Traditional Balinese Home Dining Experience in Ubud with Putu

5.0
(17 reviews)
Ubud, Indonesia

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2 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Enjoy a private and authentic homecooked meal with host Putu in her family home. Putu has worked as a cook for many years, creating fresh and creative Balinese dishes to delight her family and guests. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Enjoy your homecooked meal in your host's local home and get an inside glimpse into Balinese life.

• Private meal in a local home
• Introduction to Indonesia's culture and cuisine
• 100% private activity
• Experience Indonesian hospitality in a residential Bali neighborhood
• Vegetarian and gluten free options available

Example Menu

Main

Grilled eggplant with tomato

Main

A variety of pepes

Foods seasoned with local spices, wrapped in banana leaves and then steamed (fish, chicken or tofu to banana root savory)

Main

Grilled fish with Balinese sambal (chili sauce)

Main

Curry dish (either chicken, fish or vegetarian)

Main

Gado gado (vegetables in peanut sauce)

Main

Sayur urab (vegetables with fresh shredded coconut)

Dessert

Putu’s black rice pudding with fresh coconut cream and fresh palm sugar

What's Included

Private homecooked meal with your host Putu
Round-trip transport from Ubud hotel
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Non-alcoholic beverages
Local alcohol (1-2 glasses)
Gratuities
Round-trip transport from outside of Ubud (extra charge)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Transportation from Ubud is included in the price of this experience. If you are staying outside of Ubud there will be an additional charge for transportation. Please contact us for details.

What to expect

This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. Join Putu and her family for a traditional Balinese meal in their family compound. You’ll taste a variety of authentic dishes such as Putu’s grilled eggplant with tomato, grilled fish with Balinese sambal (chili sauce), a curry dish (either chicken, fish or vegetarian) or perhaps a variety of pepes (foods seasoned with local spices, wrapped in banana leaves and then steamed), ranging from fish, chicken or tofu to banana savory (made with the root of the banana plant) as well as a sweet version with made with fresh coconut. She might make gado gado (vegetables in peanut sauce), rendang (an Indonesian curry), sayur urab (vegetables with fresh shredded coconut), or bregedel (corn fritters). The meal will end with something sweet, perhaps Putu’s black rice pudding with fresh coconut cream and fresh palm sugar, or her famous banana cake with lemon-butter cream.

When in season, you will enjoy organic produce straight from the local trees.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
  • Menu may vary depending on the season
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Dining Experiences
Lunch
Dinner
Food & Drink
Excellent Quality
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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