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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Seminyak
Right in front of the busy Bintang Supermarket, this cute and casual place has excellent smoothies and sandwiches made with freshly baked bread.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Baliem Valley
Freshly baked breads and the biggest and best cake selection for hundreds of kilometres means that after-trek dreams come true here.
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.
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.
Semarang
Modern Paragon Mall encompasses Indonesian and Asian restaurants, cafes, and a large supermarket in the basement for supplies.
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 & Legian
Not big but its popularity ensures constant turnover. Look for some of Bali's unusual fruits here, such as the mangosteen.
North Sumatra
At night this semi-pedestrianised street fills with food hawkers and tempting aromas from the dozens of different stalls.
Kalimantan
This simple warung whips up excellent soto ayam (chicken soup), nasi goreng, fried fish and fresh fruit juices.
East Java
Large restaurant on the main strip that serves good Chinese food and Indonesian dishes. Doubles as an ice-cream parlour.
Padangbai
Close to the port, this beach shack–style place serves burgers, jaffles, sandwiches and Indonesian staples.
Ubud
Always busy, this large supermarket sells fresh produce and alcohol as well as usual supermarket items.
Surabaya
Late-night munchies can be had among the strip of warungs with their backs to the river along Jl Kayun.
East Bali
Stalls line both sides of the main section of Jl Ngurah Rai and sell fresh produce during the day.
West Kalimantan
One of several good evening sate joints south of the market, Depot is a local favourite.
Nusa Tenggara
Stop in for vital supplies, like beer, ice cream, sunscreen and anything else you might need.
Kalimantan
The local recommendation for tasty fried (and more) chicken, 2km south of the museum.
Bukit Peninsula
Useful for supplies and groceries; also a good landmark for an important crossroads.
Kalimantan
Meaty chunks of fish are grilled and barbecued streetside at this local favourite.