Batubara Wood Fire: Argentinian Grill in Ubud

Batubara Wood Fire is an Argentinian grill on Jalan Raya Pengosekan in Ubud, and personally one of Robbin's favourite steakhouses in Bali. We've eaten here more than once. Come for the steak.

The grill burns only locally sourced coffee wood. Tonight's cuts go up on a chalkboard, drawn from wagyu, Scottish Angus and local Bali cattle, and every steak order starts at 200g. They cook meat medium-rare unless you say otherwise. Steaks arrive on their own, so add sides: hand-cut fries, truffle mash, grilled vegetables or asparagus.

Order something to share first, because the menu itself warns that things from the grill take time. There are Argentinian empanadas (wagyu beef, creamy corn or provolone) and homemade chorizo criollo, plus grilled provolone, and then octopus, garlic prawns and pan con tomate from the Spanish side of the kitchen. If someone at the table doesn't eat red meat, there's wild salmon with romesco and a fish of the day. There's a kids' menu too, and a proper wine list.

It's a dinner place: doors open at 5pm. Menu prices are in thousands of rupiah, and 6% service plus 10% tax go on top. Staying nearby? Our Ubud guide covers the area.

Amazing per usual, great service, great steak.