Food
Where to eat in Indonesia: restaurants, cafés and dishes to try
The travel guide lists 85 places to eat and drink in Jakarta, Medan, and Surabaya. Local dishes to try: Tempeh, Gado-gado, Rojak, Satay, and Lemang.
Places travellers recommend in Indonesia
Listed in the Wikivoyage travel guide. Opening hours and prices change, so check before you go.
Where to eat in Jakarta
All places in JakartaRestaurants and cafés
- Bakmi Gang KelinciBudget
Jl. Gang Kelinci Raya No. 1-3, Pasar Baru
- Nasi Goreng Kambing Kebon SirihBudget
Jl. Kebon Sirih Barat Dalam I
- Happy DayBudget
Jl. Ir. H. Juanda No 19
- Kedai Nasi Uduk & Ayam Goreng Zainal FananiBudget
Jalan Kebon Kacang 8 No. 5
- Ganesha Ek SanskritiMid-range
Jl. Jendral Sudirman Kav. 44-46
- Maple & OakMid-range
Jl. HOS. Cokroaminoto No.91, RT.3/RW.5
- Martabak Pecenongan 65AMid-range
Jl. Pecenongan no. 65A
- Pondok LagunaMid-range
Jl. Batu Tulis Raya No. 45-47
Bars and nightlife
- Bakoel Koffie
Jl. Cikini Raya No.25, RT.16/RW.1, Cikini
- Giyanti Coffee Roastery
Jl. Surabaya No.20, Menteng
- Saudagar Kopi
Jl. Haji Agus Salim No.26F, RT.2/RW.1, Menteng
- Tanamera Coffee
Jl. Kebon Kacang Raya, Tanah Abang, RT.8/RW.9
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Jakarta · CC BY-SA 4.0
Where to eat in Medan
All places in MedanRestaurants and cafés
- Tip Top RestaurantMid-range
Jalan Jenderal Ahmad Yani no 92 A-B
- Restoran GarudaBudget
Jalan H. Adam Malik
- Bollywood Food CentreBudget
Jl. Muara Takus No 7
- Cahaya Baru Indian RestaurantBudget
Jalan Teuku Cik Ditiro
- Sadar jiwo noodlebarBudget
Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro No.36, Madras Hulu, Kec. Medan Polonia, Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara 20152
- Taipan RestaurantSplurge
Capital building, 1st Floor
- Kedai Kopi ApekBudget
Jalan Hindu, Kesawan
- Lontong Kak LinBudget
Jalan Teuku Cik Ditiro
Bars and nightlife
- Holywings
Jl. A Rivai
- Shoot Resto Bar Club
Jl. Kapten Pattimura 423
- Bistronomix
Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan
- Harbour 9
Forum 9 building ground floor
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Medan · CC BY-SA 4.0
Where to eat in Surabaya
All places in SurabayaRestaurants and cafés
- Lontong Balap Pak GendutBudget
Jl. Embong Malang No.38, Genteng
- Ayam Bakar PrimarasaMid-range
Jalan Kusuma Bangsa 3A
- Rujak Cingur Genteng DurasimBudget
Jl. Genteng Durasim No.29
- Rawon Setan Embong MalangBudget
Jl. Embong Malang No.78/I, Genteng
- Tahu Telor Pak JayenBudget
Jl. Dharmahusada Indah I Blok C No.2, Mulyorejo
- Jasmine Ice Cream and PastriesBudget
Grand City Mall lt 2-38, Jl. Gubeng Pojok no. 1, Galaxy Mall Lt 2 - 315
- Pecel Bu KusBudget
Jl. Barata Jaya XX no. 110
- Sate Klopo Ondomohen Bu AsihBudget
Jl. Walikota Mustajab No. 36
Bars and nightlife
- Zangrandi Ice Cream
Jl. Yos Sudarso No.15, Embong Kaliasin
- Citilites Skyclub & Bistro
Jl. Mayjend Sungkono 101-103
- The D Club
Jl. Mayjend Sungkono 83
- Lava Lounge
Jl. Sumatra 40
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Surabaya · CC BY-SA 4.0
Where to eat in Pekanbaru
All places in PekanbaruRestaurants and cafés
- Miso Pak Imam
Jl. Paus No.4, Wonorejo, Marpoyan Damai
- Sop Tunjang Pertama
Gg. Pinang I No.36, Wonorejo, Marpoyan Damai
- Pondok Patin H. M. Yunus
Jl. Kaharuddin Nst No.1, Simpang Tiga, Marpoyan Damai
- Koki Sunda
Jl. Jend. Sudirman No.247
- Pondok Gurih
Jl. Jend. Sudirman No. 202
- Bebek Goreng H. Slamet
Jl. Jend. Sudirman No. 201
- Pondok Samba Lado Hijau
Jl. Soekarno Hatta No. 88 F
- RM Kota Buana
Jl. HOS Cokroaminoto no. 16
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Pekanbaru · CC BY-SA 4.0
Where to eat in Denpasar
All places in DenpasarRestaurants and cafés
- Bali BakeryMid-range
Jl Hayam Wuruk 181, Tanjung Bungkak
- HanamasaSplurge
Jl. Drupadi No.44
- Atoom BaraBudget
Jl Gajah Mada 106-108
- Warung Ayam Betutu Bu FerdiBudget
Jl. Gn. Cemara Raya No.16, Tegal Harum, West Denpasar
- Warung De RujakBudget
Jl. Pulau Misol No.4, Dauh Puri Kauh, West Denpasar
- Ayam Goreng Nyonya SuhartiMid-range
Jl Gatot Subroto 109, Ubung
- Ayam TaliwangMid-range
Jl Teuku Umar
- CianjurMid-range
Jl Cok Agung Tresna, Renon
Bars and nightlife
- Kopi Bali
Jl Gajah Madah 80
- Kereneng Night Market (Pasar Malam Kereneng)
Jl Hayam Wuruk/Jl Kamboja
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Denpasar · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dishes and drinks Indonesia is known for
Foods and drinks that come from Indonesia, the most widely known first.
Rojak
Indonesian traditional fruit and vegetable dish originating from Java island
Rawon
Indonesian traditional soup originating from Surabaya in East Java
Tumpeng
Indonesian rice dish molded into a mountain shape and served with various side dishes originating from Java island
Nasi kuning
Indonesian yellow rice dish originating from Java
Dadiah
Indonesian traditional fermented milk
Frequently asked questions
What food is Indonesia known for?
Indonesia is known for Tempeh, Gado-gado, Rojak, Satay, and Lemang.
Where can you eat in Jakarta?
The travel guide to Jakarta lists Bakmi Gang Kelinci, Nasi Goreng Kambing Kebon Sirih, Happy Day, Kedai Nasi Uduk & Ayam Goreng Zainal Fanani, and Ganesha Ek Sanskriti.
Sources: Wikidata (CC0), Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0), photos from Wikimedia Commons.