Night markets are another great place for low cost meals and are also usually very popular with locals and budget travellers. The variety is often limited, but the food is usually very fresh and well priced. Satays for about Rp.5,000 and nasi goreng or mie goreng for about Rp.3,000 is a rough guide. Eating at warungs and markets will certainly endear you to the local population who are more used to seeing foreigners eating in the relatively expensive restaurants. The fabled durian is the king of Asian fruit, although most westerners dislike the smell of this football sized monster.
Markets are always the best place to buy fruit.
The most common brand is Aqua, which is practically the synonym for drinking water. To order water, just ask for aqua. Just be sure the bottle has an intact plastic seal when you buy it. Supermarkets are to be found in the larger cities, including Kuta and Ubud. Although it is wise to take care in deciding where to eat, and of what food you choose, there are no rules, and there are no guarantees.