A critical element is selecting food to support Indonesia Spice Up The World’s gastrodiplomacy initiatives, aiming to promote culinary tourism development in the Bali tourist destination. Gastrodiplomacy can bridge the gap between travel and food. In comparison to countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) that have adopted gastrodiplomacy, global observers hold a less favorable opinion of Indonesia, and specifically Bali, when it comes to culinary rivalry. Australia is among the tourist nations that make the most trips to Bali, Indonesia. Australia needs to engage in gastrodiplomacy to keep the tourism industry stable. Still, the government needs to create a culinary icon that can convey a nation’s character and be consistent with the theme. Considering these factors, the researcher tested sate lilit’s organoleptic properties and examined how it might serve as a culinary icon to aid the Indonesia Spice Up The World gastrodiplomacy initiatives. This study is divided into two phases. The first uses a qualitative descriptive technique to examine external elements that could promote sate lilit’s potential as an icon to aid in gastrodiplomacy efforts. It does this by employing observation, documentation, and interviews. In the second phase, organoleptic testing is used to assess the potential of sate lilit to modify the traditional dish in a way that would not materially alter its original identity while still being acceptable to Australian society. The study’s findings indicate that, while preserving the distinctive qualities of the food, sate lilit can be changed to appeal to Australians and serve as an iconic dish in support of Indonesia Spice Up The World’s gastrodiplomacy initiatives.