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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 The 21 best restaurants in Bali →
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’S DINING LEGENDS →
A Locals’ Guide to Bali, Beyond the Tourist CrowdsA Locals’ Guide to Bali, Beyond the Tourist Crowds To some, the Indonesian island has become synonymous with throngs of tourists, but you can still break away from the pack. Here’s how, according to four insiders. BALI HIGH The daily kecak performance at a temple in the Uluwatu region of Bali is unique in that … Continue reading A Locals’ Guide to Bali, Beyond the Tourist Crowds →
Eat, Murni’s Warung, DK Travel Eye Witness Guide Bali and Lombok  EAT Murni’s Warung Ubud’s first real restaurant, created in 1974 by Ibu Murni, who still owns and runs it, is famous not only for its excellent food dishes but also for its art displays.
Paon, An Insider Guide to the Balinese Food Scene with Tjok Maya KerthyasaSuitcase Magazine Words by Lucy Kehoe and Georgina Groom 12 July, 2022 Indonesian-Australian chef and co-author of recently published cookbook Paon Tjok Maya Kerthyasa takes us on a spice-packed adventure through Bali’s kitchens, sharing her favourite hotels, bars and go-to brunch spots along the way. Bali is home to a beguiling blend of cultures. Beyond … Continue reading Paon, An Insider Guide to the Balinese Food Scene with Tjok Maya Kerthyasa →
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 More good news for the Island of the gods →
Five Legendary Local Eateries in BaliFive Legendary Local Eateries in Bali  Andri Setya Bali News 6 February 2021 Located next to the old Campuhan Bridge, a five-minute ride from Ubud Central, Murni’s Warung sits peacefully on a river’s hillside, boasting the view of River Wos flowing water. Built from the ground up, the restaurant first opened in 1974 and has … Continue reading Five Legendary Local Eateries in Bali →
The Secrets of Ubud – Eat, Paint, LaughThe Secrets of Ubud – Eat, Paint, Laugh Peter Stephenson Hello Bali, February 2011 “It’s hard to imagine that present-day Ubud holds any secrets, given how well trodden it’s become. But like everywhere, the hidden is often right under your nose. The tiny cocktail bar downstairs at Murni’s Warung is like a lost world, an … Continue reading The Secrets of Ubud – Eat, Paint, Laugh →
Bali scores gastro-points with ‘indescribable’ roast duck  Traditional dish is so good that food critics struggle to describe it Ian Lloyd Neubauer Nikkei Asian Review, 28 February 2020 It’s what’s on the inside that counts: A duck is stuffed with the special mix of spices necessary to create the Indonesian delicacy bebek betutu. UBUD, Indonesia  — “No question about it, this is the … Continue reading Bali scores gastro-points with ‘indescribable’ roast duck →
Murni’s in Bali – Trip101.comMurni’s Warung Trip 101 10 January 2020 A household name in Bali, Ni Wayan Murni started out with Murni’s Warung, the first restaurant to open in the town of Ubud in the early 1970s. Now, Murni’s is an enterprise that includes a hotel, a spa, and a store. Besides embodying Balinese culture and hospitality, she … Continue reading Murni’s in Bali – Trip101.com →
Bali – Volcanoes and BeyondBy Stephanie Brookes,  Indonesia Expat,  20 November 2019 I stood near the rim of Kintamani volcano, taking in the sweeping views of Mount Batur and its expansive crater lake shimmering in the early morning light. Ahead of me lay the 35-kilometre, downhill bicycle ride to Ubud.   I headed off with my cycling guide and, … Continue reading Bali – Volcanoes and Beyond →
Murni’s Warung Ubud’s Most Romantic Restaurant  Murni’s Warung Ubud’s Most Romantic Restaurant          
Where to Eat, Pray and Love in UbudWhere to Eat, Pray and Love in Ubud Page 1 Where to Eat, Pray and Love in Ubud Page 2 Follow IAN LLOYD NEUBAUER’S advice to enjoy the setting of the famous film The West Australian 24-25 August 2019  
Of Food and Friendship: Memories of two Bali restaurantsSmart Living: Of Food and Friendship: Memories of two Bali restaurants Page 1 Smart Living: Of Food and Friendship: Memories of two Bali restaurants Page 2 Renew relationships with your loved ones and closest contacts at Bali’s unique restaurants. by Sebastian Partogi The Jakarta Post, 22 August 2019
Petit Futé 2019 – Murni’s WarungMurni’s Warung, Jalan Raya, Ubud ✆ +62 361 975233 www.murnis.com Au niveau du pont de Campuhan. Ouvert tous les jours de 9h à23h. Plats àpartir de 45 000 Rp. Demandez Murni’s àvotre arrivée à Bali et votre chauffeur saura oùvous emmener. Car tout le monde connait la proprietaire des lieux, la personne la plus charmante … Continue reading Petit Futé 2019 – Murni’s Warung →
Murni’s Warung, Ubud – 100 Best Foods of BaliMurni’s Warung, Ubud – 100 Best Foods of Bali Murni’s Warung is a trailblazing modern restaurant in Ubud, and the name Murni is taken from the owner, Ibu Ni Wayan Murni. Where Murni’s Warung now stands, 41 years ago there were just four tables and a batik shop. Ibu Murni offered a simple menu, of … Continue reading Murni’s Warung, Ubud – 100 Best Foods of Bali →
10 delicious Ubud restaurants with stunning viewsYou know Ubud is the creative heart of Bali – it’s bustling, busy and unbelievably beautiful. And while people might visit for the unique and vibrant local art, the scenery at Ubud is just as amazing as any masterpiece. Why bother to take a sightseeing tour when you can enjoy the amazing scenery over a … Continue reading 10 delicious Ubud restaurants with stunning views →
The 52 best restaurants in UbudSo take a break from the temples, the boutique shopping and the bucket list adventures for a moment, because you’ll want a taste of the best restaurants in Ubud. From gourmet to gastro, vegan to carnivorous, this fascinating neighbourhood has it all (cocktails included!)– no matter your budget or foodie fancy. Ask for Murni’s when … Continue reading The 52 best restaurants in Ubud →
Ubud’s 9 Best BarsThink that Ubud is only yoga studios, rice paddies and Balinese temples? Think again. Busy by day, peaceful by night, Ubud isn’t really known for it’s raging nightlife – but know where to look and you’ll find a growing number of trendy watering holes (and a few old favourites) dotted around town for the after … Continue reading Ubud’s 9 Best Bars →
Murni’s Warung, Ubud – Smile Inflight MagazineMurni’s Warung, Ubud – Smile inflight magazine for Cebu Pacific Airways  “The countryside is all around Ubud if you just know where to look: get out there with the Bali Bird Walk (US$37). Curious travellers will find the tour worth every dollar: as you stroll through the rice fields you’ll spot egrets, herons, kingfishers and … Continue reading Murni’s Warung, Ubud – Smile Inflight Magazine →
Murni’s Warung – Epicure – Bali GuideBali Special Famed for its pristine beaches, striking sunsets and rich culture, the sought-after Indonesian destination also boasts a burgeoning number of highly lauded hotels, restaurants and bars. Meredith Woo goes on a gastronomic eight-day journey to the Island of the Gods. An Ubud Invitation An hour from the closest beach town, inland Ubud offers … Continue reading Murni’s Warung – Epicure – Bali Guide →
Bali – Green Utopia – UbudBali – Green Utopia – Ubud Stephanie Brookes iFly – KLM in flight magazine July 2016 The ultimate palms and paradise destination? There are many, and Bali is definitely on the shortlist. But there’s more to the Indonesian island besides white-sand beaches and clear blue water… For me, the town of Ubud is the best … Continue reading Bali – Green Utopia – Ubud →
Turen Gar Til Bali Lombok – Af Jens Erik Ramussen“Murni’s Warung: Jalan Raya v. Wos-floden pa gransen til Campuhan. Righoldigt menukort og hyggelig atmosfaere.” Turen Gar Til Bali Lombok – Af Jens Erik Ramussen – 2001  
Murni’s Warung – Guide Naturale de BaliMurni’s Warung – Guide Naturale de Bali “Face à la gorge à Murni’s Warung: En 1974, Ni Wayan Murni ouvrait le premier restaurant d’Ubud, où elle servait un mélange de recettes occidentales et balinaises. Depuis, des generations de touristes ont savouré la qualité de sa cuisine. Face aux rochers coverts de mousse de la gorge … Continue reading Murni’s Warung – Guide Naturale de Bali →
Merian Live! Bali Reisen mit Erlebnis-Garantie“Murni’s Warung: Das bekannteste und schönste Restaurant Ubuds findet sich am Ortsausgang (Campuan) an einer alten Hängebrücke (parallel verläuft die neue Strassenbrücke nach Kedewatan). Das Restaurant ist in den Abhang einer Sclucht gebaut und bietet Sitzmöglichkeiten auf drei Etagen. Die seit langem etablierte Gaststätte hat sich dem westlichen Essensgeschmack angepasst: Auf der Karte stehen neben … Continue reading Merian Live! Bali Reisen mit Erlebnis-Garantie →
Le Guide du Routard – Indonésie“Murni’s Warung: Sur Jalan Raya Ubud juste avant le pont. Tel: 975233. Bien indiquée de la route. Pleusieurs niveaux, une boutique, un bar-salon… terasse dominant la rivière et l’épaisse vegetation. Superbe addresse où curries, poisson, viande et desserts sont realisés avec brio. Également cuisses de grenouilles, gaspacho et d’autres choses originales et raffinées.”   Le … Continue reading Le Guide du Routard – Indonésie →
Fodor’s Indonesia“Murni’s Warung: Beside a small ravine just outside Ubud, this multi-level restaurant is spacious yet intimate. The street level dining room has terrific views (particularly of a nearby waterfall), as does the downstairs bar. Throughout the shadowy wood interior is complemented by simple bamboo furniture and Indonesian art, creating a rustic and very Balinese feel. … Continue reading Fodor’s Indonesia →
Cadogan Guides – Bali“Murni’s Warung down by the Campuhan Bridge is one of just a few places which have been catering for travellers since they began to come to Ubud in the 1960s. The warung is actually a restaurant with an excellent menu of traditional and Western-style food, including mouth-watering delicacies such as frozen banana cheesecake.”   Cadogan … Continue reading Cadogan Guides – Bali →
Insight Guide Bali“Murni’s (tel: 975233) located over the Campuhan River can’t be beaten – there are now three levels of seating, the grill is open for scrumptious barbecues of fish, prawns and chicken.” [Now four levels] Insight Guide Bali, 2002  
Miami Herald  “Murni’s Warung, In-spot for a meat fix; ribs earn local raves. Under $10.” Miami Herald, 11 September 2005
Insider’s Guide to UbudWhere to Eat: Murni’s Warung Insider’s Guide to Ubud Delicious, voted the World’s best food magazine, March 2005 “This three-level restaurant is an Ubud institution. The freshly baked breads are delicious, especially in a chilli club sandwich, and you can sit on the top terrace for curries, burgers, hot dogs, steaks and more. For dessert, … Continue reading Insider’s Guide to Ubud →
Lonely Planet Guide, BaliLonely Planet Guide, Bali “Since 1977 Murni’s Warung has been an Ubud favourite. The setting is beautiful and a four level dining room overlooks the lush river valley. Indonesian dishes, curries and Western options are available. There’s a cosy bar on the second level down. One quibble: the gift shop gets bigger every year!” [Note … Continue reading Lonely Planet Guide, Bali →
The Natural Guide to BaliEat in the Gorge at Murni’s “In 1974, Ni Wayan Murni opened Ubud’s first restaurant, where she served a mix of Western and Balnese food. Since then, generations of travellers have enjoyed the quality of her cuisine. Despite increasing road traffic, the four open-air levels facing the splendid river gorge offer absolute tranquility in a … Continue reading The Natural Guide to Bali →
Hello BaliMurni’s Warung Andrew Charles Editor, Hello Bali   “As you approach through the highly-carved Balinese doors, you know you are in a place dedicated to the finer things of life…” One evening recently, I decided to meet up with my old friend, Renée, and dine in Ubud’s oldest restaurant; Murni’s Warung. It’s above the sacred … Continue reading Hello Bali →
Murni’s Warung, Ubud, Bali“Renowned antique collector Ibu Murni founded the first real restaurant in Ubud in 1974, and still manages it actively…” ShopSmart Bali & Lombok 2006
All roads lead to Murni’s WarungAll roads lead to Murni’s Warung All roads lead to Murni’s Warung, Mary, Martha, Murni’s Warung and Me Bud Smith The Times, Lombok, August – September 2007   Mary is my wife, Martha is my mistress, Murni’s Warung is a famous restaurant and I am myself. It is a long story but we all found … Continue reading All roads lead to Murni’s Warung →
Rough Guide, BaliRough Guide, Bali Murni’s Warung: Follow the stairs all the way down to the lowest level of this multi-tiered restaurant and you’ll approach the setting for it’s built into the wall of the steep-sided Wos River valley. This restaurant is an Ubud institution and serves curries, home-made soups and Indonesian specialties as well as serving … Continue reading Rough Guide, Bali →
Ubud NewsUbud News Ayu Intipid Bali Advertiser, December 2007 I remember a time when you were lucky to find anything more than fried bananas on local restaurant menus. Then came Murni’s Warung. Established in the early eighties [actually 1974], Murni’s Warung was one of the first restaurants to serve a selection of international sweet dishes to … Continue reading Ubud News →
Ubud & BeyondUbud & Beyond Bali Advertiser, 2008   You can’t visit Ubud without going to Murni’s Warung, its most romantic restaurant at the Campuan bridge. The food is simply excellent and very reasonably priced. The setting above the Campuan River is stunning and it’s open every day, 9am – 10 pm. There are great local and Western … Continue reading Ubud & Beyond →
Bali, The Ultimate Guide to the World’s Most Spectacular Tropical IslandBali, The Ultimate Guide to the World’s Most Spectacular Tropical Island “West of Central Ubud. Murni’s Warung, Campuan. An old favorite, on the Ubud side of the Campuan bridge overlooking the stunning rainforest and Wos River. This multi-storied restaurant, decorated with Asian antiques from Murni’s collection, is where the eclectic mix of Western, Indonesian, and … Continue reading Bali, The Ultimate Guide to the World’s Most Spectacular Tropical Island →
The Sydney Morning Herald“The best place to have a meal is Murni’s Warung. A four-story open-air eatery and bar overlooking a jungle-clad bend of the Campuan River, it was the first restaurant to open in Ubud, way back in 1974.” Hip, Hitched, Hooray Ian Lloyd Neubauer The Sydney Morning Herald 10 March 2013 Aussie brides choose Bali to … Continue reading The Sydney Morning Herald →
Half Century Restaurant Murni’s WarungHalf Century Restaurant Murni’s Warung The Restaurant Sky Publishing Guide to Bali 2013-14 Hong Kong Murni has a lot of businesses and this restaurant is another one. Right next to the hotel, the restaurant has already been open for nearly 50 years. Every local knows about it. Once you step into the restaurant, the pleasant … Continue reading Half Century Restaurant Murni’s Warung →
Fodor’s Guide“Calling itself Ubud’s “first restaurant,” Murni’s Warung has introduced Balinese food to the likes of Richard Gere, Mick Jagger, Richard Branson, Jean-Claude Van Damme, and David Copperfield. Since opening as a warung (roadside stall) in 1974, Murni’s has grown to four levels running down the river’s edge. (Book a table at the bottom for the … Continue reading Fodor’s Guide →
Travel and Leisure AsiaMurni’s Lounge Bar – Ubud’s most haunting watering hole Ian Lloyd Neubauer Travel and Leisure Asia January 2014 “Set above a gentle bend in the Agung River, Murni’s Warung holds the estimable title of being the village’s first real restaurant. Like something out of a Rudyard Kipling novel, the Lounge Bar on the second floor is … Continue reading Travel and Leisure Asia →
Ubud Icon Murni’s Warung Turns FortyUbud Icon Murni’s Warung Turns Forty Katrin Figge Jakarta Globe 4 April 2014   She 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 … Continue reading Ubud Icon Murni’s Warung Turns Forty →
The Australian Financial ReviewWorlds on a plate A fusion revolution is firing up Ubud’s fine dining scene Ian Lloyd Neubauer The Australian Financial Review, 17-21 April 2014 “An hour’s drive, but a million metaphorical miles away from the crowded beaches of southern Bali, the village of Ubud has long been cherished by travellers as a place to tune … Continue reading The Australian Financial Review →
forty forteforty forte Hello Bali, Editor’s Finds, February 2015 If you have been living in Bali for some time, chances are you know and love Murni’s Warung in Ubud. Dating back to the 1970s, Murni’s Warung is
 a treasured food joint with authentic Balinese food and Campuhan River views. Furthermore, Ibu Murni herself is a beloved … Continue reading forty forte →
Bali 2016 Petit FutéBali 2016 Petit Futé. L’avis du Petit Futé sur MURNI’S WARUNG Ce vieux restaurant, tenu par une Balinaise, fut le rendez-vous des branchés des années 1975-1980. Dans un superbe cadre (descendre les terrasses successives accrochées à la gorge pour arriver tout en bas, dans un bain de fraîcheur et de végétation), Murni concocte depuis des … Continue reading Bali 2016 Petit Futé →