Ubud
Beyond the health cafés, Ubud has honest, affordable warungs doing real Balinese and Indonesian food. These are the ones we send people to.
Cheap, authentic and unfussy — the local plates worth seeking out.
Restaurant · Jl. Kajeng (rice-field walk, north of Ubud centre)
A rice-field-walk warung on Jl. Kajeng (Subak Juwuk Manis) north of central Ubud, run by a mother-daughter team, known primarily for its hands-on Balinese cooking class (garden spice ID, 7 dishes + 2 drinks) alongside a la carte Balinese food such as betutu bebek.
Best for: travelers wanting a hands-on Balinese cooking class amid rice fields, or pre-ordered betutu bebek
Restaurant · Ubud
A social-enterprise warung on Jalan Sriwedari (Taman Kaja) run by the Fair Future Foundation/Bali Sari Foundation, where restaurant proceeds fund free medical consultations for the local community; serves Indonesian, Asian-fusion and vegetarian dishes daily.
Best for: Travellers wanting an easy, good-value Indonesian meal that also funds a local healthcare program; casual lunch or early dinner.
Restaurant · Ubud (Jl. Gootama)
A tiny eight-table warung run by a French-Laotian couple, serving fragrant coconut curries, stir-fries and crepes off a short blackboard menu that changes daily. The Laotian herbs and French dessert touches make it distinct from standard Ubud warungs.
Best for: an intimate dinner; herb-forward coconut curries; a short curated menu; foodies after fusion flavour
Warung · Kedewatan
Nasi Ayam Kedewatan Ibu Mangku is a Balinese nasi ayam warung on Jalan Raya Kedewatan in Ubud.
Best for: Travellers looking for a focused Balinese rice-and-chicken meal in Kedewatan.
Warung · Ubud (Jl. Gootama)
A long-running home-style Balinese warung open since 2002, serving authentic nasi campur and local classics at warung prices. Known for its house chili sauce and a spread of Balinese sides.
Best for: authentic Balinese food; budget local dining; nasi campur; a casual central Ubud meal
Restaurant · Ubud
A central-Ubud warung (found online as "Warung Mangga Madu" — note the DB entry drops one 'g') serving straightforward, affordable Indonesian comfort food near Jl. Gunung Sari, a short walk off the main Ubud strip.
Best for: budget travelers wanting classic Indonesian comfort food close to central Ubud
Restaurant · Ubud
A small warung tucked in Penestanan village northwest of central Ubud, run by an all-women kitchen team, serving Indonesian and Javanese-influenced dishes with an MSG-free, low-plastic ethos.
Best for: travelers wanting a quiet, home-style Indonesian meal off the main Ubud strip in Penestanan
Restaurant · Ubud
A family-run Thai warung on Jl. Goutama in central Ubud, opened 2014, known for cooking dishes the traditional Thai way with fresh herbs, lime, and chilis rather than a Westernized menu.
Best for: travelers craving authentic home-style Thai food in central Ubud
Restaurant · Ubud
A small, hole-in-the-wall all-vegan warung in the Peliatan area of Ubud, cash-only, serving an Indonesian menu of nasi goreng, tempeh, smoothies, and vegan sweets at very low prices.
Best for: budget-conscious vegan and vegetarian travelers wanting simple, authentic Indonesian dishes
A warung is a small, family-run Indonesian eatery serving affordable local food — nasi campur, satay and daily home-style dishes. They're the backbone of everyday eating in Bali.
At warungs — small local eateries away from the tourist strip. The picks here are the ones we rate for authentic, affordable Balinese and Indonesian food.
Yes — warungs are among the best value in Bali, with generous plates for a fraction of café or restaurant prices.
