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…
Must-see restaurants in Java
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…
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…
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…
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…
Jakarta
Classic Chinese restaurant with large tables suitable for banquets, seating 10 people. The atmosphere is pretty dismal, with dated decor and fluorescent…
South Jakarta
This outdoor food court consists of a collection of food trucks and stalls; it's a nice hang-out area in the middle of Jl Kemang Raya, but the outlets…
Bandung
Nestled below the Bersih Spa is this worthy Japanese restaurant, which is part of an island-wide chain. The sushi isn't special, so stick to the bento…
Central Java
The tiny ocean-facing Indrayanti restaurant serves the catch of the day. With tables sunk in the sand, it's a pleasant spot to watch the sun go down. A…
Central Java
In the middle of Krakal Bay there's a stretch of sand fringed with simple, sea-facing restaurants such as this, all of which serve more or less the same…
Jakarta
A much-loved, open-fronted, no-frills outlet for simple Indonesian dishes, Bon Bin has been stir-frying up classics for over 50 years. The namesake gado…
West Java
This traditional-style restaurant specialises in ayam kalasan goreng (fried chicken with special herbs). Wash it down with a cold Bintang or a fresh fruit…
West Java
Plonked directly on the sand at the edge of the surf beach is this aptly named warung, serving Indonesian and Western mains, cold beer and strong Javanese…
Central Java
Locals rate this inexpensive, fluorescent-lit restaurant as one of the best for authentic central Javanese cuisine. The chicken curries come recommended…
Tjikinii Lima Restaurant & Cafe
Jakarta
Pretty courtyard setting with a restaurant serving fish and chips, flatbreads and sandwiches, and simple Asian plates of chicken with rice or noodles…
Bandung
A modern chain restaurant blessed with bright colours and a terrific design. Serves standard Indonesian dishes as well as pasta and burgers. Portions are…
West Java
A scruffy storefront Sundanese diner run by a charming ibu who mixes a fine gado gado (14,000Rp), plus authentically sweet and sticky sate marangi (5000Rp…
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.
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.
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.
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.
East Java
Large restaurant on the main strip that serves good Chinese food and Indonesian dishes. Doubles as an ice-cream parlour.
Surabaya
Late-night munchies can be had among the strip of warungs with their backs to the river along Jl Kayun.
Jl KH Wahid Hasyim Food Stalls
Jalan Jaksa Area
Although there are a few stalls cooking up food by day, after dark, the uneven streets here morph into more of a cluster. Don't expect dozens of choices…
