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If you are an Indonesian living in Japan and missing home, or if you’re looking to try Indonesian food for the first time, Tokyo (and nearby) has some excellent restaurants with just what you need! Today, we at Guidable have put together a list of some of the Indonesian restaurants in Tokyo that we want to recommend!
Our Favorite Indonesian Restaurants in Tokyo
Looking forward to a great experience tasting the beautiful flavors of Indonesia? Buckle up and prepare your taste buds as we go through our list of Indonesian Restaurants in Tokyo!
Cinta Jawa Cafe (Tokyo, Saitama, Kanagawa)
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With multiple branches operating throughout Tokyo, Saitama, and Kanagawa, Cinta Jawa Cafe is the first restaurant we recommend! With five stores across these three prefectures, Cinta Jawa Cafe combines authentic flavors with excellent quality.
Known for its bold home-style Indonesian cuisine, Cinta Jawa also boasts a lively atmosphere, with shops often filled with Indonesian and Japanese guests. With locations in popular areas such as Shibuya, Shinjuku, Akihabara, Omiya, and Yokohama, Cinta Jawa Cafe is one of the most accessible Indonesian restaurants in the Kanto area. However, some branches can get quite crowded due to their popularity, so we recommend going at a nonpeak hour to avoid queue times.
For food recommendations, we highly suggest their Bebek Goreng (Fried Duck) and Sate Kulit Goreng (Fried Skin Skewers) as our favorite picks from their extensive menu! Main dishes range from around 1,000-1,500 yen, combining quality with high affordability!
For more details and access information, check out their website here!
Kuta Bali Cafe (Tokyo)
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Initially started operating in Hachioji, Kuta Bali Cafe has also expanded its operations to its new store in Harajuku, bringing even more accessibility to lovers of Indonesian cuisine! Kuta Bali Cafe brings authentic flavors focused on Balinese and other classic Indonesian dishes. Through the bold flavors and various items on its menu, Kuta Bali Cafe will satisfy your cravings!
With friendly servers and many Indonesian diners, Kuta Bali Cafe will immediately make you feel like you’re in Indonesia right away. From their menu, we highly suggest their Nasi Campur (Mixed Rice), which contains an assortment of menu favorites, and their Ayam Betutu (Balinese-style Chicken) as standouts! Their main dishes also range from around 1,000-1,500 yen, a perfect cost-performance ratio! They also sell some Indonesian products and snacks in their Hachioji branch, so make sure to take a look while you’re there!
Check out their website here for more details and access information!
Dapur Sunda (Saitama)
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Just a bit outside Tokyo, Dapur Sunda is a cozy mom-and-pop shop near Kawagoe Station in Saitama. Bringing authentic cuisine straight from Indonesia, the restaurant offers aromatics and rich flavors to a whole other level.
One of their standout dishes is their Ayam/Bebek Goreng Bumbu Hitam, a flavorful black spice-seasoned chicken or duck dish that perfectly combines sweetness, saltiness, and spice. But here’s the secret – our favorite dish isn’t even on the menu! The Ayam/Bebek Goreng Bumbu Hitam (Fried Chicken/Duck with Black Spice Seasoning) is a secret menu item we love! Limited-time specials and new items like this dish are always introduced on their Instagram, so be sure to look! Main dishes range from around 1,200-1,600 yen, packing a ton of flavor at an affordable price!
The restaurant also boasts an offering of Indonesian products and snacks for you to enjoy both while dining and at home, so be sure to pick something up while you’re there!
Since Dapur Sunda is a small family-run business, it’s highly recommended that you call ahead to confirm reservations and check their opening hours. They also regularly update their Instagram with schedule changes and other information, so be sure to check before visiting!
For more information and details, here’s the link to their website!
How Was Our List of Indonesian Restaurants in Tokyo?
These are our top recommendations for the best Indonesian Restaurants in Tokyo (and nearby)! Have you tried Indonesian food before? Are you looking forward to trying? Or are you an Indonesian missing the taste of home? Let us know in the comments below! We hope this article gave some insights into places that can serve you just what you want!
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