Indonesia, Bali - Dining on Bebek by the Beach

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I usually travel to Bali for vacation once or twice a year because the island is only about a 2.5-hour flight from Singapore. Being a creature of habits, I will almost certainly stay in the Nusa Dua area due to its long stretch of white sand beach and also because of my familiarity with the surrounding areas.

 I have dined at the Bebek Bengil (a.k.a. Dity Duck Diner) restaurant in Nusa Dua each time I am in Bali. Bebek actually means duck in Bahasa Indonesia. The signature Bebek Bengil (a.k.a. crispy duck) dish at this restaurant is something I always enjoyed every time I dined here. The duck meat does not taste too gamey although at times, the duck breast can be a bit dry resulting in the meat being chewy. The accompanying condiments and side dishes are the highlights of the menu here and they are served together with the main course without any additional charges. Those who enjoy asian spices will definitely savour the rich tastes of these condiments and side dishes.

 Service is generally good and the menu price is relatively reasonable. Their location by the beach, just steps away from the sea is another plus point for me. Sitting at one of their outdoor open-air huts and dining on their signature dish while listening to the sound of the waves by the sea is truly magical!

The signature Bebek Bengil (a.k.a Crispy Duck) main course and its full range of accompanying side dishes and condiments, Bebek Bengil (Dirty Duck Diner), Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia (2016)

Close-up look of the Crispy Duck main course, Bebek Bengil (Dirty Duck Diner), Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia (2016)

My favourite condiment served with the main course, Bebek Bengil (Dirty Duck Diner), Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia (2016)

Local sambal (a.k.a. chilli paste) that is one of the condiments for the main course,  Bebek Bengil (Dirty Duck Diner), Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia (2016)

More chilli condiments,  Bebek Bengil (Dirty Duck Diner), Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia (2016)

Vegetable side dish served together with the main course,  Bebek Bengil (Dirty Duck Diner), Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia (2016)

Outdoor open-air huts makes dining here a unique experience,  Bebek Bengil (Dirty Duck Diner), Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia (2016)

The author, Timothy, tucking into the signature Bebek Begil dish,  Bebek Bengil (Dirty Duck Diner), Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia (2016)



Author''s note: This is not a sponsored article. I paid for the meal from my own pockets and the article reflects my personal opinions. I have no personal nor business relationship with the restaurant mentioned in this article. 

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