Years later, its delicious and varying duck-based delicacies have catapulted the once roadside food stall into a popular diner set in a decent building.
In Bali, its outlet lies 100 meters north of the Benoa intersection. Duck-based delicacies have steadily gained fans among the island’s food lovers, especially after the explosive rise of the Ubud-based Dirty Duck and Tepi Sawah, luxurious restaurants that have become a must-visit place for the tourists and the local wealthy population.
In Bebek van Java, a customer could pick from various duck-based dishes cooked with unique spices. For instance, bebek Kalasan, deep fried duck with a spicy mixture unique to Kalasan in Central Java, or the popular Peking duck. The diner also serves duck satay, still a rarity on this island. The signature dish of Bebek van Java is bebek guling (roasted duck), tender cubed meat served with peanut sauce and slices of fresh tomatoes. It boasts a well-balanced, sweet and spicy taste, a factor that makes it very popular among the diner’s regular customers. Prices range from Rp 26,000 to Rp 127,000 for a large portion of Peking Duck.