Best Vegan Food in Ubud (2026): The Ultimate Plant Based Guide
Bali Food Guide
Ayisha Jose
- Ubud has the longest established plant based food scene in Bali, built around wellness and yoga tourism.
- Standout spots include Zest Ubud, Sayuri Healing Food Cafe, Moksa, The Elephant, Tastes of Taksu and Pizza Cult.
- Ubud's vegan food tends to lean toward raw and whole food cooking, a different style to Canggu's bolder comfort food scene.
- Plant Theory is based in Canggu and does not currently deliver to Ubud, but is worth ordering if your trip brings you back down the coast.
Written by Ayisha Jose, Marketing Executive, Plant Theory · August 12, 2026 · 8 min read
Why is Ubud called Bali's vegan capital?
Ubud has had a plant based food scene longer than almost anywhere else on the island, built up over years of yoga retreats, wellness tourism and a genuinely health focused local community. It is usually the first place people mention when you ask about vegan food in Bali.
Where to eat vegan food in Ubud
Ubud's vegan scene is dense and varied, ranging from raw food temples to full comfort food menus, so there is something here regardless of what you are craving.
For Comfort Food
Zest Ubud is a playful, fully vegan restaurant known for hearty plant based comfort food, including a shiitake burger with real texture and loaded pizzas, along with sides like jackfruit empanadas.
For Raw and Wellness Focused Food
Sayuri Healing Food Cafe focuses on raw vegan dishes including a well known raw lasagna, alongside sweet and savory bowls and classic western dishes made fully vegan. Moksa takes a similar organic, whole food approach with a menu built around nourishing rather than indulgent eating.
For Something More Elevated
The Elephant sits with views across Ubud's Tjampuhan Ridge and mixes earth conscious cooking with a genuinely beautiful setting, with most dishes able to be made vegan. Tastes of Taksu covers keto, raw and vegan diets with a full page of vegan sushi and gluten free options if you have more specific dietary needs.
For Pizza
Pizza Cult makes proper wood fired pizza with vegan cheese options and gluten free crusts available, a good option if you want something familiar done well.
Craving it yet? Order Plant Theory now.
What sets Ubud apart
Ubud's food culture was built around wellness long before plant based eating became trendy elsewhere, and it shows. The menus here tend to lean toward nourishing, whole food cooking rather than indulgent comfort food, though there are exceptions, and the overall standard of vegan cooking is consistently high.
Where Plant Theory fits into the picture
We are based in Canggu, roughly an hour and a half from Ubud depending on traffic, so we are not the right pick if you need something delivered while you are staying up there. What we can offer is this, an honest guide to one of the best vegan food destinations on the island, and an invitation to order Plant Theory through Gojek or GrabFood if your trip brings you back down toward Canggu.
Planning a Bali vegan food trip
If you are moving between regions, Ubud is worth dedicating real time to rather than a single day trip. Pair it with Canggu for contrast, Ubud leans wellness and raw food, Canggu leans bold and flavor forward, and between the two you get a genuinely complete picture of what vegan food in Bali looks like right now.
Why is Ubud considered the vegan capital of Bali?
Ubud built its plant based food culture over many years through yoga retreats and wellness tourism, giving it one of the most established and varied vegan food scenes on the island.
What is the best vegan restaurant in Ubud?
Zest Ubud, Sayuri Healing Food Cafe and Moksa are consistently among the most recommended, covering everything from comfort food to raw wellness focused dishes.
Does Plant Theory deliver to Ubud?
Not currently. Plant Theory is based in Canggu and delivery coverage does not typically extend as far as Ubud, check the Gojek or GrabFood app to confirm for your exact address.
Is Ubud or Canggu better for vegan food?
Both are excellent for different reasons. Ubud leans toward raw and wellness focused cooking, while Canggu leans toward bolder, comfort food style plant based dishes.
