Kupang
Reserved for pork lovers, this local haunt is split into a concrete courtyard beside the open kitchen and a couple of tables inside on a shiny, tiled…
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Sumbawa
The cleanest and most central Padang food depot in town. Pick and mix from an array of curried, baked and fried fish and chicken dishes. Note: it gets…
Kupang
A tiny green pick-and-mix Padang-style warung opposite the army base. Choose from beef, chicken, fish, potatoes and greens either deep- or stir-fried,…
Flores
A little soulless during the day, in the evening this spot makes for a reasonable dinner choice. The high-ceilinged, wooden dining room is decorated with…
Flores
Open since 1993, this tiled dining room gets its charm mainly from its husband-wife owners. There are a few Western dishes, but try the chicken sate – it…
Sumbawa
While it lacks a sea view, this simple warung out on the main road serves up Lakey's cheapest and most authentic Indonesian fare, including sate, gado…
Flores
Fronted by ferns and opposite the path leading down to the air terjun (waterfall), this small spot is as casual as it is colourful. Local ingredients come…
Flores
Walk through the open kitchen and peruse the day’s live catch in blue tanks – including crab and lobster – on your way to the second-storey dining room…
Labuan Bajo
Although not atmospheric enough to linger, if you're after a quick and filling Western meal, come here for burgers made with Australian beef on house…
Sumbawa
The smiling ladies here bring the finest and spiciest Padang dishes to life. The shabby interior belies the quality and flavour of the food. Mere steps…
Nusa Tenggara
Stop in for vital supplies, like beer, ice cream, sunscreen and anything else you might need.
Flores
Still the best choice in the heart of town for a local, back-to-basics bite. The soto ayam (chicken soup) is tasty and the house sambal scintillating.
