What if...
Restaurants are no longer just places to soothe your appetite? Boardrooms of future CEO’s, meeting hubs for those destined to mingle and a familiar living space for Nomads without a place to call home.
We hope Zest is a place where you feel safe to belong.
Welcome to
The Zest Forest
An enchanted forest of human diversity.
A safe haven for aimless travelers, rebels on the run from mediocricy and colorful souls who refuse to choose between black or white.
A playground for party animals, living room of the modern nomadic and a hub for authentic human connection.
We hope to massage your spirit with smooth sounds and epic vibes. May we tickle your tastebuds with plant powered confort foods cooked up with that unmistakable Zesty twist.
But most of all, may you feel celebrated and loved for your unique place in our eco system. May you find a home on our couch, peace in your heart and plenty of new friends along the way
You are home, you are loved
and we are one.
Hug, Huge Hug, Your Zest Family
Zest Menu
Our menu is a plant forward.
Animal friendly celebration of the
bounteous roots, fruits and shoots of our Balinese edible eco system (aka the food forest)
All items are vegan and MOST ARE
available in gluten free versions.
Some say our food is mostly healthy, with a naughty, decadent edge. When we look in the mirror, that rings a bell.
Dear friend. Welcome home.
Chew slowly, breathe deeply and may you allow yourself to receive the magic of life’s mystery.
Earth Kissed Food made with Joy
Zest All Day
Breakfast
MANGO PASSION BOWLS 88K
Mango, pineapple, coconut flesh & yoghurt, topped with passion fruit, mango, banana, grated coco, starfruit, crus-hed granola
BALI JUNGLE PORRIDGE 78K
Warm oatmeal w/ heritage red rice, coconut water, chia, snakeskin fruit, mango, local green apple and cinnamon
OVERNIGHT OATS 88K
Mango, fresh berries and coconut coconut overnight oats
FRUIT CELEBRATION SALAD 88K
Mango, pineapple, papaya, dragon fruit, passion fruit, coconut yoghurt and granola
BANANA BREAD 55K
Served grilled and topped with more banana.
The Brunch
Tribe
SMOKED CARROT 'SALMON' BRUSCHETTA 88K
W/ herb cheez, cucumber, asparagus and avocado
On gluten free banana flour cracker
ROYAL BREAKFAST 108K
Grilled mushrooms, taro hashbrown, jack ‘sausage’, homebaked beans, avo, spinach, daikon ‘bacon’ chickpea omelet. BBQ sauce, toast + vegan butter
ZESTY CHICKPEA OMELET 88K
W/ grilled zucchini, fresh basil pesto and cashew cream cheeze
SAVOURY, SEAWEED WAFFLES 108K
With tree nut ‘camembert’, avocado, sweet chilli, shiitake mushroom and toasted sesame
HAZELNUT-TELLA WAFFLES 82K
With homemade hazelnut-cacao spread, sliced banana and salted caramel sauce
Pancake Stack 108K
Triple pancake stack with strawberries, chocolate sauce and whipped coconut cream (+ coconut icecream: 15k / scoop)
ZESTY BITES
Order a few to share, or not to share.
THAI INSPIRED TARO CAKES 65K
with sweet chili, cucumber & mint
UMAMI ASPARAGUS 70K
+ wasabi mayo
SPICY CORN RIBS 55K
with gringo seasoning, coriander and lime + salsa
JACKFRUIT EMPANADAS & SALSA 65K
ROMAINE LETTUCE WRAPPERS 60K
with beetroot, asparagus, vegan feta, walnut, dill
COCONUT CALAMARI 60K
with garlic , ginger , spring onion and lime + umami dipping sauce
COCONUT CALAMARI 60K
with garlic , ginger , spring onion and lime + umami dipping sauce
ZEST x TEMPEHMAN
CRISPY TEMPEH NUGGETS 55K
with curry ketchup +vegan ranch (baked or fried)
HUMMOUS 80K
with Pitta bread & crudités
TREENUT CHEEZERY AGED
CHEEZE BOARD 225K
Smokey Cheddar, camembert, cranberry walnut, black pepper cheeze and Jackfruit pate. Pickles, fruits, nuts and crackers
HIGH VIBES
SALADS
JUICY HEIRLOOM TOMATO 55K
w/ asparagus, enoki, tempeh crisps + yuzu
GARDEN GREEN 72K
Island Organic mixed greens, bok choy, cucumber, cherry tomato, sliced avocado, fresh moringa, tossed with umami seed mix, balsamic vinaigrette + cashew parmezanโ
(add Coconut Calamari || 30K)
CAESAR 2.0
½ SERVE (SIDE DISH) 50K || FULL SERVE 92K
Romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, cashew ‘parmesan’, gf/low carb moringa croutons , daikon ‘bacon’, cherry tomato and tempura mushrooms
CURRIED CAULIFLOWER SALAD 88K
Mixed greens, mint yoghurt, cucumber, pickles and crispy curried cauliflower,
ZEST SOUL
MEDICINE
PEANUT MISO RAMEN 88K
Nutty, creamy buckwheat noodle soup w/ chickpea omelet, crispy jackfruit, enoki mushroom, miso roasted leek and chili oil
PLANT POWERED PHO 98K
Vietnamese inspired Noodle soup. Shiitake broth, mushrooms, boy choy
SUPER GREEN CURRY 98K
Fragrant green curry bowl with moringa, baby eggplant, oyster mushroom, cherry tomato, baby corn, sprouts and Thai basil, served with steamed rice.
SUPER GREEN BOWL 98K
Broccoli, quinoa, moringa, aspara- gus, okra, spinach, avocado, parme- san cheese, mint yogurt, lemon dressing, red rice, coriander, baby romana and winged bean
MAINS
MUSHROOM SCHNITZEL ‘PARMIGIANA’ 92K
w/ rucola & ratatouille stack
JACKFRUIT ‘FILLET STEAK’ 108K
Wrapped in daikon ‘bacon w/ asparagus, crispy mushroom & onion gravy
STICKY SUGARCANE
AND JACKFRUIT RIBS 98K
with baked sweet potato and pineapple coleslaw
SIDES
POTATO FRIES 55K
w/ mayo or ketchup
SWEET POTATO WEDGES 55K
w/ sweet chili sour cream
CRUSHED & CRISPY
BABY POTATORS 55K
w/ chipotle mayo
PATATAS TORTILLA 60K
w/ rucola & walnut salad
NASI GORENG 55K
Special Fried Rice
NORI SEAWEED CRISPS 35K
w/ wasabi mayo
FOREST PIZZA
100K
Choose your crust
Classic Sourdough Crust
Gluten Free rice & potato flour crust
Grain free cauliflower & almond crust (+20K)
THE NAUGHTY NAPOLI
Foodforest papaya Napoli sauce, notzarella cheeze, fresh basil, cherry tomato
ROMAN JACK
Jackfruit, mushroom, vegan cheddar, shiitake sausage, notzarella cheeze
THE MIGHTY MUSHROOM
Mushroom patê, mushroom melange, truffle oil, baisamic, cashew parmesan
ZEST BURGERS
BIG GRILL BURGER 108K
Saucy double decker w/ homemade pickles, tomato,onion, lettuce, cheeze + secret sauce
ZEST BURGER SLIDERS 108K
3 MINI BURGERS: Mini Zest, Tex Mex Corn Burger , Chicken of the forest burger
THE KING OF ANATOLIA 128K
Big grilled pitta pocket loaded with sweet potato Köfte, salad, garlic sauce , mint yoghurt and spicy raw tomato relish on the side
Add Potato, Baked Sweet Potato
or Cassava fries (+20k)
SUSHI MAFIA
8 Pieces 128K
VEGAN SMOKED CARROT 'SALMON'
Brocolli and herb garden cream cheeze
JACKFRUIT 'TUNA' AND AVOCADO
Avocado, capers, dill, mayo
WAKAME (Grain Free)
Avocado, Jackfruit Tuna, wakame wa๏ฌe, sprouts
W/ pickled ginger, wasabi and soy sauce
(Tamari + 10K)
DON'T PANIC. IT'S ORGANIC
But most of all our food is
medicine to soothe your soul and brighten your mind so you too can be angelic.
GET IT
Let's drop our guard and know you are loved especially for those hidden pockets of darkness. Own it, don't spoil it you are a rock star and if you can't see it we will show y o u.
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HEAR IT.
Y O U A R E G O D
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Embodied in a flesh suit made with particles from the stars.
What's On
Bali Tour 2026
Experience Ghetto Kumbé live in Bali — an explosive fusion of Afro-Colombian ancestral drums, hypnotic rhythms, and electronic energy. Join us at Zest Temple Garden for a night where ancient roots, nature, community, and deep grooves become one ritual. Where ancestral rhythm meets electronic ritual.
OUR
SPACE
Zen-like mixing it up for beauty and comfort. We’ve renovated a traditional Balinese building keeping all the beautiful features of the structure and introduced modern artwork by one of our favorite artist ArtxPan into the space. His murals are unique and each figures depicted have what we call in French “le regard de Renoir”, this miraculous touch that gives you the feeling to be seen by the painting. A native Kamboja tree (Frangipani tree) is planted at the heart of the restaurant to add to the Balinese fragrance of the atmosphere. Zest space was made for you to chill in plush sofas while enjoying incredible views over the Campuhan Ridge lush jungles. As travelling taught just, true luxury is a matter of contrasts and union of genres, like savouring delicacies naked on a beach or taking a hot bath after a week spent no shower/full power wandering through wild landscapes.
KICKASS VIEW
Come and enjoy a badass view overlooking the Campuhan Bridges lush ass jungle.
Right on our iron wood deck, you seriously can see the most stunning Avatar tree in Ubud.
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Food Forest for Human connection.
PIERRE
AkA, Pak Pierre, AkA DJ Pi, Overlord of the Zest Soundscape. Pi-Airo is the one who planted the very first seeds of the Zest Forest. Some rightly call him the creator, yet we see the one who truly creates trees can only be found in the space between the leaves. A voracious visionary with a sharp eye for finesse and Natural beauty, Papa Pierre has a generous heart with a deep love for his Zesty family.
Alain menu
SIMON
AkA Bli Made, AkA the tree whisperer, AKA the in-house Elf of the Zest food forest. Shri-mon has been by Pi-airo’s side since day 1, listening deeply to the soft voices of the Earth’s obscure creatures, receiving blessings and recipes for the evolution of the human species. Purveyor of fine plants, pods and seeds and dedicated to the alchemy of Nature’s most delicious and nutritious roots fruits and shoots into dishes that tickle the taste buds of our most discerning forest visitors.
JONGENOTTER
PUTU
AkA the mighty mountain, aka The Mother, Putu is a soft spoken, strong hearted warrior custodian of the island we call Bali. Standing tall with her ear turned to the 2 rivers of duality, she patiently and lovingly maintains the peaceful relations between the native forest species and the many imported, feral, international and extraterrestrial breeds that flock to this island for a taste of the Zest Forest.
MAHAGIRI
LEONOR
AkA the lioness, AkA Boss Lady, Leo is a fiery, passionate and proud protector of the forest performances and ceremonies. With an eye, for truth, beauty and integrity she is in charge of representing our talented friends in outrageously eye catching ways. Leo eats shady shamans for breakfast and effortlessly wards of snake oil sales men whilst patiently welcoming the truly gifted to find their voice in our safe haven.
ZAPATER
RATNA
AkA The Jewel, AkA saucy pants, Ratna is our free spirited social butterfly. The all seeing eye at the front of our house, she is the perfect balance of kindness and compassion yet outspoken enough to alchemize any negativity with a cheeky joke or a reassuring hug, The barometer of the Zest atmosphere, it is in the best interest of Zest (and humanity as a whole) that Ratna
remains well fed and happy at all times. For your own safety, try your very best to never upset this precious forest creature!
HENDRA
AkA The Handsome Hendra, AkA the Zest Mixologist, Hendra is passionate and dreamy bartender with a voracious passion for anything liquid enough to be considered a drink. Frothing silky smooth lattes and ice cold shakes in his bar domain, he’s always up to experiment with new layers of wild fermented ginger beer or house brewed kombucha. Word on the street whispers that he runs an illegal hard liquor operation in the basement of his home yet Zest inc. denies any legal responsibilities for his actions outside office hours.
AGUS
AkA, The Silent Strategist, also known as The Invisible Conductor. Agus operates behind a veil, a guardian of the unseen, making complexity appear simple. His charisma isn't just a mask; it's a key that unlocks doors of potential. He stands tall in stature and influence, yet his aura of modesty keeps him hidden from the spotlight. Like a memory vault, he effortlessly recalls the nuances of each task, no matter how grand or minute. With the precision and grace of a master, he orchestrates solutions, threading challenges into a seamless tapestry of accomplishment. A guardian of the unseen, Agus shapes success with a quiet strength that resonates through every endeavor.
OPENING HOURS:
8am - 10pm
©2024 by Zest Ubud.
