If you want a truly authentic Balinese buffet experience then this is it! Stunning setting, warm and friendly service, off the beaten track. Take your phone torch and trek up through the back lanes of Penastanan village on the outskirts of Ubud for a truly memorable feast,
We were so excited to hear that a new Waroeng Bernadette had opened earlier this year in Penstanan, just on the outskirts of Ubud central.
Having visited their original establishments, in Mas and then in Ubud central in the past, we knew already from friends who live in Penastanan that the new restaurant is living up to high expectations from diners.
Serving authentic Javanese specialities, Warung Bernadette will definitely be giving one of our other old favourites Warung Mendez a run for its money! (But Mendez does have a wider range of dishes in their menu)?
We started with crispy Indonesian sweetcorn fritters, followed by beef rendang and beef rawon.
The slow cooked beef rendang is melt in the mouth and served with pickled vegetables, tofu, tempe, greens in a delicious coconut sauce. Crackers and rice.
The beef Rawon soup was redolent of the unique flavour of the keluak nuts which give it the trademark almost black colour. One of the best Rawon soups I’ve tasted, served with preserved egg and crackers.
Beautifully designed interiors, great service and just down the road from our villa in Penastanan.
Bayu’s Kitchen is a favourite stop for us when we are visiting Bali. With a menu that has Indonesian, Thai and Western favourites, as well as a delicious special Sri Lankan curry combo.
Run by local Aussie expat Steve Castley, the atmosphere is laid back and prices are great value. Friendly staff deliver great service and guests are a mix of locals and guests staying in Private Ubud Villas around Penastanan, and tourists.
We stay at Villa Kembali which is right next door to Bayu’s Kitchen so it is one of our local haunts. Bayu’s Kitchen is opposite Y Resort on Jalan Penastanan Kelod (known as Jalan Katik on some maps).
If you are looking for a relaxed, simple but delicious meal when you are in Ubud, then Bayu’s is a great option.
On Sundays from 6.30pm-9pm Bayu’s Kitchen features live music with a great local band.
Thanks Steve and team for some lovely meals and memories in the last few weeks!