My favorite spot is right by Unagi, a wholesale shop for Bali souvenirs and homeware (they also sell retail). As far as I can tell, it's open pretty much year-round.
A little further down the road, there's also a local fruit specialty shop worth checking out.
It's also on Jalan Teuku Umar, near a shop selling woven basket goods.
Top 3 Fruits to Try in Bali
▼Dragon Fruit
First up: dragon fruit. Slice it in half and scoop it out with a spoon—by far the easiest way to eat it.
The bright pink juice tends to stain your hands, knife, and cutting board (though it rinses off easily), so skipping the chopping and just scooping it out saves a lot of hassle.
I think of it almost like a supplement—packed with antioxidants and great for your skin.
It's a popular ingredient in smoothie bowls too.
▼Mangosteen
Often called the "queen of fruits," it's practically royalty when it comes to skincare.
Why I started paying attention to fruit for my skin
One of the main causes of skin aging is a process called glycation.
Mangosteen is said to help slow this process down.
When I once interviewed a dermatologist, they stressed just how much glycation and free radicals accelerate aging—almost like your skin "browning" from the inside.
Ever since hearing that, I've made a habit of reaching for fruits that are good for my skin.
▼Passion Fruit
The first time I tried it, I honestly thought it looked a bit like tadpoles, and eating the seeds felt strange.
But once I found a sweet, ripe one, my whole opinion changed—it's genuinely delicious.
On top of that, it's a real beauty superfood—known for helping prevent dark spots and boosting collagen production.
As someone who's obsessed with skincare, there's just no skipping this one—I eat it all the time.
More Ways to Enjoy Your Fruit
All the fruit in these photos, by the way, came from the truck stall I mentioned earlier—they even sell muscat grapes!
Here are a few ways I like to use fruit beyond just eating it as-is.
First, a fruit salad made for cocktails: dice a variety of fruits into small cubes, then mix with coconut milk and soda water.
Think of it as a grown-up fruit punch. Add rum and it becomes a cocktail—or skip the alcohol and enjoy it as a fruity drink.
I made this one for a house party.
▼Bali Has Its Own Kind of Mandarin, Too
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The skin can be orange or deep green, and they're less sweet than the mandarins you'd find in Japan.
These are the mandarins used in the fresh orange juice you'll often see served as "es jeruk" at warungs.
I juice mine with an electric squeezer, pour it into a large bottle, and keep it in the fridge.
It's for mixing with vodka—yes, alcohol again (laughs).
It's just as good on its own in the morning, too. The trick is adding a pinch of salt—it really brings out the flavor.
I use natural sea salt from Kusamba or Tejakula, of course—the coarse kind.
Highly recommend it—give it a try!
For more of a local experience:
・Know Your Fruit Seasons—Never Miss the Best Flavor
・Bali's Best Eco-Friendly, Healthy Food Shops
・Word on the Street: The Best Food You Can Actually Find in Bali
That’s all for today! See you in the next post.
