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9 Of The Best Restaurants In Ubud, Bali

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Our LifeFest Bali retreat is coming up in March, and we are so excited. We will be providing breakfast and lunch for you at the Ubud Aura Retreat Centre, but for dinner, you will have the opportunity to discover some incredible restaurants in Ubud, Bali. Here are our recommendations for the best restaurants in Ubud, Bali.

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1. Sari Organik

If you want a true Bali experience with a setting in the rice fields, go to Sari Organik. They have delicious, healthy, organic farm-to-table cuisine and fresh juices. Most of the food comes from the restaurant’s own farm. Go at sunset for the best views.

2.  Bali Buda

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The food at Bali Buda is fresh, nutritious, and vegetarian, with many vegan and gluten-free options. They also have a great selection of fresh juices, kombucha, and homemade ice cream that’s to die for. Hint: Choose the raw cacao. One thing to note, there is no wi-fi at Bali Buda.

 

3.  Juice Ja

Juice Ja has a variety of organic vegetable and fruit juices, wheatgrass shots, as well as salads and sandwiches. It’s a nice place to hang out and relax with a book, or meet other travelers. I highly recommend any of the juices that include turmeric.  I like the fresh tuna salad the best.

 4. Kafe

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Kafe  is owned by Yoga Barn and is the meeting place for yogis and alike. They have a huge choice of fresh juices and smoothies, as well as a delightful menu. The staff is friendly and it’s a very relaxed place.  This place stays busy, and is a great place to meet new people.

5. The Melting Wok

Reservations are a must at The Melting Wok, as the place is small. They specialize in curry and fried noodles.  The fusion of Thai, Laotian, and French flavors and flair make this place a wonderful spot to eat.  The staff is very welcoming and attentive. Don’t miss the crème brûlée.

6.  Indus Restaurant

The view over the gorge and the decor is fabulous. Indus Restaurant  is owned and operated by an Australian women and reflects the true Balinese culture mixed with modern western cuisine.  The beef curry is fabulous.

7. Cafe Seniman

Cafe Seniman is more of a coffee shop than a restaurant, but they definitely deserve a mention on this list. They have the best coffee in Bali. Their cold drip coffee is perfect for the heat, and if you aren’t a coffee drinker, they also have a great green cleansing juice each day. The wi-fi is some of the best in Ubud. They have their own micro-roastery, so you know you are getting the freshest beans around. They also serve all day breakfast and have excellent cakes and desserts.

8.  Bebek Bengil-Dirty Duck Diner

Bali is known for its duck, and Bebek Bengil-Dirty Duck Diner is the place to get it. This restaurant is really close to Ubud Aura Retreat Centre, so you can walk there in just a few minutes. Bali ducks are small, so one person can easily eat a whole duck. Wander around in the rice fields out back for some great photos.

9.  The Seeds Of Life

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The Seeds of Life specializes in clean vibrant living foods, and fast became one of my favorite restaurants in Ubud. I have never had raw food that was so delicious and prepared so beautifully and with such care. They have incredible teas, tonics, and elixirs and some of the best desserts around. My favorites were the Mexican lasagna and the raw pizza.

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Living Life Without A Safety Net

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Do you know the one thing that people who have followed their dreams have in common?  None of them knew what the outcome of taking the steps to follow those dreams would be.  They didn’t know if things would turn out like they wanted it to or if, instead, they would wind up failing at what they set out to do. They all had to take a leap knowing there was no safety net below.

It is normal when trying to create the life you want to feel some fear. When you are in the midst of doing the hard work to create the life you want, you will wonder if you have what it takes. You will have to come to a point where you have to leave behind the safety of comfort and the known and you must take that jump into the unknown, and you know there will be no net to catch you.

Or, is there a safety net? You see, fear likes to lie to us. Fear wants to keep you from fulfilling your life purpose, so fear will hold you back in every way possible. Fear knows that when you worry about how the situation will turn out, when you start trying to control everyone and everything, that the giggling stops and you will lose your bliss. Fear wants things to stay the same. It abhors change and will convince you that you shouldn’t exchange the mundane comfort of where you are for the powerful joyful being that you could be.

Are there risks to changing? Yes, and there might even be failure. But not really. The worst thing that can happen is that we wind up somewhere different from where we thought we would end up. But, I promise you will have changed in the process. You will have learned. You will be different. And, you will be farther along the path to becoming the you who you were meant to be than if you had never jumped in the first place.

I am someone who is absolutely terrified of heights. My whole body shakes when I look down at the edge of a drop off. But, you know what? I absolutely love skydiving and paragliding. The jumping part is scary for me. But, once I’ve jumped and I’m sailing through the air, it’s just exhilarating. I’m doing something that I was terrified to do, and I’m viewing the world from above, and it’s just so insanely quiet. It’s nothing like I thought it would be when I jumped. I reach the ground, and, I want to do it again!!

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The Universe has an amazing safety net that appears, but only when you jump. When you jump, situations and people will start to appear to support you in your dreams. The Universe always gives you exactly what you need. Even what may sometimes feel like failure may be the Universe gently nudging you into another direction.

We try so hard to control so many things. We try to control the outcomes of our own situations. We try to control our environment, to control others, how they believe, how others choose to love us, how others choose to live. What if we just stopped?  And enjoyed what showed up? Exactly how it shows up.  Surrender. Let go. Forget about the safety net and let yourself fly. You just might end up exactly where you should be.

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