Best Salads in Ubud: Where to Eat Fresh, Healthy Bowls and Greens

Bali has always been a popular destination for those who have a healthy lifestyle, are mindful about life, and prefer healthy diets. However, besides its beautiful landscapes, rice terraces, yoga retreats, and various cultural sights, Ubud is also one of the best destinations on the island when it comes to tasty and nutritious salads, bowls, and other healthy foods.

Quick Comparison: Best Salad Spots in Ubud by Need

Need	Best Salad Type	What to Look For	Best For
Vegan lunch	Tempeh salad, raw salad, Buddha bowl	Plant-based protein, tahini, avocado	Vegans, yogis
High-protein meal	Chicken, tuna, tofu, tempeh salad	Protein + greens + grains	Active travelers
Gluten-free meal	Rice bowl, quinoa bowl, raw salad	Gluten-free kitchen notes	Celiac / gluten-sensitive diners
Light cafe lunch	Garden salad, avocado salad, smoothie bowl	Fresh produce, juices, coffee	Digital nomads
Raw food	Raw salad bar, zucchini noodles, seed toppings	Uncooked vegetables, nut dressings	Wellness travelers
Scenic lunch	Rice-field or jungle-view salad	Outdoor seating, fresh juices	Couples, slow travelers

Best Places to Eat Salads in Ubud

Alchemy

Alchemy is among the most popular healthy restaurants Ubud has to offer. With its build your own salad concept, the restaurant is known for its seasonal menu and innovative raw food.

Best for: Custom-made salads, raw food, vegan lunch

Good to order: Salad bowl, raw dessert, fresh juice

Opening Hour: Everyday, 07:30 AM - 21:30 PM
Location: Jl. Penestanan No.75, Sayan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571

Contact: 0821-4690-8910

KAFE Ubud

One of the most flexible healthy eating places in town is KAFE Ubud. The restaurant's menu suits a variety of diets and will satisfy different requirements.

Best for: Casual healthy lunch

Good to order: Salad, veggie bowl, smoothie, fresh juice

Dietary options: Vegetarian-friendly, vegan-friendly, mixed menu

Opening Hour: Everyday, 07:00 AM - 23:00 PM
Location: Jl. Hanoman No.44B, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571

Contact: 0811-1793-455

Bali Buda

A cafe and a health-food store combined, Bali Buda is one of the longest-established healthy eating establishments in Ubud. The place serves healthy bowls, salads, baked goods, and organic groceries.

Best for: Healthy bowls, casual lunch, take-away

Dietary options: Salad bowl, fresh juice, bakery side

Note: Great choice for visitors who spend a long time in Ubud.

Opening Hour: Everyday, 07:00 AM - 22:00 PM
Location: Jl. Jembawan No.2, Ubud 80571 Indonesia

Contact: 0811-3831-1877

Clear Cafe

Clear Cafe is not only healthy, but also provides an ambient environment. The unique interior and wide menu options have made it a favorite spot for locals and tourists.

Best for: Healthy and scenic lunch and dinner experience

Dietary options: Salad, veggie bowl, juice, raw dessert

Note: Excellent ambiance and great place for groups.

Open Hour: Everyday, 08:00 AM - 22:00 PM
Location: Jl. Hanoman No.8, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571

Contact: 0878-6219-7585

Sayuri Healing Food

Sayuri Healing Food is a top choice for well-being seekers who prefer raw and vegan food. The menu offers nutritious dishes that support mindful eating practices.

Best for: Salads, raw meals, fermented foods, drinks

Dietary options: Raw bowl, salad, kombucha, dessert

Note: Check the availability of the menu.

Open Hour: Everyday, 08:00 AM - 23:00 PM
Location: Jl. Sukma Kesuma No.2, Peliatan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571

Contact: 0822-4048-5154

Flourish

Flourish makes an impression by offering gluten-free meals to customers while providing dishes for vegetarians, vegans, and seafood lovers as well.

Best for: Gluten-free diners

Dietary options: Salad, brunch bowl, juice, gluten-free dessert

Dietary note: Particularly suitable for travelers who suffer from gluten intolerance.

Open Hour: Everyday, 06:30 AM - 22:00 PM
Location: Nyuh Kuning Rd, MAS, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571

Contact: 0812-3701-6714

Garden Kafe at The Yoga Barn

A favorite spot in a well-known wellness retreat in Ubud, the Garden Kafe is where many people come after their yoga session or wellness practice.

Best for: Salad after yoga, smoothie, light lunch

Dietary options: Big salad, smoothie, vegetable bowl

Note: It is best visited right after a yoga or wellness practice.

Open Hour: Everyday, 07:30 AM - 22:00 PM
Location: Jl. Raya Pengosekan Ubud, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571

Contact: 0812-3927-9833

Moksa

The restaurant Moksa presents a unique approach to gardening-to-table cooking featuring fresh produce and imaginative vegan dishes.

Best for: Vegan salad date, garden lunch, plant-based dinner

Dietary options: Seasonal salad, raw dish, plant-based main course

Note: See the need for reservations and seasonal menu.

Open Hour: Everyday, 09:00 AM - 21:00 PM
Location: Ubud II Kutuh Jl. Melati, Sayan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571

Contact: 0813-3977-4787

Best Salad Types to Try in Ubud

• Raw Vegan Salad

These salads consist mainly of leafy greens, sprouts, seeds, avocado, and nuts. These nutritionally balanced meals are common in Ubud's raw food cafés.

• Tempeh Salad

Being one of Indonesia's most recognizable sources of protein from plants, tempeh can be used to make healthy and tasty salads and dress them with peanut, sesame, or sambal dressings.

• Buddha Bowl

The combination of grains, green veggies, cooked veggies, tofu, or tempeh along with tahini, peanut, or coconut dressings creates a wholesome dish known as a Buddha bowl.

• Avocado Salad

Ubud's most common brunch item, avocado salad can come with eggs, seeds, tomatoes, feta, tofu, or salmon. This type of meal can be found in many Ubud cafés.

• Gado-Gado

This Indonesian salad contains various types of vegetables dressed with creamy peanut sauce and can include egg, tofu, or tempeh. People who do not eat seafood should clarify if there is any shrimp paste or fish sauce in this salad.

• Smoothie Bowl

Although not being considered a true salad, smoothie bowls are popular among the same customers. They usually consist of fruit, granola, coconut, and nuts.

How to Choose a Good Salad in Ubud

• For the best salad experience in Ubud:
• Go for crowded cafes that have quick turnover in ingredients.
• Get cooked protein if you cannot handle raw food.
• Ask if the veggies are rinsed using filtered water.
• Find out if the dressing uses fish sauce, shrimp paste, honey, milk, or eggs.
• Make your own dressing if needed.
• Include tempeh, tofu, eggs, chicken, and/or tuna to boost the protein content.
• Order a rice/quinoa bowl if you need a more filling meal.
• Ensure it is gluten-free preparation if you have coeliac disease.

Dining at AME Bistro

At AME Bistro, our curated collection of salads will have you reaching for  more, giving you enough space to order one more from the menu! Whether you are a vegan, a digital nomad, yoga lover, a couple, a family, or just a person interested in healthy cuisine in Ubud, you will easily find some amazing options in the surroundings.

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