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Bulking meal plan in Bali

By The Solimans team · Yousri Soliman’s kitchen in Bali · Updated

Yes, you can run a proper bulk on a Bali meal plan. Four meals from a single day of The Solimans menu can give you over 3,400 kcal and well over 200g of protein, with every gram listed. Meals cost Rp 90K–140K each, and the biggest single plates pass 1,000 kcal. Here is how to put a bulking week together from the real menu.

How many calories do I need to bulk?

Start from your maintenance calories, then add a modest surplus. Mainstream guidance for a lean bulk is roughly 250–500 kcal a day above maintenance, and around 1.6–2.2g of protein per kg of body weight if you are training hard. Bigger surpluses mostly add fat faster, not muscle.

As a rough illustration, someone who maintains on about 2,800 kcal would aim for around 3,050–3,300 kcal on a lean bulk. Your number will differ: use the macro calculator for a starting estimate, then adjust based on the scale and the mirror over a few weeks.

Work out your calories and proteinFree macro calculator that fills your week from our real menu.

What does a 3,000+ kcal day look like on The Solimans menu?

This is a real day from week 1, Thursday, mixing the High Protein breakfast with three Balanced mains. Every number comes straight from our menu.

Meal kcal Protein Carbs Fat Price
Sydney Bacon Scrambled 816 53g 16g 60g Rp 100K
Chicken Fajita 881 66g 62g 41g Rp 100K
Pad Thai Chicken 899 77g 87g 27g Rp 100K
Stuffed Chicken Creamy Corn Sauce 836 45g 101g 28g Rp 100K
Total 3,432 241g 266g 156g Rp 400K

241g of protein covers the 1.6–2.2g per kg range for someone weighing roughly 110–150kg, so most people will have protein to spare, plus plenty of carbs to train on.

Can I bulk on fewer meals?

If four deliveries a day is more than you want, order three big mains and make your own breakfast. Week 2, Friday:

Meal kcal Protein Carbs Fat Price
Arabic Chicken Kofta 957 57g 90g 41g Rp 100K
Mie Goreng Chicken 846 81g 72g 26g Rp 100K
Chicken Cheddar Wrap 823 67g 66g 33g Rp 100K
Total 2,626 205g 228g 100g Rp 300K

Add a home breakfast such as oats, banana, peanut butter and milk and most people will land above 3,000 kcal for the day.

Can I bulk on a vegan meal plan in Bali?

Yes, and the vegan menu is the most calorie-dense of the three, averaging around 726 kcal and 77g carbs per meal. Week 1, Thursday, all vegan:

Meal kcal Protein Carbs Fat Price
Protein Peanut Butter Banana Oats 820 36g 106g 28g Rp 90K
Vegan Chicken Fajita 1,029 72g 75g 49g Rp 90K
Tempeh Pad Thai 836 45g 101g 28g Rp 90K
Tempeh Teriyaki 731 42g 71g 31g Rp 90K
Total 3,416 195g 353g 136g Rp 360K

More on plant protein in our vegan protein in Bali guide and on the Vegan plan.

Highest-calorie meals for bulking

The mains below are sorted by calories, with at least 40g protein each, so they move the scale and still feed the muscle.

Which Solimans menu is best for bulking?

Menu Avg kcal per meal Avg protein Avg carbs Best for
Balanced ~718 ~50g ~65g Most bulks: carbs for training, solid protein
Vegan ~726 ~45g ~77g Plant-based bulks, cheapest calories (mostly Rp 90K)
High Protein ~619 ~54g ~29g Protein top-ups and breakfasts; lower in carbs

For most people, a Balanced-led day with a High Protein breakfast hits the sweet spot. Mixing menus is free: all 15 meals for each day sit on one page when you build your week.

Tips for bulking in Bali's heat

  • Drink more than you think. Hot, humid training sessions mean big sweat losses, and appetite often drops in the heat. Water and electrolytes help you keep eating.
  • Eat the big meal when you are hungriest. Many people find a heavy lunch easier than a heavy dinner after an evening session.
  • Keep carbs around training. The Balanced and Vegan menus carry most of the rice, pasta and wraps.
  • Track the trend, not the day. Weigh in a few mornings a week and look at the weekly average. If it is not moving after two or three weeks, add a meal or a snack.
  • Do not chase dirty calories. Warung food is cheap and tasty, but portions and oil vary a lot, which makes a controlled surplus harder.

Our full guide to bulking in Bali goes deeper, and how much protein do I need covers the protein side.

How much does a bulking meal plan cost?

Set-up Per day 5 days 7 days
4 vegan meals at Rp 90K Rp 360K Rp 1.8M Rp 2.52M
4 meals at Rp 100K Rp 400K Rp 2M Rp 2.8M
3 meals at Rp 100K + own breakfast Rp 300K Rp 1.5M Rp 2.1M

Training for a fight rather than size? See the fight camp meal plan. Want your exact macros built for you? Ask for a custom meal plan.

Pick your meals for the week

15 meals a day across Balanced, High Protein and Vegan, every one with photos, price and macros. Delivered Monday to Saturday in Canggu & Pererenan.

Questions

Can I get 3,000 calories a day from a Bali meal plan?+

Yes. Four meals from one day of The Solimans menu can pass 3,400 kcal; our week 1 Thursday example comes to 3,432 kcal and 241g protein for Rp 400K.

What are the highest-calorie meals on the menu?+

The biggest mains include the Vegan Chicken Fajita (1,029 kcal), vegan Solimans Platter (1,020 kcal), Arabic Beef Kofta (1,013 kcal) and vegan Arabic Kofta (1,010 kcal).

How big a calorie surplus should I aim for when bulking?+

Mainstream guidance for a lean bulk is around 250–500 kcal a day above maintenance, with protein around 1.6–2.2g per kg of body weight if you train hard. Our macro calculator gives you a starting estimate.

Can I bulk on the vegan menu?+

Yes. Vegan meals average around 726 kcal and 45g protein, and several pass 1,000 kcal. A four-meal vegan day from week 1 Thursday comes to 3,416 kcal and 195g protein for Rp 360K.

How much does a bulking meal plan cost in Bali?+

Four meals a day typically costs Rp 360K–475K depending on the dishes. Four Rp 100K meals is Rp 400K a day, or Rp 2M for five days.

Can I add extra protein or portions?+

Extra protein and fully custom plans are available and may be priced differently. Message us or request a custom plan with your target macros.

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