{"id":18121,"date":"2026-06-17T08:33:53","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T08:33:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oceans5dive.com\/blog\/?p=18121"},"modified":"2026-06-17T08:33:57","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T08:33:57","slug":"local-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oceans5dive.com\/blog\/local-food\/","title":{"rendered":"What Do the Oceans 5 Staff Really Eat?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"626\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oceans5dive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nasi-jeruk-ayam-geprek-adalah-makanan-indonesia-ayam-goreng-renyah-dengan-sambal-bawang-pedas_464898-4704.jpg.avif\" alt=\"What Do the Oceans 5 Staff Really Eat | Dive Resort Oceans 5 Gili Air | Local Food Choices Gili Air\" class=\"wp-image-18122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oceans5dive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nasi-jeruk-ayam-geprek-adalah-makanan-indonesia-ayam-goreng-renyah-dengan-sambal-bawang-pedas_464898-4704.jpg.avif 626w, https:\/\/www.oceans5dive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nasi-jeruk-ayam-geprek-adalah-makanan-indonesia-ayam-goreng-renyah-dengan-sambal-bawang-pedas_464898-4704.jpg-300x200.avif 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 626px) 100vw, 626px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discover the Favorite Local Foods on Gili Air!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visitors often ask us where they should eat on Gili Air. While the island has plenty of international restaurants and caf\u00e9s, the real flavors of Gili Air are found in the local warungs where island residents eat every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So we asked some of the Oceans 5 staff a simple question:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cWhat is your favorite local meal on Gili Air?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The answers show just how diverse and delicious the local food scene really is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Yunus: Ayam Geprek at Warung Muslim<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yunus doesn\u2019t hesitate when asked about his favorite meal. For him, it\u2019s the famous\u00a0<strong>Ayam Geprek<\/strong>\u00a0at Warung Muslim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What makes it special? The crispy fried chicken is covered with a spicy sambal that will definitely wake up your taste buds. Add plenty of fresh vegetables and delicious fried eggplant, and you have the perfect Indonesian meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cThe spicier, the better!\u201d<\/em>\u00a0says Yunus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Yani: Nasi Campur at Warung Parida<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yani\u2019s favorite is\u00a0<strong>Nasi Campur<\/strong>\u00a0from Warung Parida.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The beauty of Nasi Campur is the variety. Every plate can be different, with a selection of vegetables, meats, fish, tempeh, tofu, and other Indonesian specialties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yani loves having so many choices and appreciates the large selection of vegetables available every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ziki: Nasi Goreng at ZzZ Warung<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Ziki, nothing beats a giant plate of\u00a0<strong>Nasi Goreng<\/strong>\u00a0from ZzZ Warung.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The portions are big, the flavors are rich, and the spice level is exactly how he likes it. After a long day of diving around the Gili Islands, a large plate of fried rice is the perfect reward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Yudi: Nasi Puyung at Warung Muslim<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yudi\u2019s favorite meal is another Lombok classic:\u00a0<strong>Nasi Puyung<\/strong>\u00a0from Warung Muslim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This traditional Lombok dish combines rice with spicy shredded chicken, peanuts, and sambal. Simple ingredients, but packed with flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to try authentic Lombok cuisine, Nasi Puyung is a great place to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dul: Bakso at Warung Pong<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Dul, comfort food means one thing:\u00a0<strong>Bakso<\/strong>\u00a0from Warung Pong, located right in front of Oceans 5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Indonesian meatball soup is a national favorite, and according to Dul, Warung Pong serves one of the best versions on Gili Air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Warm, filling, affordable, and perfect after a dive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sander: Nasi Kuning at the Harbor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Oceans 5 owner Sander, the winner is\u00a0<strong>Nasi Kuning<\/strong>\u00a0at the harbor near the jetty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Served fresh every morning, this Indonesian yellow rice dish is packed with flavor and accompanied by a variety of side dishes. Watching the boats arrive and depart while enjoying breakfast at the harbor is one of the simple pleasures of island life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Sander:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cThe best Nasi Kuning on Gili Air is found right at the harbor.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">One Island, Many Flavors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What\u2019s interesting is that no two staff members chose exactly the same meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some prefer spicy chicken, others fried rice, meatball soup, Nasi Campur, Nasi Puyung, or Nasi Kuning. Different dishes, different warungs, different flavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And that is exactly what makes Gili Air special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019re staying at Oceans 5, learning to dive, joining a Divemaster internship, or completing your SSI Instructor Course, take some time to explore the local warungs. The island may be small, but its food scene is surprisingly diverse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Gili Air is not only a paradise for diving\u2014it is also a paradise for local food.<\/strong>\u00a0\ud83c\udf36\ufe0f\ud83c\udf5b\ud83c\udfdd\ufe0f\ud83c\udf5c\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\udde9<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the Favorite Local Foods on Gili Air! Visitors often ask us where they should eat on Gili Air. 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