Ratu Gurih

Pulau Ambon


The ikan bakar (grilled fish) – perfectly chargrilled by the coal-stoking chef, smothered in chilli and served alongside three tasty sambals – is fall-off-the-bone fresh. If you're tired of Indonesian staples, it offers Chinese choices too and there's an air-con dining area. Usually closes for a few hours in the afternoon.


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