When in Bali, you have to eat at the
warungs. ‘Warung’ literally translates to ‘shop’, but it also refers to a local
café serving traditional as well as western food. Traditional dishes range from wok-tossed nasi goreng and mie goreng to salads made with local produce and meats. But
that does not mean that you can skip the fancy dining that upmarket resorts
like Seminyak have to offer.
Merah Putih is one such fine-dining restaurant
that features a large bar and wine cellar. The menu is split between Indonesian
classics and modern culinary creations showcasing flavours from across the Indonesian
archipelago.
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The high ceiling make ways for a tall palm in the centre of the restaurant. There are separate bar area and wine cellar. |
Ambience and Vibe: Evenings bring on ambient lighting and louder music to give the restaurant a ‘hip n happening’ vibe. The interiors feature plenty of greenery, with a large palm taking center stage. The main floor of the dining area seats 110 people comfortably, while the more exclusive mezzanine seats another 24-30 in three teak pods.
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Top: Duck popia with Pancakes Bottom L-R: Slipper Lobster; Sumatran Lamb Shank Curry |
Expect
to Eat: Even though it offers a fancy setting and
an impressive menu, snobbery is shot down by encouraging sharing of dishes. Plates are set in
the middle of the table, allowing everyone in your group to sample a range of
dishes. We order a mix of small and large plates, both traditional and modern.
Whether you opt for traditional fare or modern options you will get to try some
of the finest Indonesian fare.
After a prawn based amuse bouche comes the fried boneless duck
popia, with palm hearts, kecap manis {refreshingly different from the usual
hoisin, this is an Indonesian sweet soy sauce} and pancakes. The duck is crispy
and tender and the sauce is gorgeous. Next up is Balinese Slipper Lobster that is popularly found
in Australian waters. Different from regular lobsters, the meat in slipper lobsters comes mainly from the tail instead of the claws/pincers. The meat still is sweet, plump and succulent. Here it is served with sweet corn, tomato
sambal and nasi jagung {sweet corn rice}. While both these are from the modern
menu, our large plate is the traditional Gulai Kambing or the Sumatran lamb
shank curry with pumpkin and wing beans. The lamb is beautifully tender and an
additional order of nasi merah putih, steamed Balinese red and white rice
complements the wonderful curry.
Insider
Tip: Merah Putih goes packed on most nights so it
is advisable to book a table in advance. For a special experience book a table
in one of the three teak pods on the mezzanine floor.
Details:
Merah Putih
Address: Jalan Petitenget
No. 100x, Kerobokan, Kuta Utara, Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia.
Phone: +62 361 8465950
Timings: 12-3pm; 6-Late
www.merahputihbali.com
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