Luko
Contributor
I'm surprized you don't mention two of Ubud's best restaurants :If you are a foodie, schedule a dinner at Mozaic (just outside of Ubud). Expensive by Bali standards, but a bargain if you're from the US. A trip to a Barong and Ranga performance (also outside Ubud) will be very much worth your time as well as an evening Kecak (monkey) dance. I'd give Bebek Bengil (Dirty Duck) a pass, they are catering to big tour group buses and the service and food is quite perfunctory. A big thumbs up to Ibu Oka, but watch out for the sambal. It can blow your head off. Don't forget to bargain with the stalls and street vendors, if you're not walking away at their 'last' offer, you're paying too much
- Locavore which was a few years ago amongst of the top10 restaurants in the world, but needs to be booked weeks ahead.
- Hujan Locale which is my favorite fusion restaurant, less expensive than others, needs booking but only for the day.
Agree with Bebek Bengil , tour restaurant which signature dish is nowhere to call home about.
I find Mozaic too expensive and not worth (more expensive than many parisian restaurants, tbh who needs eating seared foie gras or Wagyu beef in Ubud), I prefer to spend my money on Locavore which is more surprizing (and cheaper), and btw Mozaic's chef Chris Sallans also has an affordable bistro, located center of Ubud, almost in front of the Palace, better QP is you ask me.
Ibu Oka is Ok for an introduction to edible Babi Guling but completely overtaken by chinese groups.