There is no shortage of places to munch in Ubud, but like anywhere, there’s the good, the bad, and the ugly. Here’s some of the best, in my very humble, and very wise opinion. Particularly when your dodgy tum is craving something you’re used to.

Gili T, a food haven. Honestly, an everything haven. I’ve never quite experienced somewhere that transforms so much from day to night. The day brings crystal beaches, snorkelling with turtles, cycling around the island and shopping for shell necklaces. The evening is flooded with busy bars, tipsy backpackers and joss shots coming out of your ears (not literally. Unless maybe you want them to? We could figure something out).

One thing that stays the same, no matter the time of day, is the munch. Let me help you differentiate the good from the glorious.

Puerto Escondido is a hub of tonnes of restaurants and cafes, but where is really worth your money? Why have average tacos (and trust me I worked through a few), when you can have the best of the best? Let’s taco-bout the best munch in Puerto.

With meatless Mondays becoming more regular and more people realising that veggie food can be as good as meat, cauliflower has turned into the ultimate replacement. For those not turned to the veggie life yet, you may absolutely not believe me – but hear me out and try it at least once. If you still don’t like it – this recipe works with chicken too.

I don’t know if it’s just me, but every time I go out for food, if there is any description of battered, tempura or panko prawns on the menu, it’s one thing I NEVER resist. So, believe me when I tell you that learning to make them yourself is an absolute game-changer. Although it can be a little messy (cleaning up splattered oil from shallow frying is the bane of my life), it’s pretty quick and simple once you get the hang of it.