Fish fillets marinated in spice paste, wrapped in banana leaves, and grilled over charcoal.
3 top-rated spots found
Warung Be Pasih
Pesan Be Pasih (Grilled Marlin in Banana Leaf)
Balinese Seafood
· $
· Renon, Denpasar
★★★★½ 4.6
1,850 reviews
Local LegendAuthenticFamily Friendly
9.6
Flavor
9.2
Value
7.8
Vibe
This is widely considered the gold standard for Pesan Be Pasih in Bali. Unlike tourist-centric spots, they use a high-ratio of Basa Gede (Balinese spice paste) to fish, ensuring every bite is infused with turmeric, galangal, and lemongrass. The texture is moist, never dry, which is a common pitfall of grilled leaf parcels.
📍 Jl. Pemuda No.10, Renon, Denpasar Timur, Kota Denpasar, Bali 80226 · View on Maps
Warung Pak Met
Pesan Be Pasih & Sate Lilit Combo
Traditional Balinese
· $
· Gianyar
★★★★½ 4.7
920 reviews
Hidden GemClassicWood-Fired
9.8
Flavor
9.5
Value
6.5
Vibe
Located in the heart of Gianyar, this spot is a pilgrimage for those seeking the smokiest Pesan Be Pasih. They still use traditional coconut husk fires, which imparts a distinct aroma to the banana leaf that gas grills simply cannot replicate.
📍 Jl. Sahadewa, Gianyar, Kec. Gianyar, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80511 · View on Maps
Warung Sanur Segara
Pesan Be Pasih Sanur Style
Coastal Balinese
· $$
· Sanur
★★★★½ 4.4
540 reviews
Coastal VibesTraditionalFresh Catch
8.9
Flavor
8.4
Value
8.2
Vibe
While many go to Sanur for fried fish, this spot excels in the steamed-then-grilled Pesan technique. The fish is sourced daily from the nearby Sanur beach landing, ensuring the 'Be Pasih' (fish from the sea) is as fresh as the name implies.
📍 Jl. Hang Tuah No.39, Sanur Kaja, Denpasar Selatan, Kota Denpasar, Bali 80227 · View on Maps