Spice by Blake

Spice by Blake is a modern Indonesian restaurant on Monkey Forest Road in central Ubud. It opened in 2015 as Spice under Chef Chris Salans and now runs under Chef Blake Thornley, who led the kitchen at Mozaic Bali before taking over here.

The menu reworks Indonesian comfort food and street food flavours into shareable plates built on seasonal produce from local farmers and fishermen. A signature is his take on babi guling, with slow-roasted pork ribs carrying Balinese spices. The open kitchen and grill set the tone of the room.

The bar mixes cocktails with Indonesian herbs, spices and tropical fruit, and there is a wine list. It opens from 4pm to midnight daily, a lively choice for dinner and drinks in the middle of Ubud. Booking ahead is recommended at peak dinner times.