Restaurants in Nusa Tenggara
-
A
Papaya Café
Invitingly decorated with rattan sofas and exposed stone walls, this enjoyable place has a tempting menu of Indonesian, Chinese and Japanese dishes and some of the best cocktails in town. The Papaya also has live music of the muzak variety and is fine for a relaxed drink. Happy hour is 16:00 to 20:00.
reviewed
-
English Tea Room
A civilised air-con retreat, this delightful place, located in a shopping plaza, offers a wide choice of salads and sandwiches as well as terrific cakes. The teas include Ceylon and Indonesian green and you'll find some interesting coffees too. There's a terrace table upstairs.
reviewed
-
Quali Restaurant
This terrific, hip hotel-restaurant has a well-selected modern menu of Asian and European dishes. Book ahead and bag a table right on the shore; it's an incredibly romantic setting.
reviewed
-
B
Asmara
Consistently recommended by expats, this is a comfortable, spacious and airy two-storey thatched restaurant offering fine European cuisine - try the frikadellen (meatballs with mustard gravy and sautéed potatoes) - plus Indonesian and international favourites. Children are well catered for from a special menu, and there's a small pool and play area too.
reviewed
-
C
Café Alberto
Occupying a large beachfront plot well away from the road, feast on Italian (pizza and pasta) or Indonesian (the usual suspects in generous portions) cuisine at this enjoyable restaurant. Lunch at a table on the sand and then snooze it off on one of their loungers. There's also a small kids' playground here with slides and a sandpit.
reviewed
-
Sugar Café
Perhaps the most modern place in town, this chic little lounge bar-restaurant is highly atmospheric, with candlelit tables and creative, beautifully presented Indonesian and Asian fusion cuisine. Eat in the air-conditioned interior or outside on the terrace.
reviewed
-
D
Bumbu
Deservedly popular little restaurant on the main strip, come here for inexpensive Thai curries and Indo cooking served up on a slim streetside terrace. Some Western dishes are also served, and there's always a daily special.
reviewed
-
Seafood Alfa
A bright, clean welcoming place; perch yourself on one of the coloured stools and tuck into dishes like gurami asam manis (freshwater fish with sweet sauce) or the rice and noodles dishes.
reviewed
-
Bintang Jaya
The cleanest and best of several similar restaurants on this street, pick 'n' mix yourself a plateful of spicy Javan food from the large bowls in the window. Also sells beer.
reviewed
-
Silvia Steakhouse
Almost-stylish place with gingham tablecloths that offers a long menu of Western dishes, including cognac steak and fish and chips. It also serves breakfast and fresh juices.
reviewed
Advertisement
-
Night Warungs
Night warungs are located around the Terminal, try the bubur kacang (mung beans and black rice in coconut milk). Some of these warungs sell rw (dog meat).
reviewed
-
Palembang International
A busy, shabby-looking place with an inexpensive menu that includes dishes such as mustard greens with chicken, noodles, and seafood specials, including giant prawns.
reviewed
-
Teluk Kupang
Vast, kitsch, incredibly garishly decorated beachside place specialising in northern Sulawesi food - ikan waku (spicy fish) is the house special.
reviewed
-
E
Dua M
Authentic Sasak food, including terrific ayam goreng taliwang (Sumbawa-style spicy chicken). Try to bag the low table facing the garden and pond.
reviewed
-
F
Rumah Makan Dirgahayu
Huge, popular Makassar place with long menu that takes in veggie choices like fried spinach and tofu, or delicious karper goreng (fried carp).
reviewed
-
Rumah Makan Padang
Come here for real local atmosphere and authentically fiery Padang food, including a tasty, filling rendang (beef coconut curry).
reviewed
-
G
Denny Bersaudra
Agreeable, airy and welcoming place that specialises in Sasak cuisine. Look for the sign near the roundabout along western Jl Pejanggik.
reviewed
-
Holland
Take-away place offering the gigantic martabak, the best in town.
reviewed
-
H
Mie Ayam Jakarta
Just east of the Po Hwa Kong temple, this simple place scores for chicken noodle dishes.
reviewed
-
I
Advertisement
-
J
Ya Ya Warung
Ramshackle warung-on-the-beach that serves up Indonesian faves, curries, pancakes and plenty of pasta.
reviewed
-
K
Warung Indonesia
Tucked away at the rear of the village, this authentic Indo warung scores high marks for cheap local grub in no-nonsense surrounds. No alcohol served.
reviewed
-
L
Trawangan Dive
Genuine Mexican food (the chef is from Veracruz) is served beneath casuarina trees right on the beach. There are lots of delicious dishes to choose from − the tostadas are street- authentic and topped with chopped salad and fresh coriander. Lush margaritas and hotel delivery complete the picture. ¡Olé!
reviewed
-
M
Square
Destination restaurant with beautifully crafted seating, and a menu that features Western and Indonesian food such as fried king prawns with Worcester ‑shire sauce. The atmosphere is perhaps a little too formal, though the cooking is certainly very accomplished.
reviewed
-
N
Scallywags
Scallywags enjoys a prime beachfront location, with tables under Arabian-style canvas and an attractive shabby-chic interior. A lot of effort is made to source organic produce, and tempting specials are chalked up daily on blackboards. The menu covers everything from freshly grilled fish, through pasta, panini and wraps, to 'Full Monty' breakfasts.
reviewed
