Naughty Nuri's Ubud — Restaurant in Pulau Bali

Tucked away in the heart of Ubud, amidst the rhythmic hum of scooters and the vibrant pulse of Bali, sits Naughty Nuri’s—a place as unapologetically indulgent as its name suggests. This isn’t a temple to refined, linen-draped dining; it’s a smoky, raucous ode to the visceral pleasures of eating. Here, the air is thick with the hypnotic perfume of charred pork, punctuated by the rattle of ice-cold Bintangs cracking open.

At the center of it all is the legendary, lip-smacking, life-altering rack of ribs. They’re not just cooked—they’re anointed, baptized in a sauce so sinfully good, it defies propriety. Each bite sings of caramelized edges, succulent meat, and a char that tells the story of every sizzling minute over those flames. It’s the kind of dish that makes you pause, eyes closed, savoring the moment—a universal gesture of bliss understood across continents.

The people who come here are a tapestry of wanderers and seekers, from sunburned tourists to locals who know a good thing when they see it. The staff, quick with a joke and quicker with a drink, embody a hospitality that feels raw and real. You don’t just eat here—you partake in a ritual of indulgence that’s as much about the camaraderie as it is about the food.

The famed martini, as quoted and quipped by countless before me, is indeed worth its weight in hype. Perfectly cold, expertly shaken, and boozy enough to make you reconsider that second helping of ribs. But who am I kidding? You’ll order it anyway.

Naughty Nuri’s is a place that doesn’t pretend to be something it’s not. It’s loud, messy, and absolutely perfect. So pull up a chair, grab a napkin—or five—and surrender to the kind of meal that, for a moment, makes everything else fade away. Bali’s temples can wait; this is the pilgrimage you didn’t...

4-5 years ago, Naugty Nuri’s was one of the best places in Ubud. It’s awful now. The only thing that hasn’t decreased in quality is the rice and ribs. Everything else, as well as the service, is now low standard.

I asked for my burger medium and it was raw in the middle. When we presented the raw beef they slapped it on the grill even though it was tore apart and served it back like I was some dog.

Girlfriend had a conversation with them at the counter and they refunded us for the burger. Although, they should probably have done this once they seen the raw mince in the middle of my burger?

Usually after a refund I wouldn’t make a bad review but I decided to on a few things that happened.

When the waitress seen the raw beef she gave us a look if to say, ‘so what?’ (To Nuri, you’re a great person we’ve met you and your daughter before, before she left for Uni, but there’s a reason your reviews are awful currently.)

At the counter when my girlfriend made the complaint, the staff said “but you asked for it medium” 😂 - I don’t need to say more on that matter. And when I say it was raw, I mean RAW. It was like eating mince beef fresh out the package.

The staff talk amongst themselves but not the customers - as though we were lucky enough to have strolled into their home and asked them a favor to cook our food. I really cannot express myself more at how badly the service is here. There’s plenty of restaurants in the center with great vibes, run by amazing local people who understand great customer service. Nuri’s is now miles behind.

The Ribs as always, are great though, but that’s not enough.

Sorry Nuri, hopefully this gives you some insight so you can make the changes you desperately...

This is the original Naughty Nuri restaurant (warung). Its really like a normal roadside warung with its wooden furnitures and open air concept. Ordered their famous pork ribs and satays. Mashed potato and onion rings as side dishes.

Their BBQ ribs are delicious, with the soft meat that fall off the bone. Its slathered in sweet soy sauce and squeezing the lime over the ribs add a nice citrus scent. This is the dish that everyone should order.

The meat used for the pork satays are kinda tough and chewy, some even have bones in them. The pineapple at the end of each stick dont really add anything. They are also slathered in sweet soy sauce. Kinda disappointing.

The mashed potato is served without any gravy and nothing to shout about.

The onion ring is actual fried onion with tempura-like batter. Pretty decent but really need a sauce to elevate its taste.

There is no aircon so it could get warm in the afternoon (it was raining when I was there so its nice and cooling). My main complaint is the flies that are flying around. They should put a candle on each table to deter the insects.

The service could have been better as well. The workers suddenly dissappear when I was looking for them to help me pack the leftovers (we couldn't finish our 3 serving of ribs and its a waste to throw them away).

Its nice to finally be able to try the original naughty nuri but I am not compelled to go back there again. Personally feel the one in seminyak is better in term of service and atmosphere.

Tips: They accept credit card payment Getting a Grab from there is quite easy as well (or I just got lucky?) If you dont eat pork,...