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Pisang Goreng

Crispy golden fried banana — Bali’s perfect snack

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

What Is Pisang Goreng?

Pisang goreng is Indonesia’s beloved fried banana: ripe bananas dipped in a light batter and fried until golden and crisp outside, soft and sweet inside. Served hot from the wok — sometimes dusted with sugar, drizzled with palm syrup or chocolate, or topped with grated cheese — it is the snack you will crave again and again.

Bali uses small, sweet local bananas that caramelise beautifully. Street versions are plain and perfect; cafe versions get fancy with ice cream, honey or cheese.

You will find pisang goreng at warungs, markets, roadside stalls and especially at scenic viewpoints, where a hot banana fritter and a coffee is a Bali ritual.

History & Origins

Fried banana is eaten across Southeast Asia; Indonesia’s pisang goreng is a daily street snack with countless regional toppings. In Bali it pairs naturally with coffee culture and mountain viewpoints.

  • Tradition A everyday fried snack across the Indonesian archipelago
  • Everyday Sold from warungs, carts and markets all over Bali
  • Today From plain street fritters to loaded cafe versions

How to Eat It

  1. Eat hot and fresh, straight from the fryer
  2. Add palm syrup, honey or chocolate if offered
  3. Pair with a Balinese kopi (coffee)
  4. Try the cheese-topped version once — it is a local thing

When Ordering

  • “Pisang goreng” — just point and order by the piece
  • “Pakai keju” = with cheese; “pakai coklat” = with chocolate
  • Best bought where they are frying continuously

Where to Eat It

Top Spots

Kintamani & mountain viewpoints

📍 Kintamani

Hot pisang goreng with coffee and a volcano view — a classic Bali moment.

₹60–₹150 viewpoint ★ Scenic

Warungs & roadside carts

📍 Island-wide

Fresh, cheap and golden — the everyday way to eat it.

₹40–₹100 street ★ Authentic

Cafes

📍 Ubud / Canggu

Loaded versions with ice cream, honey or chocolate.

₹150–₹300 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; vegan if fried in plant oil without egg in the batter (most are). A safe sweet treat for everyone.

Naturally veg — ask “tanpa telur?” if you need vegan batter

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 Pisang Goreng

  • Eat it hot — pisang goreng is best within minutes of frying.
  • Try it with a Balinese coffee at a mountain viewpoint.
  • The cheese-and-chocolate topping is a fun local twist.
  • A safe, naturally vegetarian sweet snack for all ages.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ripe banana in a light batter, fried until crisp and golden — Indonesia’s classic fried-banana snack.

Naturally vegetarian, and usually vegan if the batter has no egg. Most street versions are vegan.

Plain, or with palm syrup, honey, chocolate, condensed milk, or grated cheese.

Very cheap — ₹40–₹150 depending on where you buy it.

Freshly fried at warungs and roadside carts, and famously at Kintamani viewpoints with coffee.

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