Bebek Bengil Ubud: Crispy Fried Duck by the Rice Fields

Bebek Bengil, the Dirty Duck Diner, has been an Ubud culinary icon since 1990. This restaurant on Jalan Hanoman in Padangtegal is legendary for crispy fried duck whose meat stays tender and soft inside. The recipe: the duck is slow-braised in Balinese spices, then deep-fried until the skin shatters with a crunch. It is served with rice, sambal matah, plecing kangkung, and fresh vegetables.

Signature Dishes to Try

Beyond the whole crispy duck, several dishes are worth ordering:

• Crispy Duck — half or quarter bird, the house signature.
• Smoked Duck — Balinese-style smoked duck wrapped in banana leaf.
• Babi Guling & Sate Lilit — authentic Balinese fare ideal for groups.
• Vegetarian options like gado-gado and urap for non-meat eaters.

Main duck portions run about Rp95,000–Rp160,000 each, before tax and service; fresh drinks start around Rp35,000.

Riverside Garden Atmosphere

Its biggest draw is the cluster of thatched, low-seating huts scattered across a tropical garden facing the rice paddies. The sound of frogs and trickling water makes dinner feel calm and romantic. Come before sunset for the best view, or at lunch when the fields glow bright green. It is easily walkable from central Ubud and the Monkey Forest area.

Practical Info & Reservations

• Location (Google Maps): View on Google Maps — Jalan Hanoman, Padangtegal, Ubud.
• Opening hours: generally daily, around 10:00–22:00.
• Reservations: walk in, or book a garden table ahead on weekends and peak season; delivery is also available via apps like GoFood/GrabFood.
• Instagram: search on Instagram.

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