What and Where to Eat in Labuan Bajo, Flores Island

Labuan Bajo Culinary – Today, it is no secret that Labuan Bajo, Flores Island, is a dream destination to many. As a small fishing town that is known for its friendly locals, Labuan Bajo has been a starting point for Komodo Tours for so many years that offers its own beauty and alluring picturesque places. It is an absolute thing to put Labuan Bajo on your Flores itinerary, t-mates.

Not just a home to breathtaking views of greenery mountains, untouched splendid valleys and friendly locals, Labuan Bajo is also a home to restaurants that will serve you appetizing dishes accompanied by beautiful views of the harbor and the horizon.

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Discover The Culinary Side of Labuan Bajo

While some come to Labuan Bajo to enjoy its alluring views and world-class diving or to cross to Komodo Island, others come here to get a taste of its variety of cuisines, especially seafood! From traditional Indonesian food to Italian food; here, we have curated the best places in town as the beginning of your Labuan Bajo’s culinary experience. 

1. Kellan Eat First

The first place that you have to try is Kellan Eat First, where it is very much popular with the best seafood menu in town. Situated right Mgr. Van Beekum street, Kellan Eat First is the place where passion meets skill cooks.

The Kellan Sauced Fish is what the signature dish here, where sweet, spicy and sour all blend together. Apart from its signature sih, there are also other food choices on the menu that will become your favorite too, such as the sweet and sour shrimp and its salted egg squid.

2. Artomoro Restaurant

Artomoro Restaurant is no doubt Labuan Bajo’s favorite with such pocket-friendly menu. From mouth-watering seafood to Indonesian cuisine that is served with such rich flavours with secret ingredients.

Wanting more than the traditional food? Worry not as Artomoro Restaurant has the best western cuisine on its menu! The taste is so immaculate that it will make you want to come here over and over again, t-mates.

3. Bajo Bay Fisherman’s Club

Just like its name, Bajo Bay Fisherman’s Club indeed lives up to its name that will make everyone who stumbles upon its name, realize that Bajo Bay Fisherman’s Club is all about the sea and what’s in it. Yes, the variety of seafood that you can order!

Everyone’s favorite on the menu that you must try is Bajo Bay Fisherman’s Club’s own fried fish with spicy dabu-dabu sambal. Just one small bite with a spoonful of warm rice and you’ll be hooked!

4. Arema Sari Laut

Another seafood restaurant that is recommended by us to you is Arema Sari Laut, with its signature savory fish soup that is well-known in town. Like that’s not enough, Arema Sari Laut offers you a variety of fishes as your heart wishes!

What makes Arema Sari Laut different from others is how they still uphold the traditional way of cooking, hence why the soup gives off its own kind of distinctive aroma. Arema Sari Laut  should definitely be on your future Bajo’s itinerary 😉

5. Tree Top Restaurant 

Now we’re moving on to  the next best restaurant in town with its best view overlooking the splendid ocean. There are various dishes that you can try here, such as crispy fried squid, crispy fried prawns, clams with oyster sauce and bunch of other things!

This is definitely a place that you will never want to leave once you come across it. Enjoy your delectable food and drinks while waiting for the splendid view of the sunset! Honestly, what’s better than that?

6. UNIQUE Rooftop Bar

If you are looking for a place to enjoy a plateful of mouth-watering seafood while mesmerizing the picturesque view of the sunset then UNIQUE Rooftop Bar is the perfect place for you, t-mates. This chicl club offers you various seafood menus that will easily become your fave!

A joyful delicious seafood platter? Say no more, UNIQUE Rooftop Bar will give you the best that you can find in town! It is such a waste to visit Bajo, if UNIQUE Rooftop Bar is not on your list of places to visit 😉

7. Warung Mama

Still going with the traditional dishes from the wonderful Indonesia, Warung Mama is an Indonesia food spot that became a famous one amongst the backpackers in Labuan Bajo. Situated in the main street of Labuan Bajo, this wooden concept restaurant is a perfect choice for those who are craving for local food.

Come here with an empty stomach and you will come home with a tummy enough to fill you until the next morning. The rendang (dry beef curry) here has become their signature dish for so long and worth every bit of your pennies 😉

8. MadeInItaly Ristorante

Wanting to try something other than Indonesian dishes? Then MadeInItaly is always right here to serve you the best Italian cuisine in town. This lavish restaurant is well-known for its thin-crust pizza and fresh delicate pasta.

Shh, let this be our little secret for now; MadeinItaly is the place where you can taste the best of Italian wine in town, t-mates. Besides, the seafood on the menu is also the one that you must try, hence why it is what everyone is searching for when they come here.

Believe it or not, but all the ingredients here are imported directly from Italy and grown on restaurant-owned organic farms. The Chef, Patron Marco Bertini himself wholeheartedly built this Italian restaurant and works closely with local farmers who uphold high standards.

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*All prices are valid at the time of writing