Currently, there is a wide variety of delicious Southeast Asian cuisine in Taiwan, especially Vietnamese and Thai dishes. However, I believe that if you want to experience the taste of the equatorial South Seas, Indonesian cuisine is actually the best to convey this feeling. Although there are fewer restaurants in Taiwan, the ones I've tried so far have all been delicious.
Indonesian beef meatballs are very famous. Most meatballs in Taiwan are made with pork and other additives, but the beef flavor in these meatballs remains fresh and healthy, with a perfect balance of softness and a bit of elasticity. I personally highly recommend them.
Next, there's the Sate beef rice, marinated with a variety of spices from the South Seas, including lemongrass, bay leaves, and candlenuts, providing a very layered flavor. It's also a well-known Indonesian dish, highly recommended for tasting!
📍Coordinates: Bali, Indonesia
The pronunciation of Dulang Kafe sounds very similar to "dui lan" (a slang term for gambling), but don’t worry, this is not a gambling restaurant. On the contrary, the restaurant’s decor is atmospheric and quite beautiful. The correct translation should be Dulang Coffee, but every time I pass by the entrance and the staff calls out "dui lan" to you, it still feels really funny. 🤣
The restaurant has been in Kuta Square for a long time. It used to be just a clean, ordinary restaurant, and I hadn't been there for several years. This time, I suddenly missed their oxtail soup, so I brought colleagues who had never tried it before. The restaurant has changed a lot; it's become prettier with a lot more flowers and plants in the decor. The lighting is dimmed, creating a romantic ambiance, perfect for a date. 😆
The menu has also gone digital; the server provides a small tablet for you to browse through. The dishes come with pictures, which is very considerate, making it easier for tourists to choose. You just need to let someone know when you're ready to order.
This time, we ordered:
Bakmie Goreng (IDR 85,000)
I forgot what flavor of fried noodles I ordered, but Indonesian fried noodles are all thin noodles, giving a taste similar to fried instant noodles. It’s stir-fried with some vegetables and egg strips, a very homely feeling. I give it a thumbs up for the noodle choice.
Sate Ayam (IDR 70,000)
Chicken satay, the accompanying satay sauce is very delicious. Satay from Indonesia, Singapore, or Malaysia is always a safe bet, so you can order confidently.
Nasi Goreng Seafood (IDR 95,000)
The best dish today is definitely this seafood fried rice! It’s stir-fried to the point of having wok hei (breath of the wok), and the flavor is really deep. My colleague and I couldn't help but give a thumbs up in admiration. 👍 This is a must-order!
There are many different meats to choose from; since we already had chicken satay, we chose seafood for this dish.
Sop Buntut (IDR 185,000)
I was looking forward to the oxtail soup the most this time, but I ended up being the most disappointed. 🥹 It’s good but the soup became very salty… and the pepper taste is very strong. I really wanted to ask the staff if I could add some clear broth; it's quite different from my memories.
Oxtail soup is the signature dish of this restaurant, and nearly every table has a bowl of it. I don't know what others think, but it might take me a long time to come back again! At least I won’t be ordering oxtail soup anytime soon… the good taste I remembered has been shattered. 💔
Although the oxtail soup was a bit disappointing, the performance of the other dishes was still quite good. There are many other authentic Indonesian dishes that are also very tasty. The staff are very kind and friendly, coming over to chat and check on the dining experience. Overall, I would still highly recommend this restaurant.
📍Location: Bali, Indonesia
This is a mysterious little restaurant hidden in an alley.
The restaurant doesn't have actual walls; it only has a few supports and relies on climbing plants that reach the roof to form a natural barrier. Due to a bit of neglect in trimming, the restaurant is quite inconspicuous, making it almost hard to find.
Upon entering, you discover a whole new world inside—it's truly a restaurant! 😆 There aren't many seats, but the spacing between them is quite generous, giving it a spacious feel. Although it's not easy to spot in the small alley, it is always packed during dinner time.
Dining alone today, this place mainly serves Indonesian cuisine, but after eating it for several consecutive days, I just couldn't take it anymore. 😩 So I decided to do takeout:
-House Burger (IDR 70,000)
The burger is loaded with large slices of cheese and beef, crispy onions, pineapple slices, and some lettuce. It’s quite a big burger, but it doesn’t stack high, making it easy to take a bite. The beef is thick, very juicy, and delicious! The balance of the salty cheese and the sweet fragrance of the pineapple is excellent, giving it a tropical flavor. The burger itself doesn't have any special sauces; the combination of these ingredients makes it taste great, which really surprised me. I didn’t even use the mustard and chili sauce packets that were provided on the side.
I’ve previously tried the Indonesian dishes here, which were also great, and this time trying their Western dishes didn’t disappoint me either. Stepping away from Indonesian cuisine and suddenly having a different kind of burger dish felt like redemption.
Although the restaurant's decor is somewhat simple, the quality of the food is very good, and the prices are quite reasonable, making it overall a great value. I give it 4 stars! 🌟 Recommended! 👍
📍Location: Bali, Indonesia
This scenic restaurant was recommended by the tour guide during our trip. It is located near the rice terraces, and most of the diners are tourists, making it a nice addition to your itinerary.
Today, the two of us ordered:
Bebek Tebasari (IDR 143,500, excluding tax)
This is Bali's classic dirty duck rice, which is essentially fried duck rice. The duck has a crispy skin and tender meat inside, which was better than expected. It looks quite simple, but that's pretty much how Indonesian cuisine is. Besides the tasty duck, everything else was mediocre; if you're curious about trying dirty duck rice, you can order it, but I probably won't order it a second time.
Mix Satay (IDR 127,500, excluding tax)
A combination of grilled chicken and fish satay with ten skewers in total. It’s topped with a peanut satay sauce. The satay was quite good, with the sauce being the highlight. The portion was a bit small, with around three small pieces of meat on each skewer, which isn’t enough for one person. However, since it was hot and we weren’t very hungry, the two of us managed to share this alongside the dirty duck rice.
Overall, the food was decent but not particularly impressive. If you're not in the mood for local cuisine, there are options like pasta, salads, pizza, and curry available as well.
Restaurant view > Taste of food.
I really liked the restaurant's scenery; the whole place is built of bamboo and thatch, and there's a fish pond nearby for aesthetic. The private booth seating, made of bamboo shaped like lanterns, is also quite unique and reflects the charm of the region.
The view from the restaurant overlooks beautiful rice fields filled with green rice plants; seeing this lovely scenery really lifts your spirits. I definitely recommend it; if you happen to be traveling nearby, consider dining here.
📍Coordinates: Bali, Indonesia
This restaurant is already my second visit!
Located right by Kuta Beach, the Boardwalk has a unique advantage with its position, the cool sea breeze, the laughter of children playing in the water, and the vast ocean all make it a great spot to stop here.
I usually arrive here before sunset to secure a good spot, the closer to the beach, the better, striving for the perfect angle to enjoy the beauty of Bali.
The waitstaff here always wear smiles, creating a lovely atmosphere. Although the Boardwalk is technically a hotel restaurant, it is open to outside visitors as well, and there is a pool beside the seating, which seems to be only for guests at the moment!
The scene of people swimming while dining seems perfectly at home in Bali.
This time, the two of us ordered Indonesian cuisine:
Mie Goreng Ayam (IDR 89,000, excluding tax)
This is chicken fried noodles served with chicken satay, accompanied by a large shrimp cracker, a very classic Indonesian dish.
I quite like this combination, as the fried noodles and satay satisfy at the same time, plus there’s an abundance of ingredients with the fried egg and shrimp cracker, making it very appetizing. The taste is also quite good, not too greasy, and the egg is slightly runny, mixing it with the fried noodles is even more delicious 😋
I ordered this last time too, and it’s just as tasty this time, highly recommended! 👍
Babi Goreng Kecap (IDR 99,000, excluding tax)
This dish features crispy pork belly rice.
When it was served, it looked a bit sparse—just a lump of meat, a lump of rice, and a few slices of tomato, in stark contrast to the fried noodles. The pork was stacked like a small mountain, topped with lots of onions that had been sautéed in dark sauce. Initially, I thought it was some kind of dark dish, but little did I know it would be a delightful surprise!!
The outer skin is fried crispy, resembling that of fried chicken skin, while the pork inside is surprisingly tender. Overall, it’s seasoned with a salty and spicy flavor, very tasty. This dish really surprised me; it elevated a simple pork rice dish just by frying it. Highly recommended! 👍👍
We didn’t order any drinks, so by the time we finished eating, it was a bit salty, but we were almost done anyway. I suggest pairing it with a drink or water for a better experience.
The portion may not look large, but each piece of pork is quite substantial, so ladies can feel full, while men might find it just enough, though they could order some snacks on the side.
These two dishes cost about 200 TWD in total, which is truly reasonable for a restaurant with such a view. Besides Indonesian cuisine, there are also options for pasta, burgers, pizza, and salads, offering a variety of food.
Most of the diners here are foreigners; gazing at the pink horizon in the distance, bathed in the golden warmth of the sunset, I feel I understand why they love coming here.
Here, with the unique relaxed atmosphere of Bali and delicious food, alongside beautiful scenery, is what dining here is all about! I recommend the Boardwalk Restaurant to everyone!
Almost hidden in the souterrain lays this little gem of restaurant within the Belgium quarter of Cologne.
After entering the restaurant you will find yourself in a relative dark but cozy atmosphere given by candle light and Indonesian art.
The menu is full of classic in Indonesian dishes for everyones taste.
My recommendation and most favourite dish is the Ayam bumi angus, pieces of chicken (on bone) in soy Sauce, garlic and flambéed with arrak. The preparartion allows sharing pretty well, especially when ordered more than one serving.
All dishes impress by their flavor and the coconut sauces by their creaminess.
Should definately make a reseevation upfront as the restaurant is well attended also during the week.
The Indonesian Nanyang Restaurant is located next to the 228 Park. In addition to the office workers nearby who come to eat at noon on weekdays, we occasionally see some foreigners coming to dine.
I once heard the waiter talking directly to the customer in Indonesian. It seems to be an Indonesian-run restaurant. I believe the taste should be very authentic.
Dry fried rice noodles $130
The fried rice noodles are quite moist and heavily seasoned. I like them very much. They are very appetizing. I will finish them in one mouthful after another. However, I do feel a little burdened at the end of the meal and I want to drink water.
The ingredients inside include vegetables, shrimps (about 5-6 tails), eggs, bean sprouts, and fish balls (cut in half, about 6 pieces)
The ingredients seem to be different every time. I had chicken before, but not today, but there are more fish balls. The eggs are fried very fragrant and are not too broken, which is a plus!
However, I think the portion is a bit small for 130 yuan. I will be full for about 8 minutes after eating. If you have a big appetite, you may need to add other food (such as skewers or drinks).
Overall, it suits my taste well and I will continue to buy fried rice noodles to eat~
