Nusantara by Locavore Group

Here’s the play when you land in Ubud. Skip the predictable tourist fare and head straight to Nusantara. The Locavore Group’s love letter to the Indonesian archipelago is pure, unadulterated fire. Seasoned food geeks routinely rank these family-style feasts well above European Michelin-starred heavyweights. The experience kicks off with an epic little tasting tray of regional snacks—a brilliant crash course in the country's diverse palate. From there, it's all bold, unapologetic flavors. The pacco tuna ceviche? Mandatory. The gurame goreng tauco—deep-fried fish drenched in a funky, savory fermented soy sauce—is squeal-inducingly exquisite. Dial in your heat with a custom lineup of house-made sambal, then wash it all down with an innovative fermented heritage rice mocktail. The room itself is incredibly warm and unpretentious, anchored by a fiercely knowledgeable staff ready to curate your spread. Grab a couple of small plates, a rich main like the lamb curry, some veggies to share, and prepare to be floored.