The first time I went down from Ubud’s busy center toward TUJU, I could already feel the shift, from the sounds softened, the air got heavier, and the trees began to close in. Somewhere between the jungle and the sky, there it was: TUJU Tropic Club & Dining, part of Dijiwa Sanctuaries.
From the outside, it’s quietly confident — nothing loud, just clean lines, open spaces, and that mix of modern design with Balinese warmth. Inside, everything feels unhurried. Concrete meets bamboo, sunlight hits water, and the whole place seems to breathe at its own pace. TUJU doesn’t try too hard to impress; it just feels like it belongs.
Each area has its own rhythm. Starting from The Restaurant & Bamboo Room feels open and bright — the kind of spot where lunch easily turns into a long afternoon. By the Main Pool & The Hub, people lounge, sip, and talk half in the sun. Then there’s The Nest Pool & Firepit, perfect when the day starts to cool.
And The Jungle Lounge, tucked deeper in, is for when you want to disappear for a while.
Even though it can hold over 300 people, it somehow never feels crowded. Maybe it’s the way it flows — every level, every sound, perfectly balanced.
A Taste That Speaks Its Own Language
When it comes to food, TUJU calls it “Progressive Modern Cuisine.”
But sitting there, tasting it, it doesn’t feel like a concept — cause really it feels personal.
A slow-cooked duck glazed with tropical spices, a reimagined Balinese satay that tastes both nostalgic and new, a dessert that looks too beautiful to touch (but you do, anyway).
The kitchen treats every ingredient with care, nothing overcomplicated, just confident flavors and textures that make sense together.
As one of the chefs told me, “Our food is rooted in nature, elevated by curiosity, and inspired by the world.”
You can taste that, not just in what’s on the plate, but in the way it’s served: easy, calm, and thoughtful.
When the Light Changes
By sunset, TUJU shifts again. The pool glows, music floats between tables, and the air fills with that kind of energy Ubud rarely shows — mellow, but alive.
Some people come for dinner, others just for a drink, or to stay long enough to forget about time.
Just 2.5 kilometers from Ubud Center, TUJU Tropic Club & Dining isn’t a place you stumble upon — it’s one you plan to return to.For more stories about Ubud’s evolving dining scene and the people behind it, visit insightbali.com.
