Merah Putih Bali: A Luxury Restaurant in Petitenget

From streetside delights to decadent fine dining, exploring Indonesian cuisine can be done in any kind of setting in the island of the gods. Bali is home to both distinctly Balinese flavours and those more commonly found across Indonesia. It’s the perfect place for your taste buds to discover the culinary delights the country has to offer. If you’re seeking traditional flavours with a creative flare, look no further than Merah Putih Bali, a luxury Indonesian restaurant in Petitenget.

About Merah Putih

Established in 2013, Merah Putih has been serving Indonesia’s finest cuisine, experimenting with traditional spices and flavours from across the archipelago. Its innovative takes on age-old Indonesian classics have earned it the title of Chope’s 2024 Indonesian Restaurant of the Year and 2024 Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year. The restaurant is located in Petitenget in the Badung region, which has long been one of Bali’s entertainment hubs.

At Merah Putih, it’s a feast for both the palate and the eyes. The restaurant’s stunning architecture features floor-to-ceiling glass walls, tall palm trees, and vaulted ceilings, which contribute to an elegant dining experience.

What to expect at Merah Putih

Indonesia’s collectivist culture is reflected in the way people eat. Family-style meals are typical in Indonesian restaurants, and Merah Putih is no exception. Here, every dish is shareable and set in the middle of the table, allowing everyone in your party to have a taste.

The dishes themselves are prepared by a stellar team in the kitchen, headed by the restaurant’s Executive Chef Wiwik from Denpasar, who has been with Merah Putih since March of 2013. The extensive menu consists of a modern adaptation of timeless Indonesian recipes and is divided into lunch and dinner service. Those with dietary restrictions can dine with ease, as Merah Putih caters to vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets.

Lunch

Between 12:00 to 15:00, enjoy appetizers originating from Indonesian regions such as Cirebon, Sulawesi, and Palembang. Spoil your taste buds with everything from a vegetarian-friendly stuffed tofu to a delicious Balinese pulled pork steam bun.

For mains, choose from an array of rice and noodle dishes hailing from various parts of Java and Makassar. The star of the show is the nasi campur, or Indonesian mixed rice dish, which comes with your choice of proteins and other side dishes. If you’re looking for a taste of Bali, try the nasi campur with ayam betutu, the most popular Balinese traditional meal. Other protein options for nasi campur include slow roasted pork belly, slow cooked beef cheek, chargrilled fish fillet, or a vegetarian salad. For this dish, you can choose between brown rice, fragrant coconut rice, or yellow rice.

Dinner

Dinner is served between 17:30 to 22:45. This is when you get to enjoy Merah Putih’s more decadent mains. The dinner menu features multiple curry dishes from across Indonesia and an array of vegetable side dishes, among many others. Pair your meal with a drink from an extensive selection of over 200 international wines.

Merah Putih also offers a wine dinner where you can enjoy a 9-dish meal with additional wine pairing for each course. This special tasting menu stars a fragrant Sumatran beef curry as the entree and features wines from Italy, France, Argentina, and the United States.

Drinks

The food isn’t the only element that incorporates Indonesian flare. Merah Putih also offers signature cocktails with an Indonesian twist, highlighting local ingredients. Try the Bali Colada, a take on the classic piña colada that features island fruits like coconuts, jackfruits, pineapple, and pandan leaves. For something richer, the Coconut Espresso Martini includes young coconuts and Javanese cocoa. If you’re looking for a drink with a kick, the Merah Putih Sour has a Balinese alcohol base or arak, and includes local ingredients like turmeric, pineapple, and soursop.

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