Api Jiwa
Keliki / Tegallalang, Ubud
Restaurant in Ubud, Indonesia
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Api Jiwa operates nightly in Keliki, north of central Ubud, with a 6:30–10 PM dinner-only schedule and no published cuisine type, chef, or pricing. The venue suits exploratory diners willing to trade certainty for discovery, though the absence of awards, online booking, or a confirmed menu makes it a riskier choice for special occasions than established peers like Raya or Akar.
About Api Jiwa
Api Jiwa is a venue in Ubud open nightly from 6:30–10 PM with a smart-casual dress code. For details such as cuisine type, chef, price range, menu format, awards, booking method, seat count, or dietary policy, check directly with the venue before making firm plans. If you are comparing it with other local dining choices such as Akar, Raya, Mads Lange, Runara Restaurant, or The Camp, avoid assuming a format, accolade history, or menu style.
What to Expect on a First Visit
Plan around the evening window: Api Jiwa is open nightly from 6:30–10 PM. The dress code is smart casual, so arrive polished but not overly formal unless the venue confirms otherwise. First-timers should confirm the current booking process, menu, price range, cuisine, chef, and seating format directly with the venue before relying on any specific expectation. Because the hours are limited to the evening, do not plan on a daytime visit unless Api Jiwa itself confirms an exception.
How It Fits Among Ubud's Dinner Options
Api Jiwa currently fits best as a flexible Ubud evening choice. Diners should avoid assuming a tasting-menu format, signature dish, award history, or particular cuisine. For guests who need certainty around menu, dietary needs, price, or reservation process, confirm those details in advance or compare Api Jiwa with other Ubud dining rooms such as The Camp, Akar, Raya, Mads Lange, or Runara Restaurant.
The core facts are straightforward: Api Jiwa is open nightly from 6:30–10 PM, and the dress code is smart casual. Check all other planning details directly with Api Jiwa before making firm arrangements. That makes it a better fit for flexible diners than for guests who need published menus, allergy handling details, or a tightly planned special-occasion itinerary.
Planning details
- Location
- Banjar Triwangsa, Jl. RY Dalem, Keliki, Kec. Tegallalang, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80561, Indonesia
- Website
- capellahotels.com/en/capella-ubud/dining/api-jiwa
- Phone
- +62 361 2091888
Venue details
Ambiance
Atmosphere is rustic yet refined and intimate, with counter seating around an open kitchen and grill, campfire rituals at twilight, and lush jungle surroundings creating a warm, theatrical, and story-driven dining experience.
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- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Asian-inspired omakase tasting menu
- Plant-based omakase menu
- Refined Asian barbecue courses
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Banjar Triwangsa, Jl. RY Dalem, Keliki, Kec. Tegallalang, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80561, Indonesia
Planning details
Location
Banjar Triwangsa, Jl. RY Dalem, Keliki, Kec. Tegallalang, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80561, Indonesia · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Raya, Indonesian Cuisine, Indonesian Cuisine
- Mads Lange, Notable alternative
- The Camp, Notable alternative
- Runara Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Akar, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Api Jiwa's lack of published awards, cuisine type, or pricing places it in a different tier than Ubud's documented dining anchors. Raya delivers decades of Indonesian home-cooking credibility at mid-range prices with walk-in availability most nights, making it the safer bet for first-time visitors seeking local flavour without research friction. Akar operates at a higher price point with a plant-forward concept and visible online presence, appealing to diners who prioritize sustainability narratives alongside the meal. For those willing to navigate unconfirmed details, Mads Lange and The Camp sit in the same ambiguous category as Api Jiwa, dinner-only formats with limited documentation, where word-of-mouth and in-person visits drive discovery rather than critical consensus or published menus.
Runara Restaurant sits outside Ubud proper but shares the same dinner-focused schedule and undocumented profile, making it a lateral alternative if you're already exploring Bali's rural dining options. For travellers prioritizing ease of booking and menu transparency, Raya and Akar offer clearer value propositions; Api Jiwa and its peers reward patience and flexibility but introduce execution risk that special-occasion diners may prefer to avoid.
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Compare Api Jiwa
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Api Jiwa | Ubud | , | No published awards |
| Raya | Ubud | Indonesian Cuisine | 2025 Forbes Recommended |
| Mads Lange | Ubud | , | No published awards |
| The Camp | Ubud | , | No published awards |
| Runara Restaurant | Gianyar | , | No published awards |
| Akar | Bali | , | 2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2026 Michelin 1 StarTatler Best Restaurants Asia-Pacific 20252025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Api Jiwa?
Confirm availability directly with Api Jiwa before making firm plans. The venue is open nightly from 6:30–10 PM.
What should I wear to Api Jiwa?
Api Jiwa's dress code is smart casual. Choose neat evening attire suitable for Ubud.
What should a first-timer know about Api Jiwa?
Api Jiwa is in Ubud and is open nightly from 6:30–10 PM. First-timers should confirm current details such as cuisine, menu format, price range, chef, seating style, and dietary policy directly before visiting.
Is lunch or dinner better at Api Jiwa?
Plan for dinner rather than lunch. Api Jiwa's hours are nightly from 6:30–10 PM.
Is Api Jiwa good for a special occasion?
It may suit a special occasion if the nightly 6:30–10 PM hours and smart-casual dress code fit your plans. Confirm booking details, pricing, menu format, and dietary accommodations directly before relying on it for an important meal.
What are alternatives to Api Jiwa in Ubud?
Other Ubud dining options to compare include Raya, Runara Restaurant, Akar, Mads Lange, and The Camp. Check each venue directly for current menus, availability, and service details.
