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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)
- 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
I cannot stop playing LINE PLAY. Ever.
It’s somehow March, and last year’s “I’ll deal with it later” has turned into no free time, high stress, every thought is a loud thought. I’ve been dodging friends because I don’t want to turn brunch into a TED Talk about my breakouts.
what i feel right now lololol
The acne started small and cute (a pop here and there) and then, over 3 months, it mutated—itchy, angry, and marching down my neck + cheeks.
I suspected triggers, so I cut back on dairy and oily food (hard mode in Indonesia) and still crave Caramel Macchiato like it’s oxygen.
I started food-logging in an agenda like a stern aunt, and like everyone with a face in crisis—went hunting for a cleanser that wouldn’t make it worse.
Enter:
Product I Tried
Sebamed Clear Face Antibacterial Cleansing Foam (pH 5.5)
Hyaho~
Back in Bali with 10,000 assignments and the study ethic of a houseplant. If my future could stop watching me like a CCTV, that’d be great.
Back in Bali with 10,000 assignments and the study ethic of a houseplant. If my future could stop watching me like a CCTV, that’d be great.
It’s scorching. Rainy season came for one month; the rest is just summer with feelings. I’m one degree away from becoming a weather app.
Enter: Break Cafe Denpasar.
I’m sorry for posting slowly—consider this my diary experiment.
Maybe no one reads it; maybe future me does. Either way, hi.
Vibe check: pessimistic but trying
New year, messy month. A lot happened at once; I felt sad/angry/confused and alone (which is human, I guess). Last year I ran out of positive vibes entirely; this year I’m practicing even when it squeaks.
Where am I?
Hi. My name is ikkelio, and I used to discriminate ramen.
I believed pork or nothing.
If it wasn’t tonkotsu, I called it cosplay.
Then I met 7 Tori Samurai (across Pos Indonesia on Sunset Road) and got spiritually suplexed by chicken ramen.
Then I met 7 Tori Samurai (across Pos Indonesia on Sunset Road) and got spiritually suplexed by chicken ramen.
First Impressions
Walked in on a whim (Google had zero reviews at the time).
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
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