Ubud’s food scene is one of the most internationally diverse in Bali, shaped by decades of wellness tourism, visiting yogis, and a global creative community that has settled in the town’s lush river valley.
Indian food in Ubud has earned a genuine following within this mix, with several restaurants serving everything from rich north Indian curries to south Indian dosas and Ayurvedic-influenced vegetarian dishes.
SatuSatu, a Bali travel platform that helps travelers discover and book the best of Bali, has rounded up the Indian restaurants in Ubud that consistently deliver on both flavour and atmosphere. Here are five worth knowing.
Sari Organik
📍 Jalan Subak Sok Wayah, Ubud, accessible via rice field walkway from central Ubud
💰 Mains typically IDR 60,000 to IDR 150,000
🕐 Open daily, approximately 8am to 5pm
👥 Best For: health-conscious travellers, vegetarians, solo diners
✨ What Makes It Special: a working organic farm restaurant serving plant-forward food with Indian and Asian influences, set in the middle of terraced rice fields
Sari Organik grows much of its own produce on the surrounding farm and has built a loyal following among Ubud’s wellness community.
The menu draws on Indian vegetarian traditions alongside other Asian cooking styles, with dishes like lentil soups, spiced vegetable preparations, and herb-forward salads that reflect an Ayurvedic sensibility.
The setting is the other reason to visit. You reach it via a footpath through working rice paddies, and the tables overlook the terraces in a genuinely beautiful rural setting that feels far removed from Ubud’s central streets.
Kama Sutra Restaurant
📍 Monkey Forest Road area, central Ubud
💰 Mains typically IDR 70,000 to IDR 160,000
🕐 Open daily for lunch and dinner
👥 Best For: couples, groups, visitors wanting north Indian flavours
✨ What Makes It Special: one of Ubud’s longest-running dedicated Indian restaurants, known for its tandoor oven dishes and rich north Indian curries
Kama Sutra Restaurant has been part of Ubud’s dining landscape for years and carries the kind of reputation that comes from consistently delivering what it promises. The menu focuses on north Indian cooking: butter chicken, dal makhani, biryani, and freshly baked naan from a tandoor oven.
The restaurant serves both meat and vegetarian options, making it broadly accessible. For travellers who have been craving a proper curry after days of Balinese food, Kama Sutra is the reliable address.
The Elephant
📍 Jalan Raya Sanggingan, northern Ubud
💰 Mains IDR 100,000 to IDR 250,000
🕐 Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
👥 Best For: vegetarians, wellness travellers, those seeking Ayurvedic-influenced dining
✨ What Makes It Special: a plant-based restaurant with a broad menu drawing on Indian, Asian, and Mediterranean influences, with a strong commitment to organic ingredients
The Elephant is one of Ubud’s most celebrated plant-based restaurants, with a menu that draws heavily on Indian vegetarian traditions. Dishes like coconut dahl, spiced sweet potato, and turmeric-forward preparations sit alongside other Asian and Mediterranean-influenced options, all made with organically sourced ingredients.
The restaurant is set in a beautiful open-air space with jungle views, and the combination of thoughtful food and atmosphere makes it one of the best dining experiences in Ubud regardless of dietary preference.
Laka Leke
📍 Jalan Bisma, Ubud
💰 Mains IDR 80,000 to IDR 180,000
🕐 Open daily for lunch and dinner
👥 Best For: couples, visitors seeking a cultural dining experience
✨ What Makes It Special: a Balinese restaurant with Indian-influenced dishes and nightly cultural performances, combining food with traditional dance
Laka Leke offers a dining experience that blends Balinese and Indian culinary influences in a setting that doubles as a cultural performance space. On selected evenings, traditional Balinese dance performances accompany dinner, creating an evening that is as much about cultural experience as it is about food.
The menu includes spiced curries and rice dishes that draw from both Balinese and broader South Asian traditions, with vegetarian options well represented. For a dinner that delivers on both food and cultural atmosphere, Laka Leke is one of Ubud’s most distinctive addresses.
Alchemy
📍 Jalan Penestanan Kelod, Ubud
💰 Meals IDR 80,000 to IDR 200,000
🕐 Open daily from approximately 7am to 9pm
👥 Best For: raw food enthusiasts, vegans, health-conscious travellers
✨ What Makes It Special: a legendary raw food restaurant with strong Indian Ayurvedic influences in its salad bar, elixirs, and fermented food offerings
Alchemy is not a traditional Indian restaurant, but its menu philosophy is so deeply influenced by Ayurvedic and Indian health traditions that it earns a place on this list. The extensive salad bar, the herbal elixirs, and the raw food preparations all draw from a wellness tradition rooted in Indian nutritional thinking.
The restaurant has been a favourite in Ubud’s wellness community for years and serves as a gathering point for travellers on yoga retreats, cleanse programs, and extended wellness stays in the area.
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FAQ about Indian Food in Ubud
Is there good Indian food in Ubud?
Yes. Ubud has a genuine Indian food scene shaped by its large wellness tourism community, with restaurants ranging from traditional north Indian curry houses to plant-based restaurants with strong Ayurvedic influences.
Which area of Ubud has the most Indian restaurants?
Central Ubud around Monkey Forest Road and Jalan Hanoman has the highest concentration of dining options, though several of the best Indian-influenced restaurants are found slightly outside the centre on roads like Jalan Penestanan and Jalan Bisma.
Is vegetarian Indian food easy to find in Ubud?
Very easy. Ubud’s food scene is extremely vegetarian and vegan-friendly, and most Indian-influenced restaurants have extensive plant-based menus.
Are Indian restaurants in Ubud expensive?
Prices are generally reasonable. Most mains at dedicated Indian restaurants in Ubud range from IDR 70,000 to IDR 180,000, which is mid-range for Ubud’s dining scene.
Are there south Indian food options in Ubud?
South Indian dishes are less common than north Indian options, but some restaurants with broader Asian menus include south Indian-inspired dishes alongside their main menu.