I ride my scooter past this place daily and the smoky goodness always gets me!

Cupit BBQ is one of those hidden gems that gives you everything you didn’t know you needed — epic BBQ, lush jungle vibes, and a view that includes actual giant water lizards doing their thing down by the river.

Tucked into a ravine in Penestanan, this open-air spot feels like a secret treehouse BBQ shack, with the sounds of the river flowing below and jungle all around. It’s proper chill, super local, and ridiculously relaxing.

Now let’s talk food. The ribs? Unreal. Smoky, tender, fall-off-the-bone goodness. But don’t sleep on the BBQ chicken either — it’s juicy, flavour-packed, and just as satisfying. Everything’s grilled over charcoal and slathered in their house-made sauce that hits all the right notes.

Grab a cold beer, find a seat near the edge, and just take it all in — the food, the sounds, the lizards. Cupit has that old-school Ubud charm and zero pretension. Come hungry, leave happy, and maybe a little saucy.