Denpasar
On a quiet street; try the seafood satay served with a shallot sambal. Otherwise, choose from the immaculate displays, but don't wait too long after lunch…
Must-see restaurants in Indonesia
East Bali
Sadly, the food served at the open-air restaurant at the Amankila resort is nowhere near as impressive as its wonderful view over a multi-tiered infinity…
West Sumatra
At this charming little restaurant in the backstreets of Sungai Penuh you can build your own meal from a choice of protein, vegetable and side; or…
Malang
Boasting an imposing 1930 art deco frontage, Toko Oen is a throwback to ye olde days, with rattan furniture, waiters in starched whites, and Sinatra on…
Balikpapan
Billowing white curtains and a great beachfront location beckon you to this open-air Balinese-style restaurant. Locals swear by the ayam taliwang, a fried…
West Java
This clean, orderly rumah makan (restaurant), with a large interior and bench seating outside, is a good bet for local food. It fries, grills and stews…
Kalimantan
This is the best known soto Banjar place in town and is consequently a bit touristy. It's a simple-enough place, with plastic chairs and open sides, but…
Sumatra
Palembang cuisine not your bag? Then your taste buds will thank you for this reliable Padang chain standby, where you will be presented with dish upon…
Pulau Ambon
The ikan bakar (grilled fish) – perfectly chargrilled by the coal-stoking chef, smothered in chilli and served alongside three tasty sambals – is fall-off…
Bandung
This mini food court on the ground floor of the Braga City Walk is ideal for mixing with locals and sampling some unusual snacks from kaki lima (street…
Sumatra
About half a block from the main road in Teluk Dalam, Mari Rasa is locally famous for its babi panggang (grilled pork) and lomok-lomok (pork belly) served…
Sumba
A decent choice beside verdant rice fields, this modern restaurant serves ayam (chicken) in more than 20 ways, as well as beef and seafood Indonesian…
Maluku
Pasir Panjang's only genuine restaurant is set back from the Ngur Bloat end of the beach. Unpretentious Evalin specialises in fish, grilled or fried, as…
Makassar
A stylish, atmospheric, air-conditioned bistro serving international standards that lean heavily toward pasta and pizza. It wouldn't survive long outside…
Denpasar
Hidden down a tiny lane, Café Teduh is a little oasis with hanging orchids, trees, flowers and ponds with fountains. Try ayam dabu-dabu (grilled chicken…
West Java
On the main junction as you enter the village, and open only on weekends, this Indo-German ikan bakar (grilled fish) joint offers a range of seafood…
North Sumatra
Berastagi's tourist-oriented fruit and veg market features souvenir stalls and horse rides along with the produce stalls. Passionfruit is a local…
Kuta & Legian
It's location, location, location at this beachside bar and grill. The food is stock tourist fare (seafood, Indo classics, pasta etc) but the setting…
South Jakarta
Hidden in the lobby of an office building, pork fans search out this place for its menu bursting with pig varieties, cooked with different styles and…
Gili Meno
The most visible cog of the Rust empire (which includes Meno's one grocery) has a great waterfront position overlooking the beach. It's renowned for its…
Padang
The menu at this bright, contemporary restaurant overlooking the water is the discerning carnivore’s dream, with tenderloin, T-bone and sirloin dominating…
Gili Meno
Webe Café is a wonderful location for a meal, with low tables sunk in the sand (and some under shade) and the turquoise water just a metre away. It scores…
Yogyakarta
While its thin-crust wood-fired pizzas and panini are tasty, the real highlight here is Nanamia's attractive garden setting. Wooden tables are arranged on…
Flores
At a bend in the road with a river bubbling below, you'll find this wooden, open-air restaurant surrounded by bamboo. Big servings, fresh food and a not…
Ubud
Since being 'discovered' by both Rick Stein and the late Anthony Bourdain, this local food stall has moved to larger premises with river valley views so…
Jakarta
To the right of Sunda Kelapa and overlooking the new Batavia Marina, where you'll see a number of modern yachts docked, this dining room has a nautical…
Danau Toba
Run by friendly owner Anna, this humble street-side-shack restaurant specialises in local lobster from Danau Toba. It's pricey, but you get three lobster,…
Jakarta
A super-casual place for sandwiches right across from Pasar Jl Surabaya. Prowl the market looking for an actual genuine antique, then enjoy soup in a…
Ubud
This cafe serves consistently good Indonesian food. Tired of mie goreng made from instant noodles? With noodles made fresh daily, this version celebrates…
Gili Air
On a crossroads in the heart of the main village, this spotless corner cafe (the slightly Westernised adjunct of the more rootsy Warung Muslim,…
Labuan Bajo
A triple-storey bakery and popular breakfast spot. Takeaway on the ground floor, a comfortable ikat-adorned lounge in the middle and an ocean-view rooftop…
Papua
Part of a small national chain of cool, comfy restaurants serving classic Javanese cuisine and frothy milkshakes and juices. It makes a delicious change…
Sumba
Clean but over-styled (cue wallpaper scrawled with country names and both ikat and guitars on the walls) El Cafe has strong wi-fi, live music on Saturday…
Tana Toraja
A long-running, very friendly place that serves authentic local food, including Torajan specialities such as buffalo, pork and eel in black sauce,…
Kuta & Legian
From Vegemite on toast and a flat white for brekkie, a potato-cake roll or meat pie in the afternoon, and an Aussie burger with the lot (including…
Kuta & Legian
The Tuban branch of the noted Ubud restaurant is a slicked-up version of a warung, albeit with excellent and creative Asian and local fare. There's also…
Medan
The saving grace at the Pondok Wisata Angel guesthouse, this bamboo-lined cafe on one of Medan's busiest streets is worth popping into for a plate of gado…
East Bali
Indonesian dishes – including a good range of satays – dominate the menu at this roadside warung, but there are also a few pasta and potato dishes on the…
Jakarta
Classic Chinese restaurant with large tables suitable for banquets, seating 10 people. The atmosphere is pretty dismal, with dated decor and fluorescent…
North Maluku
Smart two-storey cafe and restaurant that serves clean and reliable Indonesian staples and a few pan-Asian and Western dishes, as well as decent coffee,…
