Eat · Monkey Forest & Padangtegal
Bebek Bengil (Dirty Duck Diner)
A sit-down crispy duck lunch on Jalan Hanoman: reserve at weekends, allow Rp 200,000–350,000 per person with a drink, and go at 11:30 or after 14:00 to avoid tour groups.
- Crispy duck
- Reserve at weekends
- Service and tax extra
- Order: Crispy duck in a garden setting
- Table seating
- Walk-in window: 11:30–12:15
- Queue risk: 12:15–14:00
- Bring cash
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Plan
Open now, when you can walk in, what to order
Go now?
Open?
Lunch and dinner; check on the day
Busy this hour
Estimate by hour below
Easiest walk-in
11:30–12:15
Reservations
Walk-in, no reservation
Paying
Bring cash
Per person
Rp200,000–350,000 (≈ US$13–25)2026 estimate · check
Walk-in windows
Tip
Format
A walk-in lunch is only planned as primary when your arrival lands outside the “impossible” window.
Your first order
- Crispy duck, halfbebek crispyThe house dish.Rp180,000–280,000≈ US$11–18
Menus and prices change; the board on the day wins.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
On the ground
How to order, tip and pay, allergies, and booking
How to order
- Book ahead for dinner and weekends; walk in at 11:30.
- Order the duck first because it is cooked to order.
Tipping
Service is usually on the bill already; unlike in the US, don't add 15–20% on top.
Allergies and diets
- AskVegetarian · Limited; duck is the main dish. · say: “Saya vegetarian. Tanpa daging dan ikan, ya.”
- AskVegan · Ask the kitchen.
- AskHalal · Mixed menu; ask about pork and alcohol. · say: “Saya tidak makan babi.”
- AskGluten-free · Rice-based; ask about sauces.
- AskNut allergy · Peanuts appear in sauces.
- Not on fileAllergy · Peanuts and shrimp paste appear in sauces; state your allergy. · say: “Saya alergi ___ (kacang = peanut).”
Paying
Bring cash
- Check the bill for service and tax lines.
- A service charge and tax are usually added; tip only for extra service.
- Cards accepted (check); cash rupiah also. Service and tax may be added.
Booking
- Booking
- Walk-in, no reservation
- Reservations
- Taken
- Note
- Recommended for dinner and weekends (check the booking method).
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
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How to order here
The order of play at the counter or table, what to say, how much to order and how to pay.
- 1Book ahead for dinner and weekends; walk in at 11:30.Book ahead for dinner and weekends; walk in at 11:30 AM.
- 2Order the duck first because it is cooked to order.
No shared language? Tap dishes in the order builder below and show the waiter the full-screen list in the local script. For a printed menu, translate a photo of it.
What to say
| In English | Say or show | Sounds like |
|---|---|---|
| Good morning | Selamat pagi | sla-MAHT PAH-gee |
| How much is this? | Berapa harganya? | beh-RAH-pa har-GAH-nya |
| A bit cheaper, please | Bisa kurang? | BEE-sa KOO-rang |
| Not spicy, please | Tidak pedas, ya | TEE-dak PEH-das ya |
| No meat (vegetarian) | Tanpa daging | TAHN-pa DAH-ging |
| The bill, please | Minta bon, ya | MIN-ta bon ya |
| Hello (Balinese) | Om swastiastu | ohm swah-stee-AHS-too |
Extras, condiments and what costs extra
- Ask for the sambal on the side if you dislike chili.
- Tax and service: Often 15–20% on top of the menu price — Read the menu footnote and ask 'sudah termasuk?'.
Paying and tipping
Service is usually on the bill already; unlike in the US, don't add 15–20% on top.
- Check the bill for service and tax lines.
- A service charge and tax are usually added; tip only for extra service.
- Cards accepted (check); cash rupiah also. Service and tax may be added.
- Carry small notes: most warungs do not take cards.
At the table
- Eat where the turnover is fast and the food is hot.
- Ask about pork and shrimp paste if you avoid them.
- Sealed bottled water or a filter; ask about ice.
Price and paying
- Typical spend
- Rp 200,000–350,000 per person with a drink (2026 estimate)
Paying, diet and allergies
Paying
Accepted.
Cards accepted (check).
No transit card in Ubud.
QRIS at some tills (check).
Diet and allergies
Yes means there is something for you; ask means possible with care; no means go elsewhere.
- Vegetarianask
Limited; duck is the main dish.
Show: Saya vegetarian. Tanpa daging dan ikan, ya.
- Veganask
Ask the kitchen.
- Halalask
Mixed menu; ask about pork and alcohol.
Show: Saya tidak makan babi.
- Gluten-freeask
Rice-based; ask about sauces.
- Nut allergyask
Peanuts appear in sauces.
- Allergynot on file
Peanuts and shrimp paste appear in sauces; state your allergy.
Show: Saya alergi ___ (kacang = peanut).
Who it suits, booking and the kitchen
Who it suits, booking, closures
- How to book
- Reserve by phone or message (check); walk-in is possible at off-peak times.
- How far ahead
- Same day; a day ahead for weekends
- No-show / cancel fee
- Check the policy
- Dress code
- Casual; no swimwear.
| When | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Nyepi | check before you go | Closed. |
| Ceremony days | check before you go | Hours may change. |
Show the kitchen
Tap a need to get a large screen you can hold up to staff. The wording is the guide’s; a helper who reads the language should confirm it if your allergy is serious.
Hour by hour, with queue times
Quietest listed hour: 11:00 (light).
- 11:00lightlittle or no wait
- 12:00heavyexpect a lineGroups
- 13:00heavyexpect a line
- 14:00busya short wait is possible
- 15:00lightlittle or no wait
- 16:00busya short wait is possible
- 17:00packedexpect a long line
- 18:00packedexpect a long lineDinner rush
- 19:00heavyexpect a lineBook ahead
Desk estimate; weekends run one level higher. No line length is on file, so waits are in words.
Comfort, facts and cons
Hygiene and comfort
- Restrooms
- Restroom on site · accessible restroom: check
- Seating
- Chairs at tables
- Kids
- kids' menu: ask · stroller: caution · Plain duck and rice for children
- Access
- step-free: partial · Garden paths and steps; ask for a step-free table
Hygiene
- Sit-down kitchen: food is cooked hot.
- Ask for sealed bottled water.
- Check that ice is purified.
Facts
- Reservations
- Taken — Recommended for dinner and weekends (check the booking method).
- Capabilities
- food · seated_rest · toilet
- Getting there
- Jalan Hanoman, Padangtegal, east side · ~15 min walk
Cons
- A tourist-facing restaurant priced above local warungs.
- Service and tax are added to the bill.
- The duck takes time to cook; do not expect it in ten minutes.
Dish glossary
| On the menu | What it is | Order it how |
|---|---|---|
| Bebek | Duck. | Bebek crispy is the house version. |
| Sambal matah | Raw shallot and lemongrass relish. | Order as a side. |
| Nasi putih | White rice. | Add if not included. |
| Tempe | Fermented soy. | A vegetarian side. |
| Pedas | Spicy. | Say 'sedikit pedas' for mild. |
| Pajak | Tax. | Check the bill. |
Price check
- locals pay
- A comparable duck plate at a local warung is Rp 40,000–70,000 (2026 estimate).
- tourist price
- Here you pay for the setting and the volume of service: Rp 180,000–300,000 for duck and a drink.
- rule
- A service charge and tax are usually added; tip only for extra service.
| Extra on the table | Typical charge | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Tax and service | Often 15–20% on top of the menu price | Read the menu footnote and ask 'sudah termasuk?'. |
Deep dive
Questions, alternatives, and where our facts come from
Questions and answers
Questions and answers
Is it too touristy?
It is a tourist-facing restaurant; the food is reliable but priced for it.
Checked 2026-09-28 · Voykit desk
How much is dinner at Bebek Bengil?
About Rp 200,000–350,000 per person with a drink (2026 estimate), service and tax extra.
Do I need to reserve?
For dinner and weekends, yes. At 11:30 on a weekday you can usually walk in.For dinner and weekends, yes. At 11:30 AM on a weekday you can usually walk in.
Is it good for vegetarians?
Limited: the star is duck. Ask about vegetable dishes.
Is the duck worth the price?
It is a sit-down splurge. For a cheaper duck plate, try a warung.
Where is it?
On Jalan Hanoman, Padangtegal, about 15 minutes on foot from the Monkey Forest gate (confirm the pin).
If it is closed or full
Nearby alternatives
If it is closed or the line is too long
- Ubud brunch and coffee cafés10 min walkCoffee and a rest.
- Warung Biah Biah23 min walkSmall Balinese plates to share at Ubud prices from Rp 10,000–45,000: walk in at 11:30 or after 14:00, order two or three dishes each, and expect a few vegetarian options.Small Balinese plates to share at Ubud prices from Rp 10,000–45,000: walk in at 11:30 AM or after 2:00 PM, order two or three dishes each, and expect a few vegetarian options.
- Ubud morning market stalls25 min walkLocal breakfast at the traditional market before 08:00: nasi campur, porridge and sweet snacks from Rp 10,000–30,000, standing or on low stools, cash only.
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Sources
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