A rainy morning's exploration of Tastes of Taksu, Ubud.

With a name this profound, it's definitely not unnatural for one to have high expectations and have those expectations met. Deriving its name from a traditional Balinese concept of spiritual charisma and radiance, Tastes of Taksu is more than just a restaurant. Located at the end of Jl. Gotama walking street in Ubud, its sprawling premises blend into the adjacent tropical rainforest, where streams flow, trees grow and wildlife thrive. Upon exploring, one might discover the entirety of this place beyond the restaurant, mainly the Taksu Spa and Wellness Center. A trip downstairs from the restaurant area would take you to the Taksu Day Spa, where there are many thematic rooms dedicated to physical and spiritual healing, surrounded by nature. The many statues of deities decorating the place give it a serene, calming and spiritual vibe, much like that of a temple. Here, you may take the time to relax and enjoy the sounds and views of nature, and forget about time. In this section, there is also the Taksu Lab, a facility where quality organic skin care, massage and therapeutic products are developed. Upstairs near the restaurant's entrance, there are a few more rooms dedicated to healing, and the Taksu Medicinal Herb Garden, where there are lotus plants growing by the ponds and streams. The menu at this restaurant offers Keto, Vegan and Vegetarian options, with most items made with fresh organic ingredients. An excellent combination of a restaurant, and a spa and wellness center, idyllically ensconced in nature, it is certainly not a surprise that Tastes of Taksu is known as the "garden oasis of Ubud". #ubud #bali