I'm going to state the obvious. It's very hot and humid on Bali. Extremely hot and humid at times...the type of weather that makes you thank the gods for the existence of ice, cold water, and air conditioners. Sometimes, it's so hot, you (even you, guy who thinks only long-haired hippies eat organic/healthful) will want to eat a light, healthful meal instead of warm rice and grilled meat. When you find yourself in such a spot, walk yourself to any of the following restaurants:
- The Kafe--Run by the folks who brought you the Yoga Barn. The Kafe has great salads, drinks, dessert, and light meals. Yes, the new-age hippies are too much at times, but it's great people-watching. Has wi-fi. Jl. Hanoman
- Sari Organik--Walk through the rice fields at the end of Jl Kajeng and you arrive at this sustainable restaurant. I haven't tried too many dishes, but can tell you their babaganoush is the delicious and their mango brem wine is pretty good too. No wi-fi.
- Clear Cafe--Not many tourists know about this place yet, so it's mostly full of expats. They serve very well-priced organic fare ranging to raw pizza to the fish dishes. The interior design is also spectacular and the manager-woman is very nice--I forgot her name :(. There isn't a sign out front, but look for the tall bamboo fence at the top of Jl. Hanoman. Has wi-fi.
- Bali Buddha--Big salads, vegetarian nasi campur, and really delicious rice and nut milks. I think some of their food is overpriced, but still not expensive. They also have a mini market downstairs where you can buy cold-pressed coconut oil, veggies, and their famous honey-oat cookies by the bag. Jl Jembawan #1 (across from the Ubud Post Office). No wi-fi.
- Juice Ja Cafe-- This place is on one of my favorite streets in Ubud: Jl. Dewi Sita. Juice Ja has great juices (surprise!) and tempting sandwiches (I recommend their chicken breast sandwich). Their fruit salads always include an interesting mix of fruits-it's one of the few places that use pink dragon fruit as opposed to the much blander white dragon fruit. They also carry a variety of homemade goods, like granola, passion fruit cordial, and other treats. Jl. Dewi Sita (close to the football pitch on Monkey Forest). Has wi-fi.
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