Must-see restaurants in Indonesia

  • Merdeka Walk

    Medan

    Inspired by Singapore’s al fresco dining, this contemporary collection of outdoor eating establishments in Lapangan Merdeka offers everything from…

  • Spice

    Ubud

    Well-known Ubud restauranteur Chris Salans is the brains behind this air-conditioned gastrobar on the town's main street. It's a good choice for a late…

  • Warung Pangkep

    Central Sulawesi

    We've repeatedly been told this place serves the best fish in town. We've repeatedly tried to find fault with that claim – but failed. Repeatedly. Fish…

  • Misool Filling Station

    Sorong

    Directly opposite the airport entrance, this two-storey cafe and boutique is a great place to drop in for coffee, smoothies and snacks but also to browse…

  • Black Beach

    Ubud

    The thin-crust pizzas bubble as they emerge from the busy oven here. If that doesn't draw your attention, the tasty pasta might. Views from the upstairs…

  • Pasar Kerobokan

    Kerobokan

    Bali’s numerous climate zones (hot and humid near the ocean, cool and dry up the volcano slopes) mean that pretty much any fruit or vegetable can be grown…

  • Pasar Malam

    West Sumatra

    The centrally located pasar malam (night market) is a terrific place to try local specialties, such as martabak (sweet pancake filled with coconut or…

  • Mr Cafe

    Sumba

    Join workers on comfy plastic chairs and order from a large selection of Indonesian dishes. Although locals recommend fried tofu and tempe, the rawon (a…

  • Warung Cak Poer

    Senggigi

    This roadside warung south of town feeds the locals with hot-outta-the-wok Indo classics. Grab a plastic stool at a battered metal table, open a pack of…

  • L-Pari

    West Java

    A tourist-driven kitchen serving international and local favourites. It does a tasty fish curry and reasonable pasta and fish and chips, and even mixes…

  • Borobudur House

    Danau Toba

    The Buddhist shrines scattered about set the mood at this waterfront cafe that specialises in vegan cuisine. Expect the likes of potato rendang, tofu…

  • Warung Teges

    Ubud Region

    This ultra-simple warung (food stand) serves only one dish – nasi campur – and it's one of the better versions available in the Ubud area. The restaurant…

  • Liap Liap

    Ubud

    The name references the sound that charcoal embers make as they heat up, paying tribute to the technique that chef Mandif Warokka uses when grilling the…

  • Refresh Family Restaurant

    Candidasa

    Surfing the vegan, raw, organic and gluten-free culinary wave that has deluged Bali in recent years, this simple place has an exclusively vegetarian menu…

  • Pearl Beach Lounge

    Gili Trawangan

    The bamboo flows only a little less fluidly than the beer at this high-concept beachside lounge and restaurant. During the day, spending 100,000Rp on food…

  • Mama's German Restaurant

    Kuta & Legian

    Once you get used to the local serving staff in full German dirndl, you might almost think you're in a sweatier version of Munich. The menu is authentic…

  • Warung Gula Garam

    Sumba

    Run by expat Frenchman Louis, this thatched open-air cafe near the airport plays funky-fresh R&B tunes and serves surprisingly good wood-fired pizza, plus…

  • Pasar Malam

    Kupang

    As tiny tailor shops finish up for the day, stallholders begin setting up this lamp-lit market. You're here for seafood, whether ikan (fish), cumi (squid)…

  • Keuken van Elsje

    Bandung

    In a colonial 19th-century villa in a well-heeled neighbourhood is this Dutch restaurant that does the likes of bitterballen, traditional stews, soups and…

  • Warung Putra Lamongan

    West Timor

    You'll smell this place before you see it, thanks to the grill charring sate out the front. Within the orange walls are a handful of large tables…

  • Blue Earth Village Restaurant

    East Bali

    Spectacular views and a wide array of menu choices lure diners away from the action in Jemeluk's main strip and up to this restaurant overlooking the blue…

  • Tanjungan Bukit

    West Lombok

    This is easily the island's most stylish bar and restaurant. Dine on fresh seafood and refined Sumatran fare at the bougainvillea-shaded tables, or down…

  • Juice Ja Café

    Ubud

    Superfoods and organic fruits and vegetables from the cafe's own farm are used to excellent effect here. The menu holds lots of joy for vegans,…

  • Bamboo Cafe

    Labuan Bajo

    Sit in white cane chairs and admire the hand-painted wall map while enjoying all-day breakfast made with vibrant ingredients from local farms. Booster…

  • Waroeng Bernadette

    Ubud

    It's not called the 'Home of Rendang' for nothing. The west Sumatran classic dish of long-marinated meats (beef is the true classic, but here there's also…

  • Warung Dobiel

    Nusa Dua

    A bit of authentic food action amid the bland streets of Nusa, this is a good stop for babi guling (spit-roast pig). Pork soup is the perfect taste bud…

  • Kentjana

    West Java

    A tasteful, soulful Chinese diner with a wonderful mapo tofu on the menu (the tofu was among the silkiest we've ever had), along with a number of ethnic…

  • Soto Ambengan Pak Sadi Asli

    Surabaya

    This dimly lit dive, filled with locals, is the original location of a chain of soto ayam warungs with branches across Surabaya. Short on noodles, long on…

  • Laras

    Solo

    This delightful restaurant is inside a former batik factory, currently occupied by the Roemahkoe heritage hotel. It's particularly evocative at night,…

  • Gaya Gelato

    Jakarta

    One of a few branches of this ice-cream chain, serving Italian-style scoops in a cool space decorated with pastel tones and plants. The ice cream and…

  • Fatmah's

    Sumbawa

    Once humble, Fatmah's has taken a slight turn upmarket in recent years. Tables sit in a raised bleached-wood house overlooking the beach where you can…

  • Ikan Bakar Pak Tri’s

    Padang

    Here the fish and squid are sold by weight or portion and flame-grilled to perfection with a sweet, spicy sambal sauce. The selection includes shoals of…

  • Warung Bule

    South Lombok

    Tucked away from the main thoroughfares, on a quiet stretch of Kuta Beach, this friendly, spotlessly tiled warung is one of the best in town. The grilled…

  • Rumah Makan Roda Baru

    Flores

    Make a stop at this spotless pick-and-mix Padang diner. Fish, chicken and shrimp are fried or grilled and sauced five ways; there's tempeh, egg and fried…

  • Divine Earth

    Seminyak

    A sibling of the much-loved Earth Cafe, this organic vegetarian restaurant also does tasty vegan and raw food. It's perhaps better known for its Upstairs…

  • Doea Tjangkir

    West Java

    Dress smart for this classy upmarket restaurant, located inside a painstakingly restored colonial building. The menu consists primarily of expertly…

  • Seven Friday

    Jakarta

    Good brunch spot in a trendy retro space with a display of vintage phones and radios and a polished factory chic feel. You can't go wrong with the croque…

  • Kopi Tiam Oey Jambi

    Sumatra

    Opposite Jambi's magnificent mosque is this reliable cafe that ticks all the boxes for excellent single-origin coffee, air-conditioning and wi-fi. It also…

  • Sari Organik

    Ubud

    In a beautiful location on a plateau overlooking rice terraces, this cafe in the middle of a big organic farm serves a large menu of healthy food and…

  • De' Leuit

    West Java

    The most happening eatery in Bogor. There's seating on three floors beneath a soaring, pyramid-shaped thatched roof, though the best tables are on the…

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