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Merah Putih
Bali · Indonesia
Contemporary Dining in Bali · Indonesian
Photo: Official website · merahputihbali.com
A landmark Seminyak restaurant that gives Indonesian cooking an expansive, design-led stage. Regional dishes and contemporary interpretations are served for sharing beneath a soaring translucent canopy, making architecture as memorable as the meal.
The Story
Origin
Opened in Petitenget in 2013, Merah Putih helped bring Indonesian cuisine into the large, architecturally ambitious restaurant format associated with Seminyak's international dining scene.
Philosophy
Present the breadth of Indonesian food in a setting that works equally well for social dining and special occasions.
Why Important
Merah Putih is a useful counterpoint to Ubud's chef-led tasting rooms. It shows how Indonesian dining can anchor a high-profile, large-format hospitality concept in Bali's coastal leisure market.
Differentiation
It combines an explicitly Indonesian culinary identity with one of Bali's most recognisable independent restaurant interiors.
Food Philosophy
Regional Indonesian flavours anchor a menu of traditional dishes and contemporary interpretations, with sharing central to the meal.
Guest Experience
A lively, full-service dinner built around shared plates, cocktails and the visual impact of the main dining hall.
Design Philosophy
Use climate-responsive architecture and tropical planting to create drama without enclosing guests in a conventional dining room.
Design & Architecture
Lighting
Filtered daylight gives way to atmospheric evening illumination that emphasises the columns and canopy.
Furniture
Timber tables and upholstered seating support both small parties and group dining.
Materials
Translucent roofing, timber furnishings and extensive planting.
Architecture
Tall, branching columns support a translucent roof in a cathedral-like dining hall. The roof and column system incorporates rainwater collection.
Design Language
Monumental tropical modernism.
Interior Design
Indoor planting and generous vertical space soften the scale of the main room.
Graphic Identity
The name means red and white, referencing the colours of Indonesia's national flag.
Gallery · 14 photos
Menus
Lunch (12.00 - 15.00)
Lunch · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
Nasi Campur
Signature mixed rice bowl selection, with plant based flavours cooked through traditional and modern techniques.
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Watch · Reviews & Tours
Spotlight on Merah Putih Restaurant
Review · Bali Buddies · 2y ago
SGD90 for a 5⭐️ dinner at Merah Putih, Bali
Review · Munzpewpew · 10mo ago
Merah Putih in Bali, Indonesia. Is it worth the hype? #bali #indonesia #merahputih
Review · HUNGRYNECA · 4mo ago
Here's Everything I Ate At Merah Putih in Bali
Review · Darius Cooks · 2y ago
Top 5 restaurants in Bali: Locavore, Sardine, Merah Putih, Mozaic, and Warung Mina
Review · GeishFlow Productionz · 3y ago
BALI TRIP : MERAH PUTIH RESTAURANT REVIEW
Review · mcdsweet · 2y ago
