Warung Simple. Their menu is truly simple as they offer diners a choice of only 3 main dishes everyday. For example, we went on a Thursday and their offerings were Ayam Bakar or Goreng (Grilled or Fried Chicken), Nasi Goreng Pandan (Pandan Fried Rice), and Bubur Ayam (Chicken Porridge). The other days offer dishes like Rendang, Gado Gado, Vegetarian Nasi Campur, Rawon, and oxtail soup. Dishes range from 15,000Rp to 25,000Rp and during happy hour, buy one beer and get another for free (including Heineken and local Storm beers). They also have a few appetizers and a selection of Indonesian desserts like fried bananas and es cendol. The restaurant's been open for about a year; the staff are nice and the interior is very welcoming--the walls are covered in dark bamboo and the tables are sturdy with benches (fancy Balinese picnic tables of sorts).
Nick ordered the ayam bakar and even though I don't like fried rice much, I had the pandan fried rice as I was curious about the pandan flavor. We also ordered tahu isi goreng (3,000Rp)-- tofu stuffed with bean sprouts, vegetables and ground chicken, then deep fried -- which was delicious. We both agreed that the ayam bakar was some of the most well-cooked and tasty grilled chicken we've had. The meat was moist and the sauce/baste was a well-balanced mix of salty, sweet, and a hint of spice. My pandan fried rice was good, but nothing special. I wouldn't order it again as I'd rather try their other dishes as some of them aren't available elsewhere in Ubud, and their food is really yummy.
Ayam Bakar with rice, sambal, and salad
Nasi Goreng Pandan
The restaurant is about 5 minutes west of Ubud centre a little past Naughty Nuri's on Jl. Raya Sanggingan. You should definitely check out this place and get away from the boring places on Monkey Forest Rd.
Jl. Raya Sanggingan
Open 7 days a week
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