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Warung Makan Bu Rus
An affordable Balinese warung on Jalan Suweta with a garden terrace and small huts, serving nasi campur, satay, soto ayam and crispy duck.
At a glance
- Type
- Balinese warung
- Area
- Central Ubud, Ubud, Indonesia
- Price
- $ · Budget
Good to know
- Budget
- Garden seating
- Central location
Why we recommend it
Warung Makan Bu Rus is a simple, affordable Balinese eating house on Jalan Suweta, one of the streets in central Ubud. It is the kind of place that shows the everyday side of Balinese food rather than the fine-dining scene, and it is a useful address for travellers who want good local cooking at low prices within walking distance of the main sights.
The warung is set back from the street in a garden, with a terrace and small huts where diners sit, decorated with orchids and accompanied by traditional music. It feels calmer than the restaurants on the main road, and the garden setting is one of the reasons it appears in several recent guides to eating cheaply in Ubud.
The menu covers the Indonesian and Balinese staples. Nasi campur, a plate of rice with a selection of side dishes, is the obvious introduction, and the chicken version is a good starting point. There is also nasi goreng spesial, chicken satay and pork satay, soto ayam, the chicken soup found across Indonesia, pork ribs and bebek goreng, crispy duck seasoned with Balinese spices. Recent guides list prices from roughly 15,000 to 95,000 rupiah a dish, with nasi campur ayam and bebek goreng among the most popular orders, which makes it one of the cheaper sit-down options in the centre, though prices change.
Because it is a small, family-style warung, expect a straightforward menu and relaxed service rather than polish, and check opening times locally, as small warungs can change their hours. It works well for lunch after a morning at Ubud Palace or the Ubud Art Market, or for an easy dinner. Babi Guling Ibu Oka's Jalan Suweta branch is on the same street, which makes the road a good one for a self-guided introduction to local food.
Bu Rus suits budget travellers, families and anyone wanting to try Balinese dishes without spending much. Allow 45 minutes to an hour, and order a few dishes to share if you want to try more of the menu. Being in the centre of Ubud, it is easy to reach on foot from most guesthouses and hotels in the central area.
Warung Makan Bu Rus FAQs
Where is Warung Makan Bu Rus?
At Jalan Suweta No. 9 in central Ubud.
What kind of food does it serve?
Balinese and Indonesian staples such as nasi campur, nasi goreng, satay, soto ayam, pork ribs and crispy duck.
Is it expensive?
No. Recent guides list prices of roughly 15,000 to 95,000 rupiah a dish.
What is the setting like?
A garden terrace with small huts, orchids and traditional music.
What should I order first?
Nasi campur ayam, rice with chicken and a selection of side dishes, is a good introduction.
Is pork on the menu?
Yes, including pork satay and pork ribs.
Is it good for families?
Yes. The relaxed garden setting and simple menu suit families.
What is nearby?
A branch of Babi Guling Ibu Oka is on the same street, and Ubud Palace and the Ubud Art Market are in the town centre.