Ubud guide · Where to eat
Places to eat in Ubud, with what to order and how comfortable each is for families and older travellers.
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Ubud has a larger choice of vegetarian and vegan food than most Indonesian towns, because it has long drawn yoga, wellness and plant-based travellers. Balinese and Indonesian staples such as nasi campur, gado-gado, tempeh and vegetable lawar are easy to find as vegetarian versions at warungs, though you should ask about shrimp paste, fish sauce, egg and meat stock, which are common in sauces. Pork and seafood are widely served, so say clearly that you eat no meat, fish or egg.
For diners from India, three listings were checked for this guide. Alchemy in Penestanan describes its menu as completely plant-based. Madhubann on Jalan Raya Ubud is listed by a vegetarian directory as a pure vegetarian Indian restaurant with thalis, dosas and marked vegan dishes. Mumbai Station on Jalan Raya Sanggingan serves Indian vegetarian food with vegan options. Jain cooking (no onion, garlic or root vegetables) is not something we could confirm at any Ubud restaurant, so ask the kitchen directly each time, and consider staying somewhere with a kitchen if this is strict for you. Menus and opening hours change, so confirm before making a special trip.
Menus and kitchens change. If you follow a strict diet or have an allergy, confirm with the restaurant before you order.
Jalan Penestanan Kelod No 75, Penestanan, Ubud
A plant-based cafe in Penestanan, Ubud, that describes its menu as completely plant-based and gluten-free, with salads, bowls and juices.
Jalan Hanoman, Padang Tegal, south of central Ubud
A well-known Ubud restaurant on Jalan Hanoman for crispy fried duck and Balinese smoked duck, in a garden and paddy-field setting.
Jalan Raya Ubud, central Ubud
A restaurant on Jalan Raya Ubud founded in 1992, serving Balinese dishes alongside a Mediterranean menu, with pastries from the Honeymoon Bakery.
Jalan Hanoman No. 8, Padang Tegal, Ubud
A long-running plant-based cafe at Jalan Hanoman 8 in Ubud, with most dishes vegetarian, vegan or raw and floor seating on cushions.
Jalan Sri Wedari No. 5, central Ubud
A modern Indonesian restaurant on Jalan Sri Wedari that draws on dishes from across the archipelago, with a build-your-own warteg plate at lunch.
Jl. Raya Ubud No. 6, central Ubud
A vegetarian-directory-listed Indian restaurant on Jalan Raya Ubud serving thalis, dosas and clearly marked vegan dishes.
Jalan Raya Sanggingan, north-west of central Ubud
A fine-dining restaurant on Jalan Raya Sanggingan serving seasonal multi-course tasting menus with Indonesian ingredients and European technique.
Jl. Raya Sanggingan No. 90, Kedewatan, Ubud
An Indian vegetarian restaurant on Jalan Raya Sanggingan with dosas and some vegan adaptations, listed as open daily.
Jalan Raya Campuhan, beside the Campuhan bridge, Ubud
A long-established warung beside the Campuhan bridge, serving Balinese, Indonesian and Western dishes since 1974 according to a travel wiki.
Jalan Raya Sanggingan, opposite the Neka Art Museum
A roadside warung and grill on Jalan Raya Sanggingan known for barbecued pork ribs and martinis, opposite the Neka Art Museum.
Jalan Raya Penestanan, Penestanan, west of central Ubud
A small pure vegetarian warung on Jalan Raya Penestanan serving Indonesian nasi campur with pumpkin soup, open for lunch only.
Jalan Nyuh Bulan, central Ubud
A fully vegan, alcohol-free cafe on Jalan Nyuh Bulan in Ubud, with veggie bowls and pancakes by day and Mexican-inspired plates in the evening.
Hotel Taman Indrakila, Jalan Raya Sanggingan, Ubud
A vegetarian restaurant at Hotel Taman Indrakila on Jalan Raya Sanggingan, with views toward the Campuhan ridge and clearly marked vegan dishes.
Jalan Suweta, near the Ubud Palace crossroads (main branch)
A long-talked-about Ubud warung for babi guling, Balinese spit-roast suckling pig served over rice. A pork restaurant, so a poor fit for vegetarians.
Jalan Raya Penestanan, Penestanan, west of central Ubud
A vegetarian warung on Jalan Raya Penestanan serving Indian dishes, most of which can be made vegan on request.
No. 16 Jalan Sugriwa, Ubud
A vegan cafe at No. 16 Jalan Sugriwa, described as medicinal plant-based food, with fermented drinks such as kombucha and water kefir.
