bali dance performance at ubud area

Legong Dance Tirta Sari is the greatest dance troupe in Balinese Dance. The best dancers in Bali get together and perform once in a week at Friday night from 7:30. Legong Dance and Barong Dance are also special performance that can be enjoyed only in here. Barong Dance Barong Dance is holding on Friday. It is the endless fighting story of the sacred beast Barong (good) and the witch Randa (evil). Indian epic "Mahabarata" was dramatized for the play in 1930's. The performance of the endless fight of good and evil is livened up with dynamic Gamelan. Kecak & fire Dance The Performance Programs 1　Rama Shita and Golden Deer 2　Shita and Rahwana 3　Shita Trijata and Hanoman 4　Rama Meganada and Garuda 5　Rama Sugriwa and Meganada 6　Sanghyang Jaran Dance Wayang Kulit Wayang (doll) that is detailed openwork of buffalo's skin makes alive by Darang (narrator). The story of the performance is mainly the excerpt of an Indian epic and satire etc. The shadowgraph is held at midnight, and sometimes it continues for 6 hours or more with the oil lamp lights. Jegog The huge bamboo Gamelan that began to be performed in the Nugara provinces in the Bali west is Jegog. Super big musical instrument is the combinations eight bamboo of length with 3m50cm, with diameter 2cm or more. Jegog music is known as the music feels by body, and the dynamic sound approaches the body, and impresses the spirit. The performance of Jegog in the Bntuyun village of 2.5km from north to the royal palace of Ubud was started as a dedication performance of the festival of the Bali Hinduism Temple. This Jegog group name “Sara Sacti (sound of ESP)” was named from the name of this region (Sacti = ESP). Barong & Keris Dance The performance of Sekehe Dlod can be seen in Alma Open Stage every Friday. This story is taken from the great epic Mahabharata. Once upon a time there were 2 brothers who were descendants of the giant Denawa, the mighties of all giants. The older brother was Sudana, the yonger brother Upasudana. Both wished to posse great magic power which would enable then to the rule universe. They went to the summit of Mt. Awinda to practice ardors meditation. Because of their laborious efforts, the almighty God, Pasupati rewarded them the power that they never be harmed by any weapon. Possessing these magic power the brothers planed to conquer the paradise Swarga Lokha, home of the God and Goddesses. Legong Dance The Performance Programs Kiduling Swari 1　Pendet Dance 2　Warrior Dance 3　The Weeping Dance 4　Dance of Bali White Starring Birds 5　A Graceful Love Dance 6　Barong Dance Frog Dance Pondok Pekak offers Frog Dance that uses "Genggong" is a kind of the mouse harp, "Suling" that is a kind of bamboo, and cymbals and drums, etc. "Genggong" is a very special musical instrument that can be seen only in here with Frog Dance not in other places in Bali. You cannot see Frog Dance in other places unless you request, so it is only place in Bali where Frog dance regularly performed.

agricultural coffee at kayuamba village kinatamani

welcome to taman nadi one off agriculture in kayuamba village

is a farming village, but the local farmer do not plant rice like most other areas. But tourists can see many other kind of tropical plants which become export comodity. Coffee, cocoa, clove, cinamon, passion fruit are some of the plants growing well at kayuamba village. Visitors are invited to try the sample of Bali coffee, or Bali chocolate. Bali coffee is known to bhave a strong taste and powerful caffein. This coffee is a blend of arabica and robusta coffee. In old days, arabica is grown a lot in Bali. But nowadays robusta coffee is grown more because it is chepae, produce more coffee and easier to process. Robusta coffee is more popular in Bali, while in the e3stern hemisphere, arabica is more popular.


Kopi is the Indonesian word for COFFEE. Luwak is a local name of the Asian palm civet in Sumatra. Kopi Luwak or 

civet coffee, is coffee made from the beans of coffee berries which have been eaten by the Asian Palm Civet(Paradoxurus hermaphroditus)and other related civets, then passed through its digestive tract. A civet eats the berries for their fleshy pulp. In its stomach, proteolytic enzymes seep into the beans, making shorter peptides and more free amino acids. Civets also eat small vertebrates, insects, ripe fruits and seeds. 

Passing through a civet’s intestines the beans are then defecated, having kept their shape. After gathering, thorough washing, sun drying, light roasting and brewing, these beans yield an aromatic coffee with much less bitterness, widely noted as the most expensive coffee in the world. Kopi Luwak is produced mainly on the islands of Sumatra, Java, Bali and Sulawesi in the Indonesian Archipelago. Kopi luwak is a name for many specific cultivars and blends of arabica, robusta, liberica, excelsa or other beans eaten by asian Palm civets (LUWAK), hence the taste can vary greatly. Nonetheless, kopi luwak coffees have a shared aroma profile and flavor characteristics, along with their lack of bitterness. Kopi luwak tastes unlike heavy roasted coffees, since roasting levels range only from cinnamon color to medium, with little or no caramelization of sugars within the beans as happens with heavy roasting. Moreover, kopi luwak which have very smooth profiles are most often given a lighter roast. Iced kopi luwak brews may bring out some flavors not found in other coffees.

Kopi (Coffee) Luwak is the most expensive and rare coffee in the world and only 500 to 700 Kg. are produced per year and selling for between US$ 100 and US$ 600 per pound. It is sold by weight mainly in Japan and the United States and served in Southeast Asian coffeehouses by the cup. The beans are washed out and given only a medium/light roast so as not to destroy the complex flavors that develop through the process.

Kopi Luwak or Civet Coffee, is very special for coffee lovers. This Coffee is very popular, even it ever been reported in Oprah Winfrey Show TV program

n November 2006 Herveys Range Heritage Tea Rooms, a small cafe in the hills outside Townsville in Queensland, Australia, put kopi luwak coffee on its menu at AUD 50.00 (US $33.00) a cup, selling about seven cups a week, which gained nationwide Australian and international press. In April 2008 the brasserie at Peter Jones department store in London’s Sloane Square began selling a blend of kopi luwak and Blue Mountain called Caffe Raro for £50 (US $99.00) a cup.


Richard Karno, former owner of The Novel Cafe in Santa Monica, California, got a flyer from Mountanos about 

Kopi Luwak and “thought it was a joke.” But Karno was intrigued, found it it was for real, and ordered a pound for a tasting. Karno sent out releases to the local press inviting them to a cupping. When no one responded, he roasted it and held a cupping for himself and his employees. Karno is very enthusiastic, a convert to Kopi Luwak. “It’s the best coffee I’ve ever tasted. It’s really good, heavy with a caramel taste, heavy body. It smells musty and jungle-like green, but it roasts up real nice. The LA Times didn’t come to our cupping, but ran a bit in their food section, which hit the AP Wire service.” And Karno and the folks at M.P. Mountanos have been inundated with calls ever since.

In fact, most of MountaMountanos says, “It’s the most complex coffee I’ve ever tasted,” attributing the unusual flavors to the natural fermentation the coffee beans undergo in the paradoxurus’ digestive system. The stomach acids and enzymes are very different from fermenting beans in water. Mountanos says, “It has a little of everything pleasurable in all coffees: earthy, musty tone, the heaviest bodied I’ve ever tasted. It’s almost syrupy, and the aroma is very unique.” While it won’t be turning up in every neighborhood cafe any day soon, Mountanos reports that Starbucks bought it for cuppings within the company.nos’ customers have bought it for special cuppings. The Coffee Critic in San Mateo, California, though, occasionally sells Kopi Luwak to the public for US$ 5 a cup. Owner Linda Nederman says she keeps the price low to allow people to experience the coffee. 

Nederman says that most of her people who try it are longtime customers, and they’re “game to try something different and unusual. I’ve never had anybody complain, they all seem to feel it’s worth the price.” Nederman drinks it herself every time they brew it. “I’ve never tasted anything like it. It’s an unbelieveable taste in your mouth: richness, body, earthiness, smooth.” She also carries Jamaica Blue Mountain, Burundi Superior AA and Brazil FZA “Natural Dry,” so her customers are used to fine and exotic coffees. Still, she reports, many are afraid to try Kopi Luwak.

Is it worth the money? Five dollars for a single cup? Sure, why not? You’ll pay more than that in Bali where the Kopi Luwak is produced and you will get exotic and unforgetable moment which you can combain with the fantastic view of our Islan of the GOD, Bali.

Unlike rice cultivation, which requires dedicated fields, at taman nadi Agrowisata the plants are intercropped. That means that as you walk the shady paths you will find coffee plants next to vanilla beans around the corner from cocoa plants, with ginger and lemon grass growing along the edges. Stop and smell the spices!

cafe & restaurants at ubud area

At first glance, traditional dishes dominate the cuisine butof this region. But nowadays, Ubud has more creative restaurants that are worth a visit. Sample some of the fine food and excellent services situated in Jalan Raya Ubud, Jalan Monkey Forest, Jalan Sanggingan and Sayan for some real dining treats. For backpacker options, Ubud offers well-presented refreshments in roadside warungs and simple cafés.

Café Wayan and Bakery

Before it transformed into the beautiful café overlooking rice paddies it is today, Café Wayan was a small bamboo hut warung selling coffee to the farmers who lived in the neighbourhood, located three kilometres from Monkey Forest.
The restaurant serves an extensive menu of Balinese specialities and homemade breads. Café Wayan also provides cooking classes conducted upon request only. If you happen to visit Ubud at the weekend, do not miss the sumptuous traditional Balinese buffet served every Sunday evening for only IDR 120.000 (around 12$) per person.

Opening Hours: 08:00 - 22:30
Location: Jalan Monkey Forest
Price Range: Affordable

Warung Enak

Inspired by the rich blend of people and culture in the Indonesian Archipelago, Warung Enak presents an Indonesian culinary journey from Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi (Celebes), Java, Bali, Lombok, Ambon and Irian Jaya. Sample the well-known sambal (chili paste), Kalimantan specialties ayam madu khatulistiwa (pan-fried chicken), woku blanga cakal putri from Celebes, Sumatran pangek sapi (spicy beef stew) and the famous Bali dish bebek betutu (roasted steamed duck).
All the traditional recipes employ a range of over 60 herbs, spices and lesser-known nuts and legumes from the region, presented in contemporary and beautiful surroundings to enhance your gastronomic experience.

Opening Hours: 11:00 - 23:00
Location: Pengosekan
Price Range: Pricey

Dirty Duck

The Dirty Duck restaurant (or Bebek Bengil as it’s called in Bahasa) is located in the heart of Ubud, and after 15 years in business it's still a favourite. There are some innovative à la carte dishes such as snails, fish and chips, finger foods and of course the very popular crispy duck, steamed with a blend of Balinese spices and then quickly deep-fried at a high temperature for a very crispy result and incredibly delicious taste!

Naughty Nuri’s Warung & Grill

This restaurant is a vegetarian’s nightmare; located on Jalan Sanggingan within easy walking distance from the Antonio Blanco Museum, Nuri’s serves premium grilled pork ribs. Juicy and tasty, it is the secret recipes that make this place legendary. Donna Karan, Dolph Lungdren and Robert De Niro have all been spotted propping up the bar sipping a lychee martini and possibly chomping on the pork ribs. Hot dogs, burgers and Indonesian cuisine are also available on the menu throughout the week.

Opening Hours: 09:00 - 22:00
Location: Jalan Sanggingan
Price Range: Budget

Warung Murni

This is one of Ubud’s landmark dining establishments and overlooks the Campuhan ravine. The four-tier restaurant leads you into the natural heart of the ravine with shadowy bamboo and rustic stone décor, complemented by Indonesian artwork on display to create a surreal and traditional Balinese dining experience. Sample the often ordered speciality - the Balinese duck, stuffed with Balinese spices and baked to create a tender and juicy result – or indulge in something else from their wide array of delectable Indonesian and Western specialities on the menu.

Opening Hours: 09:00 - 23:00
Location: Campuhan
Price Range: Affordable

Warung Ibu Oka

If you were to bring up the subject of the appealing traditional Balinese dish Babi Guling (Balinese roasted suckling pig) with anyone who knows the local cuisine scene here, they would tell you that you really can’t find the dish anywhere else on the island as tasty as at Warung Ibu Oka.
This effortless roadside warung doesn’t have a menu as it only serves a woven basket full of babi guling with lawar (a mixture of shredded vegetables, coconut and chillies), steamed rice, some sausage and a wedge of kulit (pig skin crackling).

Opening Hours: 11:00 - 15:00
Location: Jalan Raya Ubud
Price Range: Budget

Nomad Restaurant

The restaurant has been serving a distinctive selection of Balinese, Asian fusion and Western fare since 1979 and has been packed with loyal customers every day since. What makes it thrive is the delicious food, good presentation, affordable prices and excellent service all combined in a contemporary traditional Balinese ambience, with Balinese music always filling the air.
The restaurateur, himself called ‘Mr. Nomad,’ makes sure only the freshest selected ingredients are being used and no preservatives are added before the food reaches your plate. Sample their favourite specialties like Nomad fried rice, Nomad beef kebab barbeque and their famous Balinese black rice pudding for dessert.

Opening Hours: 12:00 - 22:00
Location: Jalan Raya Ubud
Price Range: Affordable

Mozaic

Recognised as being one of the best chefs on the island, Chris Salans has successfully brought Mozaic to the position it occupies today – as one of the most revered restaurants in Bali, where all the Asian ingredients are prepared in a western manner. He has given Mozaic a highly desirable reputation and won it accolades from prestigious media publications such as the New York Times Magazine, which named it as the ‘Best Restaurant on the Planet’ and Les Grandes Tables du Monde (Great Tables of the World) by Traditions & Qualité for four years in a row since 2004, not to mention their award-winning wine list.
The restaurant is set in Balinese style embracing an open-air tropical garden dining area with widely spaced tables to create a serene ambience during dinner. The chef’s degustation or tasting menus offer you the occasion to savour a parade of amazing culinary creations, such as pan-seared duck foie gras, tender kobe beef brisket, tender veal loin and warm valrhona chocolate moelleux or jivara valrhona milk chocolate mousse for dessert.

Opening Hours: 18:00 to 24:00 (closed on Monday)
Location: Jalan Raya Sanggingan
Price Range: Luxurious

Café Lotus

As its name suggests, the restaurant is easily recognised by its superb Balinese style; a large pond framed by ancient flowering trees and lotus flowers with one of Ubud’s main temple complexes, Pura Taman Kemuda Saraswati, serving as a backdrop. Here, you can dine on Italian cuisine in the Asian way, seated on bamboo mats overlooking lotus flowers in bloom and twice a week you can enjoy gazing upon Balinese dance performances and rindik gamelan orchestras.
The beautiful surrounding view, impressive backdrop, traditional Balinese ambience and great food make Café Lotus a highly recommended spot to enjoy a relaxed meal.

Opening Hours: 08:00 - 23:00
Location: Jalan Raya Ubud
Price Range: Pricey

Indus

The restaurant gives a view of the Campuhan River and the breathtaking sight of surrounding hills. Indus has become a popular dining venue for tourists and expatriates. Many customers at Indus opt for the assortment of Balinese tapas, fragrant tuna curry, spiced fish and selection of traditional food including jackfruit curry, satays, beans in coconut milk, chicken with lime leaves and sambals (chili pastes which are sometimes sweet or spicy). Beside the traditional feast, Indus also offers other tasty International dishes to savour.

Opening Hours: 07:00 - 23:00
Location: Jalan Raya Sanggingan
Price Range: Pricey

Kampung Café

Located five kilometres further on from Tegallalang, precisely in the little sleepy village of Ceking, between the terraced rice paddies, you will discover this charming little café, perched over the peaceful valley. Kampung Café is everyone’s favourite for its amazing open-air dining view hanging off the cliff edge, tranquil ambience and the delicious savoury Balinese and Western dishes, all at reasonable prices.
Sample their pastas and breads as well as other seriously scrumptious meals prepared by kitchen staff and the former executive chef of the world-famous Amandari Hotel in Sayan. Look for flyers around Ubud because sometimes they hold special events with lively performances at night.

Opening Hours: 08:00 - 21:00
Location: Ceking Village Tegallalang
Price Range: Affordable

Ibu Rai Bar & Restaurant

Ibu Rai Bar & Restaurant was only a small warung (food stall) on Monkey Forest Road back in the 1960s and was mostly frequented by travellers who came by to taste Ibu Rai’s delicious, cheap, healthy food. Years later, this tiny food stall has a special place in every guide book as one of the most recommended places to get a good quality meal at a very reasonable price and has therefore become a favourite among tourists. In 1986, Ibu Rai’s son Dewa Gede opened a restaurant near the football field named ‘Ibu Rai Restaurant’.
Ibu Rai Restaurant still adheres to the same principles held since the opening of the original venue in the 1960s: only use the freshest and the healthiest ingredients with no preservatives added to create tasty and nutritious food for each customer. Today, the menu has been extended from serving only Balinese food to other Indonesian cuisine and favourite International dishes. The best selection of local and imported wines from around the globe is also available to accompany your meal.

Opening Hours: 09:00 - 23:30
Location: Monkey Forest Road
Price Range: Affordable 

Arys Warung - Ubud, Bali

Located just a short distance from the Ubud center, is Arys Warung, a chic and trendy, fine dining restaurant and bar that is perfect for having a leisurely cocktail or a quiet dinner.

The location is ideal for watching the locals as they go about their day and there is a good chance you will catch a ceremonial procession, as there are many historical temples in the area.

Opening Hours: 09:00 - 23:30
Location: Monkey Forest Road
Price Range: Affordable 

Cafe Laka Leke Ubud

LAKA-LÉKÉ means “hideaway” in Balinese, is the sister restaurant of Café Wayan and Bakery on Monkey Forest Road, Ubud.

The name “LAKA-LÉKÉ” is appropriate since the restaurant is literally “hidden away” between two well know places in UBUD, the famous Monkey Forest and the unique wood-carving village of Nyuh Kuning.

Since it first opened, Laka-Leke has become known for its attractive, spacious design, with separate, tree-shaded pavilions offering beatiful views of gardens, lily ponds and rice fields. Fine food, friendly service, and a aromantic atmosphere in the midst of Balinese culture all serve to make Laka Leke a place to visit and experience.

Performance at cafe laka leke :

 Barong & Kris Dance ------ Every Wednesday : 08.00 pm - 08.45 pm

Frog Dance ------ Every Saturday : 08:00pm - 08.45pm

Joged and Children Dance ------ Every Thursday : 08:00pm - 08.45pm

Kecak Dance and Fire Dance ------ Every Monday : 08:00pm - 08.45pm