Where to Eat in Lombok for Flavorful Traditional Food

KOMPAS.com – Lombok food adds to Indonesia’s list of mouthwatering gastronomy that keeps domestic and foreign tourists coming back for more.

While Ayam Taliwang is the most popular Lombok food dishes, the island actually boasts far more culinary delights to satisfy your appetite.

Kompas.com has selected four food eateries that we find offer the best food in Lombok, specifically on the island’s city of Mataram.

1. Ayam Taliwang H.M Bahran Moerad

It would not be a trip to West Nusa Tenggara if you don’t order a plate of the staple Lombok food of Ayam Taliwang.

The chicken is coated with honey then grilled to char perfection and served with a plate of jasmine rice, water spinach, and Sambal Ulek.

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At Ayam Taliwang H.M. Bahran Moerad, you have the classic accompaniment to your Ayam Taliwang plus fresh beansprouts, fried peanuts, and a special chili sauce that will have your tastebuds hooked.

This Lombok traditional food eatery also offers Ayam Plecingan, Ayam Pedas Manis, Ayam Sambal Lima, and Ayam Bakar Kecap.

A whole Ayam Taliwang costs $3.76 (Rp 55,000) so go and visit the place at Jalan Pelikan Nomor 6 in Mataram.

2. Sate Rembiga Ibu Sinnaseh

This local eatery is located at Jalan Dr. Wahidin Nomor 11B in Mataram and is known for its legendary Beef Satay. Customers can choose from their spicy, sweet, or savory seasonings to perfect the flavor of their Beef Satay.

Other Lombok food staples you can try here are their Liver Satay, Chicken Satay, Sambal Bebereuk, and many more.

A portion of Beef Satay will set you back around $2.05 (Rp 30,000) which you can enjoy every day from 9am–10pm.

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3. Ayam Bakar Taliwang Irama

Don’t complicate your choices of where to eat for Lombok traditional food by coming to Ayam Bakar Taliwang Irama at Jalan Ade Irma Suryani Nomor 10. 

A plate of the main star of your plate, Ayam Bakar Taliwang, is complemented by Plecing Kangkung and Beberuk Terong.

A whole Ayam Bakar Taliwang costs $3.42 (Rp 50,000) and you stop by every day from 8am–10pm.

4. Depot Kelebet

When it comes to choosing where to eat for some lesser-known Lombok traditional food then Depot Kelebet is a great place to start.

Located at Jalan Hos Cokroaminoto Nomor 10, this West Nusa Tenggara food eatery serves Bebalung otherwise known as Lombok’s Bone Soup.

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The natural flavors from cow and water buffalo ribs blend perfectly to create an umami flavor that will have you wanting more.

To make it even more perfect, you can add some garnishes including fresh chili peppers, garlic, red onion, turmeric, ginger, or galangal.

The perfect combination of spicy and savory will warm up your body, and all for only $1.71 (Rp 25,000). Depot Kelebet is open from 7am–4pm.

(Writer: Yana Gabriella Wijaya | Editor: Ni Luh Made Pertiwi F.)

Source: https://travel.kompas.com/read/2020/03/08/070300827/wisata-lombok-wajib-mampir-ke-4-rumah-makan-terkenal-di-kota-mataram?page=all#page2