Restaurants in Sumba
Sit-down restaurants in Waingapu, Tambolaka and Waikabubak, for a longer meal after a day out.
Where are the restaurants in Sumba?
Most are in the three towns: Waingapu, Tambolaka and Waikabubak. Our recommendation is Makan Dulu near Tambolaka, rated 4.9 from 415 Google reviews.
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Our top recommendation
The place our team recommends for a good meal and a real taste of Sumba.
- Top recommendation
Tambolaka, Southwest Sumba
Makan Dulu
A restaurant near Tambolaka run by the Sumba Hospitality Foundation, serving Indonesian food with a Sumbanese twist.
- Google 4.9 / 5 from 415 reviews
- Restaurant
- Type
- Restaurant
- Where
- Tambolaka, Southwest Sumba
- Best for
- Sumbanese dishes, Indonesian favourites
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Other places to eat
We only list places serving Sumbanese or authentic Indonesian food, and local coffee shops. No chains or resort restaurants.
Dapur Sumba
Sumbanese and Indonesian · Tambolaka, Southwest Sumba
Reviewers mention grilled fish, papaya flowers and Sumba grilled chicken at this Tambolaka restaurant.
Best for: Sumbanese dishes, Seafood
Google: 4.3 / 5 from 578 reviews
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Dapur Sumba Waikabubak
Indonesian food · Waikabubak, West Sumba
An Indonesian restaurant and bakery in Waikabubak, where reviewers mention cakes, grilled chicken and sambal.
Best for: Indonesian favourites
Google: 4.2 / 5 from 307 reviews
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Resto Nirru Loko
Indonesian food · Waikabubak, West Sumba
An Indonesian restaurant in Waikabubak with a rice field view, which reviewers call calm.
Best for: Indonesian favourites
Google: 4.7 / 5 from 180 reviews
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Rumah Makan Cemara
Indonesian food · Waikabubak, West Sumba
A diner in Loli near Waikabubak with a rice field view and a varied menu.
Best for: Indonesian favourites
Google: 4.4 / 5 from 71 reviews
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Mr. Cafe
Indonesian food · Waingapu, East Sumba
An Indonesian restaurant in Waingapu, where reviewers mention rawon, oxtail soup and sour fish soup.
Best for: Indonesian favourites
Google: 4.2 / 5 from 928 reviews
Rumah Makan Pantai Losari
Seafood · Waingapu, East Sumba
A seafood restaurant by the old harbour in Waingapu, known in reviews for grilled fresh fish and sambal.
Best for: Seafood, Indonesian favourites
Google: 4.4 / 5 from 126 reviews
Rumah Makan Blessing
Indonesian food · Wanokaka, West Sumba
A family-run eatery in Rua, Wanokaka, with a rice field view and local food.
Best for: Indonesian favourites
Google: 4.9 / 5 from 66 reviews
Ratings are Google ratings at the time of writing. Sumba Guide is not paid for these listings.
Eating in Sumba
Questions about restaurants
Where are the restaurants in Sumba?
Most are in the three towns: Waingapu, Tambolaka and Waikabubak. Away from the towns, most travellers eat at their accommodation.
Is food in Sumba expensive?
Warungs and Padang canteens are cheap. Town cafes cost more, and resort restaurants cost the most.
Can I find halal food in Sumba?
Many Padang and Javanese canteens in the towns serve halal food. Ask the staff to be sure, as some local places serve pork.
Other places to eat in Sumba
Sumbanese Food
The island's own dishes, from rumpu rampe to manggulu, and where to try them.
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Cafes and Coffee
Local coffee shops and cafes serving Indonesian and Sumbanese food.
Best for coffee and breakfast
Warungs
Small local eateries serving rice dishes, soups and grilled fish.
Best for cheap local food
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