Kedonganan Fish Market: Bali’s Seafood Hub
Early Morning Buzz
Before sunrise, the shoreline beside Jl. Pantai Kedonganan stirs to life. Fishing boats unload glistening tuna, snapper, squid and prawn catches straight onto the wet market floor. Regulars say 5:00–7:00 am is prime for freshness — by mid‑day, some stalls turn to day‑old stock.
Stacks of Choice
Inside the low blue‑roofed building, vendors arrange prawns (IDR 80k–200k/kg), lobsters (from around IDR 300k/kg), shellfish and reef fish on mounds of ice. Outside, smaller shoreline merchants lean more toward sardines and mackerel. Stalls vary in both price and quality; Google reviewers in 2024 advised walking the floor before committing, and checking for bright eyes, firm flesh and no ammonia smell.
Buy, Then Feast
Steps from the market, rows of warungs will gut, clean and cook your haul for IDR 15k–25k/kg, serving it with sambal and rice. Visitors described feeding three adults on fresh fish and prawns for about $30 AUD, or splurging on giant tiger prawns and lobster for under $50 USD. The grill smoke mixes with sea air, especially at sunset, when tables spill onto the sand.
Bargains and Barriers
Bargaining is expected, but multiple travellers noted a foreigner price premium. Even fluent Indonesian speakers sometimes pay more than locals. Friendly haggling — or asking a local to shop with you — can close the gap. Cash in small notes is best; a few stalls now take QR payments but most do not.
Candid Impressions
For many, the scene is part of the appeal: hectic, wet floors, dense crowds and the scent of the sea. For others, it’s noisy, slippery and at times unsanitary — with flies, fishwater puddles and, occasionally, less‑than‑fresh product. One TripAdvisor visitor in 2023 warned against eating raw oysters here, having found a portion not fit for consumption.
Getting There & Timing
The market sits about a 10–20 minute drive from Ngurah Rai Airport (longer from Canggu in traffic). Mornings deliver the freshest catch, afternoons the prettiest light. Staying past 6 pm leaves enough time to shop, grill and eat before stalls close around 7–8 pm.
A solid pick for seafood lovers who value choice, price and atmosphere over polish — and don’t mind walking out with a bit of “fish perfume” in their hair.
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