Ubud Guide
Ubud's dining runs mostly to Balinese and international kitchens, with a smaller set of Japanese and Japanese-fusion counters among them. Kumo, on Jalan Raya Pengosekan at Riviera Boutique Hotel, is a fusion omakase and steak counter in central Ubud, serving dinner from 5pm to 11pm Tuesday through Sunday (closed Monday).
A guide from Riviera Boutique Hotel, a boutique hotel in central Ubud.
Last updated 24 September 2026
Ubud grew up around Balinese cooking and the international cafes that followed the yoga and wellness crowd, so Japanese kitchens are a smaller part of the scene than in the beach towns of the south. The ones here tend to be counters rather than large dining rooms, which suits the chef-led style of Japanese cooking. Kumo is one of them, on Jalan Raya Pengosekan in the centre.
Not in the strict sense. Kumo is a fusion omakase and steak counter, so it uses Japanese technique and the chef's-counter format without being a pure sushi-ya. Its range covers Japanese, fusion and steakhouse cooking, so a dinner can open with lighter Japanese-leaning courses and build toward a grilled main.
You sit at the counter facing the kitchen and are served a sequence the chef sets and paces, rather than ordering plate by plate. You watch each course made in front of you. It is a slower way to eat, closer to an evening than a quick meal, and it works best when you share any dietary needs before service starts.
A regular restaurant hands you a menu and cooks to order. A counter dinner hands the choice to the kitchen and runs as a set sequence, so the pace, the order and the portions are the chef's call. That is the omakase idea, and it is what Kumo builds its fusion dinner around.
Kumo sits inside Riviera Boutique Hotel on Jalan Raya Pengosekan, in the central belt south of the Monkey Forest. Dinner runs from 5pm to 11pm Tuesday through Sunday (closed Monday). Because it is on the Riviera grounds, it is an easy dinner for guests and a bookable table for anyone staying nearby in central Ubud.
See Kumo Fusion Omakase at Riviera, or read our guide to what omakase is.
Reviews
We highly recommend the restaurant "Kumo Fusion Omakase"! The dishes are not only beautifully presented with great care, but also a true culinary delight. On top of that, the service is incredibly friendly and attentive. Simply amazing! ๐๐ผ We thoroughly enjoyed our evening and would definitely return. Thank you for the wonderful service! ๐๐ผ
Do you know that feeling when Christmas is coming and your mum has been in the kitchen all day cooking something special for you? Thatโs honestly how we felt at Kumo. You can feel how much love goes into the food. Every dish feels personal, thoughtful and made with so much care. The whole evening felt very intimate and special. Not like just going to a restaurant, but like someone really wanted to make you happy with every course. We absolutely loved the experience. The food, the atmosphere and especially the feeling behind it. Thank you Kumo for such a beautiful evening and see you soon.
A truly wonderful evening at Kumo Fusion Omakase! From the moment we arrived, we received warm and attentive service โ the staff were friendly, courteous, and always took their time without being intrusive. We felt completely at ease. The restaurant is also visually appealing: the interior design is stylish and thoughtfully conceived, with a pleasant, modern atmosphere that invites you to linger. It's clear that attention has been paid to every detail. The food at Kumo Fusion Omakase absolutely won us over. The quality of the ingredients was outstanding, everything fresh and prepared with great care. The generous portions were particularly noteworthy โ you definitely leave feeling full and satisfied. Another plus is the location: central and easily accessible, ideal for a relaxed dining experience. Overall, a clear recommendation for anyone who values โโgood service, a great ambiance, and excellent food.
Common questions
Yes, though they are a smaller part of Ubud's dining than Balinese and international kitchens. Kumo is a Japanese-fusion omakase and steak counter on Jalan Raya Pengosekan.