Cheap eats in Ubud are real, even in a town famous for yoga retreats and wellness. You just need to know which street to turn down and which backyard to walk into.
Here are the best cheap eats and warungs in Ubud, with addresses, opening hours, what to order and what you’ll pay. Bring your appetite (and some cash).
How Cheap Is Eating in Ubud, Really?
Short answer: cheaper than you’d think, as long as you skip the places with a “sunset cocktail menu” and head to the warungs.
A warung is a small, family-run eatery serving traditional Balinese and Indonesian home cooking, usually with simple food, plastic stools or wooden benches, and prices that make your wallet breathe a sigh of relief.
Typical prices at a glance
Here’s a rough idea of what things cost in Ubud right now. Prices move around a bit from place to place, so treat these as ballparks:
| What you’re eating | Typical price (IDR) | Roughly in USD |
|---|---|---|
| Street food dish | 10,000 to 30,000 | $0.65 to $1.95 |
| Nasi goreng or mie goreng at a warung | 15,000 to 25,000 | $1 to $1.55 |
| Nasi campur (mixed rice plate) | 30,000 to 65,000 | $2 to $4 |
| Most warung meals overall | 25,000 to 80,000 | $1.50 to $5 |
| Sit-down tourist restaurant meal | 150,000 to 300,000 | $10 to $20 |
If you stick to warungs, a full day of eating can land somewhere around IDR 50,000 to 100,000. Mix in a few cafes and it climbs to roughly IDR 150,000 to 250,000.
Why prices vary so much
Ubud has two food scenes living side by side. One is aimed at visitors, with polished interiors, imported ingredients and menus that read like a poem.
The other is aimed at people who live here, with a counter of ready-made dishes and a handwritten price list. Both are good. Only one is cheap.
Are There Really Lots of Cheap Eats in Ubud?
Yes, and more than you’d expect. Ubud is packed with local warungs in Ubud‘s side streets, small family kitchens and market stalls, and a lot of them are within walking distance of the main road.
The trick is knowing what to look for.
Warung vs. tourist restaurant: how to tell the difference
A few easy giveaways:
- The menu is short, or there’s no menu at all. Ready-made dishes sit behind a glass window and you point at what you want.
- Prices are on the wall, and they’re listed in the thousands, not the hundreds of thousands.
- There are locals eating there, especially around lunchtime. A line of scooters outside is a good sign.
- It’s easy to miss. Many of the best spots hide down alleys or behind someone’s front yard.
Street food and little stalls
Street food in Ubud usually runs about IDR 10,000 to 30,000 per dish. Look for stalls with a steady stream of customers, since busy usually means fresh.
It’s a great way to fill the gaps between bigger meals, and a cheap way to try things like sate lilit (minced meat satay on lemongrass sticks) or a bag of fried snacks.
The Best Cheap Eats in Ubud (Full List + Maps)
Here’s where to eat. Every spot below was chosen for value, local flavor and (okay, mostly) for being really, really tasty.
Opening hours and prices change from time to time, so a quick check on Google Maps before you go never hurts.
1. Warung Makan Bu Rus
Famous for its nasi campur, this warung is tucked away in a leafy backyard that’s easy to walk right past.
Inside it’s all garden huts and ceiling fans, which you’ll appreciate on a humid night.
- What to order: Nasi campur ayam (rice with vegetables, egg, spicy tempeh, peanuts, chicken satay and chicken curry). The bebek goreng (fried duck) is another crowd favorite.
- Price range: Nasi campur ayam is about IDR 35,000. Fried duck is around IDR 75,000.
- Opening hours: Daily, around 10:30 AM to 10 PM
- Address: Jl. Suweta No. 9, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali
2. Warung Biah Biah
Home-style cooking with zero fuss. Biah Biah serves tapas-style Balinese plates, so you can order a few small dishes and share, which is perfect if you want to try a bit of everything without spending much.
- What to order: Nasi campur, nasi goreng, soto ayam, and a few of the small sharing plates.
- Price range: Nasi campur is roughly IDR 35,000, and most plates are in the same ballpark.
- Opening hours: Daily, 11 AM to 11 PM
- Address: Jl. Gootama Selatan No. 13, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali
3. Compound Warung
This one has a garden vibe, with cats, birds and the odd rabbit wandering around.
The nasi campur comes deconstructed in little banana leaf containers, which makes lunch feel a bit more special than the price suggests.
- What to order: Nasi campur in vegetarian, chicken or pork versions.
- Price range: Nasi campur starts at IDR 35,000, and the menu mostly sits between IDR 30,000 and 50,000.
- Opening hours: Daily, 11 AM to 10 PM (it gets busy around dinner, so come a bit early)
- Address: Jl. Gootama No. 6, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali
4. Warung Gauri
Tucked into a quiet alley off Jalan Bisma, Warung Gauri is the sort of place you only find because someone told you.
There’s a window seat overlooking rice paddies, plus an indoor garden with a little koi pond. Most mains come in under about US$4.
- What to order: Nasi campur, nasi goreng, mie goreng, and the gado-gado, which leans nutty and mild rather than spicy.
- Price range: Most mains under about IDR 60,000 (roughly US$4).
- Opening hours: Daily, about 10 AM to 9:30 PM
- Address: Jl. Bisma No. 25, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali
5. Sawobali
If you’re plant-based, or just want to eat a lot for little money, this is a solid pick. It’s a vegan buffet where you pay up front and eat as much as you like for up to an hour.
The food is simple and homey, and they skip garlic and onion in their dishes.
- What to order: The buffet, then save room for the traditional sweet bakes.
- Price range: The buffet was IDR 50,000 per person at last report. A vegan ice cream top-up was IDR 20,000. Cash is preferred.
- Opening hours: Daily, 12 PM to 8 PM
- Address: Jl. Sukma Kesuma No. 19, Peliatan, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali
6. Warung Rama
A cozy spot slightly off the tourist track, in Mas. It’s known for generous nasi campur made with ingredients bought fresh from the market that day. Worth the short ride.
- What to order: Nasi campur.
- Price range: About IDR 40,000 for the nasi campur.
- Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 10 PM (closed Sundays)
- Address: Jl. Nyuh Gading No. 1-11, Mas, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali
7. Warung Mak Beng Ubud
Mak Beng is a Sanur legend that has been around since 1941, and this Ubud branch keeps things beautifully simple: there’s one set menu and you don’t need to think about it.
You get crispy fried fish, a rich fish head soup and steamed rice, all on one tray. It’s a nice change if you’ve been eating a lot of nasi campur.
- What to order: The set menu (fried fish, fish head soup and rice).
- Price range: About IDR 55,000 per set.
- Opening hours: Daily, around 8:30 AM to 10 PM
- Address: Jl. Cok Rai Pudak, Mas, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali
8. Warung Sopa
A friendly vegetarian warung that’s loved for its build-your-own nasi campur.
You choose from a counter of vegetable curries, falafel balls, samosas and greens, then wash it all down with an iced chai.
- What to order: Meat-free nasi campur with four dishes and an iced soya chai.
- Price range: Around IDR 9,000 per dish, or about IDR 60,000 for the four-dish nasi campur with a chai.
- Opening hours: Daily, 8 AM to 10 PM
- Address: Jl. Sugriwa No. 36, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali
9. Warung Garasi
Warung Garasi is a good place to work through the Balinese staples without stressing your budget.
Mains mostly sit between IDR 15,000 and 30,000, and a nasi campur with a juice comes in around IDR 35,000.
- What to order: Nasi campur, nasi goreng and soto ayam.
- Price range: Mains about IDR 15,000 to 30,000. Nasi campur with a juice is about IDR 35,000.
- Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 8:30 PM (closed Sundays)
- Address: Jl. Wenara Wana No. 15, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali
10. Warung Janggar Ulam
This is a local warung in Ubud’s Peliatan area, and it’s popular for large portions at small prices.
The grilled pork ribs (iga bakar) are the star of the show, and there’s plenty for non-meat eaters too, with vegetable dishes starting from as little as IDR 5,000.
- What to order: Iga bakar (grilled pork ribs), seafood mie goreng and a cold es teler to finish.
- Price range: Veggie dishes from IDR 5,000, and meaty mains up to about IDR 60,000.
- Opening hours: Daily, 10 AM to 10 PM
- Address: Jl. Raya Teges Kangin, Peliatan, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali
11. Lalapan Cak Nomin
Need a cheap bite late at night? This Javanese-style lalapan spot on the main road keeps going until 1 AM.
You get fried or grilled chicken, catfish, tofu or tempeh served with rice, raw veggies and a fiery sambal.
- What to order: Ayam lalapan (chicken with rice and sambal).
- Price range: About IDR 37,000 for chicken lalapan with rice and an iced tea.
- Opening hours: Daily, 11 AM to 1 AM
- Address: Jl. Raya Ubud, near the Samsonite store, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali
12. Siboghana Warung
A homey, fully vegan warung that’s easy on the budget.
The garlic mushroom satay skewers and the nasi campur are the things to try, and a slice of banana cake makes a cheap and cheerful dessert.
- What to order: Nasi campur, mushroom satay skewers and banana cake.
- Price range: Mains from IDR 5,000, and the nasi campur tops out around IDR 35,000. Banana cake is about IDR 5,000.
- Opening hours: Not confirmed, so check Google Maps before you go.
- Address: Jl. Made Lebah No. 36, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali
13. Warung Tradisi Ubud
Located on Jl. Goutama, Warung Tradisi Ubud is another convenient choice for affordable Indonesian food in the centre.
Its menu highlights include vegetarian nasi campur, spring rolls, and soto ayam, making it an easy option for both meat eaters and vegetarians.
- What to order: Vegetarian nasi campur or soto ayam.
- Price range: IDR 35,000–60,000.
- Opening hours: Around 10:00–22:00.
- Address: Jl. Goutama No.20, Ubud, Bali.
14. Sun Sun Warung
Sun Sun Warung has a strong focus on Indonesian and Balinese flavours but feels comfortable for international visitors.
Its menu includes dishes such as bregedel jagung at IDR 32,000, tempe goreng at IDR 32,000, ayam goreng asam manis at IDR 35,000, and chicken satay at IDR 35,000.
- What to order: Sate ayam, tempe goreng, or one of its nasi campur dishes.
- Price range: Around IDR 30,000–65,000
- Opening hours: Approximately 11:00–22:00.
- Address: Jl. Jembawan No.2, Ubud, Bali.
15. Sweet Orange Warung
Sweet Orange Warung is where the idea of a hidden gem of Ubud really starts to make sense.
Instead of busy streets and rows of shops, you get rice fields, greenery, and a quieter setting.
The restaurant describes itself as being around a 15-minute walk from central Ubud, surrounded by rice fields and views of the area.
- What to order: Nasi goreng, gado-gado, curry, or other Indonesian favourites.
- Price range: IDR 35,000–70,000 for many dishes.
- Opening hours: 09:00–21:00
- Address: Jl. Subak Juwuk Manis, Ubud, Bali.
What Should You Eat When You Are on a Budget?
The easiest way to keep your Ubud food budget under control is to focus on dishes that locals eat every day.
Nasi campur is an obvious starting point. One plate combines rice with several side dishes, so you get different flavours without ordering multiple mains.
Nasi ayam is another excellent choice, especially when you want something filling but inexpensive.
Bali’s version usually comes with seasoned chicken, vegetables, sambal, egg, and other accompaniments.
Then there is nasi goreng and mie goreng, the reliable budget classics.
They are widely available and often cost somewhere around IDR 25,000–45,000 at affordable local restaurants.
For something more distinctly Balinese, try babi guling, sate ayam, sate lilit, ayam betutu, or vegetables cooked with Balinese spices.
How to Find More Local Warungs in Ubud
One of the best ways to find cheap food is to walk away from the most tourist-heavy streets.
Central Ubud still has affordable choices, especially around areas such as Goutama, Hanoman, Sugriwa, and Jembawan.
But Peliatan, Kedewatan, and Mas can also be worth exploring when you want a more local atmosphere.
Pay attention to where local residents are eating. A modest-looking warung packed with people during lunchtime is often a very good sign.
Another tip: bring some cash. While many restaurants now accept cards and digital payments, smaller warungs may still prefer cash.
And do not be surprised if a popular warung runs out of its signature dish. Some local eateries prepare their food fresh for the day rather than cooking enormous quantities for late-night diners.
Cheap Eats in Ubud vs. Cafes: What Is the Difference?
The biggest difference is not always food quality. It is the style of dining.
A local warung is usually more focused on the food itself. The setting might be simple, the menu straightforward, and the service quick.
A cafe in Ubud, meanwhile, may charge more because you are also paying for design, air-conditioning, specialty coffee, Wi-Fi, ambience, and a longer dining experience.
A smart Ubud food itinerary can include both. Have nasi campur at a local warung in Ubud for lunch, then save your cafe or day-club budget for later in the afternoon.
Conclusion
The best cheap eats in Ubud are not hard to find. From nasi campur and nasi ayam to babi guling, and vegetarian dishes, there are plenty of local warungs where you can eat well without blowing your holiday budget.
After exploring Ubud’s affordable food scene, unwind at The Jungle Club Ubud, a lush day club with infinity pools, daybeds, and a relaxed setting perfect for cooling off and enjoying the afternoon.
FAQ’s
How much should I budget for a meal in Ubud?
For a simple meal at a local warung, IDR 25,000–60,000 is a useful starting budget. More elaborate dishes, drinks, or popular specialties such as babi guling can cost more.
What is the cheapest food to eat in Ubud?
Simple dishes such as nasi goreng, mie goreng, gado-gado, vegetable dishes, and soup can often be among the cheapest options. Current listings show dishes from around IDR 25,000–40,000 at several Ubud warungs.
Are local warungs in Ubud suitable for international travellers?
Yes. Many popular warungs have menus that are easy for international visitors to understand, and several offer vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices. Sun Sun Warung and Sweet Orange Warung are examples.
