Must-see restaurants in Indonesia

  • Ginger Moon

    Seminyak

    Australian chef Dean Keddell presides over an appealing, airy space, with carved wood and palms. The Asian fusion menu features a 'Best of' list of…

  • Warung Bambu

    Nusa Lembongan

    On the road to the mangroves, past the lighthouse, this family-run restaurant serves excellent seafood meals. The menu depends on what's caught offshore…

  • Watercress

    Ubud

    A young and fashionable crowd flocks to this Aussie-style contemporary cafe to nosh on all-day breakfasts, burgers, sourdough sandwiches, homemade cakes,…

  • Deck Cafe & Bar

    Nusa Lembongan

    Straddling the main hillside walkway, the stylish bar and cafe of the Batu Karang hotel offers creative drinks from a long list, gorgeous views and…

  • Pituq Waroeng

    Gili Trawangan

    Enjoy classic Indonesian fare reinterpreted as exquisite vegan tapas at this back-lane haven. Gather a group of friends, sit together at one of the low…

  • Char Ming

    Sanur

    Asian fusion with a French accent. A daily menu board lists the fresh seafood available for grilling. Look for regional dishes, many with modern flair…

  • Gallery

    Nusa Penida

    A popular spot for volunteers at the NGOs, this small cafe and shop is run by the ever-charming Mike, a Brit who is a fount of Penida knowledge. There's…

  • Art Lounge Cafe

    Ubud Region

    An outpost of Bali chic on one of the main roads between Ubud and the coast, this fashionable cafe in the Tonyraka Art Lounge is an excellent lunch,…

  • Pachamama

    Gili Air

    This oh-so-hip health-food restaurant brews its own kombucha, crafts exotic smoothies and cold-brew coffee (or cocktails!) and has lots of flavourful veg,…

  • Sushi Surf

    West Bali

    The place for a sunset cocktail and bite of sushi. The surf action is arrayed out right in front of the quirky multilevel seating area. There are specials…

  • Maminon Kitchen

    Manado

    Sparkling cleanliness and true hospitality shine in this delightful contemporary Minahasan restaurant. Go for the cakalang fufu (local smoked tuna),…

  • Warung Sulawesi

    Kerobokan

    Find a table in this quiet family compound and enjoy fresh Balinese and Indonesian food served in classic warung style. Choose a rice, then pick from a…

  • Bukit Cafe

    Bukit Peninsula

    For heaping plates of Australian-style brunch composed of fresh, local ingredients, Bukit Cafe is unbeatable. Standout dishes include vegan pancakes,…

  • Tjikini

    Jakarta

    On one of the best coffee strips in Jakarta, this appealing cafe has an alluring vintage style with bentwood chairs and tiled floors. Coffee drinks are…

  • Milk Espresso

    South Lombok

    Hopping all day long, this trendy bi-level cafe breathlessly segues from bountiful breakfasts to midday nibbles, healthy dinners and classy evening…

  • El Bazar

    South Lombok

    Kuta's most popular restaurant lives up to its stellar reputation with authentic tastes from around the Mediterranean. Kick things off with a meze platter…

  • Suka Espresso

    Bukit Peninsula

    There's buzz from the excellent coffee and the crowds at this roadside cafe, which serves healthy food like several kinds of avocado toast and smoothie…

  • Kaum

    Jakarta

    One of Jakarta's more tasteful dining options is this midcentury Dutch house set in a leafy neighbourhood that offers respite from the surrounding mayhem…

  • Inzana

    West Timor

    A traditional sweet shop so popular, it exists on both sides of the road to service traffic. It would be rude not to try kue bajongko, a Kupang-specific…

  • Grand Garden Café

    West Java

    The cafe-restaurant in the botanical garden is a wonderfully civilised place for a bite or a drink, with sweeping views down to the water-lily ponds. It's…

  • Kitong Papua

    Sorong

    Although the dining area isn't as scenic as waterfront competitors, Kitong more than makes up for this with its heaping plates of fresh, spicy seafood and…

  • Waterfront Zalino

    West Sumatra

    This restaurant with a great lakeside location showcases some local seafood specialities, such as udang (freshwater lake shrimp), freshwater lobster and…

  • PC Corner

    Sumba

    Pause for a photo in front of the bohemian 'dream big, work hard, stay focus' mural before continuing up stairs to this open-air cafe with vintage…

  • Coco Beach

    Senggigi

    This wonderful beachside restaurant 2km north of Senggigi has a blissfully secluded setting off the main road, where dining takes place at individual…

  • Maruba

    Danau Toba

    Overlooking the lake, Maruba is well worth seeking out for its peerless Batak dishes cooked by the talented proprietor. Barbecue fish, freshwater lobster,…

  • Celyn Kafe

    Nusa Tenggara

    Set on the sand, framed by mangroves and shaded by palm trees, this is Alor's best spot to while away an afternoon. Order from the blackboard menu: there…

  • The Library

    Malang

    With industrial-chic furnishings, shelves of books and graffiti wall art, this eye-catching cafe-restaurant, which is super-popular with local students,…

  • Rumah Tjilik Riwut

    Kalimantan

    This lovely garden restaurant-gallery in a traditional house specialises in local Dayak cuisine such as juhu umbut ikan baung (fish cooked in coconut milk…

  • Rapi Seafood

    Sumatra

    This nondescript place in central Gunung Sitoli is responsible for some of the best and freshest seafood we’ve ever had in Sumatra. Choose your dinner,…

  • Braga Art Cafe

    Bandung

    Bringing some style to Braga's brazen nightlife strip is this colonial terrace restaurant that exudes old-world European ambience mixed with the elegance…

  • Warung Pak Man Buati

    Gili Meno

    Chef Juno became something of a local hero after the 2018 earthquakes when he tirelessly fed the Meno community with all the food he could muster. His…

  • Jenny’s Restaurant

    Danau Toba

    Jenny’s has long been a standout on the northern edge of Tuk Tuk, with all kinds of breakfasts, noodles, curries and rice dishes. But the one dish that…

  • Billy Cafe & Tuna House

    West Papua

    Visitors enter this Disney-esque seafood establishment through the toothy mouth of a giant shark replica, and the dining room is adorned in big fake trees…

  • Cilu Bintang Estate

    Banda Islands

    The best place to stay in Bandaneira is also a good place to eat. During high season, or when there are enough guests, there's an excellent evening buffet…

  • Warung Soto Kuin Abduh

    Balikpapan

    Soto Banjar (chicken soup seasoned with a delicate blend of spices, including cinnamon) is naturally the dish of choice at this popular little warung, but…

  • Yougwa Restaurant

    Papua

    Sentani’s most charming afternoon dining is on Yougwa’s breezy wooden terraces set over the lake, 13km east of town. Try ikan gabus (snakeskin fish), a…

  • Warung Eny

    Kerobokan

    The eponymous Eny cooks everything herself at this tiny open-front warung nearly hidden behind various potted plants. Look for the roadside sign that…

  • La Rucola

    Surabaya

    A delightful Italian bistro serving upmarket Surabaya with homemade pastas, imported steaks, wood-fired pizzas, Italian sausage, oyster mushrooms and more…

  • Warung Makan Barokah

    Papua

    If you like barbecued fish or chicken in a tasty sauce (the secret of which they do not want to give away) and served with green veg, rice and sambal,…

  • Resto & Cafe Rumah Laut

    Papua

    This stylish upmarket place, built on stilts above the waters of Jayapura bay and filled with Papuan tribal art, is where locals come when they want to…

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