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Indonesian restaurants in Java

  1. A

    Lara Djonggrang

    An attractive selection of dishes from around the archipelago, stunning decor that mixes traditional Indonesian flair with North African charm, atmospheric lighting and a great wine list make this one stunning place to eat.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Sate Khas Senayan

    Excellent two-storey air-con restaurant at the northern end of Jl Jaksa, renowned for its superb sate, rawon buntut (oxtail stew) and other classic Indonesian dishes.

    reviewed

  3. Relax Restaurant

    Long-running Swiss-owned restaurant with a restrained, enjoyably formal air. The menu covers both Western and Indonesian fare, and service is prompt and efficient. Breakfast with the homemade bread is a treat.

    reviewed

  4. C

    Soto Ambengan Pak Sadi

    If you're looking for chicken dishes, then look no further than Pak Sadi's. Be sure not to overlook the famed lemon grass and coriander Madurese chicken soup, which is sublime. The place is best known, not surpisingly, for soto, a typical Indonesian soup filled with chicken or meat and other bits and pieces. Service is fast.

    reviewed

  5. Mas Mul

    At the southern entrance to the kraton is this, one of Solo's snake restaurants. You can select a live cobra for sauteing or frying, and can take the skin home as a gruesome souvenir. Those wishing to booster their virility can then opt to drink the snake's blood with wine or Red Bull.

    reviewed

  6. Warung Opera

    Occupying a wonderful traditional Javanese house built from teak, this unusual and bohemian restaurant is an outstanding place to sample home-style Indonesian dishes. Donny, the flamboyant owner, also does fortune reading from coffee cups.

    reviewed

  7. D

    Sabang Food Court

    A big hit with local diners, this basic place is something of a one-stop shop, with all of Indonesia's regional cuisines represented on the menu. There's no sign, so look out for the crowds and the hanging banners.

    reviewed

  8. Oh La La

    On the road to Cikembulan is this quiet bamboo-style haunt. The Indonesian menu is cheaper than most, and the convivial English-teacher owner will tell you all you need to know about Pangandaran.

    reviewed

  9. E

    Payon

    This feels like a secret garden, as you dine under a delightful open pagoda set well off the road and surrounded by greenery. Payon is a very civilized setting for authentic Javanese cuisine.

    reviewed

  10. F

    Green Garden Cafe

    This bamboo hut far from the beach has a delightful garden setting, and its Indonesian dishes, steak, seafood and salads are served with some style.

    reviewed

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  12. Chez Mama Cilacap

    This large restaurant has a good reputation and specialises in seafood, especially crab, fresh from the market.

    reviewed

  13. Relax Café

    Simple eats and beer in yet another bamboo-style haunt.

    reviewed