Ubud Guide
Omakase in Ubud is a chef's-counter dinner served one course at a time, where the kitchen sets the menu. Kumo, the fusion omakase and steak counter at Riviera Boutique Hotel on Jalan Raya Pengosekan, serves this format in central Ubud and is open from 5pm to 11pm Tuesday through Sunday (closed Monday).
A guide from Riviera Boutique Hotel, a boutique hotel in central Ubud.
Last updated 20 October 2026
Omakase means leaving the choice to the chef. Instead of ordering from a menu, you are served a sequence of courses the kitchen has chosen and paced, usually from the counter so you see each course prepared. It works best when you tell the team about allergies or foods you avoid before service begins.
A fusion omakase keeps the course-by-course, chef-led structure of a Japanese omakase but draws on ingredients and techniques from beyond the traditional canon. At Kumo that means a Japanese, fusion and steakhouse range across the sequence, so a counter dinner can move from lighter opening courses toward a steak course.
Kumo sets its omakase as fixed menus that differ by length, from a short introductory sequence of a few courses up to a long tasting that fills the evening. You choose the length when you book, and the kitchen decides the courses within it. The counter itself is small, a handful of seats set apart from the dining room, so the chef cooks for the people in front of him rather than the whole floor.
If you would rather a plated dinner than a tasting sequence, the same room runs a separate steak menu at the tables, each main served as a set with an appetiser, soup, vegetables, a carbohydrate and a sauce. So one person can take a counter seat for the omakase while another orders from the steak side, and you still share the evening in one room.
Kumo at Riviera Boutique Hotel serves fusion omakase and steak from a chef's counter on Jalan Raya Pengosekan in central Ubud. Dinner runs from 5pm to 11pm Tuesday through Sunday (closed Monday). Because it sits inside Riviera, it is an easy option for guests and a bookable dinner for anyone in the central belt near the Monkey Forest.
Book ahead, since counter seats are limited. Arrive on time so the sequence stays on pace for everyone at the counter. The 7 things to know before you book omakase in Ubud cover the open days, the sittings and the bill.
Share any dietary restrictions when you book, not mid-service. Come hungry but unhurried; the format is meant to unfold over the evening rather than rush.
The same site keeps a spa and massage room and a cafe and coffee lounge, so a dinner at Kumo can sit alongside a spa appointment earlier in the day or coffee the next morning without leaving the grounds.
See Kumo Fusion Omakase at Riviera, or read our guide to where to stay in central Ubud.
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
Omakase means "I leave it to you." The chef chooses the courses and you follow the sequence. At Kumo you choose only the length, from four moments to ten, served at a counter that seats four.