Bali is famous not only for the landscape and beaches but also for its variety of food. Crispy duck is one of them. Many tourists, local and overseas flock to try the buzz on this deep fried duck. The most famous restaurants for this cuisine are Bebek Bengil (BB) and Bebek Tepi Sawah (BTS). My task this time is to compare the two. They have many other variety dishes in the menu, but I only compare their crispy duck only.
The duck’s size:
As you can see from the pictures below, the size is the
same. They cut one duck into half, deep fried and serve it on your plate. (On Par)
The crispiness:
They both are crispy and that’s what people like about it. But I find that BTS is more crunchy and crispier than BB. But BB is definitely juicier inside. I can still taste the herbs that they season before cooking the duck. (On Par)
Side Dishes/Salad:
They both serve Balinese vegetables and BB even adds some cut oranges slices or watermelon slices on the plate. I personally like BB vegetables than BTS. Although BTS serves a generous portion of long green beans, but the taste is not to my liking, whereas BB gives just a small portion but it tastes so much better and more authentic. (1 Vs 0)
Sambal/condiments:
BB serves 2 types of sambal, while BTS (shown on pic above)
gives 3 types of sambal. If you notice, they actually serve the same type of
sambal. BB serves only two types because they help you to mix the shredded red
shallot on the left with the cut chilies onto one plate. BTS separates the two. The other red brownish sambal on the right is
the sweeter sambal and thus it tastes less spicy. Now, who is the winner on
this sambal? I like my sambal to be spicy and BTS sambal wins me over. (1 Vs 1)
The Price:
They both price it at around Rp.90000 (USD7.50) per plate exclude the service charge and 10% taxes. BB is slightly Rp. 3000 (USD 25 cents) more expensive than BTS. For me, 25 cents should not make a difference unless you are on budget, and if you do, words of warning: DO NOT enter in the first place!
Final Verdict:
Since they both receive equal mark and food tends to be very subjective to each individual preference and taste bud, my final recommendation is that for those who are fans of chilies to visit BTS and those who are not, to go to BB. But, why not try both and decide for yourself?
The Place in Charge:
You can visit below website to find out more on their outlets and available menu.
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