What is your favourite food during trip to Indonesia ?

[scubabum2]

Oh man, you guys are making me hungry. And I'll have to get some of that coffee too...

 

[tboxcar]

The coffee will "clean you out" afterwards, very refreshing!

 

[crazyTomato]

The food on this thread sounds so good! I'm getting hungry just reading it!!!!

Because of the discussion of the coffee as well, I'm curious if anyone has tried Kopi Luwak? It's the most expensive coffee in the world and it's from Indonesia.

Most people don't realize that it's a byproduct of palm civet. I know, a gross fact, but still it's the reason why it's so expensive, or at least that's my understanding. Seems the internal digestion adds a "unique" flavor to the beans and removes the bitter flavor. According to wikipedia, it can sell for up to $600 per pound.

Though a lot of people consider it overrated hype.

Anyway, should visit Indonesia one of these days and try their food!

 

[pakman]

One of my favorite dishes is AYAM SAMBAL MATAH, a tasty spicy delight. Ayam is chicken, sambal is the chili sauce which is not to be taken lightly.
Pamela

aaah, I think I've had that dish as well. Great way to lose weight from all the sweating you'll do eating it... I love sambal on everything...


Catherine... U brought Kona coffee to Indonesia? Try some Sumatran coffee next time...

 

[caribbeansoul]

Most people don't realize that it's a byproduct of palm civet. I know, a gross fact, but still it's the reason why it's so expensive, or at least that's my understanding. Seems the internal digestion adds a "unique" flavor to the beans and removes the bitter flavor. According to wikipedia, it can sell for up to $600 per pound.

Though a lot of people consider it overrated hype.

...Or a bunch of crap

 

[caribbeansoul]

In between dives at Secret Bay, after the divemaster found out we liked spicy food, they took us to this little shack for lunch that served one thing...Ayam Betutu. We were a little nervous because the place didn't look like much, but they assured us it wouldn't upset our stomach. It was really out of this world. Really spicy, but really good! Probably the most memorable meal on that trip. Hope I can find that place on the next trip.

 

[Wisnu]

great thread. When I travel, I make sure I can do 2 things. Try new food and try new dives.
Winsu, any chance you can give me the name of a place like this in South Bali. Or if anyone else has any food recommendations for Bali, that would be great. Not interested in the stuff from the guide books, I want the real good stuff! I hear the food rivals the diving in indonesia...

The best Indonesian food is not served by hotel/resort or 5* restaurant; go to the specialist. We certainly have favourite restaurants – but being “local” my recommendation is not for flabby belly.
Padang Food Restaurant - very tasty and pocket friendly.
Available in most cities in Indonesia. Unfortunately not in small villages like Tulamben and Menjangan area. Pamela has given the right description and nice picture to identify. If you don’t choose from the display, they will serve you will all but small portion on the table. You pay what you consumed only. Steamed rice with beef rendang, grilled fish/chicken and vegetable will cost less than $3 – or max. $5 for big restaurant.
Ikan Bakar (grilled fish) Jimbaran – several restaurant at Jimbaran beach Bali, was our favourite; although still the food is excellent, nice ambient but more touristic and pricey; $10 – 15 /pax, more if you order lobster and wine.
Ayam Taliwang – in Bali, you can find it at Jl. Imam Bonjol or the best at Mataram, Lombok. Baby chicken grilled or fried with special spices from taliwang, Lombok – beware – super hot and spicy – but difficult to stop if you can survive.
KFC – Kentucky Fried Chicken, seriously I am not joking, try the hot and crispy, served with sambal - chilly sauce - not available in USA or Europe. Even the OR is more tasty here;
No such restaurants at Tulamben, but you can visit Amlapura at night – 30 minute drive – and try the Sate & Gule Kambing (satay & lamb curry) at the food stalls; choose the most crowded, near the shops. One complete set consists of steamed rice, 10 pcs satay and gule kambing will cost you less than $2. After almost a week in Tulamben with the resort food, this became our best food.
Babi Guling – suckling pig, not our favourite as we don’t eat pork but Anthony Bodouin (travel living) claimed as the best in the planet. Almost anywhere in bali city. Ask local for the best “warung” (small restaurant).
Ayam Betutu – bali favourite, available in most local restaurant. if you can’t find the “warung” selling this menu – check on your hotel menu list; and try.

 

[pakman]

just give me a big bottle of sambal...

 

[Tassie_Rohan]

Ouch - this thread hurts. I'm stuck in the middle of nowhere eating mutton and rice and you have to bring this up.... Just reading this thread has me salivating.

My favourite - a simple mee goreng (spicy- or satay-flavoured noodles): washed down with a good cofffee and fresh juice its the best way to start the day. I can eat my bodyweight in it when I'm down there.

I don't think I've ever met an indonesian dish I didn't like.

Cheers,
Rohan.

 

[Wisnu]

Pakman,
Sure, just catch me at Vancouver -I'll be on biz trip to manitoba next month. I always bring a bottle of sambal when traveling outside S E A.
If you wish, I can also bring Kopi "wisnu" instead of Kopi luwak :11: