Sushi Omakase in the Jungle Ubud: Hakkoku Bali

2026年7月7日

Imagine sitting before a master sushi counter — and outside the window, nothing but Bali jungle.

Hakkoku Bali sits quietly in the Sayan district of Ubud — easy to miss, impossible to forget.

A sister restaurant to one of Ginza's most celebrated sushi counters, it brings the full craft of Edomae to the heart of Bali.

Here's everything you need to know.

This article is perfect for:

Sushi lovers seeking authentic Edomae in an unexpected setting
Anyone who wants a truly immersive jungle dining experience
Travelers looking for that one unforgettable meal of the trip
Discerning food lovers who refuse to compromise

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Getting There

Hakkoku Bali is set in Sayan, a short drive from central Ubud.

It's the kind of neighborhood that attracts luxury resorts and destination restaurants — unhurried, refined, and very much for grown-ups.

The restaurant is the vision of Hiroyuki Sato, the chef behind the notoriously hard-to-book Hakkoku in Ginza — and every detail reflects that standard.

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Arrive Early — There's More to Explore

Hakkoku Bali shares its grounds with The Sayan House, one of Ubud's most beloved restaurants.

The whole complex is worth exploring — curated shops, stunning views, and a pace that invites you to slow down.

Plan to arrive before your reservation — browse the shops, take in the Sayan Valley views, and let the setting work its magic.

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The on-site boutique is full of thoughtfully chosen pieces — the kind of finds that make you want to linger long after your meal.

Inside Hakkoku Bali

Step inside and the atmosphere shifts instantly — intimate, composed, and unmistakably special.

After 12 years living in Bali, I don't impress easily. This place did.

A Front-Row Seat to the Craft

Seating is limited to a U-shaped counter for six or seven guests, with the chef at the center — each piece of sushi prepared right in front of you.

The anticipation of what comes next, the easy rapport with the chef — these are pleasures that only a counter this intimate can offer.

A View Worth the Trip Alone

Then there's the view.

Floor-to-ceiling windows frame an unbroken panorama of Sayan's deep jungle — pure Ubud.

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By design, the jungle unfolds behind you rather than in front — the chef wants your eyes on the sushi.

The Jungle Bar

Before or after your meal, make your way to the open-air bar just outside.

It extends out over the jungle — open, breezy, and completely Bali.

A pre-dinner drink here sets the mood perfectly; a post-dinner one lets you hold onto the evening a little longer.

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Honestly, drinking in that view is a course of its own.

The Omakase Experience

The menu is refreshingly simple: one omakase course, nothing else.

Lunch or dinner, you're guided through a story told in 15 carefully chosen pieces.
Lunch： 1.3Juta（$80）

Dinner： 1.8Juta（$110）

Every Detail, Considered

The first thing you notice at your seat is the elegant serving board — the stage for what's to come.

Beside it, a handwritten menu listing the day's selections.

The ◆ symbol marks three surprise courses — the chef's secret additions for the day.

Each piece arrives the moment it's made, at a pace that feels perfectly calibrated.

Dietary restrictions and allergies are taken care of in advance — so all you have to do is enjoy.

The Rice That Makes the Difference

The shari — the seasoned rice — is made with red vinegar sourced directly from the Ginza restaurant.

Its mellow depth draws out the full flavor of fish sourced both locally and from Japan.

Beyond the Sushi

What caught me off guard was the quality of the palate cleansers between courses.

Bagna Cauda with Seasonal Vegetables

Cucumber Salad

The bagna cauda — served with a house sauce of white and red miso blended with cream — was so good I wanted seconds. East meets West in the best possible way.

The thoughtfulness extends to drinks, too.

We brought our own sake (corkage: IDR 600,000) and were presented with beautiful ochoko cups to match.

Drinks from the menu:mineral water (bottle) IDR 80,000 / Bintang beer (large) IDR 70,000

From the sushi itself to the smallest side dish and every piece of tableware in between, the spirit of omotenashi runs through every moment of the meal.