Must-see restaurants in Papua

  • Kitong Papua

    Sorong

    Although the dining area isn't as scenic as waterfront competitors, Kitong more than makes up for this with its heaping plates of fresh, spicy seafood and…

  • Billy Cafe & Tuna House

    West Papua

    Visitors enter this Disney-esque seafood establishment through the toothy mouth of a giant shark replica, and the dining room is adorned in big fake trees…

  • Yougwa Restaurant

    Papua

    Sentani’s most charming afternoon dining is on Yougwa’s breezy wooden terraces set over the lake, 13km east of town. Try ikan gabus (snakeskin fish), a…

  • Warung Makan Barokah

    Papua

    If you like barbecued fish or chicken in a tasty sauce (the secret of which they do not want to give away) and served with green veg, rice and sambal,…

  • Resto & Cafe Rumah Laut

    Papua

    This stylish upmarket place, built on stilts above the waters of Jayapura bay and filled with Papuan tribal art, is where locals come when they want to…

  • Rumah Makan Selera

    Papua

    It looks like a run-of-the-mill Chinese and seafood joint, but when the heaping plate of ayam masak Lombok (a spicy duck dish) arrives, you might just…

  • Misool Filling Station

    Sorong

    Directly opposite the airport entrance, this two-storey cafe and boutique is a great place to drop in for coffee, smoothies and snacks but also to browse…

  • Sunshine Beach

    Sorong

    This spacious, semi-open-air place with sparkling lights is built over the edge of the sea. It offers everything from fried rice or noodles to prawns,…

  • Mansinam Beach Restaurant

    West Papua

    It's worth the drive for an al fresco feast at this beloved hotel restaurant, where seafood, Chinese and Indonesia dishes feature prominently. The fish…

  • Pondokan Bambu

    Papua

    Follow the reggae music into this funky warung bedecked in jungle wall murals on Sentani's main drag. You'll be wowed by the spicy, tender BBQ chicken and…

  • Rumah Makan Salam Manis

    West Papua

    Renowned far and wide for its nasi ayam panggang lalapan (grilled chicken with green vegetables and rice), this two-storey place is an excellent choice…

  • Furama Restaurant

    Papua

    Offers cold Guinness and Bintang as well as plenty of good-quality Chinese and Indonesian dishes, including braised frog and stirred papaya flowers. It’s…

  • Duta Cafe

    Papua

    Open-air and riverfront, Duta Cafe serves up excellent ikan bakar (grilled fish) and offers a lively scene in the evenings.

  • Waroeng Pojok

    Papua

    Part of a small national chain of cool, comfy restaurants serving classic Javanese cuisine and frothy milkshakes and juices. It makes a delicious change…

  • Rumah Makan Ratu Sayang

    Sorong

    Pick up the scent of fish on the grill and head inside this two-level eatery for yummy ikan bakar (grilled fish), but be prepared to splurge. It’s just…

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