Hujan Locale: Modern Indonesian Restaurant

Dining at Hujan Locale was a truly wonderful experience! I ordered their steamed fish wrapped in banana leaves and bamboo, served with yellow rice and vegetables — and it was absolutely divine! Every element on the plate was full of flavor, beautifully balanced, and clearly crafted with care. The presentation was as impressive as the taste — a real treat for both the eyes and the palate 😋 The service was top-notch from start to finish. The staff were very attentive and helpful — they assisted me with choosing a dish and checked in throughout the meal to make sure everything was perfect. Their kindness and professionalism really stood out. If you’re in Ubud and looking for a special dinner experience with excellent food and thoughtful service, I highly recommend Hujan Locale. I’ll definitely be coming back!

In our 2 stay last year and this year, this was the best restaurant we've found in Ubud and Bali in general. Welcoming staff. 🙏 Can be a bit pricey but not overpriced like other places where the food isn't good by the way. Here you'll have great food (at least if you try our recommandations).. 👍 Special mention for the beef rendang, the scallop (starter) and the dessert mango 🥭- coco 🥥 in granite style. Disappointed by the tuna (starter) though, which was lacking a bit of taste and some 'peps' . wish the tuna had come with a sauce similar to the one that came with the scallop... Also, people complaining in the comments are just people without any taste who enjoy Coca, Fries 🍟, and Burgers 🍔/ pizza 🍕 🤦

Hujan Locale: Modern Balinese Cuisine in a Beautiful Setting, with Minor Comfort Flaws From the talented chef behind Mamasan—one of our favorites—Hujan Locale offers Balinese food with a modern twist in a setting that's both vibrant and rustic, yet elegant enough for a date night. Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed by the friendly and attentive staff, and the sight (and smell) of charcoal-grilled dishes immediately whetted our appetites. We dined on the second floor, where we sampled a selection of their standout offerings. The fried bebek (duck) was a highlight: fragrant, crispy on the outside, with the richness of the duck meat balanced perfectly by the spicy, sour flavors of the accompanying chilies—we especially loved the addition of mango, which brought freshness and brightness to the dish. The tuna was also excellent—skillfully cooked, seared on the outside but still raw inside—and paired with a delicate mix of herbs and spices that gave the dish a refined Balinese touch. We were less impressed by the octopus. While the texture was tender and juicy, we couldn't detect the starfruit flavor mentioned in the description, and the accompanying sauce tasted more like a standard curry rather than something uniquely Balinese. The main downside of the evening was the heat on the second floor. Despite having a couple of air-conditioning units, the open windows made the dining area uncomfortably hot, and it was obvious that many guests were sweating throughout their meals. Ironically, the toilets were freezing cold, with the air-conditioning turned up to the maximum—making it an uncomfortable transition between spaces. Overall, Hujan Locale offers flavorful, creative Balinese dishes in a gorgeous space, but we hope they can better manage the indoor temperature to make the dining experience as comfortable as the food is delicious.

AMAZING! As an Indonesian I'm amazed the Australian chef can cook multiple region Info dishes better than the locals. Even fried dishes that are usually oily are cooked to perfection. The high ratings here are legit! Will return!

Amazing! We came by for an early dinner and went with the set menu. I wish I had taken a photo of the menu, cause I'm struggling to remember the name of our last dish! But it was amazing! I kept thinking about it the days following, we were both devastated that we couldn't finish the portion because it was a massive and deliciously seasoned leg of meat with the softest buns. You'll definitely leave feeling full, and each dish had a unique and brilliant flavour, each one a little better than the last. I would certainly come back, if only to try the finale dish again!

We enjoyed an excellent meal here, interesting takes on Indonesian and Balinese dishes and all very delicious :) Dumplings and the corn were stand outs. Though didn’t have mocktails on the menu they were able to mix up virgin versions of some cocktails. We made a reservation and that seemed a good idea because tables were pretty full.

We reserve two seats for lunch. The Rendang is damn good, spices used are perfect. Lobster dumplings is just normal. Surprisingly the soft shell crab with salted eggs is rather good! Will come here again for the Rendang, one of the best we ever had in Bali.

Loved my experience here! The Nasi Bakar Babi was amazing. Smoky without being overwhelming, with very fragrant rice and mushrooms. The pork slices are tender and melt in your mouth. Also had the Bika Ambon for dessert. An interesting spin on the traditional, with oranges and Pandan sauce. A little too discordant to me, but still a nice treat to close the meal. The complimentary peyek was a delightful surprise. Crispy and goes well with the cabe ijo sauce. The waitstaff (Ita/Ari) was attentive and gave good recommendations. Thank you! Would love to come back! The place was pretty packed when I went. I only got a table because someone canceled their reservation. During peak seasons, book 2-3 nights ahead of time.