A tiny, delicious menu served in a big, dining-room space. This rumah makan boasts some of the best tempe and tofu in Nusa Tengarra, a giant serve that comes with lalapan (raw veg nibbles) and sweet, chunky sambal made with fresh tomato. There's also gado gado and ikan kua asam (sour fish soup).
Rumah Makan Pondok Selera
West Timor
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