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Dadar Gulung

Green pandan crepes rolled around sweet palm-sugar coconut

Explore the Dish 
Dadar Gulung — a classic Balinese dish
Meal time Snack or dessert
Origin Indonesia / Bali jaja
Street price 8,000–18,000 IDR (≈₹45–₹100)
Spice level None
Vegetarian Yes

What Is Dadar Gulung?

Dadar gulung is a beloved Indonesian sweet snack: a soft, springy crepe coloured and scented green with pandan leaf, rolled around a warm filling of grated coconut cooked in palm sugar (unti). Sweet, fragrant and a little chewy, it is a classic of Bali’s jaja (traditional cake) tradition.

The pandan gives both the colour and the distinctive grassy-vanilla aroma; the palm-sugar coconut filling is rich and caramel-like. It is the kind of treat you buy by the handful at a market.

Look for dadar gulung at morning markets, jaja stalls and traditional snack shops. It is best fresh, when the crepe is soft and the filling still warm.

History & Origins

Dadar gulung belongs to Indonesia’s vast family of jajan pasar (market snacks), made with rice flour, coconut and palm sugar. In Bali these sweets also feature in offerings and ceremonies.

  • Tradition Part of Indonesia’s jajan pasar market-snack heritage
  • Bali jaja Featured in markets and, as jaja, in temple offerings
  • Today A popular everyday sweet sold at markets island-wide

How to Eat It

  1. Eat fresh while the crepe is soft
  2. Pair with Balinese coffee or tea
  3. Buy a few — they are small and moreish
  4. Look for a deep green natural pandan colour

When Ordering

  • “Dadar gulung” — sold by the piece at markets
  • Best in the morning when freshly made
  • Often sold alongside klepon and other jaja

Where to Eat It

Top Spots

Morning markets (pasar)

📍 Denpasar / Gianyar

Jajan pasar stalls sell fresh dadar gulung from early morning.

₹40–₹100 market ★ Authentic

Sindhu / Sanur morning market

📍 Sanur

Easy-to-reach market with a good spread of traditional sweets.

₹50–₹120 market ★ Recommended

Traditional snack shops & cafes

📍 Ubud

Jaja shops and cafes offering pandan crepes with coffee.

₹90–₹200 cafe ★ Tourist-friendly

Price Guide

Venue Type IDR USD (approx.) INR (approx.)
Street cart / warung 8,000–18,000 IDR $0.5–$1.1 ₹45–₹100
Local warung (sit-down) 21,000–32,000 IDR $1.3–$2.0 ₹115–₹180
Mid-range restaurant 36,000–57,000 IDR $2.2–$3.6 ₹200–₹315
Hotel / tourist restaurant 63,000–108,000 IDR $3.9–$6.8 ₹350–₹600

Vegetarian & Dietary Notes

Naturally vegetarian, and usually vegan — pandan crepe, coconut and palm sugar, with no egg in many recipes.

Naturally veg; ask “tanpa telur?” for vegan

Jain note: Balinese cooking uses garlic, shallots and shrimp paste (terasi) widely. Jain travellers should ask for dishes without onion, garlic and terasi — easiest at vegetarian warungs in Ubud.

Tips for Eating Dadar Gulung

  • Best eaten fresh in the morning from a market stall.
  • Naturally vegetarian and usually vegan.
  • The green colour should come from real pandan, not just dye.
  • Pair with Balinese coffee for a perfect mid-morning break.

Frequently Asked Questions

A pandan-flavoured green crepe rolled around sweet palm-sugar coconut filling — a classic Indonesian sweet snack.

Naturally vegetarian, and often vegan — many recipes use no egg. Ask if you are strict.

At morning markets, jaja (traditional cake) stalls and traditional snack shops across Bali.

Very cheap — around ₹40–₹120 for a piece or small pack.

Pandan leaf, which also adds a fragrant, grassy-vanilla aroma.

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