Warung Pondok Madu

Name: Warung Pondok Madu
Address: Warung Pondok Madu, Jalan Jatayu Tebesaya, Peliatan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia, Peliatan, Bali, ID
Telephone: +6281916663602
Rating: 4.6

4.6(4397 reviews)

Pork Ribs and Warm Smiles in Ubud

Wood-Smoke and Street Views

On Jalan Jatayu Tebesaya, a compact dining room sends out the scent of slow-cooked ribs into the evening air. Warung Pondok Madu draws both locals and travellers for its BBQ pork plates, nasi goreng, smoothies, and vegetarian side dishes. Some guests like the front windows here, perfect for watching Ubud’s hum of cars and foot traffic slip past your table.

Menus Built Around Ribs

Reviewers return often for generous racks dressed in Balinese coconut sauce, sambal matah, or honey glaze. Several mention the 10-flavour combo—500g per person—for tasting across spicy and mild. Indonesian staples like Nasi Ayam Betutu and Tumis Kangkung appear alongside desserts such as banana flambe and Oreo milkshake. Portions are described as ample, enough for sharing, with prices often called reasonable though taxes and service fees are added at the end.

Service That Stays With You

Names come up again and again—Gusti, Rika, Juli, Cindy—servers praised for patience, friendliness, and small kindnesses like remembering guests’ names or adjusting orders. A few diners noted slower waits, especially for ribs in busy hours, but most found the attention worth the pause. Special thanks surface for help with menu explanations and clear notes on spice levels.

Texture and Timing

While meat tenderness earns high marks from many (“falls off the bone” appears often), others report occasional dryness or ribs arriving only warm. Sides get mixed feedback: mashed potatoes sometimes dry, fried rice occasionally bland, but sambal and unique sauces pull the flavours up. Waiting times vary from quick service to half an hour or more; one late-evening visit stretched longer despite a quiet floor.

Space and Atmosphere

Inside is clean and organised, if a bit stuffy when crowded. Motorcycle parking is available; car spaces aren’t specified. Guests describe it as cosy and professional, with a relaxed, vibrant feel that still carries a faint BBQ smoke in the air.

Who Will Enjoy It Most

Rib enthusiasts in search of varied sauces, travellers wanting a friendly welcome, and anyone happy to linger over a hearty plate will feel at home here.

Warung Pondok Madu, Jalan Jatayu Tebesaya, Peliatan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia

+6281916663602

https://warungpondokmadu.com/

Opening Hours

Monday8 AM–11 PM

Tuesday8 AM–11 PM

Wednesday8 AM–11 PM

Thursday8 AM–11 PM

Friday8 AM–11 PM

Saturday8 AM–11 PM

Sunday8 AM–11 PM

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