Balikpapan
Fresh fish and crustaceans (the menu is a book in itself) are the standout here, but there's also steaks, burgers, pizzas, Indian and Indonesian dishes,…
Must-see restaurants in Kalimantan
Kalimantan
This lovely garden restaurant-gallery in a traditional house specialises in local Dayak cuisine such as juhu umbut ikan baung (fish cooked in coconut milk…
Pontianak
Buckets of iced fish, stingray, squid and prawns out front are begging to be steamed, fried or grilled to your liking. Treat yourself to an experience and…
Balikpapan
Soto Banjar (chicken soup seasoned with a delicate blend of spices, including cinnamon) is naturally the dish of choice at this popular little warung, but…
Kalimantan
It's worth the walk uphill to this open-sided restaurant for the views alone – out over the Meratus Mountains, the Loksado valley and the village itself…
Kalimantan
Serving eight very different varieties of sambal (salsa) designed to knock your socks off, this large complex opposite the riverfront is packed on…
Kalimantan
This fab little cafe-bakery serves Indonesian staples such as soto ayam and nasi goreng along with unusual dishes such as roast duck and ribs. Good juices…
Pontianak
Pork or veggies, steamed or fried – whichever you desire, you'll be waiting your turn among the mob of locals jockeying for a table or takeaway. Other…
Kalimantan
This sprawling riverside place is like a mini-village of individual thatched pondoks linked by boardwalks, along which waiters scurry with trays of…
Balikpapan
Balikpapan's most romantic place to blow your last rupiah on a date is defined by architecturally dizzying spaces atop a prominent hill. Reserve your…
Pontianak
The overwater restaurant at the Grand Kartika has one of the best outlooks in the city. Watch the ferries cross Sungai Kapuas over a cold beer, or explore…
Balikpapan
Dine among sculpted bonsai trees and thriving flowers in a tranquil tiered courtyard at this eclectic eatery in the heart of the city. Popular with locals…
Kalimantan
Pull up some floor space near the fountain and sink your teeth into some ketupat (sticky rice cooked in woven banana-leaf packets). Locals recommend the…
Pontianak
This bright, architect-designed cafe and work space combines great single-origin coffee with Indonesian and Western snacks from French fries to Balinese…
Kalimantan
Solid furnishings and a welcoming but staid atmosphere greet diners at this popular local restaurant that's a cut above your average warung. Apart from…
Kalimantan
The overwater restaurant at La Pauta is one of Derawan's best. Sit inside, or out on the breezy veranda overlooking the main dock. The speciality is local…
Kalimantan
A unique local institution, these streetside outdoor benches set up in the evening and are generally packed with people who believe dinner should be a…
Kalimantan
As night falls, basic seafood tents with bright banners set up opposite the Palmy Hotel in Tanjung Redeb. Depending on the day's catch you should be able…
West Kalimantan
Specialising in Melayu dishes (similar to nasi Padang) where you choose from an array of prepared dishes, unassuming Dua Putri, just below the bridge, is…
Kalimantan
This modern, air-conditioned cafe with stuffed chairs and cool lighting is the best place around for espresso coffee and bakery items, but it also does…
Kalimantan
Delve deeper into Banjar cuisine at this renowned seafood spot where the catch is displayed in the window. Choose fish, seafood – massive prawns – or…
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.
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…
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…
Pontianak
Not to be confused with Apollo to the left, the sign on which proudly states, 'Since 1968. Never moved.' Polo's sign retorts simply, 'Moved from next door…
Pontianak
D'Grill is a cosy little Korean-barbecue-style place with inviting alfresco cabanas at the side. Choose from beef, chicken, fish or shrimp and barbecue…
Kalimantan
Some of the best Chinese food in the city, served in air-conditioned comfort. It's known for its ikan jelawat (from 75,000Rp for two people), a river fish…
Kalimantan
This open-fronted roadside warung is a great place to try the local speciality, ketupat Kandangan (sticky rice cakes served with coconut milk and broiled…
West Kalimantan
This alfresco cafe occupies the riverside park near the bridge, making it a uniquely popular place to hang out with crowds of locals in the evenings. The…
Kalimantan
Features a selection of New Zealand steaks (from 110,000Rp) as well as burgers, chicken, fish and Japanese dishes. The house favourite, ikan patin bakar …
Kalimantan
Don't let the displays of offal (hearts, livers, brains) throw you off: this place does a mean grilled chicken and a divine nasi bakar (seasoned rice…
Kalimantan
A reliable and locally popular Chinese mainstay with an extensive menu, including duck, crab, lobster and squid dishes. Sizzling hotplates and dashing…
Kalimantan
Next to Hotel Andika, a few blocks south of the river, this semi-open-air restaurant is known among locals and expats for its fried fish and chicken…
West Kalimantan
A good place to try local seafood, this busy restautrant near the mosque serves up grilled catfish, udang goreng (fried prawns) and squid, as well as …
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.
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.
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.
Kalimantan
This simple warung whips up excellent soto ayam (chicken soup), nasi goreng, fried fish and fresh fruit juices.
West Kalimantan
One of several good evening sate joints south of the market, Depot is a local favourite.
