Ubud is one of the best areas in Bali to try traditional Balinese food and indulge in simply delicious food!
As the cultural and royal capital of Bali, central Ubud and its outskirts boast hundreds of family-run eateries, aka warungs, that will serve you a full plate for under 5 AUD.
We went on a mission to eat a lot to find the best cheap eats and warungs in Ubud, and we came up with this list of delicious local food and the cheapest places to grab something Western, like pizza or a burrito!
Summary: Best Cheap Restaurants In Ubud, Editors’ Choice
- Our top pick to try local food on a budget is Sun Sun Warung in Ubud.
- Best specialty warungs are Babi Guling Dek Cing (for roasted pig) and Warung Pondok Madu (for pork ribs)
- Beat cheap eats with rice terraces views? Sweet Orange Warung in Ubud.
Our Favourite Ubud Warungs & Cafes To Find Cheap Food
Sekar Sari Kitchen
A fantastic spot with Indonesian food. Think creamy and spicy yellow curry, seafood laksa, and pisang goreng (fried bananas) for dessert.
You’ll find plenty of vegetarian dishes a la carte, too. When dining at a local warung, always go with fresh juices – they are delicious and healthy.
Where Is It? Jl. Sandat No.23, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Instagram
Mama’s Warung
Mama’s warung is loved by both locals and foreigners. The family makes traditional food and serves lots of fruit juices and fresh fruit on the side.
Our go-to here is fried noodles (mie goreng) and sweet Balinese pancakes with coconut (dadar gulung).
Where Is It? Jl. Tebesaya No.29, Peliatan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Facebook
Warung Garasi
An incredibly cozy and simple local eatery connected to a guest house with great food and super-friendly owners.
Food-wise, you won’t go wrong with fried rice (nasi goreng), corn fritters, and bakso (meatball soup). But honestly, everything tasted amazing and is incredibly cheap (like 2-3 AUD per plate).
A bonus if you visit – the owner’s private collection of Vespa motorcycles, hence the name “garasi” which literally means garage!
Where Is It? Jl. Monkey Forest No.88, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Facebook
Sun Sun Warung
One of the most popular cheap eats in Ubud, Sun Sun Warung is right in the central Ubud, on the main street (Raya Ubud), steps away from the Ubud palace and the big market.
Located within the real Balinese house, this kitchen serves both Balinese and Indonesian dishes like nasi goreng (fried rice), crispy duck (bebek goreng), grilled chicken with waterspinach, and more – all with no added MSG.
Vegetarian options are readily available, too, and even a few vegan dishes.
Fancy a drink? You can try arak alcohol here!
Where Is It? F7R6+PR8, Jl. Jembawan No.2, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Instagram
Warung Makan Bahagia Nasi Campur
To experience a traditional buffet-style restaurant, you have to try nasi campur (mixed rice).
You simply pay for a “package”: steamed rice, protein (meat or vegetarian like jackfruit), sate lilit (skewer with minced meat), and it comes with a condiment, boiled egg, and a veggie side. Chicken is always so tender!
The whole plate will be more than enough for lunch or dinner and is only 30,000 IDR (3 AUD).
Where Is It? Jl. Raya Pengosekan Ubud No.108, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Instagram
Babi Guling Dek Cing
Your culinary adventure won’t be complete without trying suckling pig – Balinese Babi Guling. And the best warung to do so is Dek Cing.
They only specialise in roasting pork. Granted, the process takes a lot of time, and you order a plate with some fall-apart meat, some crispy skin, and rice, of course.
As always, the portions will be huge and also come with some vegetables and some sausages.
Where Is It? Jl. Peliatan I, Peliatan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Instagram
Warung Tradisi Ubud
This traditional warung is a hidden gem of Ubud. It has a great selection of dishes for 20,000 to 55,000 IDR (2-5 AUD), from appetisers to a tasting plate with traditional Balinese dishes called Rijsttafel.
We highly recommend ordering the Rijsttafel. The presentation is beautiful and you get small samples of diverse food in one dish – a perfect introduction to Balinese cooking.
If not, the menu has plenty of goodness for you: chicken satay (skewers), different curries, dishes with fish or seafood, and even a few vegetarian options.
Where Is It? Jl. Goutama No.20, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: N/A
Sugriwa’s Warung
An upscale warung in Ubud, right around the corner from the main road. They cook all the popular local dishes and some Asian and Western food, too, but mostly breakfast menu and snacks like potato chips or gyoza.
We’d say mie goreng (fried noodles) and pork ribs are the best choices here, but we also love classic chicken satay with peanut sauce.
Where Is It? Jl. Sugriwa No.7, Padang Tegal Kaja, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Instagram
Warung Citta Ovest Pizza & Pasta
Craving something more familiar? This warung in Ubud excels at comfort food, how Europeans see it: rich pasta and cheesy pizza.
Carbonara for 5 AUD is a winner here, but honestly, everything was incredibly yummy and cheap. It is a small place and can guarantee an amazing time even for couples on a date!
We won’t say these pizzas are Italian-style, but they are delicious and that’s all that matters!
Where Is It? Jl. Dewisita, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 50871, Indonesia
Online: Instagram
Warung Bali Luwih
Beautiful family-run Indonesian restaurant not far away from the Monkey Forest with a big menu, from grilled chicken and chicken soup (classic soto ayam) to prawn curry and pork ribs.
Vegetarians are welcome, too; there are a few dishes to enjoy, but they are mostly salads.
When we visit with friends, we go for BBQ Rijsttafel – a sharing plate of different kinds of grilled meats and sides.
Where Is It? Jl. Sukma Kesuma, Peliatan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: N/A
Siboghana Warung
Amazing vegan warung a bit outside of Ubud centre with cheap eats. Everything here comes with veggies and no meat, so you get to try classics like fried noodles or rice, but plant-based.
They serve crispy mushrooms for snacks, veggie-packed soups and salads (sayur urap with boiled veggies is a good one to try!), brown rice and noodle meals.
The family also has a little mandala art exhibition within the compound; you can ask them to show it to you.
Where Is It? Jl. Made Lebah No.36, Peliatan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Instagram
Kayunan Warung & Coffee
A cozy hang-out place in the centre to get pretty much any food – from smoothie bowls for breakfast to Indonesian food for dinner.
We recommend sitting down in the garden within the Balinese house – it adds to the atmosphere. Regarding food, you can’t go wrong.
Try Indonesia’s national dish, gado gado (salad with peanut sauce), grilled tuna, or some yellow rice (cooked with turmeric) with fried chicken.
Where Is It? Jl. Hanoman No.7, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Instagram
You & Mie
If you love noodles, this is your spot. You & Mie (mie is noodle in Indonesian) make fresh homemade noodles that you can enjoy with chicken, fish, or vegetarian-style.
You can go with a small or a big bowl, depending on how hungry you are, but in any case, your meal won’t cost more than 65,000 IDR (6 AUD).
Where Is It? Br. Tebesaya, Jl. Sukma Kesuma No.16, Peliatan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Instagram
Taco Fiesta
All the Mexican staples are on the menu, from crispy chips with guac to tacos, burritos, and fajitas. None of the dishes, even with shrimp, is more than 90,000 IDR (9 AUD).
They also offer a kids’ menu and a few international classic dishes like pasta or burgers, so nobody will go hungry!
The place is great during the day as you can enjoy the rice fields’ views, but at night, it is also a go-to spot for cheap (and delicious) cocktails.
Where Is It? Jl. Bisma No.33, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Instagram
Puspa’s Warung
Small, cheap eats place on the side of the road with lots of delicious food!
Vegetarians will be happy with jackfruit rendang, veggie soups, and fried tofu and tempeh dishes, and meat eaters can enjoy chicken or fish fried rice and noodles. They don’t use palm oil to cook, only coconut oil.
Some dishes are a bit of a fusion between local and Western food, but everything is still tasty and cheap.
On the downside, it is one of the rarer warungs that do not include taxes in the prices, so be ready to pay an extra 15% or so.
Where Is It? Jl. Goutama Sel., Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Instagram
Warung Krisna
Despite it being one of the most popular local warungs in Ubud, they don’t compromise on authentic flavours and are not too touristy.
Eggplants with chilli sauce and grilled prawns are a must-try, and for the main course, you can pick any of the timeless Indonesian food classics like fried chicken with rice or with rice and veggies, for example.
Where Is It? Jl. Sandat No.8, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Instagram
Sweet Orange Warung
Iconic cheap eats surrounded by the fantastic rice fields of the Sweet Orange Trail, hence the name. A perfect stop to refuel, especially considering that they make some of the best food in Ubud.
As many people walk earlier in the morning, they have three great breakfast sets for about 10AUD, including fresh fruit, fruit juice, and a sweet or savoury dish like pancakes, nasi goreng fried rice or eggs.
During lunch time, we usually get mahi-mahi – fish with rice, or ayam sambal matah – shredded chicken with Balinese spicy condiment with shallots and chilli, served with rice.
Where Is It? F7X6+Q2W, Subak Juwuk Manis, Jl. Kajeng, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Instagram
Warung Rama
Warung Rama is a super cosy place to eat cheap food for 3-4 AUD tops.
The menu is simple but has all the crowd-favourites: fried rice or noodles, yellow rice (nasi kuning), mixed rice with sides (nasi campur), stir-fry veggies (cap cay), gado-gado salad, and skewers (satay).
They usually have only chicken on the menu, no fish or other meat.
Where Is It? Jl. Nyuh Gading No.1-11, Mas, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: N/A
Warung Pondok Madu
The best warung in Ubud to get BBQ pork ribs, hands down! But they don’t just make plain ribs, they have a selection of different sauces to go with a whole rack of ribs, from classic sambal matah to curry-based sauces!
Be prepared for the kick: most of the sauces are rather spicy.
The best part? Prices are insanely cheap: the full rack you can share will be about 298,000 IDR (under 30 AUD).
Where Is It? Jalan Jatayu Tebesaya, Peliatan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Warung Pondok Madu
Warung Makan Bu Rus
We love this place for the setting and atmosphere of the traditional Balinese family compound, where you can enjoy your home-cooked meal in their garden. The husband and wife have been serving food since 2014 and are still one of the best warungs in Ubud.
Apart from staple Indonesian dishes, you will find here Balinese must-try – crispy duck (half of the duck!), aka bebek goreng. As usual, it comes with all the sides and rice.
Vegetarians should definitely try moringa curry – moringa is a big powerhouse of health benefits, and locals absolutely love it.
Where Is It? Jl. Suweta No.9, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Instagram
Abe-Do Organic Warung
Tucked away from the busy main road, Abe Do warung in Ubud is the place to slow down, chat with the owners and have a freshly made meal with fresh, organic vegetables and meat. Meat or vegetarian dishes are all under 50,000 IDR (5 AUD).
Even if you’re not hungry, stop by – their selection of fresh juices is impressive, and they are all pure juices with no sugar or syrup.
Where Is It? Br. Kutuh Kaja Jl. Tirta Tawar No.43, Petulu, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Facebook
Alam Pizza
Despite the name, this local restaurant serves not only pizza, but also pasta, burgers, and, of course, Indonesian dishes.
If you need a break from nasi campur, you can indulge in pasta carbonara or gorgonzola pizza here, or go with something light like Caesar salad.
Prices are very affordable, and even large pizzas are under 9 AUD.
Where Is It? Jl. Nyuh Bojog, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Facebook
9 Angels & 9 Bambu
A vegetarian cafe with a very unique concept. It works like a self-service buffet, but there is also no one to collect money or wash your dishes. You simply leave your payment in a donation jar/box, wash your plate, and that’s it!
You can savour your food in a quiet garden. A great spot for lunch, and you can try as many sides as you want at once.
Where Is It? Jl. Hanoman No.10, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Instagram
Labak Sari
If you’re visiting the Tegallalang rice terraces, Labak Sari is a great spot to eat on a budget but with a nice view!
They serve a bit of everything from croissants and French toast to pasta, including local food, of course.
While the menu is mostly cheap (4 to 7 AUD), especially if you order Indonesian food, some items are pricy, like barramundi or grilled prawns (they are about 130,000 IDR or 13 AUD)
Where Is It? Jl. Tirta Tawar, Br. Abangan, 80571, Ubud 80571, Ubud, Tegallalang, Gianyar Regency, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Instagram
Tangan Lokal Café & Balinese Cooking Class
A lesser-known cheap restaurant in Ubud that doubles as a cooking class with Ibu Ayu.
The cafe serves both local and Western dishes, both cheap, so you can try first whatever you like, and who knows, maybe you will come back to do the class?
Our top picks are chicken lada hitam (chicken cooked with black pepper sauce) with a side of corn fritters.
Where Is It? Jl. Sandat No.13, taman kelod, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Instagram
FAQs
Is It Cheap To Eat In Ubud?
Eating in Ubud can be cheap or luxe. You can save money by eating at warungs: they make home-cooked meals with fresh ingredients and sell them at very reasonable prices (under 50,000 IDR or 5 AUD) usually.
What To Avoid In Ubud?
When eating at cheap restaurants in Ubud, you should try to avoid Bali Belly at all costs. To do so, opt for places with freshly cooked meals to order vs places where food is exposed to sun, flies, or dirty hands all day long.
Go to local spots early in the day and be reasonable with what you order: Ubud is not near the shore, so probably best to stick to duck, pork, and chicken meat and avoid fish, especially if you have a sensitive stomach.
Is There Uber Eats In Ubud, Bali?
No, Uber Eats is not available in Ubud or anywhere in Bali.
However, there are two amazing superapps like Gojek and Grab that have food delivery.
Final Thoughts On Cheap Eats Ubud
This local guide to cheap eats in Ubud opens many new spots for you to enjoy delicious local food or get something more familiar.
Experiment with Balinese delicacies such as babi guling, try what Padang food tastes like, or go all in with nasi campur buffets – the choice of freshly cooked meals is almost endless!
