Where the Garden Isn’t Just Nearby — It’s the Heart of the Kitchen
If you’ve been searching for a Munduk hotel that offers more than just views, Umah Lusa is a quiet revelation. Set within the hillside village of Pedawa, just a scenic drive from both Lovina and the spice trails of Munduk, this North Bali resort is home to a farm that doesn’t just support the restaurant — it defines it.
Here, meals aren’t prepared from a supply truck. They begin in the soil. And by the time they reach your plate, they’ve passed through the hands of farmers, cooks, and smiling servers — many of whom live just a few paths away.
This is slow food, North Bali-style — unprocessed, unpretentious, and unforgettable.
A Garden That Grows with Purpose
Step outside your villa, and you’ll see it — a vibrant garden cascading down the slope, filled with lemongrass, pumpkin, wild ginger, and leafy greens. Clove trees grow nearby. Bananas dangle like yellow chandeliers. And the scent of basil or chili may float in with the breeze.
This isn’t a decorative garden. It’s working land. Managed by Umah Lusa’s team, it supplies the ingredients that make up the menus at Cengkeh, the resort’s open-air restaurant.
From the start, the vision was simple: serve what grows here. Let the seasons guide the meals. And let nature’s richness tell its story without needing to be dressed up.
Cengkeh Restaurant: Honest Food, Made Beautiful
The menu at Cengkeh is a love letter to the land — and to the people who cook from it.
Start your day with the Full Pedawa Breakfast: scrambled eggs, Irish sausage, hash browns, and grilled tomato. Prefer something light? Try the Tropical French Toast, topped with coconut yogurt, jackfruit, and palm sugar caramel.
Lunch or dinner might feature a bowl of Moringa & Sweet Corn Soup, a hearty plate of Beef Rendang, or our signature Grilled Tempeh in Coconut Cream Sauce served with wild rice. The vegetarian Poached Chicken & Red Rice Salad is another guest favorite — zesty, earthy, and deeply satisfying.
Every dish is slow-cooked. Every bite tastes like it belongs exactly here.
Drinks that Reflect the Hillside
Even our drinks reflect our roots.
Sip on a refreshing glass of Pineapple & Mint juice, brewed Jamu, or a chilled Kecombrang Margarita made with torch ginger blossom. If you’re staying up to watch the stars over Pedawa, a pot of Clove Leaf Tea sets the tone perfectly.
For wine lovers, we offer a small curated list — but we invite you to first try what the land itself suggests.
More Than a Meal — A Moment
Dining at Umah Lusa isn’t just about the food. It’s about how you eat. The pace. The stillness. The view over the valley. The sound of frogs at night. The way your meal lands deeper because it hasn’t traveled far.
Guests from Lovina Bali resorts often comment that food at Umah Lusa is the first time their meal felt fully part of Bali — not imported, not modified, but honest.
We share more about this connection in our post on Exploring Bali’s Spice Trails, where you’ll follow the ingredients from hillside to plate.
Final Thought
In a world full of overdone “farm-to-table” claims, Umah Lusa quietly lives it. No branding, no buzzwords — just real food, grown with care, and served with heart.
If you’re looking for a Munduk hotel where every meal nourishes more than just your body, Umah Lusa is your place at the table.