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Bebek Bengil (Dirty Duck)

$$ Busy 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Dinner) Found on Google Maps 2 Oct 2026

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Bebek Bengil, affectionately known worldwide as the "Dirty Duck Diner", is a legendary culinary institution established in 1990 by Anak Agung Inche Gunawan along Jalan Hanoman in Padangtegal, Ubud. The restaurant earned its whimsical name when a flock of muddy ducks from nearby rice fields waddled across the newly laid floors just prior to opening. Bebek Bengil pioneered Bali's crispy duck culinary phenomenon: half a locally farmed duck is seasoned with native Balinese spices, steamed until fork-tender, and deep-fried to a golden, shatteringly crisp perfection while retaining juicy, flavorful meat. Set across a four-acre garden estate filled with traditional thatched gazebos, tranquil lotus ponds, flowering water lilies, and active rice paddies, it provides an quintessential Balinese dining experience.

Insider tips

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    Pre-Order the 24-Hour Bebek Betutu. While the signature crispy fried duck (Bebek Goreng) is cooked fresh to order, their traditional Bebek Betutu (slow-smoked in banana leaves for 24 hours with rich bumbu) requires one day advance reservation.

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    Reserve a Back-Garden Bale. Request a secluded traditional thatched gazebo (bale bengong) situated deep in the rear gardens directly beside the working rice paddies for an intimate, tranquil setting away from tour groups.

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    Balinese Sambal Trio. The duck is served with a trio of authentic Balinese sambals; pair the crunchy skin with the raw lemongrass-and-shallot Sambal Matah for the perfect zesty counterpoint to the rich meat.

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Opening Hours & Pricing
Open daily from 10:00 AM to 10:30 PM; the signature Bebek Bengil Crispy Duck set costs approximately Rp 140,000 to Rp 160,000; all major credit cards and QRIS are accepted.
Facilities & Parking
A large private on-site parking lot with security is available for motorbikes and cars right at the Jalan Hanoman entrance; expansive garden grounds easily accommodate families and large celebrations.

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