The best African food in Bali: what to order
Looking for the best African food in Bali? Start here. This is a short guide to the dishes people love most, what they taste like and how to eat them, from the kitchen at Uncle Ray’s Buka in Canggu.
What is African food like?
African home cooking is hearty, warm and full of flavour. Think rice slowly cooked in a rich tomato and pepper base, thick soups packed with greens, meat and fish, and soft sides like fufu that you eat with your hands. Most dishes are built around a few things: tomatoes and peppers, onions, palm oil, ground spices, and plenty of slow cooking.
Uncle Ray’s Buka is known for its generous, home-style plates. We are a delivery kitchen in Canggu, so the food comes to your villa, home, office or even your co-working space.
The dishes to try first
Jollof RiceSmoky rice cooked in tomato and pepper. The easiest place to start.
Egusi SoupA rich soup made with ground melon seeds and greens, eaten with fufu.
FufuPounded yam, garri or semo: the soft side you dip into soup.
SuyaMeat coated in smoky, spicy suya spice with red onion.
Not sure what to order?
- First time: Jollof Rice with chicken. It comes with fried plantains and coleslaw.
- Want to try a real African soup: Egusi Soup with pounded yam, or one of our other soups.
- Feeling hungry late at night: Suya or a soup. We deliver until midnight.
- Something light and warming: Pepper Soup, a spicy broth. Try it with catfish, goat meat, beef or assorted.
- Feeding a group: a bulk order of rice dishes or soups, with at least one day’s notice.
Where to get African food in Bali
Uncle Ray’s Buka cooks African food fresh every day in Canggu and delivers across Canggu, Berawa, Pererenan, Kerobokan, Munggu, Seminyak, Kuta, Denpasar, Tabanan, Uluwatu and Ubud. We are open every day from 9 AM to 12 AM (midnight). See the full menu to choose your dish, protein and sides.
Order African food in Bali
We cook fresh every day in Canggu and deliver across Canggu, Berawa, Pererenan, Kerobokan, Munggu, Seminyak, Kuta, Denpasar, Tabanan, Uluwatu and Ubud, from 9 AM to midnight. Build your plate on our menu and send the order on WhatsApp.
Questions people ask
Is African food very spicy?
Some dishes have a kick, especially Pepper Soup, Suya and Spicy Meats. Jollof Rice or Fried Rice is a good place to start. Tell us on WhatsApp if you want your food less spicy.
What is a buka?
A buka is a casual African eatery known for hearty, home-style cooking served generously. Uncle Ray’s Buka brings that to Bali as a delivery kitchen in Canggu.
Do you deliver outside Canggu?
Yes. We deliver across Canggu, Berawa, Pererenan, Kerobokan, Munggu, Seminyak, Kuta, Denpasar, Tabanan, Uluwatu and Ubud. Delivery time depends on distance and traffic.
Can I order for a party or event?
Yes. We take bulk and catering orders with at least one day’s notice. Message us on WhatsApp with the date, number of guests and dishes.