Must-see restaurants in South Sulawesi

  • Coto Nusantara

    Makassar

    Don't miss sampling the rich local beef soup of coto Makassar at this city-wide famous hole-in-the-wall near the dockyards. The tiny bowl fills out to a…

  • Bakso Pahlawan

    South Sulawesi

    There's bakso, and then there's bakso stuffed with cheese, or with spicy chillies, or with a whole boiled egg. Gorge yourself for under 20,000Rp at our…

  • Rumah Makan Pate'ne

    Makassar

    Serving up superfresh Makassarese and Indonesian classics, this simple backstreet place offers fine-value, authentic flavours. The lele goreng (deep-fried…

  • Monika Cafe

    Tana Toraja

    There's a cosy bamboo-and-thatch ambience at this quality restaurant where Indonesian dishes such as nasi campur sit alongside Torajan specialities such…

  • Ayam Penyet Ria

    Tana Toraja

    With a wide menu you're sure to find something to please at this large institution overflowing with locals. Most come for the ayam penyet (smashed chicken…

  • Rumah Makan Saruran

    Tana Toraja

    Oodles of fried noodles and reliable, freshly prepared Indonesian-style Chinese food is served at this hopping restaurant on the main drag. The bright and…

  • Sop Ubi Ma'Uni

    Tana Toraja

    You may think you know how delicious fried ubi (cassava) soup could be, but you ain't tried Ma'Uni's sop ubi yet. Come here when you're ready to dive…

  • Kampoeng Popsa

    Makassar

    This large, open-sided food court facing the harbour has sea breezes, a hip young clientele, a gregarious vibe, space for kids to run around, and lots of…

  • RM Nelayan

    Makassar

    It's tough to resist the aromas emanating from this highly popular restaurant's fish barbecue. Step inside and receive a selection of six condiments…

  • Lae Lae

    Makassar

    A locally famous seafood restaurant, Lae Lae is a no-frills, no-fuss magnet for lovers of grilled fish. Enter past a smoking streetside barbecue, choose…

  • Pia's

    Tana Toraja

    The dining room at Pia's Poppies Hotel has great local food including pa'piong (80,000Rp), plus decent pizza. All food is cooked to request, so it's…

  • Bistropolis

    Makassar

    A stylish, atmospheric, air-conditioned bistro serving international standards that lean heavily toward pasta and pizza. It wouldn't survive long outside…

  • Rimiko Restoran

    Tana Toraja

    A long-running, very friendly place that serves authentic local food, including Torajan specialities such as buffalo, pork and eel in black sauce,…

  • Salassa

    South Sulawesi

    This open-sided restaurant in front of Salassa Guest House offers delicious homestyle cooking (try the fish 'à la Salassa' with peppers and spices),…

  • Lesehan Jetpur

    South Sulawesi

    A large, brightly lit and bustling place that's very popular with locals, Lesehan Jetpur offers authentic, inexpensive local food, including spicy chicken…

  • Cafe Aras

    Tana Toraja

    Now with two to choose from, the original serves a mix of tasty local and international dishes, while Cafe Aras 2 (100m south) has a similar, but halal…

  • Al Fatih Warung Nasi & Kopi

    South Sulawesi

    Potted plants outnumber giggling schoolgirls by only a slight margin at this open-sided upstairs coffee shop with a fine view of the gas station. It's…

  • Fish Warungs

    Makassar

    A string of makeshift fish warungs set up every night on the foreshore opposite Fort Rotterdam and south along the waterfront, serving some of the…

  • RM Claudya

    South Sulawesi

    Offering solid and affordable takes on Indonesian staples, this breezy rumah makan 500m inland from the busy beach is elevated enough above the road to…

  • Sentosa

    Makassar

    The Makassarese flock to this bustling soup joint selling a variety of bakso (meatball) creations. There are sea views of sorts, but not during the dinner…

  • Restoran Asia

    South Sulawesi

    This well-run, clean, air-conditioned place has a particularly good seafood selection, great Chinese omelettes and cheap veggies. Also offers cold Bintang…

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