The short answer
The Elephant: what visitors should know first
Good for a relaxed vegetarian breakfast or brunch with a view. The menu is vegetarian, not egg-free, and vegan and gluten-free dishes are marked. Check opening hours first and ask about eggs if you avoid them.
Diet
What we checked
- Vegan options. The menu clearly marks vegan dishes, alongside others that are not vegan. Checked November 2026 · Source
Menus and kitchens change. If you follow a strict diet or have an allergy, confirm with the restaurant before you order.
Useful facts
The Elephant facts at a glance
- Location
- Hotel Taman Indrakila, Jalan Raya Sanggingan, Ubud
- Dining style
- Vegetarian restaurant with a view
- Price signal
- Moderate
- Signature order
- Try: a marked vegan dish, or brunch at the weekend
- Good for
- Mixed vegetarian and vegan groups
Why it matters
Why The Elephant is worth your time
Ubud has plenty of places that serve vegetarian dishes, but fewer where the entire menu is meat-free and the vegan options are labelled. The Elephant is one of those, and that makes ordering simpler for families who include both vegetarians and vegans, or someone who eats egg and someone who does not.
The setting matters for older travellers too. A seat with a valley view turns a meal into a slow, seated break in a day that may include temples and steps. Pairing it with a nearby museum keeps the day gentle without much walking in the sun.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Marked vegan dishes
Vegan and gluten-free dishes are labelled on the menu.
- 02
Ridge views
A magazine reports panoramic views of the Tjampuhan ridge.
- 03
Weekend brunch
Brunch is reported until 5 pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
A vegetarian restaurant listing places The Elephant inside Hotel Taman Indrakila on Jalan Raya Sanggingan, and describes an Asian and Western menu of pasta, gnocchi, salads and cakes, with vegan and gluten-free dishes marked. A local magazine notes panoramic views of the Tjampuhan ridge and a weekend brunch that runs until 5 pm, with a kids' menu also reported.
The menu is vegetarian rather than pure vegetarian: dishes such as a zucchini omelette are reported, so eggs are used. If you avoid egg, order from the marked vegan dishes and confirm with staff. That marking is the main reason a family with mixed diets can share one table without much negotiation.
Time the visit for the morning, when the valley light is gentler and the heat lower. Bring a hat if you sit outdoors, and ask for a table with shade. Combine it with a stroll to the nearby Neka Art Museum or the Campuhan Ridge Walk later in the day, once the midday heat has passed.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Confirm hours and brunch times
- Ask about egg if you avoid it
- Ask the hotel about step-free access
- Bring a hat if you sit outdoors
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Hotel Taman Indrakila, Jalan Raya Sanggingan, Ubud
- Time needed
- 1 to 1.5 hours
- Best time
- Breakfast or weekend brunch
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- The pages we read do not describe steps or lifts, so ask the hotel about level access before you bring someone with limited mobility. Its position on the Sanggingan road means you will normally arrive by car, which spares a walk.
- Tickets and access
- Reservations are not mentioned in the sources we read; call ahead at weekends, when brunch is served. Hours and menus change.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
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Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
The pages we read do not describe steps or lifts, so ask the hotel about level access before you bring someone with limited mobility. Its position on the Sanggingan road means you will normally arrive by car, which spares a walk.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is The Elephant pure vegetarian?
It is described as 100% vegetarian, but dishes with egg are reported. We have not tagged it Pure Veg; ask about egg.
Does it serve vegan food?
Vegan dishes are marked on the menu, and a magazine says the menu can be adjusted to vegan.
Where is it?
Inside Hotel Taman Indrakila on Jalan Raya Sanggingan, Ubud.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
