I've heard about this famous place of Babi Guling (Roasted Suckling Pig) for quite a while ago, but early this year, I just had a chance to have a lunch at Babi Guling Ibu Oka (Roasted Suckling Pig of Mrs. Oka). Located in front of famous temple in Ubud, it really easy to find it out. Or just ask people around how to find Babi Guling Ibu Oka, they must know. It has been one of the "Must-Go-Place" in Ubud, especially when it comes to food.
I came about 11:45 (It is open at 11:30pm and usually sold out at 2pm, so better come early!) with an empty stomach and high expectation of fabulous food. It already crowded and filled with bunch of people with starving eyes. I ordered one portion of Babi Guling Special (Rp 35,000/$4), with loads of tender and juicy pork meat, super crispy skin, tasty pork sausage, and crunchy assorted fried innards. They put on some authentic Balinese sauce in the top of the meat and chili-vegetable relish in the side which are extremely tasty! The tenderness of meat, crispiness of skin, and flavorful assorted innards are blended perfectly with the special Balinese sauce and chili. What a MASTERPIECE!
The portion is quite big to feed my empty stomach, and the taste is EXCELLENT to satisfy my watering mouth. Overall, it is an fantastic lunch experience to visit Babi Guling Ibu Oka in Ubud,Bali. No wonder this place always filled with people from everywhere, from local Indonesian to International tourist all over the world. If you happen to be in Bali, especially in Ubud area, I strongly recommend you to visit and have a lunch here.
1st Restaurant of Babi Guling Ibu Oka: Jalan Suweta/Tegal Sari No. 2, Ubud-Bali (across from Ubud Temple)
Phone Number: (0361) 976 345
2nd Restaurant of Babi Guling Ibu Oka: Batu Bulan District. I don't know the full address, but if you go by taxi or ask people around, they must know the place. This 2nd place is bigger and have better decoration.
