Restaurant in East Sumba
La Paranda
A Waingapu restaurant known in reviews for bunga papaya (papaya flowers), se'i sapi and live music.
Rp 75,000 to 100,000per person
The most common price given by Google reviewers (7 of 15)
- Dinner· 13
- Lunch· 6
About
A Waingapu restaurant known in reviews for bunga papaya (papaya flowers), se'i sapi and live music.
The dishes Google reviewers mention most are bunga papaya, fried calamari and sei sapi.
What people order
The dishes Google reviewers mention most, with how often they come up.
- Bunga papaya5 mentions
- Fried calamari5 mentions
- Sei sapi5 mentions
- Capcay2 mentions
- Sour fish soup2 mentions
- Grilled fish2 mentions
Reviewers also talk about
- Live music · 20
- Hangout spot · 10
- Cozy cafe · 3
Best for
- Dinner13 Google reviewers came for dinner
- Lunch6 Google reviewers came for lunch
Key facts
- Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 226 Google reviews
- About 5 km in a straight line from Umbu Mehang Kunda Airport
- Rp 75,000 to 100,000 per person is the most common price reviewers give
- 33 of the 60 reviews we read give five stars
Guest reviews, compiled
226 Google reviews · checked 1 Nov 2026
4.4out of 5
- Food
- 4.2 /5 · 21
- Service
- 4.6 /5 · 21
- Atmosphere
- 4.3 /5 · 22
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Food36 reviews
“Gorgeous place with affordable, delicious food.”
Setting32 reviews
“Very nice place to eat in Waingapu, especially for foreigners, if they want a higher Standard.”
Staff and service17 reviews
“Service was friendly too and pretty quick.”
Value for money11 reviews
“Good place,cozy,clean,and price still reasonable...”
Theme counts are 4 and 5 star reviews that mention it, from the 60 most relevant Google reviews.
This cafe is really cozy. I like its ambiance. All the staff are really friendly. The taste of foods and beverages are standard bur affordable price. When you visit this cafe in the afternoon, you can enjoy live music too
5 out of 5 starsRudi · Google The Food Was Great, The Ambience and Vibe very comfy, Good Staff...
5 out of 5 starsKenny · Google Gorgeous place with affordable, delicious food. I highly recommend the Sei Sapi package (includes stir-fried papaya flower & banana blossom).
5 out of 5 starsDanistya · Google As a traveler overland me and my wife had early dinner ordered say sapi, rice and bunga papaya (traditional Sumba)... it is delicious. Other menu seems to be "lezat" too... I would recommend this resto for local foods...
5 out of 5 starsTribs · Google
Frequently asked questions
When is La Paranda open?
Google does not list its hours, so check before you go.
How much does it cost at La Paranda?
The most common answer from Google reviewers is Rp 75,000 to 100,000 per person (7 of 15 reviewers who gave a price).
What should I order at La Paranda?
Bunga papaya is the dish reviewers mention most, 5 times on Google, followed by fried calamari.
Where is La Paranda?
In Waingapu, East Sumba, about 5 km in a straight line from Umbu Mehang Kunda Airport.
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