Semarang
Fine Chinese-style noodles and babi sate (pork satay) are local favourites at this weekend market. The sociable atmosphere is helped along by a bit of low…
Must-see restaurants in Indonesia
East Java
It's only right that this, one of the oldest restaurants in Sumenep, is considered the best place to try the local speciality sate kambing (lamb sate),…
Sumbawa
Those craving things like French-press coffee, avocado toast, salads, granola or burritos – all exceptionally rare on Sumbawa – will love this cheap open…
Seminyak
The best feature of the Seminyak Sq open-air mall is this bakery with its shady tables and long menu of baked goods, salads, sandwiches and other fine…
Central Sulawesi
This is perhaps the city's most famous kaledo restaurant, a bustling place where its spicy beef soup – a festival of cholesterol – is served in a bowl…
North Bali
Grab a table and a cold Bintang on the outdoor lawn and choose from a menu with a classic holiday mix of thin-crust wood-fired pizzas plus Western and…
Ubud
Sure, Mexico is almost exactly on the opposite side of the globe, but its culinary delights are popular here in Bali. Tasty versions of burritos, tacos…
Sumatra
On the road to the airport, 4km from Jambi's city centre, this industrial-chic cafe run by motorcycle enthusiasts is worthy of a pit stop if you're in the…
Gili Air
With a menu full of creative Indonesian and Western fusion fare, an ideal sunset location on the beach and chill EDM tunes after dark, Mowie's is the kind…
Flores
At sunset the smell of grilled fish wafts through the air at this beachside market. Browse the many stalls and feast on what looks best. Remember to shop…
Central Sulawesi
Hands down the most dependable fish restaurant in town, RM Surabaya is constantly busy and has a high rate of throughput. Select your fresh fish and have…
Sanur
You can hear the surf and see the moonlight reflected on the water at this welcoming beachside seafood grill, set on the sand amid palm trees and fishing…
Ubud
Kelapa serves Indonesian classics plus more unusual dishes from around the archipelago. Its vegetarian rijsttafel is made with produce grown in the on…
Aceh
Mama Donut has been a local institution for at least a couple of decades, walking the sand selling delicious vegetable samosas, doughnuts and fried…
Ubud
Run by the Swiss-based NGO, Fair Future Foundation, this eatery donates 100% of its profit towards healthcare in the local community. Food ranges from…
Pulau Ambon
Sari Gurih is a great place to eat Malukan seafood. Fish is priced by weight: choose from what's on display and it'll be slapped on the grill. The sound…
West Kalimantan
Specialising in Melayu dishes (similar to nasi Padang) where you choose from an array of prepared dishes, unassuming Dua Putri, just below the bridge, is…
Pulau Ambon
Excellent and justifiably popular pick-and-mix place with a good selection of fish, beef and chicken cooked in a variety of ways, as well as veggies,…
East Bali
Known for its homemade cakes and ice cream (we can vouch for the decadently rich banoffee pie and the 'Tropical fresh' ice cream sundae), this cute cafe…
East Bali
The food at this pavilion restaurant is of average quality but the view is anything but – the panorama of rice fields and verdant hills is absolutely…
Bukit Peninsula
Tucked away at the north end of the southern group; the staff serving their narrow patch of tables on the beach here radiate charm. Go for one of the…
Denpasar
Don't be deceived by the small dining room at the entrance: there's another vastly larger one out the back. The top-notch nasi campur (rice with side…
Banda Islands
Bolted on to a family home, sleepy and shuttered Nutmeg Cafe is a charmer. It serves noodles, juices, fish and rice, a good soto ayam and thick pancakes…
Sumbawa
A tasty fish shack teetering on the rocky shore at the island’s midway point. Dine on fresh catch, grilled or fried, in the ‘dining room’, or in one of…
Sumatra
Just across from the beach is this Australian-owned place that does primarily Western pub food, along with seafood dishes and Indonesian staples. They…
Malang
This cheerful spot with plastic chairs and tables has tasty, inexpensive local food, including martabak (pancake-like meat, egg and vegetable dish), rice…
Lovina
Near the beach, this small cafe serves a fine grilled-seafood platter (which was probably caught by the guy next to you). There's live acoustic music many…
Riau
In a city known for its quality Padang food, this longstanding, humble restaurant is a standout in Pekanbaru. The beef rendang and ayam goreng (fried…
Nusa Penida
A cute little breezy place right on the beach. Enjoy well-prepared Indo classics and seafood (plus the odd international item) while taking in the views…
Gili Trawangan
Homemade dumplings, wontons and broad noodles are the stars of this tiny Chinese restaurant that feels like a secret hideaway. You'll dine at one long…
West Bali
From the simple open-air cafe of this guesthouse, you can watch the breaks and enjoy basic Indonesian fare as well as good breakfasts. Rooms (from 150…
South Lombok
A total tropical fantasy in bamboo and thatch. Sit under a palm tree while you dine on fresh fish caught by a local fisher. The chef is the owner's wife,…
Singaraja
Fallen in love in Lovina? Get your wedding cake here. For lesser life moments like the munchies, choose from an array of tasty baked goods. There is a…
Nusa Dua
A good spot for day trippers, this warm-hued cafe (hidden by the Mulia resort) is just south of Gegar Beach. The drinks menu is long, the seafood fresh…
North Sulawesi
Boasts an attractive colonial-style terrace and is renowned for its delicious nasi kuning (yellow rice) – an excellent way to start your day. Its soups…
South Jakarta
Simple and tasty hole-in-the-wall joint in the hip Como Park complex serving enormous NYC-style pizza slices. Choose from pepperoni, white ricotta,…
Bukit Peninsula
Warung Bamboo is slightly more appealing than its neighbours, all of which have a certain raffish charm. The menu is dead simple: choose your seafood and…
Banda Aceh
The square at the junction of Jl Ahmad Yani and Jl Khairil Anwar is the setting for the Pasar Malam Rek, Banda Aceh’s lively night food market, featuring…
Gili Air
Come for a swim and a sip with stunning views, and stay for dinner at a table on the sand. It puts on a full nightly seafood barbecue and cooks up some…
East Java
An atmospheric, traditional restaurant where jars of biscuits, cakes and other snacks are piled up on shelves along the walls and a loyal crew of locals…
