Articles about Murni - Murni's in Bali

There are many Articles about Murni. Having created Murni’s Warung, Murni’s Warung Shop, Murni’s Houses and Tamarind Spa, she has been interviewed often.

The Mother of Ubud: Finding Bali’s Soul at Murni’s HousesMike James Wine Dine and Travel Summer 2026 For me, that moment came on my third day in Ubud, sitting across from a remarkable woman named Ni Wayan Murni, a plate of fried bananas between us, listening to her tell me the story of her life. By the time I left … Continue reading →

Meet Ubud’s MOST IMPORTANT resident – Ibu MurniThis is an interview with Rick in March 2026.

The 21 best restaurants in Bali The insider’s guide to Bali’s secret side The 21 best restaurants in Bali From local hangouts to beach clubs and surf shacks, here’s where to eat on the island Mark Eveleigh Bali expert 24 July 2025 The Daily Telegraph, known online as The Telegraph, is a British daily newspaper published in London. It was … Continue reading →

BALI’S DINING LEGENDSBali Now Magazine Jan-Feb 2025 In conjunction with their 30th anniversary, Bali’s original winery, Hatten Wines, celebrated the island’s food and beverage pioneers, creating the Bali Dining Legends Awards. On Saturday, 7 December 2024, a fabulous gala dinner unfolded at the Meru Convention, a grand ballroom overlooking Sanur Beach. This was a milestone moment for … Continue reading →

Bali as a ‘living mystery school’The spirit of Bali, which intertwines traditional values and customary laws within a universal framework of harmony, will continue to draw visitors long seeking enlightenment in this troubled world. Rob Goodfellow 15 November 2024 This year, Bali is once again among the top recipients of Tripadvisor’s prestigious Travelers’ Choice Awards for the world’s most popular … Continue reading →

Lifetime Achievement Award 2024I am deeply honoured by the Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Janet de Neefe at the Ubud Food Festival, 2024. And I am also very pleased and flattered by the news coverage. The Nusantara Bulletin reported, ‘Bali’s living legend, Ni Wayan Murni, was honored with the 2024 Festival Lifetime Achievement Award. Her iconic warung, established … Continue reading →

IBU MURNIIBU MURNI AN INSPIRING BALINESE WOMAN, DEMONSTRATES THAT COURAGE AND WISDOM CAN GUIDE US THROUGH THE TOUGHEST OF TIMES by Myriam Speich, Editor-in-Chief, Instant Karma, The Mindful Traveler, November – December 2023 As the first woman to drive a car in Ubud, in a male-dominated world, she was a true pioneer, forging new paths for … Continue reading →

More good news for the Island of the godsRob Goodfellow Wollongong, New South Wales, The Jakarta Post, October 25, 2021 Throughout the global pandemic, business figure Ni Wayan Murni has been an inspiration to fellow Balinese people. Her landmark restaurant, Murni’s Warung, in the island’s highland village of Ubud-Campuhan, has been one of only a dozen or so restaurants to remain open for … Continue reading →

Heroines of Balinese Cuisine – Srikandi Kuliner BaliHeroines of Balinese Cuisine – Srikandi Kuliner Bali Peran Perempuan dalam Pembangunan Kepariwisataan by Putu Sucita Yanthy Cakra Media Uatama, 2021 Ni Wayan Murni Wayan Murni adalah salah satu pioner kuliner Bali di Ubud. Dedikasinya diwali tahun 1974 dan usahnya yang terkenal dengan nama Murni’s Warung telah dan tetap menjadi bagian dari perkembangan pariwisata Ubud … Continue reading →

Majalah Bali Semangat wanita pendiri Warung Murni, memang tidak diragukan lagi. Lihat saja, hasil kerja kerasnya, Warung Murni yang telah berdiri sejak 1974 hingga saat ini mampu bersaing dengan bisnis kuliner lainnya. Ia mengungkapkan, tak mau kalah semangat dengan generasi milineal, namun ia tidak juga menampik para generasi muda memberikan semangat penyegaran dalam dirinya. Read the … Continue reading →

Ibu MurniIf all the big names in the Balinese culinary world started with small warung that expanded organically, Murni’s Warung in Ubud is definitely the first that began as a batik shop. With her American husband Pat, Ni Wayan Murni moved shop to a more strategic location on the side of a main road below the … Continue reading →

Interview with Ubud’s Leading LadyInterview with Ubud’s Leading Lady Published 27 November 2017 Murni in the garden of Murni’s Houses. Interview with Ubud’s Leading Lady: Murni is a unique and fast moving Balinese lady who knows how to get things done. She has a contagious smile and a genuine passion for life. FRV had a chat recently while staying … Continue reading →

Murni is an international treasureMurni is an international treasure Mary Letterii, San Francisco 6 December 2000 “What a wonderful surprise to meet such a dear old friend on the web! Ni Wayan Murni is an international treasure! Murni’s kindness, warmth, gracious hospitality and genuine caring for her community, family, guests and friends around the world have endeared her to … Continue reading →

Treasures of BaliTreasures of Bali, A Guide to Museums in Bali written and edited by Richard Mann Gateway Books International, 2006 Murni’s in Bali Murni was the first person to have a proper gallery of antiques, textiles, costumes, old beads, tribal jewelry, stone carvings, masks and other ethnic pieces in Ubud. She started her shop at … Continue reading →

Bali Gods CryingBali Gods Crying Richard Mann Gateway Books International, 2013 The novel is based on true events in which unscrupulous criminals are threatening Bali’s Hindu religion and civilization. The heroine lives in Ubud. “Maybe something romantic will happen to you,” said Oz wickedly. Celine was silent, looking around her. They had a late lunch at Murni’s … Continue reading →

Murni and Murni’s Warung in LiteratureGolton Island Douglas Gellatly Smashwords, 2013 The novel is the second of an ebook trilogy following the lives of two gay guys called Richard and Max, who live on Golton Island, Australia. “Being much nearer to the equator than their own Golton Island, the sun set at about six o’clock and nighttime descended quickly. … Continue reading →

Ubud is a MoodJames Murdoch, Sayan, Bali Ubud is a Mood, 2004 “Murni’s Warung is justly famous. It was the first warung to cater for the tourist trade, and since then has maintained its standards and trade. Murni has an uncanny eye for beautiful and rare objects and she has established her own signature shop at the top … Continue reading →

Murni, The Ibu of UbudThe Jakarta Post, 11 January 2001 Rob Goodfellow UBUD, Bali (JP): I was having dinner with an international businesswoman based in Singapore. I asked if she knew Murni’s Warung in Bali. Without blinking she said, “Know Murni? Of course I know Murni! Everyone knows Murni. She is a legend. Travelers to Bali call her the … Continue reading →

Ni Wayan MurniNi Wayan Murni Andrew Charles Editor, Hello Bali, April 2005 Ibu Murni is a well-known character in Ubud as owner of Murni’s Warung, Murni’s Villas and many other enterprises but it wasn’t always like this. Murni Back in the 1950s, life was hard. Murni’s parents split up and at the age of 6 or … Continue reading →

Ni Wayan Murni: Ubud’s First RestaurateurSiapa…? Al Hickey Bali Advertiser May 2005 Ni Wayan Murni: Ubud’s First Restaurateur. Ni Wayan Murni is a pioneer of tourism in Bali. She is the owner of Murni’s Warung, the Kunang-Kunang shops, Murni’s Villas and Murni’s Houses. Murni opened Ubud’s first restaurant in 1974 and it remains first in the hearts of … Continue reading →

The Interview: An Ubud OriginalThe Interview: An Ubud Original Suanda Hello Bali, April 2006 The Interview: An Ubud Original. Comprised of 4 levels and situated on a lush ravine overlooking the sacred Campuan River in Ubud, Murni’s Warung is an institution that has been serving the best in traditional Balinese cuisine for over 3 decades. Besides its food, … Continue reading →

Ni Wayan Murni: Balinese entrepreneur and travelerNi Wayan Murni: Balinese entrepreneur and travelerAndrew Charles Jakarta Post 21 July 2006 Ni Wayan Murni is a revered character in Ubud as owner of Murni’s Warung, Murni’s Villas and many other enterprises, but it wasn’t always like this. Back in the 1950s, life was hard. Murni’s parents split up and, at the age … Continue reading →

Meeting Ni Wayan MurniJohn Braine The Times, Lombok, July – August 2007 Meeting Ni Wayan Murni. I arrived early for my meeting with Ni Wayan Murni. Ni Wayan Murni tells us four things. ‘Ni’ that she is female, ‘Wayan’ that she is the first-born, ‘Murni’ that she has been given the name ‘pure’ and ‘Ni Wayan Murni’ … Continue reading →

Warna-Warni Pengalaman Hidup Ni Wayan MurniKolektor barang seni dan pusaka serta perintis pariwisata di Ubud ini mengenang masa hidupnya yang susah sebagai pengalaman yang sangat berharga. Rani R. Moediarta, Pesona, November 2007 Warna-Warni Pengalaman Hidup Ni Wayan Murni. Siapa pun yang berkunjung ke Ubud, Bali, tentu pernah melewati Murni’s Warung. Warung ini menempati lahan dengan lanskap alam khas Ubud … Continue reading →

Murni! The Matriarch of BaliDallas Hall The World of Dalilambchop, 26 January 2009 The Matriarch of Ubud. 22 years ago this month I made my first trip to Asia. The first place that I landed was Bali. Frankly, I was a little skeptical and afraid but I got lucky and found the world of Murni. The world of … Continue reading →

Murni’s Warung, Ubud, BaliJanet De Neefe Garuda, The Magazine of Garuda Indonesia, July 2009 “The story of my life is a long and complicated one” she said softly. And thus began my interview with the legendary Murni of Murni’s Warung in Ubud. Many of my fondest memories of Ubud in the eighties are wrapped up in the walls … Continue reading →

Back with a Song to Sing and so many Tales to TellJanet de Neefe Jakarta Post 1 August 2009 Back at my writing desk. It feels a little strange as I step into my pre-loved Jakarta Post dancing shoes once again. The buckles are rusty, the toes are tight and the leather lacks that seductive patina that speaks of action and verbal flirtation. But beat those … Continue reading →

Murni’s StoryMurni’s Story Ni Luh Dian Purniawati Bali & Beyond March 2010 Bali & Beyond recently sat down with the namesake owner of Murni’s Warung, one of the restaurants hailing from the early days of Ubud’s tourism growth that has endured and progressed until now, to talk about her recollections on Ubud’s development. To the left … Continue reading →

Magical BaliCharles and Mary Love Charleston Style & Design, October 2010 Planning a trip to Bali arouses expectations of achieving nirvana or, at least, of escaping from the mundane. And those who visit usually aren’t disappointed. Consider the current movie based on the popular memoir, Eat, Pray, Love by American writer Elizabeth Gilbert. The author finds … Continue reading →

Murni: A Tourism PioneerMurni – A Tourism Pioneer Al Hickey Bali Advertiser, 28 December 2011 Ni Wayan Murni’s remarkable story began at the very dawn of the age of mass tourism in Bali at a time when Ubud was a sleepy backcountry village. Hers is the story of a woman’s drive to succeed in spite of humble origins, … Continue reading →

The Making of UbudThe Making of Ubud Bali’s Art, Culture, And Heritage Village Richard Mann, Gateway Books International, 2013 The Making of Ubud. Ni Wayan Murni is another example of what happened when new elements began to appear in Ubud. Generations of Murni’s family had worked as farmers on land around Ubud, obedient to the seasons, fulfilling … Continue reading →

Murni’s Success SecretsMurni’s success secrets Intan Tanjung The Jakarta Post 21 August 2013 She has hosted top celebrities from David Copperfield, Richard Gere to Richard Branson but Ni Wayan Murni finds comfort outside the spotlight simply by being herself. Her hair is mostly grey now but it’s hard to miss the grace and spirit that sparkles … Continue reading →

Bali Soul JournalsBali Soul Journals Clare McAlaney and Trish McNeill Creatavision Publishing, 2015 I imagine Murni in 1960, pigtails flying as she squeals with excitement dodging dogs and other bicycles on her travels through Bali. A farmer turns and smiles as she holds up a golden hand that stretches upwards to a cloudless, sapphire blue sky. … Continue reading →

Ubud Icon Murni’s Warung Turns FortyShe is often referred to as the “mother of Ubud,” and her restaurant has been a longtime favorite among both travelers and locals: Ni Wayan Murni, a Bali native who recently celebrated the 40th anniversary of Murni’s Warung with the launch of a book that includes personal memories and anecdotes of people who have accompanied … Continue reading →

IBU MURNI entrepreneurThe 20th anniversary issue of Hello Bali brings 20 inspiring stories and Murni’s is one of them. The Inspirators Meet the Interesting, the Intriguing, the Inspiring People in Bali who make the island a better place in their own ways. Hello Bali May 2015 Ibu Murni is a living legend in Bali. She started Murni’s … Continue reading →

Bill Dalton, Toko BukuMurni’s Bali Tours, Murni’s Very Personal Guide to Ubud, Forty Delicious Years, Secrets of Bali and From Tattoos to Textile It’s not unusual that Ni Wayan Murni – hotelier, restaurateur, art collector, textile expert, blogger – has just published her 5th book. Everything about Murni and her wide range of interests is unusual. All of this woman’s activities … Continue reading →