Sumatra
About half a block from the main road in Teluk Dalam, Mari Rasa is locally famous for its babi panggang (grilled pork) and lomok-lomok (pork belly) served…
Must-see restaurants in Sumatra
North Sumatra
Berastagi's tourist-oriented fruit and veg market features souvenir stalls and horse rides along with the produce stalls. Passionfruit is a local…
Padang
The menu at this bright, contemporary restaurant overlooking the water is the discerning carnivore’s dream, with tenderloin, T-bone and sirloin dominating…
Danau Toba
Run by friendly owner Anna, this humble street-side-shack restaurant specialises in local lobster from Danau Toba. It's pricey, but you get three lobster,…
Medan
The saving grace at the Pondok Wisata Angel guesthouse, this bamboo-lined cafe on one of Medan's busiest streets is worth popping into for a plate of gado…
Banda Aceh
Think bright lights, a shiny canteen and uniformed waiters piling endless plates of sublime masakan minang (Padang food) onto your table and you'll get…
North Sumatra
Berastagi’s local bohemians hang out at tiny Café Raymond, which serves fruit juices, beer and a mix of Indonesian and Western food (including steaks),…
Sumatra
Serving Italian-Indonesian fusion dishes and tempting cakes, this popular coffee-shop chain will also satisfy those with caffeine cravings with its wide…
Medan
This boutique little cafe with mosaic flooring and colourful booth seating has Melbourne-style breakfast items of avocado on toast and poached eggs to go…
Sumatra
A homegrown Bengkulu fave, this fried chicken joint will have your cholesterol rate soaring with some of the juiciest, crispiest skin pieces you'll ever…
Medan
A venerable Medan institution for nearly 40 years, Restoran Garuda specialises in West Sumatran Padang food, so you'll get to sample a variety of small,…
Danau Toba
Rumba is still holding on as the best of the pizza restaurants in Tuk Tuk, with the option of the pick-your-own-ingredients pizza (start at the margherita…
Bukit Lawang
This chilled-out, family-run spot overlooking the river is good for chowing down on curry, rendang and sambal dishes, as well as pizza and other Western…
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…
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.
North Sumatra
At night this semi-pedestrianised street fills with food hawkers and tempting aromas from the dozens of different stalls.
Padang
Padang’s go-to spot for freshly baked sweet and savoury goodies. Friendly shop assistants will guide you around the selections before steering you to a…
Sumatra
The best Chinese in town, Sumpit Mas is particularly famous for its steamboat (bring a bunch of friends). A long list of à la carte dishes are also…
Bukit Lawang
Located in town, this is a good place to chill out away from Bukit Lawang's tourist hub. The menu runs from coconut curry to tacos and cold Bintang. There…
Sumatra
Night-time eats set the night ablaze at this alfresco dining area near the People's Struggle Museum. Look for the mie celor and mie pokk, two local noodle…
Medan
This celebrated chain serves some of Medan’s best sushi as well as an extensive array of tonkatsu, tempura, yakitori, sashimi platters and bowls of udon.
Medan
More like someone’s front room, with a family atmosphere to match, this restaurant serves authentic North Indian cuisine.
