Ubud sits inland in the rice terraces, and its food is Balinese rather than the generic Indonesian served on the beach strips. 20 bookable food tours below — plus the neighbourhoods and dishes the city is built around.
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Ubud sits inland in the rice terraces, and its food is Balinese rather than the generic Indonesian served on the beach strips. That means whole pigs roasted on a spit over coconut husk, duck buried and steamed for hours in banana leaf, and spice pastes ground fresh every morning. Religion structures the eating here in a way visitors underestimate. Ceremonies close roads, dishes appear only on certain calendar days, and much of what is cooked is offered before it is eaten. Alongside that, twenty years of yoga tourism has produced a parallel scene of vegan cafés that are genuinely good but have nothing to do with Balinese cooking.
Where to focus
Four neighbourhoods to anchor a few days of eating
Central Ubud
Jalan Raya and the market. Warungs, the palace, and the highest concentration of visitor-facing restaurants. Fine for a first meal, less interesting after that.
Penestanan
Up the steps west of the centre, an artists' area turned café district. Where the health food and specialty coffee cluster, with rice field views.
Nyuh Kuning
South past the monkey forest, quiet and residential. Family warungs cooking one or two dishes for people who live there.
Tegallalang
North, through the terraces. The famous rice fields, and roadside stalls selling babi guling to Balinese drivers rather than to tour buses.
What to eat
The dishes the city is known for
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Babi guling
· Suckling pig rubbed with turmeric and spice paste, spit roasted over coconut husk. Sold from mid-morning until it runs out, usually by early afternoon. - 02
Bebek betutu
· Duck packed with spice paste, wrapped in leaves, and steamed or buried for six to twelve hours. Often needs ordering a day ahead. - 03
Nasi campur
· A plate of rice with small portions of whatever the kitchen cooked that morning. The most honest way to survey a warung. - 04
Lawar
· Minced vegetables, coconut, and spice, traditionally bound with fresh pig's blood. Ceremonial food and an acquired taste. - 05
Sate lilit
· Minced fish or pork mixed with coconut and spice, moulded onto lemongrass stalks and grilled. Balinese rather than Javanese satay. - 06
Jamu
· Turmeric, ginger, and tamarind tonic drunk daily as medicine. Sold in bottles at markets long before the wellness cafés adopted it.
Practical notes
Meal timing, tipping, payment
Warungs open early and babi guling sells out by around 14:00. Ceremony days close roads without warning and restaurants may shut entirely. Nyepi, the day of silence in March, closes the whole island including the airport. Cash for warungs, cards at the tourist restaurants. Tipping is not traditional but is now common in visitor areas at around 5 to 10 percent.
All 20 food tours
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PRIVATE Authentic Balinese Cooking Class in Ubud at Putu's Home
Join your host Putu in her kitchen for a private, hands-on cooking class. Unlike many other TripAdvisor tours, this is a private experience. You and your host will prepare 2-3 authentic Balinese dishes. As you chop, grin
3h from $75 - 02
Mt Batur Sunrise Jeep With Breakfast - All Inclusive
As part of the UNESCO Global Geopark Network, Mt Batur sunrise jeep tour is a our most popular adventure. Our local, licensed guides will lead you up this ancient volcano before dawn where you’ll enjoy a light breakfas
6h - 03
Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking – Private Tour with Breakfast
Enjoy a fully private Mount Batur sunrise trek with a dedicated guide, flexible pick-up from all major areas, and a safer, personalized hiking pace. Witness a breathtaking sunrise from the summit, explore the crater area
8h from $20 - 04
Balinese Authentic Cooking Class in Ubud
Get a taste of Balinese culture with Lesung Bali’s cooking classes. From local market tours to advanced cooking techniques, our classes will teach you the secrets of authentic Balinese cuisine, and this class we will tak
5h from $650000 - 05
Spa at Flying Bamboo with Dining Included at Botanist
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 e
2.5h - 06
Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking (Private Tour and Breakfast at Restaurant)
We offers climb Mount Batur Bali to enjoy an unforgettable sunrise from the top of an active volcano. Join us for the amazing trek on the active volcano Itinerary: -01.30-03.00am: Pick up time depending your accommodati
10h - 07
Balinese Farm Cooking Class by Pemulan Bali
If you’ve always been fascinated by Balinese food then why not trade a day of city life for a few hours in the village learning how to cook healthy local food! Moreover, you’ll have the opportunity to see a side of Bali
5h - 08
Gorilla Cave ATV Bali Ubud, Monkey Forest, Temple, and Lunch
Join the most adventurous quad bike riding to the real jungle of Ubud. Ride through the rice paddy, jungle, plantation, river, bamboo forest and rural area will give you a different experience. Then visit the most popula
10h from $75 - 09
Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking - Guided Hike with Breakfast on Top
Experience one of Bali’s most unforgettable adventures with a sunrise trek to the summit of Mount Batur, one of the island’s most iconic volcanoes. Start early with a convenient hotel pickup and journey to the mountain b
8h - 10
Blue Lagoon Snorkeling - Lunch - Kantolampo - Tibumana Waterfall
Discover the best of Bali above and below the water in one unforgettable day. Begin with snorkeling at the famous Blue Lagoon, where crystal-clear waters, vibrant coral reefs, and tropical fish create an incredible under
10h - 11
All Inclusive : Bali Blue Lagoon Snorkeling, Lunch, and Transport
This tour will start from collect you from the hotel and transfer you to Blue Lagoon beach, near Padangbai. There we meet Snorkeling guide, collect snorkeling equipment and learn the safety procedures. Traveling by tradi
6h - 12
Balinese Cooking class with traditional morning market visit
Discover the culinary secrets of Bali at an exclusive cooking class in the lush tropics surrounding Ubud. Visit a local market, make an Balinese offerings, and experience everyday life, before preparing a real Balinese f
6h from $33 - 13
PRIVATE Ubud Market Tour & Balinese Home Cooking Class with Putu
Your host Putu will pick you up in the early morning and drive you to the Pejeng market, bursting with locals shopping. Putu will introduce you to the seasonal fruits, vegetables and spices on offer, and you’ll pick up a
5h from $95 - 14
Ubud White Water Rafting on the Ayung River with Pickup & Lunch
Approx 50 steps down to the River & back up at the end but not too hard. Ubud Bali White Water Rafting Adventure present to answer your Rafting Adventure on Ayung River, is the longest, the newest with various facilitie
2h from $23 - 15
Balinese Vegan Cooking Class with Fresh Harvesting & Garden Tour
A delightful plant-to-plate cooking journey where you will get to discover the art of Balinese Cooking with a delicious Vegan twist. Experience a unique cooking journey, right from harvesting the fresh ingredients, to co
3.5h - 16
Bali ATV Quad Bike and Water Rafting Include Lunch and Transfer
An experience that must be tried during a holiday in Bali, try something different, along the beauty of the ayung river combined with riding an ATV quad bike in the rice field, forest and river Ride through Bali landscap
3h - 17
Bali ATV Quad Bike and Ayung River Rafting Adventure with Lunch
Experience one of the best Bali adventure tours with this exciting combination of ATV quad bike riding and Ayung River white water rafting in Ubud. Start your journey with a thrilling rafting experience on the famous Ayu
6h - 18
Mount Batur 4WD Jeep, Breakfast and Hot Spring All Inclusive
The Mount Batur sunrise experience via jeep is breathtaking! You'll witness the sunrise over the volcano and its stunning surroundings in a unique and adventurous way.
8h from $322500 - 19
From Ubud: Authentic Bali Farm Cooking School & Organic Farm
What makes our experience truly special? We're a community-driven organic farm and cooking school, offering an authentic and adventurous escape into Balinese culinary traditions, far from the typical tourist crowds. Yo
5.5h from $38 - 20
Electric Cycling Tour of Ubud with Free Hotel Transfer and Lunch
Tour Ubud on an electric bicycle! See the majestic rice terraces, explore local villages and temples. Our experienced guides will take you through a wonderland of sites and offer their insights into the local culture. F
3h from $41
Frequently asked
- How much do food tours in Ubud cost?
- Roughly $20–$650000 per person, with the median around $75.
- When should I book?
- One to two weeks ahead in peak season; same-day is sometimes possible off-peak but limits choice.