The organic dining scene in Ubud, Bali is flourishing. Health food restaurant Sari Organik is one of the pioneers that every foodie traveller should make a point to dine at. It is, undeniably, our favourite eatery among the gorgeous paddy fields in Bali.

The humble eatery first opened about 12 years ago with a focus on organic and sustainable produce. The family-run business is located right in the remote rice paddies where cars are prohibited to traverse through. You have to arrive either via a motorbike or by foot – which is quite a walk, but well worth it.

Despite its obscure location, the green restaurant sees no lack of patrons on a daily basis.

How to travel to Ubud for a 3D2N getaway with S$280 (all-inclusive)

Do be warned that a walk from the main road to Warung Bodag Maliah at Sari Organik can take up to 20 minutes – which will be quite an issue on a sweltering day.

If you are getting to the famous eatery via a scooter, do be extra careful as the pathways are narrow and bumpy.

Should you overcome the challenges of getting to Warung Bodag Maliah at Sari Organik, you will be rewarded handsomely with a stunning, panoramic and tranquil view of Ubud’s countryside.

And that’s not it! The award-winning eatery’s menu also boasts an amazing selection of wholesome nutritious chemical-free Balinese dishes at extremely affordable prices.

The ambience at Sari Organik is delightfully serene. Those worn out from hectic city lifestyles will be thrilled by this countryside’s peacefulness like we were.

Kickstart your day at Sari Organik by indulging in a hearty and healthy meal, admiring the gorgeous scenery that you can never get in a busy city, and simply unwind in the nothingness. It is precisely such simplicity that we find liberation in.

Sari Organik also has delivery services, but of course, nothing beats dining at the famous eatery itself for the true experience.

Sari Organik
Subak Sok Wayah, Ubud. Tel, Bali – Indonesia
Tel: +62 361 972 087
Daily: 8am – 8pm

For more recommendations, read our guide on the best places to dine at in Ubud.

Traveling to Bali is actually a lot cheaper than you think! It is not difficult to travel to Bali on a budget because you can get cheap air tickets via budget airlines, as well as plenty of options for affordable home stays listed on AirBnb.

We traveled to Ubud and spent less than S$280 in three days two nights per person. The amount includes round-trip plane tickets, return airport transfer, accommodation, activities and daily meals.

From riding a motorbike to dining at Anthony Bourdain’s favourite restaurant, we conquered 15 fun activities that you can do in Ubud during a long weekend. Here’s how you can travel to Ubud, Bali for a 3D2N Getaway with S$280 (all-inclusive).

#1 SCOOT YOUR WAY AROUND UBUD WITH UBUD SCOOTER RENTAL

Driving a motorbike is the best way to explore Ubud, especially when the narrow roads become busy. You can rent a motorbike (choose from Honda Vario, Honda Scoopy and Honda Vario 125) from Ubud Scooter Rental at just IDR 50,000 / SGD 10.40 a day. The rental fees include a helmet so do not worry about purchasing one.

$: IDR 50,000 a day / SGD 10.40 for two full days

Ubud Scooter Rental
Jalan Raya Ubud, (Giri Putri Cargo Office)
Ubud, Bali 80571, Indonesia

#2 IBU OKA – THE LEGENDARY BABI GULING

Ibu Oka is one of the most famous eateries in Ubud following celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain’s visit. It is renowned for its suckling pig, otherwise known as ‘babi guling’. Dine at one of Ibu Oka’s humble looking restaurants to decide for yourself whether or not it is worthy of its hype.

At IDR 55,000 / SGD 5.70 you get a dish of rice topped with fresh vegetables and multiple pork variations i.e. pork roll, fried meat, sausage and pork skin. There are three outlets across Ubud, namely Ibu Oka 1, Ibu Oka 2 and Ibu Oka 3.

Ibu Oka is also listed in our guide to Ubud’s best restaurants.

$: IDR 55,000 / SGD 5.70 for a main

Ibu Oka
Raya Teges/Peliatan, Ubud
Bali 0361-976345, Indonesia

#3 UBUD ROYAL PALACE – AN ICONIC BALINESE ARCHITECTURE NOT TO BE MISSED

Ubud Royal Palace aka Puri Saren Ubud is an iconic Balinese architecture that you will not miss. Located in the heart of Ubud, the well preserved palace is partially open to public and a very popular tourist attraction. Entrance is completely free of charge. Here is a quick tip – head towards the entrance of StarBucks for the best view of Ubud’s Water Palace.

$: Free

Ubud Royal Palace
Jl. Raya Ubud
Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

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#4 PASAR UMUM UBUD – UBUD’S MARKET

Ubud Market is located right opposite the Ubud Palace. Despite being a touristy attraction, the market actually still caters to the locals – but only before 9:00 am. So get up early if you would like an authentic local experience. The vendors switch their fresh produce to souvenirs after 9:00 am to prepare for the large influx of tourists.

$: Free

Pasar Umum Ubud
Jl. Wenara Wana
Ubud, Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia

#5 SACRED MONKEY FOREST SANCTUARY

Everyone should not miss a trip to the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary. At IDR 20,000 / SGD 2.10 per person, you get to experience walking along families of monkeys that roam freely around their territory.

You can even take pictures with the cheeky creatures but do take extra caution to not provoke them as they may bite when agitated. Sacred temples are also located within the same site.

$: Free

Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
Jl. Wenara Wana
Ubud, Bali 80571, Indonesia

#6 DIRTY DUCK DINER – ONE OF UBUD’S BEST DINING DESTINATIONS

Dirty Duck Diner has been labelled as one of Ubud’s must-eat destinations following the roaring success of its signature dish, Bebek Bengil. Their trademark crispy duck (IDR 92, 000 / SGD 9.20) has attracted attention from all over the world since 1990. The duck is steamed with Indonesian spices before being deep fried. It is then served with a slice of watermelon, sautéed potato, side raw salad and three types of spicy sambal chili paste. Several other duck variation dishes are also on the menu.

Dirty Duck Diner is also listed in our guide to Ubud’s best restaurants.

$: IDR 92,000 / SGD 9.20 per person

Dirty Duck Diner
Jalan Hanoman, Padang Tegal
Ubud, Bali 80571, Indonesia

#7 DROP BY SENIMAN COFFFE STUDIO FOR A CUP OF COFFEE

Ubud has no lack of gourmet coffee and Seniman Coffee Studio is clearly the cream of the crop. From Taiwanese syphon to cold brews, Seniman’s baristas are able to create any style of coffee you desire.

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Coffee (from IDR 25,000 / SGD 2.60) is serious business here; premium beans are roasted in-house and espresso blends are available for wholesale. Their menu highlights regional Indonesian dishes i.e. Javanese Gado Gado (IDR 40, 000 / SGD 4.10) that offers numerous vegetarian options.

Seniman Coffee Studio is also listed in our guide to Ubud’s best restaurants.

$: Coffee – IDR 25,000 / SGD 2.60, Main – IDR 40,000 / SGD $4.15

Seniman Coffee Studio
Jalan Sriwedari No. 5
Ubud, Bali 80561, Indonesia

#8 CAMPUHAN RIDGE WALK – A SCENIC NATURE TRAIL

The Campuhan Ridge Walk is a scenic nature trail that starts from Ibah Hotel. The path to Campuhan Ridge may be a little confusing but the signboard along the trek will ensure that you are on the right track. It takes about an hour to complete the hike, so do slip on comfortable shoes and slab on sunscreen lotion. The route is relatively easy and offers a glimpse of Ubud’s countryside life.

$: Free

Campuhan Ridge Walk
Starts near Ibah hotel
Ubud, Bali 80571, Indonesia

#9 PAMPER YOURSELF WITH A MASSAGE AT KARSA SPA

Located at the end of Campuhan Ridge Walk is the highly rated Karsa Spa, which offers relaxing shoulder massages or foot reflexology at only IDR 85,000 / SGD 8.90.

Indulge further with other therapies such as ear candling (IDR 100,000 / SGD 10.40), facials (from IDR 140,000 / SGD 14.60), manicures (IDR 130,000 / SGD 13.50), full body massages (from IDR 140,000 / SGD 14.60) and even hair cream baths (IDR 150,000 / SGD 15.60)!

$: From IDR 85,000 / SGD 8.90

Karsa Spa
Jl. Bangkiang Sidem, Keliki
Tegallalang, Bali, Indonesia

#10 KARSA KAFE FOR ITS ALL DAY BREAKFAST AND BALINESE DISHES

Right beside Karsa Spa is Karsa Kafe, a café that oversees a large lily pond and tranquil rice fields. Karsa Kafe sells all day breakfast and an assortment of Balinese dishes starting from IDR 20,000 / SGD 2.10. If you are exhausted from walking, the staff can arrange taxi transportation at IDR 100,000 / SGD 10.40 back to town via an alternative route.

$: Mains from IDR 20,000 / SGD 2.10

Karsa Kafe
Jl. Bangkiang Sidem, Keliki
Tegallalang, Bali, Indonesia

#11 TEGALALANG RICE TERRACE – A FAVOURITE SPOT FOR LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHERS

The grass is greener at Tegalalang Rice Terrace’s side. This man-made Balinese wonder is no stranger to landscape photographers for its breathtaking panoramic view. The layering terraces have been purposefully created overtime by farmers to harvest rice more effectively; they accumulate water and promote its irrigation system.

You can admire Tegalalang Rice Terrace from above at one of its surrounding shops or pay an entrance fee of IDR 5,000 / SGD 0.50 to walk around it.

$: IDR 5,000 / SGD 0.50

#12 FREE COFFEE TASTING AT LUWAK COFFEE PLANTATIONS

Luwak Coffee Plantations are well known for their luwak coffee, which are produced from the droppings of civets. The creatures feed on coffee cherries but are unable to digest the seeds. Upon collection from the faeces, the coffee beans are cleaned, roasted and then grounded. While you can sample up to 14 other locally produced beverages such as rosella tea and vanilla coffee for free, tasting of the exotic luwak coffee will incur IDR 50,000 / SGD 5.20.

$: Free

Luwak Coffee Plantations
Br Pujang Kelod Desa Sebatu
Kecamatan Tegalalang, Bali,Indonesia

#13 DINE AT MELTING WOK WARUNG – ONE OF UBUD’S BEST RESTAURANTS

Melting Wok Warung has been consistently voted as one of Ubud’s best restaurants on Trip Advisor throughout the year. The casual eatery is indeed a melting pot; serving traditional Indonesian curries, French desserts and ever changing daily specials.

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Despite its popularity, the food here remains extremely affordable where main dishes starts from IDR 35,000 / SGD 3.60. Getting a table during peak hours is difficult due to the restaurant’s limited seating capacity so do make a phone booking.

$: Mains from IDR 35,000 / SGD 3.60

Jl. Gootama 13, Ubud
Bali 80571, Indonesia

#14 PAULA’S RICE TERRACE CAFE OFFERS A GREAT VIEW OF UBUD’S BEAUTIFUL RICE PADDIES

Located a few kilometres away from Ubud Center, Paula’s Rice Terrace Cafe is not too far away from town but far enough to escape the crowd. At 12 meters above sea level, the restaurant offers an alternative view of the village’s beautiful rice paddies.

The menu is considered budget by Western standards, with delicious Indonesian main courses such as Nasi Campur and Cap Cay starting from only IDR 26,000 / SGD 2.70.

$: From IDR 26,000 / SGD 2.70

Paula’s Rice Terrace Cafe
Jl Suweta, Ubud
Bali 80571, Indonesia

#15 GO FOR A YOGA CLASS AT YOGA BARN

The Yoga Barn is a full service yoga studio; it offers yoga classes of all levels, a variety of therapatic treatments and a nourshing raw food menu at its in-house café. The duration of each class is about 90 minutes and costs IDR 120,000 / SGD 12.50.

Further discounts are given to those who sign on for 3 classes and above. Students do not have to bring their own yoga mats but are expected to arrive at least 15 minutes before the class commences.

$: IDR 120,000 / SGD 12.50 per class

Yoga Barn
Jalan Raya Pengosekan Ubud
Ubud, Bali 80571, Indonesia

TOTAL EXPENSES PER PERSON FOR 3D2N (ALL-INCLUSIVE)

AirBnb Stay (2 nights): SGD $60 (for two persons)
Return airplane tickets: SGD $160 (per person)
Return airport transfer: IDR 600,000 /SGD $62.60 (for two persons)
Bike Rental: SGD $10.40 (for two persons/two full days)
Food: SGD $26 (per person)
Activities (yoga class + spa): SGD $21.40 (per person)
Attractions: Mostly free
TOTAL: SGD $280 per person (all-inclusive)

About the writer:
Hui Jun Ng was previously a marketing executive and freelance photographer in the food industry. Her work has been published on Epicure, Lifestyle Asia and Meld Magazine etc. She is currently on a break and traveling around the world. Follow her travel adventures on Instagram or The Keepers Map where she shares useful curated travel itineraries.

With so many good restaurants and warungs (local eateries) in Ubud, we have barely scratched the tip of the iceberg. But we hope that this list will get you started during your next trip to Ubud, and hopefully, it will spark off your wanderlust in you and have you returning to the arts & cultural centre of Bali on many more adventures in the future. Here is our guide to Ubud’s 10 Best Places to Eat.

Babi Guling Ibu Oka

Babi Guling, or suckling pig, is one of the most famous food in Bali. Warung Babi Guling Ibu Oka is a landmark in Bali, and it is known to serve one of the best, if not the best Babi Guling. Rice topped with suckling pig skin, grilled sausage, grilled pork, and deep-fried pork, Babi Guling (Rp 40,000) is good for the soul but bad for the arteries. It is one of the things that you must eat in Bali.

Jalan Suewta
Tel: +62 361 2077 490

Jalan Raya Teges
Peliatan, Ubud

Tegal Sari No 2
Tel: +62 361 976435

Bebek Bengil

Besides Babi Guling, Bali is also known for the traditional Balinese deep fried duck. Bebek Bengil, also known as the Dirty Duck Diner, rose to fame with its crispy dirty duck, and it is now a dining destination in Ubud. The crispy duck (Rp 92,000) is indeed very good – tender, succulent and flavourful, with a crackly-crisp skin. It is the benchmark for how a good duck should taste like. In a word, heavenly.

Food lovers also come to Bebek Bengil for its Balinese Smoked Duck (Rp 255,000), a whole duck smoked in the traditional way with spices wrapped in beatle nut leaf. However, you need to order it one day in advance.

Jalan Hanoman
Padang Tegal, Ubud
Tel: +62 361 975489
Daily: 10am – 11pm

Bebek Tepi Sawah Restaurant

Another place that you must try is Bebek Tepi Sawah Restaurant, which is also famous for its duck dishes. It is a huge outdoor restaurant with many pavilions surrounding paddy fields. The crispy duck on its own was very good, but what made it even better was the sambal. We also tried the grilled duck – a pretty decent version, but not as impressive as the crispy duck. The highlight here is the legendary Bebek Betutu (Rp 97,000), or Balinese smoked duck.

It is difficult to decide between between Bebek Bengil and Bebek Tepi Sawah, but if we had to choose, the latter edges out for its beautiful paddy fields backdrop.

Jalan Raya Goa Gajah
Br. Teges Peliatan, Ubud
Tel: +62 361 975656
Daily: 10am – 10pm

Casa Luna

Casa Luna is an institution in Ubud. It first opened in 1992 and has since become a must-visit for food lovers. The menu is comprehensive and affordable. It includes breakfast items, organic salads, homemade pastas, Balinese food, bread and pastries. The coffee here is also very good as the baristas are trained by The Five Senses coffee team from Australia. Casa Luna is a good spot to chill out and relax when you are in Ubud.

Jalan Raya, Ubud
Tel: +62 361 977 409

Mozaic Restaurant

Mozaic Restaurant, Bali’s fine dining temple, is the destination for any hard core food lover. Having won many accolades, it is the most famous restaurant in Bali, if not Indonesia. We had both the Discovery Menu (Rp 700,000++/pax) – which combines classic French cooking techniques with local Indonesian flavours and ingredients – and the Chef’s Tasting Menu (Rp 900,000++/pax). The dishes were perfectly executed with intriguing flavours, but we were not blown away. Perhaps we were expecting a little more. Nonetheless, Mozaic is still worth a try if you want to splurge on a fine dining experience.

Jalan Raya Sanggingan
Tel: +62 361 975768
Daily: 6pm till closed

Nasi Ayam Kedewatan Ibu Mangku

Lunch at Nasi Ayam Kedewatan Ibu Mangku. This is a humble local eatery where only locals frequent. It is known to have one of the best Nasi Campur Bali in Ubud. There is only one item to order – the Nasi Ayam Campur (Rp 15,000). Day in day out, they only prepare and are specialised in this local delight that Balinese call their comfort food. It is cheap and delicious.

Jalan Raya Kedewatan 2 No. 18, Ubud
Tel: +62 361 974795

Naughty Nuri’s Warung & Grill

Life changing. That is how I would describe the pork ribs from Naughty Nuri’s. The original outlet in Ubud may not be as big as the one in Jalan Batubelig (Seminyak), but it is a must-eat place when you are in this part of Bali.

It is ranked as one of the most popular tourist destinations, and stands out among the numerous restaurants and eateries in Bali. With dirty martinis and fingers-licking good pork ribs, you know that you will definitely have a great time at Naughty Nuri’s.

Jalan Raya Sanggingan
Tel: 62 361 977547

Sari Organik

We walked about 800m from the main road to Sari Organik – cars are not able to enter – and we were rewarded with nature’s magnificence. Acres after acres of paddy fields spread across the horizon, with lots of chickens and ducks wandering around – now, this is what I call dining with a view. Warung Bodag Maliah at Sari Organik offers wholesome organic food. For me, it is certainly one of the places that I will return to whenever I am in Ubud. Come here for a meal and spend some time with Mother Nature.

Subak Sok Wayah
Tel: +62 361 972081
Daily: 8am – 8pm

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Seniman Coffee Studio

Seniman Coffee Studio is the place to head to when you need good coffee in Ubud. This speciality coffee joint not only sources for the best coffee beans in Indonesia, they also roast the beans in-house. The cafe also offers a simple food menu at pocket-friendly prices. With free wifi, good coffee and simple comfort food, it is a great place to hang out with friends.

Jalan sriwedari, Ubud
Tel: +62 361 972085
Daily: 8am – 7pm

Warung Pulau Kelapa

Warung Pulau Kelapa came highly recommended by our local friends. It is well-known as they serves traditional Indonesian food with no MSG, and grow their own vegetables and fruits at the back of the warung. The food is cheap and very good. We tried a few dishes, including the Nasi Campur, a dish of rice topped with meat, vegetables, and egg.

Jalan Raya Sanggingan
Tel: +62 361 8215502
Daily: 11.30am – 9pm

For more recommendations, read our guide on Where to eat in Bali