Herb Library Bali — Restaurant in Pulau Bali

I'm editing my review after coming here a number of times.

The food is mainly awesome and healthy food, but the consistency is lacking - I got the same dish a number of times and it was different each time

They also go against Google's policy by incentivising reviews - you get a 15% discount coupon if you write a 5 star review on the spot (a side of coercion to go with a lazy lunch). So keep in mind that not all of the reviews will be genuine.

Some lunch times they'll have ladies serving, other times they'll have just guys. When they have guys I've noticed a few things which are annoying:

maybe it's about being attentive, but one of the guys was just staring at me while I was eating one day... which was definitely not relaxing

one of them, when taking my order, found out I'd just come from the gym. I told him what I wanted to order but he kept (inexplicably) trying to get me to change my order and upsell things. To be polite, I kept having to explain why I didn't choose any of his suggestions (I don't eat beef or pork, I'm allergic to soy - I really would have preferred to tell him "It's 2025 and women are tired of having men tell us what they think is 'best' for us!!!")

I also found the guys have a trouble getting orders right and need to be reminded of what I requested in the first place, so you've definitely got to allow more time for that

This place charges 20% for tax and service fees which is 5% more than most places in Bali - keep that in mind when you're choosing what you want

And - I just remembered - I ordered the banana pancakes one time and I have no idea how to describe what I received! It was NOTHING like a typical person's idea of pancakes - the thickness (1.5 - 2cm)...the density (one of the most dense foods in Ubud)... I have no idea what they were made of but yeah, would never order or...

Weekday for a late lunch is the perfect time to have some peace and quiet from the main street bustle of Ubud and to have the attentive staff at your side.

First the open air space is breezy, decor is aesthetically pleasing and inviting, everywhere and everything is clean, and table and chairs are comfy.

The menu offers a great balance of vegan, vegetarian and omnivore options so everyone is happy and your minds feel good that you're eating healthy, local and clean.

I had the Unbelievable sandwich with the moringa soup as a starter, and they paired so well. Good for me for making that choice!! What attracted me to the open-face chicken sandwich was the pickled strawberries, which was accompanied with avocado, chaddar, and vegetable toppings on rye and it hit the spot. Ive never had a combo of flavors like that on a sandwich before in Ubud so far, so compliments to the kitchen and chef.

Both the dirty ice Chai and the boost my immunity smoothie were hefty portions so pace yourself with yiur meal. I happen to have bigger eyes than stomach but I don't regret my decisions. The smoothie was balance so well I could drink it all day, not too sweet and not diluted or icy. Same for the dirty Chai - they provided simple syrup on the side but it wasn't needed.

For dessert, the coconut pancake flavor was light but the batter was dense, like proper cake-like than the traditionally thin pancake you're probably thinking of. Perfectly cool to end the meal on a humid afternoon.

I ordered the tuna poke bowl for take away for my sick husband at home. He said, "Next time, order me two of those." Not bc of portion but for the tastiness, just to clarify.

I will be back. Thanks for the excellent attention and friendliness during my meal, Leni and the rest...

A lovely evening at a beautiful place, which suddenly took a shift from a candlelight dinner to a crazy evening with friends. 😇

And the cutest live band that surprised us by singing a Bollywood number was a cherry on the cake. 🎂

Cheers to moments like these! 🍻

One place we wanted to visit for a long time.

And it was bang on 👍.

A candlelight dinner at a contemporary, healthy dining venue offering a plant-based all-day dining menu.

A carefully crafted and nutritionally balanced, multi-culturally influenced cuisine that uses local and seasonal ingredients.

The best part is that none of their dishes are deep-fried, and everything is freshly cooked, ensuring the flavors of herbs and vegetables. 🥗

We ordered falafel salad, and it turned out to be the best falafel salad we ever had.

From their smoothie and juice menu, we chose to order a mixed berry smoothie & pineapple passion fruit nectar, and we loved it. The best part was there was no extra added sugar, which kept them healthy, and the original flavors were intact.

Their burger was the juiciest and freshest of all, and not to forget, the latte was a 10/10….

The evening was incredibly good, followed by drinks with friends, and we must compliment the choice of cutlery.

A friendly staff and a fabulous atmosphere. Highly...