Made’s guidebook

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Made’s guidebook

Food scene

Great spot for a leisurely brunch. They also do delicious pizza and cocktails in the evenings. Tuesday and Sunday nights are 2 for 1 pizzas.
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Milk & Madu Ubud
No.3 Jl. Suweta
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Great spot for a leisurely brunch. They also do delicious pizza and cocktails in the evenings. Tuesday and Sunday nights are 2 for 1 pizzas.
Also a 6 minute walk from the house is Hujan Local. An exciting fusion of Asian fine dining meets home cooked food in a beautiful setting. There is also a great cocktail lounge downstairs. Ideal date night.
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Hujan Locale
No. 5 Jl. Sri Wedari
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Also a 6 minute walk from the house is Hujan Local. An exciting fusion of Asian fine dining meets home cooked food in a beautiful setting. There is also a great cocktail lounge downstairs. Ideal date night.
A truly special plant-based restaurant. Serving delicious, high-end style vegan meals, at very reasonable prices. Most of the food comes from their own permaculture garden. Farm to table at it's best. A must-visit.
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Moksa Ubud
Jalan Puskesmas
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A truly special plant-based restaurant. Serving delicious, high-end style vegan meals, at very reasonable prices. Most of the food comes from their own permaculture garden. Farm to table at it's best. A must-visit.
Great place for cocktails! The food is delicious - modern Asian fusion. Try the mango salad with soft-shell crab and matcha cocktail.
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IBU SUSU Bar & Kitchen
Jalan Monkey Forest
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Great place for cocktails! The food is delicious - modern Asian fusion. Try the mango salad with soft-shell crab and matcha cocktail.
A wonderful Peruvian restaurant with great cevice.
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Pica South American Kitchen
Jalan Dewisita
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A wonderful Peruvian restaurant with great cevice.
One of my favourite spots to view the sun set over the jungle. Great cocktails and South-American/Japanese fusion. That's right. Did anyone say Taco sushi?
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The Sayan House
No. 70 Jl. Raya Sayan
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One of my favourite spots to view the sun set over the jungle. Great cocktails and South-American/Japanese fusion. That's right. Did anyone say Taco sushi?
Portofino Ubud
Great tapas and cocktails. There’s a dance floor upstairs if you feel like a bit of a dance after dinner.
Donna
Great tapas and cocktails. There’s a dance floor upstairs if you feel like a bit of a dance after dinner.
If you’re in the mood for Indian, Persona has some of the best Indian food on the island. Try the Dhal Makhani with Burrata with garlic Naan, the giant masala dosa or the paneer masala. Some fantastic cocktails or mock tails to enjoy as well!
Pesona Lounge Ubud
If you’re in the mood for Indian, Persona has some of the best Indian food on the island. Try the Dhal Makhani with Burrata with garlic Naan, the giant masala dosa or the paneer masala. Some fantastic cocktails or mock tails to enjoy as well!
A wonderful restaurant located on the outskirts of Ubud, but we’ll worth the trip! Perfect for special occasions or romantic date night dinners. The food is delicious, the service wonderful, and there is a nightly light show against the jungle backdrop! Simply magical.
Akar Ubud by K Club
A wonderful restaurant located on the outskirts of Ubud, but we’ll worth the trip! Perfect for special occasions or romantic date night dinners. The food is delicious, the service wonderful, and there is a nightly light show against the jungle backdrop! Simply magical.
A great spot to enjoy to exquisite pastries and brunch in a cozy garden setting overlooking the jungle. Try their chocolate almond croissant! To die for 🤤
Reina Jungla
A great spot to enjoy to exquisite pastries and brunch in a cozy garden setting overlooking the jungle. Try their chocolate almond croissant! To die for 🤤
A lovely place to enjoy a romantic meal out. The food is delicious and the view nothing short of breathtaking.
Ambar Ubud Bar
A lovely place to enjoy a romantic meal out. The food is delicious and the view nothing short of breathtaking.
Rüsters is one of those gems that has it all: great coffee, delicious food, beautiful interiors, a lovely view. They’ve just added a wonderful bakery, which I believe has the BEST pastries in Bali. Great spot to take your laptop and get some work done if you need to as well. The host a lovely farmers market on Sundays and there is a sunset jazz night on Thursday and Sundays. Oh, and they also have a gorgeous boutique and furniture store as well. A must visit. It’s about a 15-20 minute motorbike ride from my house. T
RÜSTERS
Rüsters is one of those gems that has it all: great coffee, delicious food, beautiful interiors, a lovely view. They’ve just added a wonderful bakery, which I believe has the BEST pastries in Bali. Great spot to take your laptop and get some work done if you need to as well. The host a lovely farmers market on Sundays and there is a sunset jazz night on Thursday and Sundays. Oh, and they also have a gorgeous boutique and furniture store as well. A must visit. It’s about a 15-20 minute motorbike ride from my house. T
Plant Bistro is an absolute delight for vegans or vegetarians. The food is fabulous, and the setting is lush. Whilst you’re there check out the Antonio Blanco Museum.
Plant Bistro
Plant Bistro is an absolute delight for vegans or vegetarians. The food is fabulous, and the setting is lush. Whilst you’re there check out the Antonio Blanco Museum.
With it’s brutalist concrete bar top, and a focus on crafting magnificent cocktails from only local ingredients, Kawi is a well kept local secret. The perfect start or end to a night out in Ubud.
KAWI UBUD
With it’s brutalist concrete bar top, and a focus on crafting magnificent cocktails from only local ingredients, Kawi is a well kept local secret. The perfect start or end to a night out in Ubud.
Tucked away down a maze of rice fields, Casa Curandera feels like a very special find. Serving up delicious plant based Colombian/Italian fare, much of the produce is sourced from their very own permaculture gardens. As them for take away and stroll down the path the leads to the river for a picnic in nature.
Casa Curandera Bali
Tucked away down a maze of rice fields, Casa Curandera feels like a very special find. Serving up delicious plant based Colombian/Italian fare, much of the produce is sourced from their very own permaculture gardens. As them for take away and stroll down the path the leads to the river for a picnic in nature.
The lair is a great little candlelit cocktail bar that feels tucked away onto the riverside, yet centrally located to some great restaurants within a short walk away. Why not enjoy a pre-dinner sunset cocktail overlooking the river and head up to Plant Bistro nearby for dinner?
The Lair
The lair is a great little candlelit cocktail bar that feels tucked away onto the riverside, yet centrally located to some great restaurants within a short walk away. Why not enjoy a pre-dinner sunset cocktail overlooking the river and head up to Plant Bistro nearby for dinner?
A gorgeous new restaurant right on the main road of Ubud serving up delectable pastas, pizzas and modern international cuisine. The interiors are comfortable and ambient, which makes it perfect for a romantic night out.
Nusa By/Suka - Ubud
A gorgeous new restaurant right on the main road of Ubud serving up delectable pastas, pizzas and modern international cuisine. The interiors are comfortable and ambient, which makes it perfect for a romantic night out.
If Mediterranean flavours is what you’re craving, head to Pasir for a lazy lunch or a cozy dinner. The flavours are smokey and fresh, and the interiors will transport you to far flung places reminiscent of Mediterranean coast.
PASIR Restaurant
If Mediterranean flavours is what you’re craving, head to Pasir for a lazy lunch or a cozy dinner. The flavours are smokey and fresh, and the interiors will transport you to far flung places reminiscent of Mediterranean coast.

Shopping

Beautiful 100% natural, ethical and Bali-produced skincare and soaps.
Sensatia Botanicals - Monkey Forest Ubud
No.64 Jl. Monkey Forest
Beautiful 100% natural, ethical and Bali-produced skincare and soaps.
Beautiful locally crafted ceramics.
Kevala Home
No.1 Jl. Dewisita
Beautiful locally crafted ceramics.
My friends at Studio K have a wonderful yoga wear store. Their garments are manufactured using sustainable and ethical materials and the style and fit is fantastic. They have 2 stores in Ubud.
Studio K - Movement & Island Wear
My friends at Studio K have a wonderful yoga wear store. Their garments are manufactured using sustainable and ethical materials and the style and fit is fantastic. They have 2 stores in Ubud.
Beautiful handwoven textiles and unique treasures from Indonesia. A great place to shop for a gift for a loved one (or for yourself).
Miraku shop
Beautiful handwoven textiles and unique treasures from Indonesia. A great place to shop for a gift for a loved one (or for yourself).

Spa + Yoga

My favourite yoga studio in Ubud. Wonderful yoga instructors and a great variety of yoga and meditation classes available.
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Radiantly Alive Yoga
No. 3 Jl. Jembawan
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My favourite yoga studio in Ubud. Wonderful yoga instructors and a great variety of yoga and meditation classes available.
Just at the end of my street, on the main road is this little gem of a spa. Book in advance for their full-body treatments. Best foot massage in town! Very affordable prices
NUSA THERAPY - Herbal Massage Center
No.5 Jl. Raya Ubud
Just at the end of my street, on the main road is this little gem of a spa. Book in advance for their full-body treatments. Best foot massage in town! Very affordable prices
My favourite place for pedicures, manicures and facials. Wonderful service.
Fresh! Spa
Jalan Dewisita
My favourite place for pedicures, manicures and facials. Wonderful service.
Indulge in a spa package. My favourite is the herbal and spice bath.
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Bali Botanica Day Spa
Jalan Raya Sanggingan
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Indulge in a spa package. My favourite is the herbal and spice bath.
INKA Ubud Spa
A beautiful bamboo yoga shala designed by Ibuku studio located in the lovely neighbourhood of Penestanan. Classes based around the elements. A wonderful place to connect and unwind.
Alchemy Yoga and Meditation Center Ubud
A beautiful bamboo yoga shala designed by Ibuku studio located in the lovely neighbourhood of Penestanan. Classes based around the elements. A wonderful place to connect and unwind.
Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just want to pamper yourself (because let’s face it, you’re worth it), Mekar spa is a truly special experience. Set amidst a lush jungle setting and impressive natural bamboo architecture get ready for the ultimate bliss and relaxation. Try their giant flower bath in addition to a relaxing massage. It will be an experience that you won’t forget. Mekar is located at the K-Club resort, about 20 minutes north of town, but it’s certainly worth the drive.
Mekar Ubud Jungle Spa by K club
Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just want to pamper yourself (because let’s face it, you’re worth it), Mekar spa is a truly special experience. Set amidst a lush jungle setting and impressive natural bamboo architecture get ready for the ultimate bliss and relaxation. Try their giant flower bath in addition to a relaxing massage. It will be an experience that you won’t forget. Mekar is located at the K-Club resort, about 20 minutes north of town, but it’s certainly worth the drive.

Sightseeing

Two waterfalls in walking distance from another. Very instagram-worthy.
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Tibumana Waterfall
Jalan Setra Agung
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Two waterfalls in walking distance from another. Very instagram-worthy.
Tirta Gangga Temple
No.6 Jl. Gubeng Kertajaya X
Immerse yourself in the Balinese holy water purification ceremony, known as melukat. Taman Beji Griya is a particularly special waterfalll with hand carved statues. There will be a priest available to guide you through the ceremony, so get ready to release that which you need to let go of. Come out feeling lighter, and refreshed. Entry here is 300k per adult, and it includes the priest and guide through the ceremony. Highly recommended.
Waterfall & Secret Canyon Taman Beji Punggul
Jalan Mawar
Immerse yourself in the Balinese holy water purification ceremony, known as melukat. Taman Beji Griya is a particularly special waterfalll with hand carved statues. There will be a priest available to guide you through the ceremony, so get ready to release that which you need to let go of. Come out feeling lighter, and refreshed. Entry here is 300k per adult, and it includes the priest and guide through the ceremony. Highly recommended.

Activities

If you’re looking to get creative, why not book a ceramics workshop at Rüsters. The instructors are friendly, the setting is lovely and you’ll get to create something beautiful.
RÜSTERS
If you’re looking to get creative, why not book a ceramics workshop at Rüsters. The instructors are friendly, the setting is lovely and you’ll get to create something beautiful.
Find your inner-zen by joining one of Dragon Tea Temple’s tea meditation sessions. And absolutely beautiful tea house located next to Zest restaurant, a popular vegan joint in Penestanan village.
Dragon Tea Temple
Find your inner-zen by joining one of Dragon Tea Temple’s tea meditation sessions. And absolutely beautiful tea house located next to Zest restaurant, a popular vegan joint in Penestanan village.
Soul shine is a wonderful space that is owned by musician Michael Franti and his wife Sara, with an element of fun, wellness and community. Spend the day lounging by the pool, enjoy the adult water slide, take a yoga class or indulge in some spa treatments.
Soulshine
Jalan Ambarwati No.1
Soul shine is a wonderful space that is owned by musician Michael Franti and his wife Sara, with an element of fun, wellness and community. Spend the day lounging by the pool, enjoy the adult water slide, take a yoga class or indulge in some spa treatments.
Absolutely gorgeous pool overlooking the jungle. Enjoy a cocktail or some lunch and soak in the sunshine!
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Jungle Fish Bali
Jalan Raya Sebali
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Absolutely gorgeous pool overlooking the jungle. Enjoy a cocktail or some lunch and soak in the sunshine!

Co-work Cafès

If you’re looking to get some work done during your stay, I’ve put together some places where you can pull out your laptop and comfortably work the afternoon away.
Melali is a great place to spend the day, have a leisurely breakfast or work the day away. They have comfy seats, great food at affordable prices and the staff are lovely.
Melali Ubud
Melali is a great place to spend the day, have a leisurely breakfast or work the day away. They have comfy seats, great food at affordable prices and the staff are lovely.
Tony Raka is an art gallery and cafe, which is also a great spot to work from (amongst great art)!
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TONYRAKA Art Lounge
no. 86 Jl. Raya Mas
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Tony Raka is an art gallery and cafe, which is also a great spot to work from (amongst great art)!
Wonderful menu of healthy vegan friendly options. They’ve recently relocated and renovated, and the new space is lovely and a great place to sit down and get some work whilst enjoying a delicious healthy meal.
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Mudra Cafe
No.21 Jl. Goutama Sel.
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Wonderful menu of healthy vegan friendly options. They’ve recently relocated and renovated, and the new space is lovely and a great place to sit down and get some work whilst enjoying a delicious healthy meal.
Sala is located right in the heart of the main road of Ubud, with lovely warm, minimal interiors. The upstairs space is air conditioned and quiet making it a perfect spot to get some work done, whilst enjoying one of their delicious pastries.
Sala Bistro Ubud
Sala is located right in the heart of the main road of Ubud, with lovely warm, minimal interiors. The upstairs space is air conditioned and quiet making it a perfect spot to get some work done, whilst enjoying one of their delicious pastries.

Fine Dining

A truly remarkable fine dining experience by Michelin star chef Sycro Bakker, of restaurant Pure C fame. Utilising locally sourced produce, the menu is inspired by Indonesia, crafting excellent quality dishes and cocktails. The service is top-notch and comparable to some of the best dine-dining establishments in Europe. Do yourself a favour and book a table for a memorable experience.
Syrco BASÈ
A truly remarkable fine dining experience by Michelin star chef Sycro Bakker, of restaurant Pure C fame. Utilising locally sourced produce, the menu is inspired by Indonesia, crafting excellent quality dishes and cocktails. The service is top-notch and comparable to some of the best dine-dining establishments in Europe. Do yourself a favour and book a table for a memorable experience.
Brie restaurant and cheesery is a fabulous little restaurant in the heart of Penestanan village. They have an organic, farm-to-table approach and they have their own cheesery downstairs. Enjoy one of their delicious cocktails and share a few plates. The interiors are classy and creative. A wonderful spot for a date night or night out.
Brie Restaurant & Cheesery
Brie restaurant and cheesery is a fabulous little restaurant in the heart of Penestanan village. They have an organic, farm-to-table approach and they have their own cheesery downstairs. Enjoy one of their delicious cocktails and share a few plates. The interiors are classy and creative. A wonderful spot for a date night or night out.