West Bali
Hardy’s is a huge, modern supermarket with groceries and sundries. Stock up for your villa here or get a fresh meal in the food court.
Must-see restaurants in Indonesia
Papua
Open-air and riverfront, Duta Cafe serves up excellent ikan bakar (grilled fish) and offers a lively scene in the evenings.
Pulau Bintan
Come sunset, stroll to this lively strip of food stalls that cook up fresh seafood, noodles and all kinds of streetside snacks.
Balikpapan
It's hard to miss this landmark corner bakery with the neon windmill on the roof. Excellent fresh bread, pastries and cakes.
Kalimantan
Widely regarded as serving the best soto Banjar in town, Amado is always busy. Cheap, cheerful and speedy service.
Central Mountains
Just north of the market, this bakery produces fine versions of its namesake, as well as croissants and other baked goods.
Sanur
This market sells fresh vegetables, dried fish, pungent spices, various household goods and many tempting Balinese meals.
Canggu Region
Old-school Indonesian and Western standards are served up cheap at this open-air cafe just a few metres from the beach.
Sanur
Organic produce, prepared foods, handicrafts and much more are sold by local vendors at this monthly market.
North Sulawesi
In the town centre, Tomohon's daily food market has stalls offering lots of local specialities.
Ubud
Farmers' market operating on Saturdays on the front porch of Pizza Bagus on Jl Raya Pengosekan.
Denpasar
Dozens of vendors dish up food until dawn at this excellent night market.
Flores
One of the few eating options in Riung and right beside the pier, this is a convenient pre- or post-boat trip dining spot. Food is cheap and basic, but…
Bandung
A busy pub restaurant, with classic rock and blues on the stereo and a comforting range of updated Western and Indo classics emerging from the kitchen. It…
East Java
This humble warung is run by a sweet wife-and-husband team, who cook up delicious East Javanese dishes such as nasi pecel (rice with a spicy peanut sauce,…
Bandung
A new-school warung serving mixed rice dishes, oxtail and fish soup, and some forgettable Western options. For the rice dishes, you can choose between red…
Bandung
An uber-popular dessert restaurant and ice-cream joint (the name means Sweet Bowl) on 'Jeans St', where you build your own sticky concoction from the…
Jalan Jaksa Area
Jakarta's most politically incorrect restaurant serves all manner of pork dishes, which you can wash down with copious amounts of German beer. The…
West Java
A dependable, slightly formal Swiss-owned restaurant with a restrained atmosphere thanks to the starched tablecloths and attentive service. The menu…
East Bali
There's a relaxed feel here, with pool tables and Balinese food plus the lyrical and haunting melodies of live genjek (traditional Balinese with…
Makassar
This large, open-sided food court facing the harbour has sea breezes, a hip young clientele, a gregarious vibe, space for kids to run around, and lots of…
Medan
This casual but classy bistro does an interesting menu of meatless, dairy- and gluten-free dishes. Expect the likes of nori beancurd with green chilli,…
Kupang
This contemporary Kupang chain wouldn't be out of place in a Western city, except it specialises in se'i babi (smoked pork), not burgers. Spotless and…
West Timor
Next door to Depot Remaja is this barely more modern, green-walled rumah makan. It's so clean the tiles sparkle and there's a small kiosk inside if you…
Makassar
It's tough to resist the aromas emanating from this highly popular restaurant's fish barbecue. Step inside and receive a selection of six condiments…
Kerobokan
The huge quiet garden behind this airy cafe is the perfect place to enjoy a salade niçoise or any of the other fresh and tasty, classic French-cafe fare…
Makassar
A locally famous seafood restaurant, Lae Lae is a no-frills, no-fuss magnet for lovers of grilled fish. Enter past a smoking streetside barbecue, choose…
Tana Toraja
The dining room at Pia's Poppies Hotel has great local food including pa'piong (80,000Rp), plus decent pizza. All food is cooked to request, so it's…
West Java
This Sundanese restaurant offers arguably the best view in town with superlative vistas over Bogor’s red-tiled rooftops towards the volcanic cone of…
Ubud
One of the first contemporary-chic eateries to open in Ubud, Casa Luna has sadly become a victim of its own success. The interior is still stylish, but…
Pulau Ambon
A pick-and-mix warung with alarming lime-and-orange decor and a devoted following. Dishes are fresh, rotate frequently, and include several varieties of…
Borobudur
With a leafy location in the grounds of the monument, this canteen-style cafe-restaurant (in the giant lobby of a no-longer-operating hotel) also sells…
Jakarta
Along the historical pedestrianised strip off Taman Fatahillah, Bangi Kopi is a slick affair with a lot of money poured into its renovation. It's a…
Senggigi
This pub near the so-called 'art market' (which mostly offers cheap souvenirs) has typical Indonesian and Western choices along with pool tables, ball…
Kupang
At the same seafront site as his hostel, Edwin Lerrick dishes up excellent burgers and chips plus Indo standards throughout the day and night. The ocean…
West Sumatra
During the month of Ramadan, this car park turns into a whirlwind of culinary activity as dozens of stalls press sugar-cane juice, cook up rendang,…
