Top Ubud Dining Experiences

While Ubud has a fabulous selection of cuisines to choose from, it can be hard to know where to find traditional Balinese food. This street food and drinks tour helps you skip the tourist traps and takes you to authentic eateries loved by locals. Your guide will take you beyond the travel blogs with insight into Balinese culture and history from someone who knows it best.

Here in Taro Village, we invite you to come see our ‘Jewels of The Night’ and experience the beauty of fireflies in real life. Accompanied by Indonesian delicious and organic food adding a romantic effect and a warm atmosphere. This experience is good for Honeymoon and with a child because it can provide insight and introduction to fireflies which are almost extinct. We will have a break in a small building in the middle of a rice field while watching the fireflies and having a talk about local tradition and culture. Listen to the other sounds of village nights like crickets, frogs and geckos and learn about other native wildlife.

Spend an unforgettable evening enjoying a delicious dinner and an incredible immersive show. Choose your allegiance the moment you arrive, picking between either the Lemurian side, which is connected to people and nature, and the Atlantian side, which is connected to technology and productivity. Watch and interact with the dancers as these two civilizations are caught in an eternal struggle.

Immerse yourself in Balinese culture and cuisine on this half-day cooking class with a small group. Visit a traditional morning market (morning class only), see a local Balinese house, tour a farm, then learn to make a variety of authentic Balinese dishes to enjoy afterwards. Includes hotel pickup and transfers from Ubud.

Ubud is Bali’s wellness and spirituality capital. Get in the spirit of the town at this unique dinner experience by the riverside. As dancers weave between you, crafting an immersive, interactive story, choose a card from the Oracle of Spice and shape your own unique dinner, pairing bread, toppings, fresh vegetables, and proteins. This is an inclusive dining event, offering vegan, vegetarian, and halal options.

A selection of fascinating traditional Balinese dishes are demonstrated, with participants preparing enough food for their own lunch. The groups are taught to eat native style, with the hand or so-called pakai tangan. 

A comprehensive set of recipes are given out with step-by-step instructions on reproducing these delicious spicy dishes in your own kitchen. Surprise your family and loved ones at home with your new, exotic cooking skills

Get a taste of the authentic Bali in a sustainable way when you join a cooking class at this community-run organic farm and cooking school. Pick veggies from the green garden, tour a traditional market (morning experience only), and prepare a delicious meal of six Indonesian dishes. Once you and your small group have prepared and shared your feast, take home a recipe book to recreate the flavors.

Bali has no shortage of amazing food, but sometimes it's great to stay in and enjoy a meal in that amazing villa you booked! Well I've got you covered! While you're lounging by the pool, I'll take care of everything so that the only time you have to lift a finger is to put food in your mouth. You choose the place, time, food you'd like, and I'll take care of the rest!

Learn how to make traditional Balinese dishes like steamed fish wrapped with a banana leaf, chicken meatball soup, crepes with palm sugar and grated coconut, and more from a chef during this small-group cooking class. Discover more about Bali’s culture with a visit to a Balinese house and garden before heading to a farm to get cooking. Then, enjoy the fruits of your labor with a romantic candlelit dinner.

Enjoy your afternoon with visiting a cool place in Bali. You can visit Batu Belig Temple, Batu Bolong Temple, and see sunset at Tanah Lot Temple while enjoy Kecak dance performance and dinner. Your driver will pick you up at your hotel lobby in South Bali area with private vehicle. Explore the beautiful beaches and sunset in Bali from the great place.

Explore the essence of Balinese culture with a unique visit to Taro Village, nestled north of Ubud. Engage in crafting a ceremonial offering alongside a welcoming local family, then partake in a spiritual ceremony that fosters a sense of belonging. Afterward, meander through the village and enjoy a dinner amidst picturesque rice fields, culminating in an enchanting night tour filled with the magical sight of fireflies illuminating the night sky. This immersive experience offers a rare glimpse into authentic Balinese life, showcasing the warmth of its hospitality and the beauty of its rural charm.

Immerse yourself in the local culture with a unique day dedicated to coffee. Start by making traditional offerings that reflect the community’s rich heritage. Then, visit a picturesque coffee garden where you’ll learn about the coffee-growing process and even get hands-on experience processing the beans. After all that hard work, savor a delicious local lunch, featuring ingredients sourced right from the area. This experience not only connects you with the local lifestyle but also deepens your appreciation for coffee.

Silver jewelry making is an age-old Balinese craft that's vital to the island’s rural economy. On this private tour, try out the art coached by a silversmith at a traditional village workshop. Tour the village to understand the craft's importance; and learn to shape, cut, and finish your design before keeping it as a memento. Prebooking will secure your place for a time that fits your schedule. Upgrade your experience to transport, a cooking class, a sightseeing tour, and more.

Live like a local among the locals with this private hands-on cooking lesson. Join your host, Putu, her grandparents, her husband, and their children for lunch or dinner in their traditional compound home. Learn about the spices Putu uses, the traditional Balinese medicines she makes, and the rice, fruit, and animals her grandparents tend on their farm as you prepare and eat a Balinese feast, washed down with local alcohol.

Embark on a cleansing journey at Flying Bamboo Spa with a series of detoxifying treatments tailored to purify your body and soothe your mind, perfect for wellness enthusiasts seeking a refreshing escape. After your spa experience, continue your day of rejuvenation with a special lunch or dinner at Botanist Restaurant, where each dish is crafted to complement your detox journey. This unique package is ideal for those looking to unwind and refresh, offering a perfect blend of health-focused spa treatments and culinary delights.

We offer special day trip to all of our customers who has limited time to get close to the animal(Orang Utan) and to do sightseeing

If lots of people choose to have amazing dinner time when they are in Ubud, try something new with Floating Pool Breakfast or Brunch in Ubud Rainforest. A clear infinity pool is ready to take you into an unforgettable dining experience. You are able to play in the water, have mouth-watering dining meal, and witness jaw-dropping landscape. Your private scenery will be a large lush of Ubud Rainforest, plus you will get to see lots of beautiful birds flying here and there! The yummy meals will definitely satisfy your appetite. Moreover you can feed your carving upon new dining experience.

What is needed for lovebirds? A place to spend their lovey-dovey time! Find your lovely “nest” when you come to Ubud by booking the Bird’s Nest Romantic Dining in Ubud. Combine with the beauty of Ubud greenery, your dining time will be more perfect here! A giant bamboo nest will make your passionate be more private and unique. Choose your favorite dining time to get the signature attraction. You can choose breakfast, lunch or dinner time here, then get the best dining moment with your partner. Breakfast and lunch time will give you such a fresh landscape, while the dinner time will show you a majestic sunset show.

There are few better ways to experience local culture than a cooking class. In this small-group class, join your Balinese host on a visit to a typical market, then enjoy coffee and cake as you learn about herbs and spices in the organic garden. Next, master Balinese cooking techniques—including the use of a stone mortar—as you prepare and eat a delicious 5-course lunch in a traditional open kitchen.

Spend the day traveling around some of Bali’s isolated highlights without worrying about how to get around. Drive around the island in an air-conditioned vehicle, your private driver behind the wheel, and stop at a range of tranquil and spellbinding destinations. See Tanah Lot Temple sitting steadfast in the ocean; walk around the rolling green paddy fields of Jatiluwih; take grand photos at the Balinese Handara Gate; and swing over the jungle, enjoying the grand views of the Twin Lakes, at Wanagiri Hills.

If you’ve tried Bali’s unique cuisine and want to be able to recreate it back home, this small-group Balinese cooking class is an ideal activity for you: The morning session visits a local market to shop for fresh ingredients. Learn about spices and techniques from a professional Balinese cook, then enjoy eating the fruits of your labor. Transfers from Ubud hotels are included.

Don't just order dishes in a restaurant, delve deeper into local cuisine as you cook and eat with a Balinese family in their home. This private half-day experience provides an authentic look at local life in a village just north of Ubud. Travel by private vehicle through terraced foothills and discover Balinese spices and other ingredients from the family garden. Learn to use a traditional wood-fired stove to cook several dishes, then enjoy your creations for lunch or dinner.

Paon Escape is Truly Balinese Farm Cooking, where you are invited on an adventure starting with a visit to a traditional market to select fresh ingredients, then cooking various Balinese specialties in a beautiful vegetable farm and natural garden.