Near Green School
Tempong Kebal
Closest warung · rice field setting · very local
Jl. Tanah Ayu · ~0.3 mi 10am–9pm
$
Closest real restaurant to Green Village. Authentic Indonesian, rice field setting. "Only real Indonesian food, very friendly." Ask ada ikan? — they usually have grilled fish.
The Rice Coffee & Grill
Only cafe in the Abiansemal area · 5.0 stars
Darmasaba · ~1 mi
$$
Only cafe in the Abiansemal area — Italian and cafe hybrid with a 5.0 rating. Best bet for coffee and working if you're at Green School without a scooter. WiFi available but not blazing.
Umanyar Restaurant
Open-air huts · Mt. Agung views · ikan bakar
Sibang Gede · ~1.3 mi 11am–10pm
$$
Balinese cuisine in open-air rice field huts with views of Mt. Agung. 4.4 stars, 26 reviews. Great for a local dinner with atmosphere — try ikan bakar (grilled fish).
Mambal–Lodtunduh Corridor · 10–20 min scooter
Sakti Dining Room
Destination dinner near Green School · 4.5★
Mambal · ~2.2 mi from Green School 12pm–10pm
$$$$
The standout destination near Green School. International and Asian, beautiful setting. 4.5 stars, 112 reviews. Worth making a proper dinner of it.
Sungai Restaurant
Riverside · 4.9★ · best breakfast on the corridor
Lodtunduh · ~3.1 mi 8am–10pm
Good options
$$
4.9 stars, 138 reviews — one of the highest-rated on the whole corridor. Riverside setting, International and Asian. Excellent for breakfast. WiFi available.
Locavore NXT
#44 Asia's 50 Best · hyper-local tasting menu
Lodtunduh · ~3.1 mi Dinner Tue–Sun · 6pm–10pm
Pescatarian
$$$$
#44 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2026. Hyper-local tasting menu — no imports, no dairy or wheat, minimal animal protein. Very pescatarian-compatible. Reserve weeks ahead.
Naga Rooftop Bar
7th floor · river views · great sundowner
Sthala Hotel, Lodtunduh
$$
7th floor rooftop at Sthala Hotel with river views. 4.8 stars, 137 reviews. Great sundowner spot. Hotel WiFi reliable. International menu.
Ubud — Restaurants
Apéritif
Bali's best fine dining · Dutch colonial manor
Adjacent to Viceroy Hotel Dinner Tue–Sun · 6:30pm–10pm
Pescatarian
$$$$
Bali's premier fine dining. Dutch colonial 1920s manor overlooking a jungle valley. Pescatarian tasting menu available — request when booking. Seven courses, Michelin-comparable. Reserve well ahead.
Nusantara by Locavore
Indonesian archipelago journey · seafood-forward
Central Ubud 12pm–10pm · closed Mon
Pescatarian
$$$
Indonesian culinary journey across the archipelago — more casual than Locavore NXT. Reviewers specifically mention squid, tilapia, and seafood dishes. Great special dinner without the full tasting-menu commitment.
2 Bulan
Modern Thai · naturally seafood-heavy
Central Ubud 11am–10pm
Good options
$$
Modern Thai — curry pastes and noodles made from scratch. Thai cuisine is naturally seafood-heavy. Good when you want a break from Indonesian food.
Shrida Ubud
Jungle canopy dining · best at night
Ubud jungle 5pm–11pm
$$
Open-air dining built into the jungle — feels like eating in the canopy. Go for the atmosphere as much as the food. Best at night. Ask about fish options.
Moksa
Farm-to-table permaculture garden · vegan only
Penestanan, Ubud 8am–9pm
Vegan only
$$
Fully plant-based farm-to-table — ingredients grown in the permaculture garden next door. No fish anywhere. But the food is exceptional. Worth it for a long garden lunch.
Ubud — Warungs · local, cheap, authentic
Murni's Warung
Campuhan Ridge institution · post-hike lunch
Campuhan Ridge entrance · walkable 9am–10pm daily
Good options
$
Ubud institution at the entrance to Campuhan Ridge Walk — perfect post-hike lunch. Indonesian seafood options. Open 9am–10pm daily.
Warung Gauri
Hidden garden · locals' favorite dinner spot
Hidden side street, Ubud 5pm–10pm
$
Locals' favorite dinner spot, hidden down a side street. Beautiful garden with lights and draping greenery. Hard to find, worth looking for. Ask about fish.
Warung Makan Bu Rus
Simple authentic lunch near the Water Palace
Near Ubud Water Palace 8am–4pm
$
Outdoor garden seating near the Water Palace. Very local atmosphere and prices. Good for a simple, authentic lunch.
Beyond Ubud — worth the trip
Jimbaran Bay Seafood Warungs
Tables on the sand · grilled seafood by the kilo
Jimbaran Bay · ~1hr from Ubud 4pm–10pm daily
All seafood
$$
The classic Bali bucket-list dinner. Tables right on the sand, grilled fish and seafood ordered by the kilo, sunset over the bay. Go to the south end (Kedonganan) for the best spots and least tourist pressure. Not fancy — perfectly Balinese.
Sundara — Four Seasons Jimbaran
Beachfront infinity pool · sunset seafood menu
Four Seasons Jimbaran · ~1hr 12pm–10pm
Pescatarian
$$$$
Beachfront infinity pool restaurant at the Four Seasons. One of Bali's best seafood menus — tuna, lobster, grilled catch of the day. Gorgeous at sunset. Smart casual. Worth booking ahead.
Kayuputi — St. Regis Nusa Dua
Finest seafood in Bali · glass-walled over the ocean
St. Regis, Nusa Dua · ~1hr Dinner daily · 6pm–10pm
Pescatarian
$$$$
Arguably the finest seafood restaurant in Bali. Glass-walled dining room over the ocean, impeccable service, stunning fresh fish and shellfish menu. Japanese-European fusion. Special-occasion dining.
Sardine — Seminyak
Bamboo pavilion · rice field · daily fresh catch
Jl. Petitenget, Seminyak · ~1hr 12pm–10pm · closed Mon
All seafood
$$$
Beloved Seminyak institution — a bamboo pavilion overlooking a private rice field. Entirely dedicated to fresh fish and seafood. The menu changes daily based on the catch. Consistently in top Bali lists. Reserve ahead.
Merah Putih — Seminyak
Bamboo-glass pavilion · modern Indonesian
Jl. Petitenget, Seminyak · ~1hr 12pm–11pm
Good options
$$$
Stunning double-height bamboo-and-glass pavilion. Modern Indonesian cuisine — regional dishes from across the archipelago. Great fish and seafood options. One of Seminyak's best rooms. Make a night of it.
Metis — Seminyak
French Mediterranean villa · exceptional for fish
Jl. Petitenget, Seminyak · ~1hr 12pm–11pm
Pescatarian
$$$$
French Mediterranean fine dining in a gorgeous colonial villa. Exceptional for pescatarians — the bouillabaisse, whole grilled sea bass, and tuna tartare are standouts. Romantic, beautifully lit. Book ahead.
La Lucciola — Seminyak
Beachfront terrace · Italian · Seminyak sunset
Seminyak Beach · ~1hr 9am–11pm
Good options
$$$
Two-story beachfront terrace right on Seminyak beach. Italian and Mediterranean, strong on seafood. Watch the sunset from the upper deck with a Negroni. Classic Bali beach-restaurant experience.
Rock Bar — AYANA Jimbaran
Cantilevered over the ocean · drinks + sunset
AYANA Resort, Jimbaran · ~1hr 4pm–midnight
$$$
Iconic bar cantilevered over the ocean on a natural rock formation. More of a drinks-and-sunset experience than a full dinner — the food is secondary. Reserve a time slot; the sunset queue fills up fast. Unforgettable view.
Ubud — Best for Working
Clear Cafe
Fastest WiFi in Ubud · full pescatarian menu
Jl. Hanoman · walkable 8am–10pm
Pescatarian
$$
Entire menu is vegetarian and pescatarian — Balinese seafood, Mexican, Indian, Middle Eastern. One of the best spots in Ubud, period. Airy garden with fishponds. Go here first. Fastest WiFi in Ubud.
Seniman Coffee Studio
Best specialty coffee · communal tables · fast WiFi
Jl. Sriwedari · short walk 7am–6pm
$$
Ubud's best specialty coffee — roasted on-site. Fast WiFi, communal tables, private booths. Food includes sate, gado gado, Western breakfast. Great for long work sessions.
Anomali Coffee
Most outlets · reliable A/C · stable WiFi
Jl. Raya Ubud · very central 7am–9pm
$
Best pick for reliable A/C and lots of power outlets. Big space on Jl. Raya Ubud, stable WiFi. Coffee-forward — single-origin Kintamani beans. The practical work choice.
Livingstone Holyground
Spacious · greenery · genuinely coworking-friendly
Central Ubud 8am–6pm
$$
Lush, quiet, genuinely coworking-friendly. Spacious, greenery everywhere. Specialty coffee and fresh meals. Great backup when Clear Cafe is full.
Bali Buda
Organic · quieter · good outlets
Jl. Jembawan · walkable 7am–9pm
Good options
$
Organic health cafe with a shop. Very pescatarian-friendly. Quieter and more local-feeling. Good WiFi and outlets. A reliable everyday spot.
KAFE
Bohemian bistro · WiFi · good working lunch
Jl. Hanoman · walkable 8am–10pm
$$
Bohemian bistro on Jl. Hanoman — old-school New York meets Bali. Works with local farmers for coffee. Good for a working lunch with personality.
Outpost Ubud
Day passes · best work infrastructure in Ubud
Penestanan · short scooter from center 8am–10pm daily
$$
Proper coliving/coworking with day passes. Best actual work infrastructure in Ubud — quiet, fast, reliable. Use this when cafe WiFi is failing a deadline.
Hotel Lobbies · open to non-guests
Bisma Eight
Jungle infinity pool view · Copper bar open to all
Jl. Bisma · short walk from center 8am–10pm
$$
Stunning infinity pool overlooking the jungle canopy. Their Copper restaurant and bar are open to walk-ins. One of the most beautiful spots in Ubud to sit and work or just decompress. Reliable hotel WiFi.
Alaya Resort Ubud
Sleek lobby on Jl. Hanoman · fast WiFi
Jl. Hanoman · walkable 7am–9pm
$$
Sleek modern lobby on Jl. Hanoman. Their Ruang Akar restaurant is accessible without a room. Fast WiFi, excellent coffee, good breakfast menu. Very central — easy to pop in between other stops.
COMO Uma Ubud
Boutique luxury · quiet · refined atmosphere
Jl. Raya Sanggingan · short scooter 7am–10pm
$$$
Boutique luxury hotel with an open-air lobby restaurant, Uma Cucina, serving all day. Refined, quiet atmosphere — great for working or a nice lunch. Ask to use the lobby WiFi over coffee.
Komaneka at Bisma
Valley terrace · one of Ubud's best views
Jl. Bisma · short walk 11am–10pm
$$$
Elegant jungle-view hotel. Their Komaneka Bistro is open to the public for lunch and dinner. Go for a coffee and sit on the terrace — the valley view is one of Ubud's best. Good WiFi.
Mandapa (Ritz-Carlton Reserve)
One of the world's great hotels · book restaurant ahead
Kedewatan · ~2 mi from Ubud center 7am–10pm
Pescatarian
$$$$
One of the world's great hotels, in a valley 10 min from Ubud. The Kubu restaurant and River Terrace are open for non-guests. Go for the experience — it's extraordinary. Book the restaurant ahead.
Near Green School
The Rice Coffee & Grill
Only WiFi option near Green School · 5.0 stars
Darmasaba · ~1 mi
$$
Only cafe in the Abiansemal area — Italian and cafe hybrid with a 5.0 rating. Best bet for coffee and working if you're at Green School without a scooter. WiFi available but not fast. Worth the walk or short Gojek.
Skip these — avoid ordering
BabiPork / pig — very common in Bali
AyamChicken
DagingMeat (general)
Daging sapiBeef
BebekDuck
KambingGoat / lamb
Babi gulingUbud's famous suckling pig — skip it
Sate / SatayUsually chicken or pork — ask ikan sate?
Order these — fish & seafood
IkanFish (general)
UdangShrimp / prawns
CumiSquid / calamari
KepitingCrab
KerangClams / shellfish
GurameGourami fish — freshwater, very common
KakapSnapper
TelurEgg
Tahu / TempeTofu / tempeh
How it's cooked
BakarGrilled — ikan bakar = grilled fish
GorengFried — nasi goreng = fried rice
KukusSteamed
RebusBoiled
PepesBanana leaf wrapped & steamed
BumbuSpice paste / sauce
SambalChili sauce — usually vegan, adds heat
Dishes to know
NasiRice — the base of everything
Mie / MiNoodles
Gado gadoVeggies with peanut sauce — excellent
Nasi campurMixed rice plate — ask for the ikan version
LawarBalinese chopped salad — often has pork, ask first
RujakFruit salad with spicy peanut dressing
Es kelapaFresh coconut ice — always safe, always good
Everyday Bahasa
Halo / Hai
ha-lo / hai
Hello / Hi
Selamat pagi
seh-lah-mat PAH-gee
Good morning
Selamat siang
seh-lah-mat see-AHng
Good afternoon
Selamat malam
seh-lah-mat MAH-lahm
Good evening
Terima kasih
teh-REE-mah KAH-see
Thank you — locals love hearing this
Sama-sama
SAH-mah SAH-mah
You're welcome
Permisi / Maaf
per-MEE-see / MAH-ahf
Excuse me / Sorry
Ya / Tidak
yah / TEE-dahk
Yes / No
Tolong
TOH-long
Please
At a restaurant
Saya mau pesan…
SAH-yah mow PEH-sahn
I'd like to order…
Tolong bonnya
TOH-long BON-nyah
The bill, please
Berapa harganya?
beh-RAH-pah har-GAH-nyah
How much is it?
Ada ikan / udang?
AH-dah EE-kan / OO-dahng
Do you have fish / shrimp?
Tidak ada daging?
TEE-dahk AH-dah DAH-ging
No meat? (confirming)
Enak sekali!
EH-nak seh-KAH-lee
Very delicious! — makes everyone smile
Pedas?
PEH-dahs
Spicy? — worth asking at local spots
Air putih
AH-eer POO-tee
Plain water
Kopi / Teh
KOH-pee / teh
Coffee / Tea
Getting around
Di mana…?
dee MAH-nah
Where is…?
Kiri / Kanan / Lurus
KEE-ree / KAH-nan / LOO-roos
Left / Right / Straight
Berapa jauh?
beh-RAH-pah JAH-oo
How far is it?
Bisa pakai WiFi?
BEE-sah PAH-kai wee-fee
Can I use the WiFi?
Ada colokan listrik?
AH-dah cho-LOH-kan LEES-trik
Is there a power outlet?
Di mana toilet?
dee MAH-nah TOY-let
Where is the bathroom? — universally understood
Tipping · always IDR · both hands
Restaurants with service chargeNone needed
Restaurants without service charge~10% · Rp 20–50k
Local warungsRound up
Private driver / dayRp 50–100k
Spa / massage15–25%
Hotel housekeepingRp 20–50k
Gojek / GrabOptional Rp 5–10k
Your stays
Sept 10–12 · Mahajiva Bamboo retreat in Abiansemal · private pool · river · ★4.96 · host Wayan · use Near Green School + Corridor sections
Sept 12–Oct 23 · Rice Field Paradise Private villa in Penestanan Kelod, Ubud · private pool · ★4.94, 253 reviews · host Made · near Alchemy, TYGR, Zest · short walk or scooter to central Ubud
Nov 3–9 · Cottage Hitam at Kul Kul Farm Bamboo hut on a working farm in Abiansemal · farm-to-table meals · yoga dome · breakfast included · ★5.0 · use Near Green School + Corridor sections
Currency
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Ubud by month
What to expect
Elevation & temperature Ubud sits at ~600m — cooler and cloudier than coastal Bali. Days 27–30°C (81–86°F), evenings drop to 20–23°C (68–73°F). Always bring a light layer for A/C restaurants and night scooter rides.
Dry season (May–October) Sunny mornings, low humidity (65–75%), minimal rain. August is the driest month. Peak season — busier but easiest time to be here.
Wet season (November–April) Afternoon and evening showers, humidity 80–95%. Rain is usually short and intense — not all day. Landscape turns beautifully lush. Go out in the morning, plan to be somewhere cozy by 2–3pm.
Water Don't drink tap water. Stick to sealed bottles or filtered water — Clear Cafe, Bali Buda, and Seniman all use filtered water. Stay more hydrated than you think you need to.
Emergency
Emergency (police / fire / ambulance)112
Police (non-emergency)+62 361 224 111
BIMC Hospital Ubud+62 361 978 911
BIMC Hospital Kuta (24h, largest)+62 361 761 263
SOS International (expat emergency)+62 21 750 6001
US Consulate Bali+62 361 233 605
Practical notes
Gojek & Grab Download Gojek — it's the main ride and food delivery app in Bali. Far cheaper than street taxis. Essential if you're at Green School without a scooter. Set up payment before you need it.
Cash & ATMs Warungs and small cafes are often cash-only. BCA and Mandiri ATMs have the best rates and lowest fees. Avoid airport exchange booths. Bring IDR for anything small.
Health Don't drink tap water. Stay hydrated — more than you think. Bring stomach medication (Imodium, Pepto), sunscreen, and mosquito repellent with DEET. Dengue fever is present year-round; use repellent especially at dusk.
Travel insurance BIMC accepts most international insurance but payment is often expected upfront and then reimbursed. Keep your policy details accessible offline.