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KEMULAN Kitchen & Culture

Jl. Penestanan Kelod, Sayan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia

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Jl. Penestanan Kelod, Sayan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia

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+62 812-3614-6592
HoursMonday: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM Friday: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About KEMULAN Kitchen & Culture

Tucked down a quiet Penestanan lane, this kitchen pairs fine Balinese cooking with resort-level plating at humble warung prices. Dining duos with opposing diets can skip the usual compromises—the kitchen runs parallel, dedicated menus for plant-based diners and omnivores alike. Regulars point to plates like the slow-cooked Bebek Mesanten duck and rich tempeh red bean rendang, served alongside fragrant daily rice, sambal, and local greens. The eco-conscious touches stand out right down to drinking straws cut straight from papaya stems.

  • Dedicated vegan & omnivore menus: Full separate menus cater to plant-based diners and meat lovers side by side without dietary compromises.
  • Fine-dining technique, warung prices: Former luxury hotel culinary talent plates refined Balinese recipes at neighborly prices.
  • Eco-conscious dining details: Dishes arrive with thoughtful eco-friendly touches, from banana leaf vessels to papaya stem drinking straws.
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Why Dine at KEMULAN Kitchen & Culture

Discover why diners choose KEMULAN Kitchen & Culture for elevated Balinese cuisine, parallel vegan dining, and mindful local hospitality.

  • Dedicated Parallel Vegan & Non-Vegan Menus

    KEMULAN provides separate, full-scale menus for plant-based and meat-eating diners, allowing mixed parties to eat together without compromise.

    They have a VEGAN and another NON vegan menu so it was perfect for me and my husband.

    Camila Barbieri De Oliveira

  • Seamless Dietary Inclusion for Groups

    The kitchen accommodates specific dietary requirements such as dairy-free, vegetarian, and gluten-free diets for large gatherings and retreat groups.

    Ketut and his colleagues prepared an amazing vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy free meal for us with different choices.

    Sabrina Soebhan

  • Artful Fine-Dining Plating at Accessible Prices

    Every recipe is crafted with five-star hotel culinary technique and refined presentation while maintaining accessible neighborhood warung prices.

    when the appertisers arrive, we were blown away by the beauty of the plating.

    Evi Puspasari

  • Hotel-Caliber Culinary Craft

    Founded by an experienced luxury-hotel chef, dishes treat Balinese culinary traditions as an art form using market-fresh local ingredients.

    I think it's worth the price esp for those who can appreciate & acknowledge that food is art. Chef Made executes it beautifully.

    Dinda K.

  • Tranquil Penestanan Neighborhood Sanctuary

    Tucked away down a quiet lane off Jalan Penestanan, diners escape the hustle and traffic of central Ubud in a peaceful setting.

    Es war ruhiger als bei den Restaurants weiter oben an der Straße.

    Felix Kessel

  • Hyper-Local Eco-Conscious Dining Details

    The dining experience incorporates low-waste practices like natural papaya-stem straws and banana leaf plating.

    Even the straws were made from papaya stems. Ingredients local and fresh.

    peter herrmann

Artfully crafted plant-based and traditional Balinese favorites

  • Kemulan Tacos

    The vegan Tacos is fresh and delicious. I never knew that I would enjoy a vegan Tacos!

    Evi Puspasari

  • Dumplings

    The first bite of that dumpling got me thinking that the chef must have magical hands. Impressive taste.

    Dinda K.

  • Mushroom tofu cauliflower sate

    Grilled: Mushroom tofu cauliflower sate (we had this both times as it was so so good)

    Anja C

  • Jackfruit steak

    Jackfruit steak is amazing.

    Eugene Sudarev

Other favorites

Handcrafted arak cocktails, starters, and traditional Balinese desserts

  • Arak Buck

    Arak Buck cocktail for 40K

    Scott Rees

  • Ketut's Arak Mojito

    I personally recommend Ketut's Arak Mojito

    Brett Northey

  • Vegan corn fritters

    We had vegan corn fritters which were great

    Twisty H

  • Dadar Gulung

    Besondere Empfehlung: Dadar Gulung (vegan) mit Tuiles und Eis als Nachtisch.

    Lorenz Otto

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful gestures and hospitable touches that elevate the neighborhood dining experience.

  • Papaya Stem Drinking Straws

    Fresh drinks and smoothies are served with natural drinking straws cut from papaya stems as part of a low-waste dining approach.

  • Tableside Hospitality from Chef Made

    Chef-owner Made visits dining tables directly to greet diners and discuss his morning market sourcing with local farmers.

  • Dedicated Parallel Menus

    Tables receive two full, separate menus—one entirely plant-based and one non-vegan—so mixed dining groups feel equally valued.

  • Tailored Multi-Dietary Catering

    The kitchen prepares custom meal lineups for retreat groups needing combined vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options.

Before you head over

Practical dining tips on transport, accessibility, group seating, and dietary menus.

  • Plan your arrival and access

    Arrive by scooter, bicycle, or on foot, and note that the entrance features unusually steep stairs that require caution or assistance for visitors with mobility concerns.

  • Navigate mixed dietary orders

    Parties with both plant-based and meat eaters can comfortably order from separate, dedicated vegan and non-vegan menus without compromising on variety.

  • Book in advance for groups

    If visiting with a larger group or retreat party, reserve your table ahead of time to ensure seamless seating and custom catering in the covered dining area.

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