Restaurants in Kalimantan
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Ocean's Resto
In the fledging waterfront district, choose fish or seafood, sold by weight, plus burgers, fish and chips, and Indonesian food. Sit inside with air-con or go rustic in the garden with the sea breeze and casual vibe.
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Rumah Makan Handayani
Cheerful and cheap Central Java entry in culinary tour de Indonesia running north from Mesra Indah Mall. Find Banjar, Padang, Bugis and more along the route, most open until late night.
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Haji Anang Soto
This hole in the wall between Jln Haryono and Jln Anang Andenansi draws big crowds for soto banjar, especially after noon and evening prayers. Broth here is savoury, lontong (rice steamed in pandanus leaves) lush, homemade sambal scorching.
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Fish Night Stalls
Fish is the dish in Tarakan. Stalls mushroom nightly, particularly on Jln Sudirman, many serving excellent ikan (or ayam) lalapan, grilled or fried. One of the best is about 500m north of THM Plaza, just beyond the Barito Timur Hotel.
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Bondy's
An institution among expats and local riche, this boozy garden restaurant features fish on ice, steaks, and Indonesian favourites. Bread and desserts come from the bakery in front featuring homemade ice cream.
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Cendrawasih
Delve deeper into Banjar cuisine at this renowned spot next to Haji Anang Soto. Pick fish, seafood or chicken for the grill outside and enjoy it inside with a full array of Banjar sauces.
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Tubrux
The most popular coffee shop downtown, people pack its outdoor and indoor tables to share the local dish. Tubrux also dishes simple Indonesian food, and solo women will feel comfortable.
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Wisma Ikan Bakar
The 'Grilled Fish Inn' ain't just another warung. Select fish or seafood for the fire and enjoy it with lalapan style, served with sambal and aromatic leaves.
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Rumah Makan Darmo
Quality far exceeds prices at this rare Chinese restaurant attuned to individual diners and couples. Fresh seafood is the specialty, and there's smoke-free air-con upstairs.
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Food Stalls
For trendy dining after dark- food stalls with sizzling udang galah (giant river prawns) to chic fusion - try Jln Juanda on angkot route A.
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Restoran Shangrilla
This popular, family-run restaurant serves meek and daring Indonesian-Chinese versions of seafood (pages of it!), duck, beef, frog and chicken.
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Shang Hai Restaurant
Water views are a bonus at this cool and classy home of superb Chinese seafood. Shellfish cooked in various styles and claypots are the order.
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Sari Laut Rumah Makan
The name - seafood - is its claim to fame. Udang galah served fragrant, spicy or Padang style nets Samarindans and Javanese tourists.
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Warung Lamongan Pak Ari
Giant deep fryers outside draw big crowds for fish or chicken served with special sambal (chilli sauce) guaranteed to clear airways.
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Jln Niaga Utara
Banjar food is one of Indonesia's famed cuisines; for a taste of street culture, try belauran stalls along Jln Niaga Utara.
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Restoran Hawaii
This Hawaii is a comfortable place to sample Chinese food, KalBar style, blending traditional and tropical flavours.
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Depot Kalimantan
Bright, air-con, no smoking refuge serves Chinese dishes and fruit juices. Popular with families and couples.
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Restoran Beringin
Padang restaurant offering enormous variety. With Panorama Tours, it flanks the alley to Hotel Khatulistiwa.
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Cazasuki Italian Steakhouse
Fusion or confusion? Shabu-shabu, spaghetti, sauerbraten, steaks and burgers, even satay, all scrumptious.
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Kaisar
This bakery-turned-shopping empire's Roman logo nobly roams KalBar. Breads run very sweet or very white.
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Rumah Makan Abdullah
Locals say nasi kuning (saffron rice) at this unassuming place is Banjarmasin's best in town.
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Yasuka
Scrumptious homemade ice cream by dish or half-litre featuring fruit flavours in season.
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Sam Hak Heng
For a stellar Chinese street feed and cooking demonstration, try Sam Hak Heng.
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