Must-see restaurants in Indonesia

  • Pizza Bagus

    Ubud

    Thin-crust pizzas, bowls of pasta and sandwiches are served in this characterless place attached to an organic grocery store. Delivery is available; cash…

  • Kué

    Ubud

    Bakery selling bread, cakes, cookies and chocolate. The upstairs cafe was undergoing a major renovation when we last visited, and was scheduled to re-open…

  • Bu Mamik

    East Java

    Tasty ayam bakar (grilled chicken) is what brings droves of locals to this quaint, stilted indoor-outdoor restaurant with carved columns and twirling fans.

  • Pasar Ramai

    Medan

    Medan's main fruit market is a profusion of colours and smells, and has an impressive selection of local and imported tropical fruit. It’s next to Thamrin…

  • Restoran Asia

    South Sulawesi

    This well-run, clean, air-conditioned place has a particularly good seafood selection, great Chinese omelettes and cheap veggies. Also offers cold Bintang…

  • Tutmak Cafe

    Ubud

    This smart, breezy multilevel terrace cafe is a popular choice for a coffee or simple meal. It roasts its own coffee beans, and also serves house-baked…

  • Sate Abadi

    Kalimantan

    Chicken sate is the thing here, with skewers smoking away on the brazier, but the gado gado and soto ayam (chicken soup) are also winners.

  • Night Market

    East Bali

    The presence of a significantly sized local Muslim community gives Amlapura's night market a slightly different flavour to other markets on the island.

  • Food Stalls

    Surabaya

    Late-night munchies can also be had at the offshoot of Jl Pemuda, opposite the Plaza Surabaya, which buzzes with food-stall activity around the clock.

  • Rumah Makan Lisis

    Kalimantan

    This simple warung is popular for wonderfully prepared fresh seafood – the fried fish and grilled prawns are to die for, as is the avocado juice.

  • Dian Satria Restaurant

    Sulawesi

    A welcoming, atmospheric place serving generous portions of noodle and rice dishes, and cold beer. Also has basic but decent rooms from 250,000Rp.

  • Rumah Makan Nur

    Kalimantan

    Nur's serves up tasty Indonesian favourites with creative twists such as shrimp and coconut aubergine with rice, or fried tempe with green beans.

  • Café Seminyak

    Seminyak

    Right in front of the busy Bintang Supermarket, this cute and casual place has excellent smoothies and sandwiches made with freshly baked bread.

  • 99 Meals House

    Nusa Lembongan

    An absolute bargain. Fried rice, omelettes, Chinese stir-fries and more prepared by a family at this great open-air spot overlooking the beach.

  • Made's Warung

    Nusa Penida

    Right across from the temple, this very clean warung is one of several and has tasty nasi campur (rice with a choice of side dishes).

  • Pinang Citywalk

    Pulau Bintan

    Pinang Citywalk is a good place for eating (and for a spot of local clothing and snack shopping), with an array of hawker stalls available.

  • Kya Kya

    Surabaya

    In the old city, the once-throbbing Chinese night market, Kya Kya, is now far less popular, though there are still a few food stalls here.

  • Coco Supermarket

    Ubud

    This supermarket at the corner of Monkey Forest Rd and JI Raya Pengosekan stocks a good range of grocery items, fresh produce and alcohol.

  • Pilamo Bakery

    Baliem Valley

    Freshly baked breads and the biggest and best cake selection for hundreds of kilometres means that after-trek dreams come true here.

  • Naughty Nuri’s

    Ubud

    Meats are cooked on a streetside BBQ here, and the pork spare ribs have many fans. Enjoy them with a fresh juice, beer or cocktail.

  • Pasar Senggol

    East Bali

    A night market, this is by far the best spot to eat if you're in town late. It's the usual flurry of woks, customers and noise.

  • Paragon Mall

    Semarang

    Modern Paragon Mall encompasses Indonesian and Asian restaurants, cafes, and a large supermarket in the basement for supplies.

  • Saung Dang

    Karimunjawa Islands

    Offering free wi-fi, this bamboo shack is a favourite for seafood or, for dedicated meat eaters, there's bratwurst and salad.

  • Kuta Market

    Kuta & Legian

    Not big but its popularity ensures constant turnover. Look for some of Bali's unusual fruits here, such as the mangosteen.

  • Sibolga Square

    North Sumatra

    At night this semi-pedestrianised street fills with food hawkers and tempting aromas from the dozens of different stalls.

  • Rizky Akbar

    Kalimantan

    This simple warung whips up excellent soto ayam (chicken soup), nasi goreng, fried fish and fresh fruit juices.

  • Sumber Hidup

    East Java

    Large restaurant on the main strip that serves good Chinese food and Indonesian dishes. Doubles as an ice-cream parlour.

  • Ozone Café

    Padangbai

    Close to the port, this beach shack–style place serves burgers, jaffles, sandwiches and Indonesian staples.

  • Bintang Supermarket

    Ubud

    Always busy, this large supermarket sells fresh produce and alcohol as well as usual supermarket items.

  • Warungs

    Surabaya

    Late-night munchies can be had among the strip of warungs with their backs to the river along Jl Kayun.

  • Produce Market

    East Bali

    Stalls line both sides of the main section of Jl Ngurah Rai and sell fresh produce during the day.

  • Depot Satay Selamat

    West Kalimantan

    One of several good evening sate joints south of the market, Depot is a local favourite.

  • Pagi Mart

    Nusa Tenggara

    Stop in for vital supplies, like beer, ice cream, sunscreen and anything else you might need.

  • Etam Fried Chicken

    Kalimantan

    The local recommendation for tasty fried (and more) chicken, 2km south of the museum.

  • Nirmala Supermarket

    Bukit Peninsula

    Useful for supplies and groceries; also a good landmark for an important crossroads.

  • Al Mu'Minun

    Kalimantan

    Meaty chunks of fish are grilled and barbecued streetside at this local favourite.

  • Market

    South Lombok

    The market sells an ever-changing variety of foodstuffs and necessities.

  • Sumber Rasa

    East Bali

    A veteran and an affable Chinese sit-down place offering simple meals.

  • Golden Bakery

    North Maluku

    Bakes a decent selection of breads and pastries. Popular with locals.

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