A staple with Ubud’s healthy crowd, Mother is one of those restaurants where you eat an incredible breakfast and find yourself back for lunch. And there is no shame in that game, you will probably want to work your way through the WHOLE menu in case you miss out! Created as a homage to mothers all over the world, it draws you back in just like the comfort of your mum’s kitchen.
Located just south of the Monkey Forest in the village of Nyuh Kuning, they serve up ethically sourced, hormone free meats, plant based meals, and sustainable dishes with loads of imagination and tons of colour. In fact, if you were to ask where the most vibrant dishes in Ubud are, this is the place. You will easily meet your ‘eat the rainbow’ quota in one meal and feel fabulous about ordering something sweet for dessert to balance out all the goodness! Overlooking an expansive soccer field, the restaurant mimics the relaxed atmosphere of it’s surrounding village; Nyuh Kuning.
Start the day with a coffee or fresh juice and take your time perusing the daytime menu – smoothie bowls, eggs (local, organic, duck or free range chicken if you prefer), stacked sandwiches, bowls bursting with flavor…the list goes on!
Their nourishing evening menu starts from 3pm onwards. Try out the tasting plates – 5 flavors on one plate helps with working your way through the menu! You can also order a sharing menu for larger groups or events, taking the fuss out of everyone ordering separately. Look out for live music nights and drink specials featuring cocktails made with local ingredients, as well as biodynamic and organic wines.
The range of choices also makes it great for dates and friend groups or families with different dietary requirements. Mother is well equipped to host large group functions; whether you want to grab your crew for a large spread you can share, or host a big dinner for a retreat. Their long table dinner setup surrounded by fairy lights is a sensory delight!
You can also enjoy some of the delicious tastes of Mother in your own home as they package and sell their own food products. Available in the front of the restaurant their small store area stocks delicious dips, cheeses, vegan products sauces and more! Check out Mother in Nyuh Kuning by the soccer field.
