Ubud is a destination for those who seek serenity in nature and a place to explore Bali's cultural hotspots. But, of course, you don’t want to miss the taste of Ubud while you’re here. From spiced dishes to blends with foreign influences, the richness of traditional Indonesian culinary delights continues to delight food lovers' taste buds. We have selected some of the best restaurants in Ubud where you can enjoy the traditional and authentic flavors of Indonesian-Balinese cuisine.
1. Bebek Bengil
Courtesy Bebek Bengil
The first authentic restaurant is in the middle of Jalan Hanoman in Padang Tegal village in Ubud. Bebek Bengil has been serving Balinese specialties such as authentic crispy duck, duck satay, and smoked duck since 1990. The menu also includes several other international and Indonesian options. When you enter the restaurant, you will see green trees and rice fields, which makes the atmosphere even more relaxed. Bebek Bengil (also known as Dirty Duck) has wooden décor with a raised platform, optional dining areas on 2 floors, and outdoor seating in the garden.
Location: Jl. Hanoman, Ubud
Opening Hours: 10.00 AM – 10.00 PM
2. Warung Babi Guling Ibu Oka
Courtesy Chef Chris Colburn
Suckling Pig is a typical Balinese culinary menu. The menu consists of pork grilled with Balinese spices. But what really stands out about a suckling pig is its crispy skin. Apart from grilled pork, this dish is usually served with rice, stir-fried vegetables, sambal matah, and pork broth soup. One of the legendary suckling pig restaurants that is famous in Bali is Warung Babi Guling Bu Oka, just across the road from Ubud's central landmark, the Puri Saren Royal Palace. It has become a legend because three generations have been running this business, starting with the grandmother, the mother, and now her children. In fact, Warung Babi Guling Bu Oka has become a culinary icon in Ubud because foreign tourists often visit it.
Location: Jl. Suweta No.1, Ubud
Opening Hours: 11.00 AM – 7.00 PM
3. Nasi Ayam Kedewatan Ibu Mangku
Courtesy Nasi Ayam Kedewatan
From the front, this restaurant may looks small, but it turns out that the inside is very spacious; most of the house's terrace is used as a Leishman for guests to eat. Enjoy Ibu Mangku's Kedewatan Ubud Chicken Rice amid a Balinese home atmosphere and cool air. For more than 50 years, Mangku's delicious chicken rice has been pampering customers' taste buds. It has become a legendary culinary tourism destination that you must try in Bali. Taste the pleasure of a portion of chicken rice, accompanied by a piece of chicken betutu, lawar vegetables, chili sauce, peanuts, eggs, satay wrap, and dry vegetables.
Location: Jl. Raya Kedewatan No.18, Ubud
Opening Hours: 7.00 AM – 9.00 PM
4. Warung Rama
Courtesy Jaslynne Otto (Left) & Maree Tink (Right)
Warung Rama is a typical Ubud culinary place that serves a typical Balinese mixed rice menu. Many say that the mixed rice at this restaurant is one of the best in the Ubud area. If you want other menus, Warung Rama offers various menus such as capcay, fried rice, soup, and others. You don't need to hesitate if you are bored with Balinese-mixed rice. Not only does it offer a varied menu, but the place is unique and homey and has many traditional knick-knacks typical of the Island of the Gods. This will make you feel at home here for a long time.
Location: Jl. Nyuh Gading No.1-11, Ubud
Opening Hours: 9.00AM – 10.00 PM
5. Labak Sari
Courtesy Labak Sari Restaurant
Labak Sari is a simple and relaxed restaurant with beautiful views. Located in green rice fields far from Ubud city center, this restaurant offers peace, so you can escape from the hustle and bustle. The menu offered is typical Island of the Gods dishes, such as nyat nyat duck and kecicang chicken, as well as the signature fried rice and grilled tempeh. For a genuinely Balinese-inspired dining experience, pair your meal with a delicious sour mojito. What's better than enjoying high-quality food with a serene view and not paying a fortune for it?
Location: Jl. Tirta Tawar, Ubud
Opening Hours: 8.30 AM – 9.00 PM
6. Betutu Ayam Pak Sanur
Courtesy Info Kuliner Ubud (Left) & Andrew Sarwono (Right)
Ayam Betutu Pak Sanur Ubud is a traditional culinary dish that has been authentic since 1987. This dish is unique because the chicken is cooked for 12 hours over low heat, along with various herbs and spices. So when eaten, all the meat and skin will easily come off the bones. Pak Sanur's shop looks very simple. However, if you come to this place too late in the day, you will not get to taste this delicious betutu chicken. You will be able to find the location of this shop easily because it is close to Ubud Market and Puri Saren Ubud.
Location: Jl. Arjuna No.19, Ubud
Opening Hours: 7.00 AM – 1.00 PM
7. Tropical View
Courtesy Tropical View Ubud
If you walk along the Monkey Forest area, you will find the Tropical View Cafe, which is quite hidden. Even so, this cafe in Ubud, which has a relaxing view of rice fields and fish ponds, is always full of visitors. Coupled with the wooden room design, this restaurant makes visiting tourists feel close to nature. When it comes to food, Tropical View Sawah won't disappoint you. There are many menu variants here, from smoothie bowls to nasi goreng with BBQ pork ribs. It also provides typical Balinese dishes such as satay lilit and duck betutu.
Location: Jl. Monkey Forest, Ubud
Opening Hours: 7.30 AM – 10.30 PM
Ubud has many varieties of local restaurants, including some of the ones we have reviewed. These restaurants offer the traditional and authentic taste of Indonesian food, which you definitely don’t want to miss out on in the area. So, which restaurants will you visit during your next visit to Ubud? Or perhaps you are looking for more contemporary cuisine, Ubud has it all.
