Ubud · DINING EXPERIENCES
27 reviewed
This is the shortlist we would send a friend: the 15 dining experiences worth booking, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Uluwatu Temple, sunset Kecak fire dance, and Jimbaran seafood dinner with hotel pickup, built for an easy Bali evening.
“Our tour guide really made this experience unforgettable Darma Fun Driver!!! The show was amazing. Definitely recommend.”
Sunrise on Mount Batur with a private guide, volcanic steam eggs, and volcano-view breakfast. Door-to-door transport for $39.
“We had the BEST day with the Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking team! Pickup was on time and our driver Kadek was friendly and professional. I found the hike very tough (I'm very unfit 😬) but our guide Made was so patient and encouraging, and Read more”
Flying Bamboo Spa in Ubud pairs a foot ritual, 60-min massage, mini facial, and Botanist lunch or dinner for a calm 2.5-hour reset.
“Lovely place with a calm, clean atmosphere. The therapist was very professional and attentive, and the massage was deeply relaxing. I felt completely refreshed afterward and would definitely come back again! Thank you so much Cita 🫶”
Evening fireflies, rice-field walks, and a Balinese dinner in Taro village, with pickup options from Ubud. $17, 3–4 hours.
“A great evening spent in nature witnessing the beauty of fireflies in Bali! The host Made was very kind and made the experience memorable situated in his home village Taro, beautiful location.”
Ubud dinner show at Lost City where you pick Lemuria or Atlantis, eat a buffet, and watch an interactive dance story with fire and audience moments.
“The actors give it their all and are very kind. We enjoyed interacting with them after the show. That being said the show was confusing to follow due to audio issues. It is not explained very well what your role in the audience is but we are supRead more”
Private Mount Batur sunrise by jeep from Ubud with hot drink, black-sand exploring, and breakfast overlooking the lake and volcano.
“The driver Gede Arya was very punctual. Very friendly and very safe driver. Shared with us about Bali Culture throughout our journey to Mt Batur and back to hotel. The Jeep driver John, very skilful and at the same time safe driver. Took a lot of Read more”
Ubud sunset trek up Mount Batur with Penelokan lunch, steam-cooked eggs, and smooth return after dark.
“Amazing experience. Our guide was Kaden Raman and he did such an amazing job! Water was provided at the start of the hike and he let us go at our own pace, asking us if we wanted to rest at each rest station we stopped by. At the top Read more”
Learn nine Balinese dishes in a family kitchen in Ubud, make a canang offering, and master spice paste, with pickup and bottled water included.
“So glad we booked this - all that I wanted to see, do and learn in a fun four hours cooking class. Meeting travelers from many different countries, having fun cooking and sharing stories over dinner too. An expert showing you how it was done, keeping everyone on track whilst the ladies in the background cleaned up the mess! Defiantly another highlight of our trip. Yummy food, thumbs up all round!”
Ubud riverside temple dinner show: 90 minutes of interactive Lemuria vs Atlantis, fire, light, and all-you-can-eat spiced bread dinner.
“Loved the atmosphere and how they were trying to make it community style. The show was quite out of the box, tbh, nevertheless very interesting to experience. I was thoroughly enjoying it and could be an alternative to do thing in Bali. Location a bit hidden but it was worth it. loved the view, the staff was very friendly and acommodating.”
Catch Ubud’s Kecak fire dance at candlelit Tanah Gajah, then eat a 3-course Royal Balinese dinner with rice-field views.
“le repas n'était pas très royal en revanche le cadre était magnifique”
A 5-hour Ubud cooking class with farm spice harvesting, Balinese home visits, and a romantic candlelit dinner for $45.82.
“Amazing experience learning about the culture and food of Bali, had the best evening ever! Ron was an absolute fantastic host, friendly, smiley and very jokey. He made us feel so welcomed throughout our experience and the foods itsRead more”
Ubud’s rural firefly night tour mixes organic farm cooking, a real Balinese home visit, and rice-field fireflies plus dinner for $47.
“Made was a wonderful guide and has a lot of knowledge of the farm & the crops. The tour at his house was also very nice and gave me an impression how people live in Bali. And also seeing the fireflies at the end was a great experience!”
Seven Paintings Ubud in Bali: a 2-hour 7-course art and illusion dinner with 3D visuals, painting, puzzles, and vegetarian options.
“Déjà nous étions deux, mon verre était ébréché, l’autre il y avais des fourmis à l’intérieur. Les quantité sont vraiment très petites, et les saveur ne sont pas équilibré. Il n’y avais pas d’assaisonnement, et quelques plats très basique. (Salade, carotte, concombre) Seul le visuel est bien. Au moment d’enlever la toile qui se situe au dessus du poulpe, la serveuse a renversé toute l’eau qu’il y avais dessus et ça a finis dans mon assiette et sur mes jambes. Le dernier plat , une simple tablette de « chocolat » qui n’en ai pas vraiment. Les prix des boissons est vraiment hors de prix. 65k une petite bouteille d’eau.…”
Ubud home dining with Putu: a private Balinese meal with sambal and dessert, plus round-trip hotel pickup from Ubud.
“What a beautiful experience. Putu, the host, was very hospitable and welcoming. The cooking class was great fun, lovely setup and very engaging. Putu was so kind and welcomed us warmly to her lovely home. Highly recommended, this is a hidden gem of an experience; must do if you enjoy cultural explorations.”
Ubud’s Oracle of Spice at Lemuria: choose a card, blend your destiny spice, and enjoy riverside dinner with a mini-show.
“It was an amazing experiance and very interactive. The food was spactacular and very tasty drinks. There was also a fire show wich was amzing.”
