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9 Angels & 9 Bambu

Jl. Hanoman No.10, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia

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Jl. Hanoman No.10, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia

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+62 817-776-768
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About 9 Angels & 9 Bambu

Tucked off Jalan Hanoman, this backyard garden haven serves up an honest, pay-by-the-scoop Balinese vegan buffet. Regulars know the drill: grab a plate, pile on braised tempeh, tofu, and spiced local greens, then drop your rupiah straight into hanging glass bottles. Host Tony often holds court in the open kitchen, offering off-menu treats and glasses of ginger tea before you wash your own dishes at the outdoor sink.

  • Honor-System Vegan Buffet: Guests pile plates high with varied plant-based curries and greens, tallying portions themselves and dropping cash into jars or hanging bottles.
  • Open Kitchen Hospitality: Host Tony invites diners into the kitchen for casual chats, spontaneous cooking, and housemade spiced ginger tea.
  • Secluded Backyard Garden: A quiet, leafy courtyard set back from the main street noise, complete with butterflies and open-air seating.
RestaurantVegetarian restaurant

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Why Dine at 9 Angels & 9 Bambu

Discover Ubud's unique plant-based honor-system dining experience, communal kitchen, and peaceful garden retreat.

  • Affordable Plant-Based Indonesian Buffet

    Diners choose from a varied plant-based Indonesian buffet with transparent per-item or per-scoop pricing, providing generous, wholesome portions at an accessible rate.

    Delicious, local, affordable and very varied vegan food. Buffet style, pick what you want and everything has its price.

    Alejandra Marín Oyarce

  • Trust-Based Honor System and Self-Service

    A community-driven honor system where patrons serve their own food, contribute cash into collection bottles, and clean their own plates after eating.

    You pay by leaving money in the hanging bottles and wash your dish at the end.

    Clare C

  • Interactive Open-Kitchen Hospitality

    Patrons are invited directly into the kitchen atmosphere to converse with the host Tony, discover new flavors, and share cooking moments.

    Came here to eat lunch, ended up cooking in the kitchen.

    Lorene F.

  • Communal Connection and Mutual Sharing

    The collaborative model inspires spontaneous mutual assistance, heartfelt conversations, and a communal atmosphere among visitors and locals alike.

    promotes connections between people with its unique buffet / honor system vibe.

    morgan schmidt

  • Secluded Green Garden Oasis

    Tucked away behind Ubud's bustling Hanoman street, the lush garden offers a peaceful hideaway surrounded by greenery and trees.

    Really lovely vegan/Vego spot, nestled away from the hustle and bustle of the street.

    Sei Leapai

  • Homey and Unhurried Atmosphere

    The relaxed, unpretentious setting evokes the casual comfort of visiting an old friend or sharing a meal in a family backyard.

    you feel like you’re in your grandma’s backyard, enjoying your meal

    Gabi

Beyond the menu

Memorable, community-driven touches that define the dining ritual at 9 Angels & 9 Bambu.

  • Open Kitchen Invitations & Cooking Together

    The owner invites diners directly into the kitchen space, sharing culinary conversation and inviting patrons to cook alongside him at the kitchen table.

  • Spontaneous Tastings & Off-Menu Desserts

    Guests often receive unprompted treats from the host, ranging from home-grown fruit and banana cake to impromptu desserts made from scratch on the fly.

  • Honesty-Box Cash Jars & Hanging Bottles

    Guests settle bills via unmonitored cash jars and hanging glass bottles on an honor system, calculating and depositing their own totals.

  • Communal Dishwashing Ritual at the Garden Sink

    Patrons take clean plates from the sink, serve their own buffet portions, and wash their own dinnerware in the communal garden basin after eating.

Before you head over

Essential pointers for navigating the honor system and garden buffet

  • Carry Cash in Small Notes

    The buffet operates entirely on trust with cash placed into jars or hanging bottles. Bring small Indonesian rupiah notes so you can count your scoops and drop in exact payment easily.

  • Visit Around Noon for Peak Freshness

    Food is made fresh earlier in the day. Arriving around midday guarantees the warmest spread, whereas later evening selections can end up lukewarm or sitting for a while.

  • Embrace the Self-Wash Dish Routine

    Diners grab clean plates, serve themselves, and wash their dishes at the sink afterwards. Don't hesitate to give your plate an extra rinse before serving if you prefer it spotless.

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