Eat · Ubud centre: palace, market, Saraswati
Warung Babi Guling Ibu Oka
Walk-in roast pork (babi guling), one dish: go at opening or after 13:30, since the plate sells out.
- Roast pork, one dish
- Go at opening
- Sold out by mid-afternoon
- Order: Babi guling (roast pork)
- Tables and stools
- Walk-in window: at opening
- Queue risk: 12:00–13:30
- Bring cash
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Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, when you can walk in, what to order
Go now?
Open?
Usually from mid-morning until the plates run out; check on the day
Busy this hour
Estimate by hour below
Easiest walk-in
at opening
Reservations
Walk-in, no reservation
Paying
Bring cash
Per person
Rp60,000–100,000 (≈ US$4–7)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
- Babi guling specialbabi guling spesialThe plate to order; crackling and all cuts.Rp70,000–100,000≈ US$5–7
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
- Walk in, take a table, and say which plate you want: special or ordinary.
- Go at opening or after 13:30; the plate runs out by early afternoon on busy days.
Tipping
Service is usually on the bill already; unlike in the US, don't add 15–20% on top.
Allergies and diets
- NoVegetarian · Pork-based menu. · say: “Saya vegetarian. Tanpa daging dan ikan, ya.”
- NoVegan · Pork-based menu.
- NoHalal · Pork only. · say: “Saya tidak makan babi.”
- AskGluten-free · Rice and roast pork; sauces and sausage may contain soy or wheat.
- AskNut allergy · Peanut appears in some sambals; ask.
- AskAllergy · Peanut and shrimp paste appear in some sambals; show the word for your allergy and ask. · say: “Saya alergi ___ (kacang = peanut).”
Paying
Bring cash
- Pay at the till after you eat; keep the paper slip they give you.
- No tipping expected. A service charge may be added at larger branches (check the bill).
- Mostly cash; card and QR at the newer branches (check). Carry Rp 100,000 in small notes.
Booking
- Booking
- Walk-in, no reservation
- Reservations
- Not taken
- Note
- Walk-in.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
Map and nearby
Where this place is, how to get there, and what is around it
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How to order here, in full
How to order here
The order of play at the counter or table, what to say, how much to order and how to pay.
- 1Walk in, take a table, and say which plate you want: special or ordinary.
- 2Go at opening or after 13:30; the plate runs out by early afternoon on busy days.Go at opening or after 1:30 PM; the plate runs out by early afternoon on busy days.
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
- Say pedas if you want chili on the side, or tidak pedas for none.
- Extras on the plate: Some sides are added and billed — Ask 'ini termasuk?' (is this included?) before you accept extras.
- Bottled drinks: Priced above a shop — Ask the price of the drink before opening it.
Paying and tipping
Service is usually on the bill already; unlike in the US, don't add 15–20% on top.
- Pay at the till after you eat; keep the paper slip they give you.
- No tipping expected. A service charge may be added at larger branches (check the bill).
- Mostly cash; card and QR at the newer branches (check). Carry Rp 100,000 in small notes.
- 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 60,000–100,000 per person (2026 estimate)
Paying, diet and allergies
Paying
Accepted everywhere.
Newer branches only (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.
- Vegetarianno
Pork-based menu.
Show: Saya vegetarian. Tanpa daging dan ikan, ya.
- Veganno
Pork-based menu.
- Halalno
Pork only.
Show: Saya tidak makan babi.
- Gluten-freeask
Rice and roast pork; sauces and sausage may contain soy or wheat.
- Nut allergyask
Peanut appears in some sambals; ask.
- Allergyask
Peanut and shrimp paste appear in some sambals; show the word for your allergy and ask.
Show: Saya alergi ___ (kacang = peanut).
Who it suits, booking and the kitchen
Who it suits, booking, closures
- How to book
- No reservations; walk in.
- How far ahead
- Not needed
- No-show / cancel fee
- Not applicable
- Dress code
- None. Wear clothes that tolerate a sauce drip.
| When | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Nyepi | check before you go | Closed for 24 hours. |
| Temple ceremony days | check before you go | Hours may shorten. |
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: 09:00 (light).
- 09:00lightlittle or no waitBest window; the plate is full
- 10:00busya short wait is possible
- 11:00heavyexpect a line
- 12:00packedexpect a long lineLine and no free seats
- 13:00packedexpect a long linePlates start to run out
- 14:00heavyexpect a line
- 15:00busya short wait is possibleOften sold out
- 16:00lightlittle or no wait
Desk estimate on a weekday; weekends run one level higher. Not live data. No line length is on file, so waits are in words.
Comfort, facts and cons
Hygiene and comfort
- Seating
- Tables and stools
- Kids
- kids' menu: no · stroller: caution · Order a plain plate without sambal for children
- Access
- step-free: partial · One step at the entrance; flat inside
Hygiene
- Busy turnover keeps food fresh; eat it hot.
- Use bottled water, not tap ice from unknown sources; the ice at established warungs is usually made from purified water (ask).
- Wash hands before you eat; carry wipes.
Facts
- Reservations
- Not taken — Walk-in.
- Capabilities
- food
- Getting there
- Jalan Suweta, opposite the palace · ~6 min walk
Cons
- Sells out; plates run out by early afternoon on busy days.
- Pork only: no halal or vegetarian option.
- Busy at lunch with tour groups.
Dish glossary
| On the menu | What it is | Order it how |
|---|---|---|
| Babi guling | Roast suckling pig, the dish of the house. | Ask for the special (spesial) or the ordinary (biasa). |
| Lawar | Chopped vegetables, coconut and spices; sometimes with raw or cooked pork. | Point to the green side; ask if it has meat. |
| Kulit | The crackling skin. | Say 'kulit lebih' for extra. |
| Sambal | Chili paste. | Ask for less: 'sedikit pedas'. |
| Es teh | Iced sweet tea. | Say 'es teh tawar' for unsweet. |
| Nasi | Rice. | It comes with the plate. |
Price check
- locals pay
- Plates at the original branch have stayed around Rp 50,000–90,000 for years (2026 estimate).
- tourist price
- Some copycat stalls by the palace charge more for a smaller plate; check the printed price before you sit.
- rule
- No tipping expected. A service charge may be added at larger branches (check the bill).
| Extra on the table | Typical charge | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Extras on the plate | Some sides are added and billed | Ask 'ini termasuk?' (is this included?) before you accept extras. |
| Bottled drinks | Priced above a shop | Ask the price of the drink before opening it. |
Deep dive
Questions, alternatives, and where our facts come from
Questions and answers
Questions and answers
Is it worth queuing?
If you eat pork and can go at opening, yes: the plate is short of fuss. At noon consider another warung.
Checked 2026-09-28 · Voykit desk
What time should I go to Ibu Oka?
At opening or after 13:30 on a weekday. Plates can sell out by early afternoon.At opening or after 1:30 PM on a weekday. Plates can sell out by early afternoon.
How much is a plate?
About Rp 60,000–100,000 (2026 estimate); check the board.
Is there a vegetarian option?
No. The menu is roast pork; choose another warung.
Do they take cards?
Mostly cash; some branches take card or QR (check).
Is there more than one branch?
Yes. Prices and queue differ; confirm the one you walk to.
If it is closed or full
Nearby alternatives
If it is closed or the line is too long
- Warung Biah Biah12 min walkA meat-free or small-plate alternative.
- Ubud morning market stalls3 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.
- Ubud brunch and coffee cafés22 min walkFor coffee, smoothie bowls and vegetarian breakfasts, use the café rows on Jalan Hanoman and Jalan Raya Campuhan: Rp 60,000–140,000 for a meal, AC at some, and confirm which are open the day you go.
Places without an authored walk are ranked by straight-line distance × 1.3 at 5 km/h (3 mph)3 mph (5 km/h).
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Sources
- secondaryWikivoyage — Ubud (eat)
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Prices are 2026 estimates from the menu or the price line on file. Check on the day.
Source: Opening hours
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Source: Best time
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