Babi Guling Bu Ari — Restaurant in Bali

Super first try of babi guling. Whilst travelling around over the last few days, I had noticed the golden pigs in glass cabinets, presented to the streets as we scooted by, so I needed to sample some for myself. There are a number of places dotted around Ubud so, without a recommendation, I relied on the next best way to find good spot; check if the locals are eating there. I spotted Buk Ari, already with about 10 scooters parked up in the ample parking area - bingo! I ambled past the already familiar swine cabinet and in to the dining area, large communal tables with bench seating. After some awkward motioning, I finally got the message that I take a seat to be served and I chose the ‘special’, which arrived in minutes. I was not disappointed - the portions were more than adequate, pork roasted and fried, a fresh ginger and chili sambal, blood sausage, herb salad, a small bowl of broth plus rice, and two types of crackling. At 45000IRP/4.50AUD it is quite reasonable and very satisfying. Add a bottle of water for 5000IRP/0.50AUD and that is an inexpensive meal-deal or get it to go for even less (very popular with locals). It will not be for everyone but it is a great experience outside the comfort zone, provided you like pork. I...

Don't expect much on the ambiance when you come here. But trying babi guling dish should definitely be experienced by tourists who come to Bali and eat pork. It's an authentic restaurant where locals go for their Babi Guling. The food is good, I didn't have Bali belly so its safe as the food is prepared daily.

And the best part is you get to mingle with the locals and really experienced how they are as opposed to those locals in the service industry who keep a protective wall around them, who probably have had enough of abusive tourists.

Don't expect much about the place. They have a small menu, it's inexpensive and safe. Unlike other places serving babi guling, this restaurant is open til 8pm.

I recommend this place to those who want to experience a local Balinese dish for...

Babi guling with crispy skin & tender juicy meat, good crispy fried pork ribs & really good crispy crackling. Staff are friendly although there is language barrier. Be prepared to pay higher tourist price as menu has no price but the food is delicious & is worth it 😋😋😋 Babi guling - the menu has special set (front of picture with separate plate of rice) & normal, but we don't see any difference as both have the same food items. Be warned that the vegetables are spicy. For the pork, asked them to give the chilli separately in case you can't take...