This Is Bali
Ubud, Gianyar
Restaurant in Gianyar, Indonesia
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Dress
Casual
Why go
This Is Bali is a practical central Ubud choice when convenience and a relaxed meal matter more than a chef-led format or defined tasting menu. For a clearer Indonesian dining brief, compare it with Nusantara By Locavore or Babi Guling Ibu Oka 1 before committing.
About This Is Bali
This Is Bali is a casual venue in Gianyar with daily hours from 11 AM to 11 PM. Because the verified details are limited, the safest way to plan around it is simple: use the known opening window and casual dress code, avoid assuming a specific cuisine, menu format, price tier, chef identity, or award history before you go.
For planning, treat it as a direct Gianyar option rather than a destination built around unverified specifics. If the goal is to compare it with other named venues, Nusantara By Locavore is one possible reference point, while Babi Guling Ibu Oka 1 is another option to consider.
Use it for a casual Gianyar visit
The decision point is expectation control. This Is Bali has verified all-week hours and a casual dress code, but there is no verified menu structure, signature ordering path, cuisine focus, or price information to support a highly specific plan.
That makes it easier to fit into a flexible day in Gianyar, especially when the priority is timing rather than a documented culinary format. For comparison while planning, you can also look at Herbivore by Locavore or Sayuri Healing Food, while keeping in mind that this page only verifies the basic practical details for This Is Bali.
Who should choose another venue
Choose another venue if the group needs verified details such as a set menu, a named chef, specific dishes, dietary accommodations, prices, or confirmed awards before committing. Choose This Is Bali when the known facts are enough: it is in Gianyar, the dress code is casual, it is listed as open daily from 11 AM to 11 PM. For broader planning, use our full Gianyar restaurants guide, then cross-check other Gianyar planning pages through our full Gianyar hotels guide, our full Gianyar bars guide, our full Gianyar wineries guide, our full Gianyar experiences guide.
Planning details
- Location
- Jl. Goutama No.2, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
- Website
- thisbali.com
- Phone
- +6281138104002
The take
The Take
The Vibe
This Is Bali reads as a quietly sophisticated, locally rooted restaurant that foregrounds provenance. It sits on Jalan Goutama, a pedestrian-friendly corridor that attracts culturally engaged visitors rather than resort day-trippers, and the write-up frames the kitchen’s identity around short supply chains and ingredients sourced from nearby Gianyar farms and rice terraces. The tone is thoughtful rather than flashy: the venue stakes its reputation on where food comes from, and that focus gives service and plating a deliberate, refined bent. Expect a dining room that rewards attention to menu notes and origin stories.
Best For
The restaurant suits daytime and evening meals for visitors who care about ingredient stories. The description links arrivals from the morning market to the meal, which points to a strong lunch trade, while its position as a reference-point venue on a main Ubud street supports full-service dinner dining. It also fits casual groups and families who want an approachable way to taste Balinese classics while learning about local sourcing. The emphasis is on provenance and produce rather than nightlife or late-night service.
Ordering Tips
Order with provenance in mind: look for dishes that highlight local produce and ask staff where key ingredients come from. The signature plates listed—Nasi Campur Bali, Babi Guling and Sate Lilit—are natural starting points for sampling regional flavors. Given the restaurant’s stated sourcing focus, ask the team about seasonal items and smallholder farms behind particular vegetables, spices or proteins; staff are likely prepared to explain origin stories and preparation methods that set these dishes apart.
Venue details
Ambiance
Authentic Balinese hospitality with rich flavors in a central Ubud setting.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Nasi Campur Bali
- Babi Guling
- Sate Lilit
Planning details
Location
Jl. Goutama No.2, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia · Directions
Also consider
If you cannot make this work
For a clearer Indonesian brief, try Nusantara By Locavore. For a casual local-specialty stop in the same broad Gianyar decision set, compare with Babi Guling Ibu Oka 1.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Gianyar
This Is Bali is the easy, central Ubud option for diners who want a low-pressure meal without building the night around a fixed concept. Babi Guling Ibu Oka 1 and Warung Babi Guling Ibu Oka 1 are more useful if the group wants a specific local-specialty stop rather than a general-purpose restaurant.
Nusantara By Locavore is the better fit for diners prioritising a defined Indonesian point of view. Herbivore by Locavore gives a clearer concept-driven alternative, while Sayuri Healing Food is the more obvious cross-shop when the group wants a lighter, wellness-leaning meal.
Book This Is Bali when the plan is flexible and the priority is an easy Ubud meal. Choose the peers when the meal itself needs to carry the itinerary.
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Compare This Is Bali
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| This Is Bali | Gianyar | ; | No published awards |
| Warung Babi Guling Ibu Oka 1 | Ubud | ; | No published awards |
| Babi Guling Ibu Oka 1 | Gianyar | ; | No published awards |
| Nusantara By Locavore | Ubud | Indonesian | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #992025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #1302024 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #4072023 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended |
| Herbivore by Locavore | Ubud | Filipino | 2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #2552023 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Highly Recommended |
| Sayuri Healing Food | Ubud | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at This Is Bali?
The verified hours are 11 AM to 11 PM daily, so the schedule covers midday and evening. There is no verified lunch menu, dinner menu, or pricing information, so the better time depends on your plans in Gianyar rather than on a confirmed difference in service.
Is This Is Bali good for a special occasion?
This Is Bali is verified as a casual venue in Gianyar, but there are no confirmed awards, chef details, set-menu details, or price information here. If those details matter for a milestone visit, compare it with other options such as Nusantara By Locavore before deciding.
What are alternatives to This Is Bali?
Other named venues to compare while planning include Nusantara By Locavore, Herbivore by Locavore, Warung Babi Guling Ibu Oka 1, Babi Guling Ibu Oka 1, Sayuri Healing Food. Use their individual listings to confirm details before choosing.
