If you’re looking for the best food in Ubud, you’ve come to the right place. We spent a month in Ubud trying many different restaurants and eating some seriously tasty food. There is so much choice in Ubud that deciding where to eat can be a little overwhelming, so we’ve selected a few stand-out places we think are must try restaurants on any Ubud trip.
Whether you’re looking for a juicy burger, delicious food with a relaxing work space, a great breakfast to start your day, completely plant based dining or the the best grilled steak in Ubud then we’ve tried them all. Instead of creating a huge list we have handpicked our favorite restaurants that serve the best food in Ubud.
Where To Eat The Best Food In Ubud
Yellow Flower Cafe
This great cafe is situated on a high ridge near Penestanan in Ubud. The scenic walk down the narrow lane takes you past small shrines, rice fields and endless palm trees, making you feel relaxed before you even get there. There are two comfortable seating areas and a dining area out the front. You can choose to sit on hanging chairs, bean bags on the floor or rustic, wooden chairs. This is a great space to bring your laptop, enjoy working in the peaceful surroundings on the free wifi and taste some of the best food in Ubud.
Yellow Flower Cafe is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and we tried all 3. It’s owned and run by a Balinese family and they have a great menu that uses organic, local ingredients and fresh produce. For breakfast you’ll find a choice of smoothie bowls, pancakes, eggs any way you want, avocado and feta toast or a traditional Balinese breakfast with a range of delicious coffee, tea or health drinks. The lunch and dinner menu is also great with Balinese favorites like Nasi Goreng and Nasi Campur, salads, soups and pasta. There are also small appetisers available and we recommend trying the Balinese tapas for two so you can try a mix of a few of the different appetisers.
Every Sunday from 5:00 pm there is also a Balinese buffet which was a delicious way to try a mix of the different, traditional dishes and flavours. The friendly staff can help to tell you what the different dishes are and there are options for both vegetarians and meat-eaters. We were encouraged to try as much as we wanted and we were more than happy to oblige.
Costs At Yellow Flower Cafe
- Coffee – 33,000 IDR
- Green Jasmine Tea – 25,000 IDR
- Smoothie Bowls – 65,000 IDR
- Feta, Avocado and Tomato Toast – 69,000 IDR
- Balinese Tapas For Two – 100,000 IDR
- Nasi Goreng with chicken or bacon – 75,000 IDR
- Small Bintang Beer 35,000 or large 45,000 IDR
- Sunday Dinner Buffet 98,000 IDR (including tax and service)
10% tax and 5% service charge is added to the final bill.
Watercress Ubud
This a popular foodie spot in Ubud and it was busy every time we went past so we had to see what all the fuss was about!
We decided to go for breakfast and were not disappointed. You can choose from Eggs Benedict, Smoothie Bowls, Smashed Avocado, Quinoa Brekky Bowl or Chia Pudding to name a few. We chose the set breakfast menu with a choice of any breakfast item, fruit salad, fruit juice and tea or coffee. A classic choice of Eggs Benedict with salmon was delicious and the Roasted Chorizo dish was an unusual, but amazing way to start the day.
Lunch and dinner is also available at Watercress with burgers, salads and a wide choice of meat, seafood and vegetarian dishes for dinner especially. Delicious cocktails are available with a happy hour from 5:00-7:00 pm everyday where you will get 2 for 1, which is one of the best happy hours we saw in Ubud. Live music is also on from 6:00-9:00 pm every Friday and Saturday.
Costs At Watercress
- Coffee – from 30,000 IDR
- Hot Chai Masala – 40,000 IDR
- Smoothie Bowls – 95,000 IDR
- Eggs Benedict – 75,000-90,000 IDR
- Set Breakfast Menu – 135,000 IDR
- Angus Beef Burger – 115,000 IDR
- Lemon Roast Chicken – 80,000 IDR
- Made’s King Prawn – 120,000 IDR
- Glazed Lamb Shoulder – 180,000 IDR
- Small Bintang or Prost Beer – 35,000 or 5 for 150,000 IDR
- Cocktails – 95,000 IDR – 5-7 pm everyday 2 for 1 happy hour
10% tax and 6% service charge is added to the final bill.
Halal Ubud Burger
Halal Ubud Burger is an excellent burger restaurant situated on the main road through Ubud. At first glance it looks tiny, but there is extra seating upstairs so don’t be put off if downstairs looks full.
After trying lots of tasty Indonesian food we were really in the mood for a burger and Halal Ubud Burger satisfied the craving. This is more fast food than restaurant dining, but for the price we thought it was excellent value. We went here a few times and tried the beef and the chicken burgers, both were great and very filling with toasted buns and a generous portion of yummy fries on the side.
Costs At Halal Ubud Burger
All of the burgers and sandwiches include french fries
- Classic Beef Burger – 60,500 IDR
- Green Chili Cheese Burger – 66,000 IDR
- Double Cheese Burger – 88,000 IDR
- Veggie Burger – 66,000 IDR
- Chicken Burger – 60,500 IDR
- Grilled Cheese Sandwich – 44,000 IDR
- Meatball Sandwich – 82,500 IDR
- Chicken Salad – 55,000 IDR
- Soft Drink – Coke/Sprite – 16,500 IDR
All prices include the tax.
Liap Liap
Liap Liap is definitely more on the pricey side for Ubud and compares to western prices, but it’s well worth the money if you’re looking for some incredible food in Ubud.
It’s a modern grill restaurant, serving up mainly meat and seafood dishes. There are still a couple of vegetarian options, but if we’re honest if you’re vegetarian you’d be better checking out one of many other restaurants in Ubud like Zest mentioned below. For meat and seafood eaters it probably doesn’t get much better than Liap Liap in Ubud. There is a huge choice and the portions served were perfect – we left feeling very satisfied.
This restaurant is only open for lunch and dinner and has the same extensive menu all day. There are also a couple of set menus and offers that are only available for lunch. You’ll find duck, chicken or sting ray grilled in a bamboo shell, grilled satay, pink snapper, lobster, crab, rib-eye steak and many other options. There is also an extensive drinks menu with beers, cocktails and separate wine list.
We had been craving a great steak and Liap Liap really delivered. We both had the Lamb Satay skewers to start, which were tender, delicious and served with a miso and soy sauce. For our main we went for the Black Angus Rib Eye Steak served with huge potato wedges and sambal. We asked for it medium rare and it was cooked to perfection. Juicy, tender and well-seasoned. If you want a steak in Ubud this is where to go.
Costs At Liap Liap
- Lamb Satay – 55,000 IDR
- Local Ricefield Duck in Bamboo Shell – 115,000 IDR
- Organic Farm Chicken – 140,000 IDR
- Black Angus Rib Eye Steak – 270,000 IDR
- Crab in Sambal Balado – 350,000 IDR
- Jimbaran Lobster – 540,000 IDR
- Small Bintang Beer – 32,000 IDR
- Cocktail – 110,000 IDR
- Glass of White Wine – 90,000 – 160,000 IDR
15% tax and service charge is added to the final bill.
Zest
Zest is plant-based dining at its finest and even the most avid meat eaters will be singing Zest’s praises. It’s situated near Penestanan and the interior is relaxing with an outdoors meets indoors feel, comfy sofas, great views and a zen-like environment.
Great thought and skill has been put into all their dishes using ingredients that are delicious and good for you. All of the plant-based ingredients are locally sourced from organic farmers and artisans and are used to create tasty and creative food.
Zest is open all day and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. You’ll find smoothie bowls, pancakes, coconut toast, salads, pizzas, wraps and a plant powered Nasi Campur. The drinks menu is also extensive with coffee, tea, smoothies and lots of health-boosting choices.
We dined there for breakfast and it was a relaxing and peaceful way to start the day. Our drink of choice was a Chai Latte which was perfectly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg and finished with frothed coconut milk. We tried the Black Velvet Smoothie Bowl, a delicious, sweet and filing start to the day and ‘The Brit Abroad’ – a healthy, plant-based and tasty take on a traditional fry-up. There is also a set breakfast menu available including a choice of healthy shot, a main from the set menu and a hot drink.
Even if you wouldn’t normally eat at a plant-based restaurant we highly recommend visiting Zest to try the best plant-based food in Ubud.
Costs At Zest
- Cafe or Chai Latte – small 35,000 IDR/large 48,000 IDR
- Smoothie – 55,000 IDR
- Small Shot – 25,000 IDR
- Smoothie Bowls – 79,000 – 89,000 IDR
- The Brit Abroad – 89,000 IDR
- Set Breakfast Menu – 99,000 IDR
- Flatbreads – 79,000 IDR
- Pizza – 89,000 IDR
- Nasi Campur – 89,000 IDR
All prices include the tax and service.
Mesari Warung
We were lucky enough to be staying opposite this popular, local warung that also has a takeaway service. They open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, use local ingredients, cook to order and are situated along one of the quiet back-streets of Penestanan next to a rice field. If you’re looking for a tasty meal in a relaxing setting that offers excellent value then Mesari Warung is a great choice.
The menu is surprisingly extensive with local favorites like Nasi Goreng and Nasi Campur, Mexican burritos and tacos and also pasta, burgers and pizzas.
We tried a few different items from the menu and all were really tasty. We especially enjoyed the pizzas, with generous toppings, a great base and a variety of options to choose from. The Nasi Goreng was also the best we tried while in Bali and we tried this dish a lot at various places around the island! When ordering the chicken option it came with chicken satay and peanut sauce, chicken nuggets, a fried egg, tasty rice and a leaf fried in batter.
Don’t miss the delicious cakes on the stand as you walk into the restaurant. These aren’t shown on the main menu, but if you fancy a desert be sure to check out what they have on display. If they have the Coconut Pie then you must try it – one of the best cakes we’ve ever tried.
Costs At Mesari Warung
- Coffee – from 15,000 IDR
- Soft Drink – Sprite/Coke etc – 15,000 IDR
- Muesli – 50,000 IDR
- Omelette – from 45,000 IDR
- Chicken Nasi Goreng – 40,000 IDR
- Chicken Tacos – 60,000 IDR
- Large Pizza – 65-75,000 IDR
- Pasta – 45-55,000 IDR
- Small Bintang – 30,000 or large Bintang 45,000 IDR
All prices include tax and service.
Map Of The Must-Try Resturants Serving The Best Food In Ubud
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