Zest
Zest is one of Ubud’s top vegan spots, serving up delicious plant-based dishes with a stunning view of Campuhan Hill. Since 2018, it’s been a go-to for fresh, healthy meals in a beautiful, relaxing setting.
At Zest, everything is made with locally sourced ingredients, many from Chef Simon Jongenotter’s 100-acre Food Forest in Bali. They stick to Balinese traditions, using roots, shoots, and fruits, while keeping it clean—no refined sugar, flour, or harmful oils. If you try the mushroom schnitzel or jackfruit steak, you’re tasting the island’s best, straight from the source.
Zest isn’t just about food, though. It’s also a place for the mind and soul, regularly hosting tea ceremonies and workshops to help you tap into your inner potential. It’s the full Ubud experience wrapped up in one incredible meal.
Details:
Cousines:
Fusion, Healthy, Vegan
Menu:
Feautures:
Restaurant, Café
Special options:
Vegetarian and Vegan friendly, Gluten free
Opening hours:
8.00 AM – 10.00 PM
Average bill:
$10
Location and contact:
Our experts expierence from Zest
Reservations
Though walk-ins at Zest are possible, we suggest that you make a reservation because Zest is usually full. By securing a table, you know that you'll get a seat at one of the best cafés in Ubud.
The Parking Space
One of the best things about Zest is that they occupy a space without having to share it with any other establishments. Finding a parking space for cars and motorbikes is not a problem.
Welcoming Service
What we like about Zest is that, if you want to dine in one of the sections, you need to take off your shoes/sandals. For us, this is one of the things that make Zest stand out among the other cafés in Ubud.
Why do we choose Zest?
Zest Ubud makes for the perfect choice if you don't know where to eat in Ubud, especially if you're a plant-based food enthusiast and curious about the creations at Zest. But Zest delivers more than just exceptional dishes for vegans in Ubud, as their focus is also on the experience.
The view of Campuhan Hill is unbeatable, the interior and ambience will make everyone comfortable, and the food is extraordinary. These are all reasons enough to visit in themselves. You just have to be ready for the slow service, and we believe the price wasn't justified.
Zest has certainly found its place as one of the best vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Ubud. This is a service that understands food beyond its basic functions, while implementing the traditional Balinese way of using different nearby vegetables and trees is something we admire, and so should you!
How can you evaluate Zest?
Reviews About Zest
Yu-Shan Chiu
Hector Tomass
Amy J
Hi everyone! My name is Catur, and I was born and raised in Central Java. I moved to Bali in 2011 but left the island in 2016 before returning in 2018. Bali feels more than a home to me, and maybe that’s why my name feels like a premonition. Catur means four, both in the Balinese and Javanese languages. It is spoken like ‘c’ in chess, which is also the meaning of my name in Indonesian.
