to burgers. Sometimes the taste is not quite as expected because these international favourites have been adapted to suit local tastes and ingredients. If you want to play it safe stick to McDonald's or Pizza Hut! On the other hand, travellers yearning for more authentic local food can brave the rather primitive little roadside food stalls, warungs, to sample local cuisine like Bakso soup, or pick a padang, which is a 24-hour diner displaying a dozen or so different dishes in a glass box at the door where you can sample them all for just a few US dollars. Be warned that wherever you dine wine and beer is very expensive; try locally produced versions which are better value than the familiar imports often enjoyed by tourists.
