Restaurant in Southwest Sumba
Makan Dulu
A training restaurant run by the Sumba Hospitality Foundation, five minutes from Tambolaka Airport, serving Indonesian food with a Sumbanese twist.
Rp 100,000 to 125,000per person
The most common price given by Google reviewers (8 of 32)
- Lunch· 22
- Dinner· 16
About
Makan Dulu is a restaurant near Tambolaka run by the Sumba Hospitality Foundation, about a five-minute drive from Tambolaka Airport. The kitchen serves Indonesian food with a Sumbanese twist, made with local ingredients from farm to table.
The dining room sits under a bamboo roof that lets the air through, and the restaurant also serves coffee made from Sumbanese beans.
Why we recommend it
Your meal funds a school
The restaurant is a training ground for the foundation's hospitality students.
Five minutes from the airport
An easy first or last meal when you fly through Tambolaka.
Guests rate it highly
4.9 out of 5 from 415 Google reviews.
What people order
The dishes Google reviewers mention most, with how often they come up.
- Nasi campur16 mentions
- Corn rice4 mentions
- Chicken satay2 mentions
Three reviewers recommend the nasi campur halal.
Reviewers also talk about
- Architecture · 8
- Welcoming staff · 7
- Large portions · 4
- Beautiful setting · 4
Best for
- Lunch22 Google reviewers came for lunch
- Dinner16 Google reviewers came for dinner
- Quiet meals11 reviewers call it quiet and easy to talk
- Any group size8 reviewers say it suits all group sizes
Key facts
- Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 415 Google reviews
- Open Monday to Friday, 11:00 to 21:30
- About 2 km in a straight line from Tambolaka Airport
- 53 of the 60 reviews we read give five stars
- Indonesian food with a Sumbanese twist
- No wait for a table, say 9 reviewers
Opening hours
- Monday
- 11:00 to 21:30
- Tuesday
- 11:00 to 21:30
- Wednesday
- 11:00 to 21:30
- Thursday
- 11:00 to 21:30
- Friday
- 11:00 to 21:30
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Hours from Google Maps, checked 1 Nov 2026.
Guest reviews, compiled
415 Google reviews · checked 1 Nov 2026
4.9out of 5
- Food
- 4.8 /5 · 50
- Service
- 5 /5 · 49
- Atmosphere
- 4.9 /5 · 49
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Food56 reviews
“Food is delicious and the kitchen is immaculately clean!”
Staff and service40 reviews
“The service was also incredible and the waiters were all extremely helpful.”
Setting34 reviews
“Beautifully built restaurant using bamboo tunnel roof structure for natural airflow and great vibes.”
Value for money11 reviews
“The price - quality ratio is extremely good, with delicious and refined Indonesian food for very affordable prices.”
Theme counts are 4 and 5 star reviews that mention it, from the 60 most relevant Google reviews.
The place to eat in Tambolaka. It's run by the Sumba Hospitality Foundation and staffed by their students. Fantastic food and friendly service in a beautiful bamboo structure. Highly recommend.
5 out of 5 starsLincoln · Google A very beautiful place. Nasi campur complete is a great experience for taste and quantity. The price is right in relationship with food. The staff is professional and polite.
5 out of 5 starsLuca · Google Great find in Sumba. Probably best food we had in Sumba all week. Super friendly English speaking staff. Prices made sense as well. Highly recommended
5 out of 5 starsMart · Google Simply amazing!! The dishes are very tasty, well balanced, well presented, awesome! The service is very good, awesome and smiling people. Thank you for your service tonight! Also, reading their mission makes total sense to the experience, awesome place.
5 out of 5 starsBoris · Google
Frequently asked questions
When is Makan Dulu open?
Monday to Friday, 11:00 to 21:30. It is closed on Saturday and Sunday, according to Google.
How much does a meal at Makan Dulu cost?
The most common answer from Google reviewers is Rp 100,000 to 125,000 per person (8 of 32 reviewers who gave a price).
How far is Makan Dulu from Tambolaka Airport?
About 2 km in a straight line, or a five-minute drive.
What should I order at Makan Dulu?
Nasi campur is the dish reviewers mention most, 16 times on Google, followed by corn rice and chicken satay.
