Kalyana Restaurant — Restaurant in Bali

The Kalyana Restaurant at Tejaprana Bisma was an unexpected pleasure. After finding the restaurant at our hotel (Arkamara Dijiwa Ubud) severely disappointing, we tried Kalyana for dinner and loved it so much that we returned the next day. A sampler plate of Indonesian food was the highlight. Our other plates were also quite good, but the rendang was less exciting than elsewhere around Bali. Happy hour offers an excellent price on cocktails, which were somewhat better than the usual poor Indonesian offerings.

Staff was helpful and attentive. The al fresco venue is very pretty, next to the pool with an infinity edge overlooking a jungle ravine and rice fields. (Nobody was using the pool during our visit, but if it had been overrun by noisy splashers, that would have detracted.) Indeed, the restaurant experience was so pleasant that we would surely book a room at the hotel itself, which also looked very enjoyable, if we return to Ubud.

Both the hotel and restaurant cater to an upscale market. If that’s what you’re looking for, I would give them a try. Despite the lush tropical scenery, the hotel and restaurant are very close to downtown Ubud, for added...

This is truly an exclusive place. Hidden pearl five minutes away from one of Ubud main streets. The place is beautiful, on a hill with a breathtaking view on the forest. The staff, the food and the place itself are perfect. You have to wait a bit for your order, but every minute spent at this place is priceless and the food is just delicious. Surprisingly, Kalyana has reasonable prices. Better than many other places we ate...

Kalyana Restaurant, managed by Ariani and her incredible team, became our culinary sanctuary. Each meal was a journey through the rich flavors of Bali, prepared with care and served with a smile. Their effort to cater to our every need, from food preferences to arranging surprise celebrations, was genuinely heartwarming. The delicious food and drinks they served were not just meals but a celebration of Balinese culture and...