The short answer
Warung Sharaswaty: what visitors should know first
Worth trying if you miss Indian home-style food during a Bali stay. A vegan travel guide lists it as vegetarian with Indian dishes, most adaptable to vegan. We could not see a menu, so ask about Jain needs and confirm hours.
Diet
What we checked
- Indian. An Indian restaurant outside India. Checked November 2026 · Source
- 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
Warung Sharaswaty facts at a glance
- Location
- Jalan Raya Penestanan, Penestanan, Ubud
- Dining style
- Vegetarian warung, Indian dishes
- Price signal
- Inexpensive
- Signature order
- Ask staff what is cooked that day
- Good for
- Indian-food cravings, vegan adaptation
Why it matters
Why Warung Sharaswaty is worth your time
Many Indian travellers find their first week in Indonesia easy and the second harder, as the craving for roti, dal and sabzi grows. A vegetarian kitchen cooking Indian dishes answers that without a trip back to the hotel buffet, and it is a relief for older relatives who tire of rice and sambal.
The note that most dishes can be made vegan is also useful for families with a vegan member. It suggests the cooks are used to adapting, which is worth asking about directly rather than assuming.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Indian dishes
A vegan guide lists the menu as Indian dishes.
- 02
Vegan adaptable
Most dishes can reportedly be made vegan.
- 03
Penestanan cluster
Close to PriMa and Alchemy for a vegetarian day.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
A vegan travel guide lists Warung Sharaswaty on Jalan Raya Penestanan as a vegetarian warung serving Indian dishes, noting that most can be made vegan. It does not list individual dishes, and we did not find a menu to quote, so we are not naming any. Ask what is cooked that day and how spicy it is.
Indian food in Bali is often adapted to Western tastes, so tell the cook plainly if you want it hot, mild or without cream. If you are strictly Jain, ask about onion, garlic and root vegetables; the guide does not say anything on this and we have not tagged the restaurant as Jain.
The warung sits in the same area as the PriMa vegetarian warung and the Alchemy cafe, so you can fit a short food walk or taxi hop in Penestanan around a morning on the Campuhan ridge. A modest meal here will not take long, so keep the afternoon free for rest.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Confirm hours before you go
- Say how spicy you want the food
- Ask about onion and garlic if you avoid them
- Arrange a car to the door
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Jalan Raya Penestanan, Penestanan, west of central Ubud
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Best time
- Lunch or early dinner
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Penestanan's lanes are narrow, with some slopes, so arrange a car or taxi to the door. We found no description of seating or steps, so ask when you call.
- Tickets and access
- No reservations are mentioned. For a group of more than four, send a message ahead and confirm opening hours.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Warung Sharaswaty
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
Penestanan's lanes are narrow, with some slopes, so arrange a car or taxi to the door. We found no description of seating or steps, so ask when you call.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Warung Sharaswaty vegetarian?
A vegan travel guide lists it as vegetarian with Indian dishes. It is not tagged Pure Veg because we found no statement on egg.
Can it cook Jain food?
We could not confirm. Ask the cook directly about onion, garlic and root vegetables.
Where is it?
On Jalan Raya Penestanan in Penestanan, west of central Ubud.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
