Traveler in a Suitcase!: Ubud

What food do you have today: Bebek Tepi Sawah

I came at night, which means my camera said, “nope.” Low-light photos turn into modern art on my phone, so…

words it is.

What I Ordered

🦆 Crispy Duck (Bebek Goreng Renyah) IDR 105.000

Legit crispy, juicy enough, no drama.

Sambal: 3 choices, I sampled like a scientist and then promptly got mabuk sambal.
Porsi: Besar. With rice, I surrendered early (rare event).

Verdict: Pricey for me, but I’d order again when I’m in a mood to treat myself. 8.5/10 (sambal carries my soul).

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🐟 Gurami Bakar ± IDR 85.000

Manis-gurih, smoky, the kind that makes rice disappear mysteriously.

Verdict: Solid 8/10. Comforting. Would pair with extra lalapan for crunch therapy.

Overall: “Enak tapi agak pricy.” If your wallet is sensitive, breathe first, order second.

Night Visit vs Day Visit

Malam: Cozy, but my photos said blururu. Ricefield View, mostly vibes.

Siang/Sore: Datang saat masih ada matahari. Ini tempatnya menang di view, lebih sayang kalau nggak dinikmati.

Kalau mau foto cantik, datang sebelum gelap (or bring a real camera, unlike me).

Well, happy eating!
ikkeru

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Bali

Frozen Yogi Ubud Review: DIY Froyo on a Melting Afternoon (Cookies & Cream Yes, Gummy Bears No)

Bali’s been too hot lately, and I’ve eaten so much ice cream that joy started buffering.

Solution: I escaped to Ubud for a sleepover.

Night = silent, breezy, perfect.
Noon = surface of the sun, so we pivoted to Frozen Yogi.

Where it is (so you don’t melt finding it)

Right on Ubud’s main street, across the soccer field.
You can’t miss the parade of happy people holding cups like tiny trophies.

How it works (self-serve, priced by weight)

Grab a cup.
Pick your froyo flavors. I did cookies & cream, plain, and mango.
(Cookies & cream = the star.)

Hit the toppings bar.

I put almost everything because I contain multitudes and regret.

Skip: the gummy bears (mine were rock-hard cardio.)

Weigh, pay, inhale.

My total: ~Rp 47.000 (I went heavy on chaos).

Friend’s cup: ~Rp 35.000 (lighter hand, better self-control).

Small joys that matter:

Free water next to the cup station (hydration nation).

Wi-Fi (bless them).

Friendly staff who explained the whole process without judgment at my maximalist toppings moment.

Flavor notes (very serious science)

Cookies & Cream: Sweet, nostalgic, best base for wild toppings.

Plain: Clean, tangy, balances all the candy you’re about to make questionable decisions with

Mango: Sunny and bright; pairs well with fruit toppings if you’re pretending to be healthy.

Pros & cons (quick scan)

Pros

DIY self-serve fun, pay by weight

Good flavor mix (classics + fruit)

Free water, Wi-Fi, kind staff

Central Ubud location (soccer-field compass)

Cons

Gummy bears = dental workout
Price can climb fast if your toppings have main-character energy
Tips to win at froyo
Start with cookies & cream + plain for balance.
Keep toppings in zones (crunch corner, fruit corner) so bites make sense.
If it’s scorching, eat inside first; do photos later before it becomes yogurt soup.

Have a good weekend!

ikkeru

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Bali

Pomegranate Ubud Review: Rice-Field Walk, Wide-Lens Chaos, and a One-Hour Pizza Plot Twist

Went to Pomegranate on a short Ubud holiday with a friend. It’s not on the main street.

You’ll find it along Jl. Subak Sok Wayah, tucked in the rice fields like a secret level.

Getting there (so you don’t rage-quit)

No cars. There’s a narrow alley before the café; you must walk or come by motorbike.

The walk is actually lovely: rice fields, shade from trees, and a breeze that forgives your sunscreen choices. Consider it pre-meal cardio.

First impressions

Met a very good dog at the entrance. 10/10 would adopt (but I behaved).

wide views over sawah

Open pavilion with a cloth roof (?)

Where to sit (day vs night)

Daytime: best for views and fewer mosquitoes.

Night (my premonition): super romantic with candles… and then the mosquitoes clock in. Pack repellent if you value your ankles.

I used a wide lens so everything looks extra cinematic; sorry for the blur, it’s an artistic choice (it isn’t).

What we ordered

I was already full (we’d eaten 2 hours earlier), so we chilled and split a pizza.

Bonita Pizza IDR 58.000 (tax & service not included)

Wi-Fi was good (my friend posted our “we walked here” flex immediately).

The plot twist

We waited about 1 hour for the pizza. Staff said the oven was broken, then someone who ordered after us got theirs first. Character development achieved; patience unlocked.

Service & vibe

Staff were polite; just unlucky timing with the oven drama.
Atmosphere is relaxing, great for long chats and pretending deadlines aren’t real.

Pros & cons (quick scan)

Pros

🌾 Beautiful rice-field walk
🌬️ Breezy, open pavilion with a thatched roof
📶 Reliable Wi-Fi
🐶 Cute dog greeting committee
🧘 Perfect for unhurried lunch & conversation

Cons

🚗 No car access (walk or motorbike only)
🦟 Mosquitoes might ask you for a date at night, bring spray if you don't want to.
⏳ Potential long wait (our oven incident)

Tips if you go

Wear comfortable shoes for the path.
Daytime visit if you want photos; evening if you want candlelit vibes (and bring repellent).
If the kitchen’s busy, ask for an ETA before ordering; grab a drink and settle into the view.

Anyway, I love to spend my time in here, I feel relaxed!
ikkeru