Must-see restaurants in West Kalimantan

  • Abang Kepiting

    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…

  • Chai Kue Siam A-Hin

    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…

  • Kapuas Riverside Restaurant

    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…

  • Canopy Center Cafe

    Pontianak

    This bright, architect-designed cafe and work space combines great single-origin coffee with Indonesian and Western snacks from French fries to Balinese…

  • Rumah Makan Dua Putri

    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…

  • Mie Tiau Polo

    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…

  • D'Grill

    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…

  • Cafe Amanda

    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…

  • Rumah Makan Bang Adit

    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 …

  • Depot Satay Selamat

    West Kalimantan

    One of several good evening sate joints south of the market, Depot is a local favourite.

  • Pondok Meranti

    West Kalimantan

    A big, blue, open warehouse full of wooden tables where a limited menu of Indonesian staples, drinks and juices is served. Try the 'extra jos susu' for an…

  • Rumah Makan Betang

    Pontianak

    Located behind the deserted replica betang (longhouse), this basic restaurant cooks up a variation on traditional Dayak fare, but it's mostly standard…

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