Indian Dinner for Two in Ubud: What to Order and Share

Hello, hungry people. Planning an Indian dinner for two in Ubud?

You open the menu, spot butter chicken, notice the biryani, and then someone mentions garlic naan. Suddenly, you are putting together a dinner that might need a third person.

Let’s make this easier.

For two people, two mains with different flavours and one naan to share can be a useful starting point. Add a shared starter if you are hungry, and check whether rice already comes with your mains before ordering more. Portions and appetites vary, so treat this as a starting order rather than a fixed rule.

Here is how to put that into practice at Pesona Lounge Ubud.

Wait, Check What Comes with Your Main First

Before you order a bowl of rice each, there is something worth knowing: our meat and plant-powered curry sections are served with local rice. Our tandoori dishes also come with local rice and house chutneys.

That changes the order a little, doesn’t it?

If you choose two curries, you can decide whether you actually want extra rice or would prefer a naan for scooping up the sauces. Basmati rice is listed separately, so ask about your options if that is your preference.

You can check the Pesona Lounge Ubud menu before visiting.

Choose the Dish You Really Want, Then Build Around It

Start with the dish you are most excited about.

Love a rich, creamy curry? Burrata Butter Chicken might be your first choice. Prefer grilled chicken without a bowl of sauce? Look at Chicken Tikka.

Then consider what would make the second dish enjoyable alongside it.

Something with a different texture? A vegetable dish? A curry you have never tried?

There is no problem with ordering two similar dishes if you love them. But if your goal is to explore the menu together, a little contrast gives you more to discover.

Still deciding between the two familiar chicken curries? Our Butter Chicken vs Chicken Tikka Masala guide explains their differences in flavour and texture.

Three Sharing Combinations to Consider

Not sure which dishes to put together? Here are three combinations to help you get started. These are suggestions from the menu, so check portion sizes with your server before ordering.

If You Love a Creamy Curry

Try Burrata Butter Chicken with Aloo Gobi.

You get the rich chicken curry you were craving, with potatoes and cauliflower alongside it. That gives you a different texture to enjoy between spoonfuls of creamy sauce.

If You Want Grilled Food and Curry

Consider Chicken Tikka with Chole Masala.

The chicken comes grilled without a curry sauce, while the chickpeas bring a hearty gravy to the table. This combination gives you something to scoop with naan and something to enjoy straight from the grill.

If You Are Both Eating Vegetarian

Try Paneer Masala with Saag Aloo.

One dish brings paneer in a spiced tomato gravy; the other brings potatoes and greens. You can try a little of each with the rice included, then decide whether you want naan as well.

Choose your mains first, then think about the extras. And if another dish catches your eye, ask the team how it would fit with your order.

Do You Need a Starter?

Honestly? It depends on how hungry you are.

If dinner is your first proper meal after a busy afternoon, sharing a starter may sound excellent. If you had a late lunch, going straight to the mains may suit you better.

For variety, the Mixed Starter Platter includes Aloo Tikki, Onion Bhaji, and Vegetable Samosa.

Ask how many pieces come in the serving if you both want to try everything. “Sharing platter” does not always tell you how each item divides between two people.

A useful question is:

“We’re ordering these two mains. Would you suggest a starter as well, or is that already a comfortable meal for two?”

Naan, Rice, and the Biryani Question

You can absolutely enjoy naan and rice in the same meal. They give you different ways to eat the curry.

Start with one naan to share if you are unsure, then decide whether you want more. If you prefer ordering in stages, ask about preparation time so an extra bread does not arrive after you have finished the curry.

New to eating naan? Tear off a manageable piece and use it to pick up a little sauce or food from your plate. Our guide to how to eat naan with Indian curry walks you through it.

And if you are ordering biryani, remember that you are already choosing a rice-based dish. Pause before automatically adding another rice order.

What If You Like Different Spice Levels?

One person loves chilli. The other starts sweating just looking at it.

Tell your server before you order. Ask which dishes can be adjusted and which have their heat built into the preparation.

You could choose a main that suits each person rather than trying to make every dish work for both. Sharing is optional; enjoying your dinner is the point.

The same applies to dietary needs. If either person avoids dairy, has an allergy, or follows specific religious dietary requirements, explain that before selecting shared dishes. Vegetarian does not automatically mean dairy-free.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Indian dishes should two people order?

Two mains and one shared naan can be a starting point, especially when rice is included. Add a starter according to appetite and confirm portion sizes with the restaurant.

Do curries at Pesona Lounge Ubud come with rice?

Yes. The current meat and plant-powered curry sections list local rice as included. Check the menu when ordering for any changes.

Can two people share one curry?

They can, but whether it is enough depends on the portion, their appetites, and the other dishes ordered. Ask the team before treating one curry as a full dinner for two.

Should we order naan with biryani?

Only if you want it. Naan may be useful alongside an accompanying curry, but you do not need to add bread simply because you are eating Indian food.

Ready to Choose Your Dinner?

Start with a dish you really want, add something you will both enjoy, and check what is already included.

You do not need to explore the entire menu in one evening.

Find us at Pesona Lounge Ubud, Jalan Goutama Selatan No.25A. Bring your appetite—and tell us if you are saving room for dessert.