Skip to main content
    Pearl
    Join
    Raya, Restaurant in Ubud
    Restaurant300Points
    Forbes 2025

    Raya

    Indonesian Cuisine · Ubud

    Restaurant in Ubud, Indonesia

    SaveMark VisitedBook with Pearl

    The Read

    Tegallalang Table

    Chef

    Marissa Gerlach

    Dress

    Casual

    Why go

    Raya is worth prioritizing for a special-occasion Indonesian dinner in Ubud, especially if external recognition matters: it carries a Forbes Recommended 2025 signal. It is less suited to casual, price-sensitive, or logistics-heavy plans, so cross-shop Api Jiwa, Mads Lange, The Camp if flexibility matters more than a dinner-led occasion.

    About Raya

    Raya in Ubud serves Indonesian cuisine and has Forbes Recommended recognition for 2025. Its verified hours are 6:30–10 PM daily, so it is best understood as an evening restaurant rather than a daytime stop.

    The main reason to consider Raya is focus: Indonesian cooking under chef/owner Marissa Gerlach. For diners planning an Ubud dinner around that cuisine, the confirmed details are direct: Indonesian cuisine, casual dress code, daily evening hours, Forbes Recommended 2025 recognition.

    Indonesian cooking is the reason to choose it, not the view or a scene

    Choose this if the priority is Indonesian cuisine in Ubud. The verified information does not establish a specific menu format, signature dish, beverage program, price point, seat count, or service style, so expectations should stay centered on the confirmed cuisine and evening schedule rather than on unverified details.

    The tradeoff is that this is not the safest choice for diners who need fully verified information on price, seating, or booking format before committing. For a special dinner, that may be acceptable if the group is comfortable planning around the confirmed 6:30–10 PM hours. For larger groups, expense-sensitive diners, or anyone coordinating a meal with tight logistics, compare it carefully before locking it in.

    Better for dinner-led occasions than casual Ubud grazing

    Raya makes the most sense as a planned dinner because the verified opening hours are 6:30–10 PM every day. It is less useful as a daytime option, there is no verified lunch service in the available facts.

    Against other dining options, the decision is mostly about what you want from the evening. If the brief is Indonesian cuisine in Ubud with a confirmed recognition signal, Raya is the one to prioritize. If the brief is simply another dinner option, cross-shop Api Jiwa, Mads Lange, or The Camp before deciding. For a broader comparison, Akar and Runara Restaurant are useful reference points.

    The verdict: choose Raya when Indonesian cuisine is the point of the evening and the 6:30–10 PM schedule suits your plans. Skip it if the group needs verified detail on cost, format, or logistics before choosing.

    The takeRaya is well suited to diners who travel to Ubud for considered meals and those looking for a full-service evening built around Indonesian flavors. It works for family dinners and group gatherings who want an elevated yet approachable experience, and for visitors making a dedicated dining trip who expect attentive service and a memorable setting. The place feels less like a quick warung stop and more like a destination for people prioritizing atmosphere, local ingredients, and cocktails alongside composed plates.
    Recognition and awards1 source
    Also considerAlternatives
    Restaurant contextUbud, Indonesia
    Explore UbudNearby

    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
    Around this placeMore Pearl picks
    The take

    The Take

    The Vibe

    Raya presents Indonesian cuisine with a measured, polished restraint that fits Ubud’s ingredient-first reputation. The restaurant pairs thoughtful, locally rooted cooking with hospitality that leans toward elegant and sophisticated rather than casual or canteen-like. The approach feels deliberate: dishes aim to foreground Indonesian identity while the room and service support a composed, refined meal. The setting amplifies that tone — you arrive through Tegallalang’s layered green and terraced rice paddies, which anchor the dining experience in landscape as much as in technique.

    Best For

    Raya is well suited to diners who travel to Ubud for considered meals and those looking for a full-service evening built around Indonesian flavors. It works for family dinners and group gatherings who want an elevated yet approachable experience, and for visitors making a dedicated dining trip who expect attentive service and a memorable setting. The place feels less like a quick warung stop and more like a destination for people prioritizing atmosphere, local ingredients, and cocktails alongside composed plates.

    Ordering Tips

    Focus on the restaurant’s local dishes and its cocktail program: the description highlights Indonesian cuisine taken seriously and lists cocktails among signature offerings. Expect a structured, full-service meal rather than a counter or canteen-style experience, and plan for an evening service—Raya sits alongside tasting-menu peers in Ubud’s dining ecosystem, so reservations or arriving with time to dine thoughtfully are sensible. Ask servers about ingredient sourcing and recommended preparations of regional specialties.

    Planning details

    Location

    Banjar Triwangsa, Jl. RY Dalem, Keliki, Kec. Tegallalang, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80561, Indonesia · Directions

    +62 361 2091888

    capellahotels.com/en/capella-ubud/dining/api-jiwa

    Recognition and awards
    Also consider

    Where to look if Raya is not the right fit

    If Raya is unavailable or the group needs an easier-to-compare Ubud option, start with Api Jiwa and Mads Lange. They are the cleanest local cross-shops from the provided set.

    If staying outside the immediate Ubud decision set, Akar and Runara Restaurant make more sense as broader Bali alternatives than direct replacements.

    Restaurant context

    How Raya compares in Ubud

    Raya is the stronger pick when the brief is a serious Indonesian dinner with a recognition signal. Api Jiwa, Mads Lange, The Camp are the more direct Ubud cross-shops if the priority is staying closer to the main dining circuit or keeping the plan easier to compare before committing.

    For value, the harder call is transparency: Raya has no published price range here, so it is better for diners comfortable choosing on cuisine and occasion quality rather than a visible spend ceiling. If the group needs to compare cost before choosing, start with Api Jiwa, Mads Lange, or The Camp.

    Akar and Runara Restaurant are useful broader Bali comparisons, but they are less direct substitutes for an Ubud dinner. Keep Raya for the occasion where Indonesian cuisine is the anchor; use the others when location, flexibility, or an easier backup plan matters more.

    Explore Ubud
    Restaurants in UbudBars in UbudHotels in Ubud
    Around this place
    Read more on Pearl

    Discover more on Pearl

    Unlock the full Raya guide in Pearl, including awards, comparisons, FAQs, planning details, and nearby places.

    Get Exclusive Access
    Compare Raya
    Raya Ubud and similar venues
    VenueLocationCuisineAwards
    RayaUbudIndonesian Cuisine
    2025 Forbes Recommended
    Api JiwaUbudNo published awards;
    Mads LangeUbudNo published awards;
    The CampUbudNo published awards;
    Runara RestaurantGianyarNo published awards;
    AkarBali
    2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2026 Michelin 1 StarTatler Best Restaurants Asia-Pacific 20252025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate
    		;

    How Raya Ubud compares with similar nearby venues.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is lunch or dinner better at Raya?

    Dinner is the clear fit, since Raya's verified hours are 6:30–10 PM every day. There is no verified lunch service in the available facts. For an evening around Indonesian cuisine in Ubud, the schedule makes sense.

    What should I wear to Raya?

    Raya's verified dress code is casual. If you want to dress a little more neatly for dinner, that is reasonable, but the confirmed guidance is simply casual rather than formal.

    Is Raya good for solo dining?

    Raya can work for solo dining if you want an evening meal focused on Indonesian cuisine. The verified hours are 6:30–10 PM daily, so plan it as dinner rather than a daytime stop.

    What should a first-timer know about Raya?

    Treat Raya as a dinner option for Indonesian cuisine in Ubud, not as a place with verified lunch hours. The daily hours are 6:30–10 PM, the dress code is casual, Forbes Recommended 2025 is the clearest confirmed recognition signal.

    What are alternatives to Raya?

    Consider Api Jiwa, Mads Lange, The Camp, Runara Restaurant, or Akar as comparison points, depending on the kind of dinner you want. Raya is the better fit when Indonesian cuisine in Ubud is the main reason to go.

    Is Raya good for a special occasion?

    It can be, especially if the occasion calls for Indonesian cuisine in Ubud and an evening schedule works for your group. Raya serves from 6:30–10 PM daily and has Forbes Recommended 2025 recognition. For comparison, Api Jiwa is another dinner option to weigh before deciding.