Culinary tourism has increased significantly in Indonesia. Restaurants and small business owners are adapting to this trend by creating innovative dishes combined with a delectable restaurant ambiance to enhance customers’ overall dining experience. Indonesia, from Sabang to Merauke, is rich in culture and each region has its special culinary dishes, including Bintan.
Bintan tidak hanya menjadi pusat bagi pantai-pantai yang indah dan eksotis serta resor-resor kelas mewah, tetapi juga memiliki berbagai sajian kuliner yang akan menggugah selera makan Anda. Sejarah pulau dan signifikansinya sebagai tujuan wisata mengarah pada penciptaan otentik.
Here, we have several restaurant recommendations that you can check out if you are planning to take a culinary trip to Bintan.
Kelong Seafood Restaurant
Liburan ke Bintan akan penuh dengan menjajal aneka hidangan seafood. Dan di mana lagi bisa makan semua seafood selain di Kelong Seafood Restaurant?
Located on the Western Coast of Nirwana Gardens, the Kelong Seafood Restaurant is a floating restaurant that was named after the local fishermen’s stilt houses typical of the Riau Archipelago. The restaurant serves a fine combination of Chinese and Indonesian-style dishes and has a plethora of seafood caught fresh from the local waters that you may select from. One of the must-tries on the menu is none other than Bintan’s most famous dish, gonggong (sea snail). At Kelong Seafood restaurant, this particular dish is boiled, seasoned, and best eaten when dipped into the sauce that comes with it. The black pepper crab is another dish that visitors have to try! Freshly caught and wok-fried in black pepper, this dish is full-flavored, peppery, and delicious.
Salah satu menu yang wajib dicoba adalah gonggong (siput laut) Bintan yang terkenal. Menawarkan pemandangan laut yang menakjubkan dan semilir angin laut, restoran ini sangat cocok untuk makan malam romantis dengan pasangan Anda.
Kelong Seafood Restaurant: Nirwana Gardens Resorts, Jalan Panglima Pantar, Sebong Lagoi, Teluk Sebong, Kabupaten Bintan, Kepulauan Riau 29152, Indonesia | Opening Hours: 11am – 10.30pm (Daily) | Tel: +62 770 692597
Pujasera Food Centre
This is a local food center located only about a 10-minute drive from the main ferry terminal or a 5-minute drive from The ANMON Resort Bintan. Here, you will find authentic local and Indonesian dishes that are both delicious and unbelievably friendly on the pocket! There are a variety of dishes to choose from but a favourite amongst locals is the nasi padang from Lamak Basamo. This stall serves nasi padang (steamed rice served with pre-cooked dishes), in the traditional Hidang style, where a dozen dishes will be served and customers need only pay for what they have consumed.
If you are planning on having a feast with friends or family that promises a bang for your buck, visit the Pujasera Food Centre where you can enjoy tons of other local fares like mie goreng (stir-fried noodles) or nasi campur (mixed rice) that are loaded with tempeh (fermented soybeans), veggies and rendang (meat dish).
Pujasera Food Centre: 582J+7GP, Sebong Lagoi, Teluk Sebong, Bintan Regency, Riau Islands 29152, Indonesia | Opening Hours: 8am – 10pm (Mon – Sat), 7.30am – 10pm (Sun) | Tel: +62 812-6131-9820
Warung Yeah!
Warung Yeah! terletak di dekat Plaza Lagoi dan Pantai Lagoi. Menawarkan makanan rumahan klasik Indonesia, seperti nasi goreng yang terkenal dan mie instan legendaris di Indonesia, Indomie. Warung Yeah! merupakan tempat nongkrong para wisatawan usai menghabiskan hari di Pantai Lagoi.
Their signature ayam bakar (grilled chicken) or tahu telor, an Indonesian tofu egg omelet, are some other must-try dishes at the restaurant. To slake your thirst after a day packed with activities and chomping on the delicacies at Warung Yeah!, gulp down their special Bintan Coco, a refreshing drink that comprises coconut water, creamy slices of coconut flesh, basil seeds, and lots of brown sugar syrup.
Warung Yeah!: Sebong Lagoi, Teluk Sebong, Sebong Lagoi, Teluk Sebong, Bintan Regency, Riau Islands, Indonesia | Opening Hours: 11am – 9pm (Mon – Fri), 10am – 10pm (Sat), 10am – 9pm (Sun) | Tel: +62 812-6625-0132
Casa Italia Pizzeria
This place is run by an Italian family that fell in love with the exotic charm of Bintan. Casa Italia Pizzeria serves up authentic, wood-fired Italian pizza with locally inspired flavors such as Pizza Telur (eggs), Pizza Cabe (chili) and Pizza Sarden (sardines). The best thing about this eatery is that the pizzas are all freshly baked upon order so they are guaranteed to be steaming hot when served.
Tidak hanya pizzanya yang otentik, tetapi harganya juga sangat murah! Setiap pizza haragnya hanya sekitar $6 atau Rp88.000. Anda dapat memilih topping dari berbagai macam rasa, termasuk sosis, ayam, jagung, dan jamur.
Casa Italia Pizzeria: 4JF2+RG3, Malang Rapat, Gunung Kijang, Bintan Regency, Riau Islands, Indonesia | Opening Hours: 10am – 5pm (Tues – Sun), 10pm – 12am (Mon) | Tel: +62 812-2832-8711
The Compass Rose
Complete your culinary trip to Bintan by visiting The Compass Rose. Located inside Bintan’s most famous glamping resort, The ANMON Resort Bintan, The Compass Rose serves a feast of local and fusion Mediterranean-inspired cuisine.
All menu items at The Compass Rose restaurant have been curated by experienced chefs so it is no wonder that they are exquisitely flavourful. The place offers a warm yet exclusive ambiance, perfect for those who yearn for a more intimate dining experience with their loved ones. When visiting Bintan, make sure to visit The Compass Rose!
The Compass Rose: Kawasan Pariwisata Jalan Raja Haji Fisabililah No.88, Sebong Lagoi, Tlk. Sebong, Kabupaten Bintan, Kepulauan Riau 29155, Indonesia | Opening Hours: 12pm – 11pm (Sun – Thurs), 12pm – 12am (Fri – Sat) | Tel: +62 770 691266
With Bintan’s fresh beachy air and warm sun, you will be having the time of your life vacationing and digging into all of the delicious eats that Bintan has to offer.