Alfresco Dining at its Best
Neighborhood: Central Bali: Gianyar
Phone: +62 361 975 233
Fax: +62 361 975 282
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Run by an American-Balinese couple, one can get authentic apple pie as well as chicken satay here. One of the original eateries in Ubud, this three-story, cozy restaurant has the Ayung River at its feet. Be sure to go down to the lowest level to see the view. Sample the tasty special grill dishes and the thick and delicious juices and lassies (blended yogurt). Beer and local wines are served as well and there is no corkage charge. A small shop of high-quality crafts and jewelry is on the top floor.
Reviewed by: Frank from London, London, GBR on Dec 10, 2005
Top Place
I have been bringing groups of travellers to Bali for the last 25 years. I always make sure that the group goes at least once to Murni's Warung and her shop. Both are the best of their kind in Bali. It is alweays a hit as the food is so good, the setting superb (I think it's the best in Ubud) and the staff are simply lovely. On their leisure days they tend to go back on their own. They always love meeting Murni who is usually there when she is not travelling the world herself. Highly recommended. Frank Besant
Would you recommend this to a friend?
Yes
Reviewed by: Rye from Rye, East Susses, GBR on Sep 3, 2005
Fabulous and Romantic
As you enter you just marvel at the art treasures that decorate every nook and cranny, some of which are for sale in Murni'sshops We sat on the lowest level of the restaurant, so that we would be near the river. The lighting is romantic. I’ve eaten saté all over Asia but here was Balinese saté. Balinese saté is pounded chicken, pork or fish, usually tuna, mixed with spices and coconut, moulded on to a coconut palm or lemongrass stick. The sticks are grilled over red glowing charcoal and then served with a spicy sambel olek. My girlfiend ordered a chilled Gazpacho soup. She enjoyed that very much. . My girlfiend had Bombay Lamb Curry. Tender Australian lamb, simmered in Indian spices, accompanied by a crispy pappadum, sweet home-made mango chutney, yoghurt raita, made on the premises from a 30 year old culture, and cashew nut saffron rice. I had Grilled Tuna Steak with sambel matah: a grilled boneless tuna steak topped with a very Balinese sambel, a tossed salad on the side, served with steamed white rice. We had a bottle of Australian Madfish Premium Red, , which went down perfectly. Cashew nut pie and coconut ice-cream for me. Murni joined us for that and explained that she created the recipe for the pie years ago. My girlfiend had Pisang Goreng, Balinese Banana Fritters, with Vincent’s Creamy Ginger Sauce. Liqueurs in the Lounge Bar completed the evening. A great find
Would you recommend this to a friend?
Yes
Why? / Why Not?
This is the most romantic restaurant in Asia. Great friendly service. Great value and great food. What more can you ask for?
Reviewed by: George from Rye, East Susses, GBR on Jul 31, 2005
Best restaurant in Bali
I have just spent a couple of months in Bali, staying in Ubud, and ate in most of the restaurants in Ubud. Murni's Warung was extraordinarily good. The standard of the food was consistently outstanding and the restaurant's setting was the best in Ubud, right over a ravine. It has been going since 1974, so they've got it just right. We usually started in the Lounge Bar and then had a meal of Western or real Balinese dishes. Excellent, friendly service and very reasonable prices. There are daily specials, which are incredible, especially a local chicken dish called Tuti's Tutu Ayam. An authentic Balinese dish not sold anywhere else. The owner, Murni, presides over her creation and is extremely friendly and interesting. She also has a great shop on the premises and accommodation. If you want to have a look and learn about Bali, her web site is one of the leading on line resource centres: www.murnis.com This place is an absolute must.
