Warungs in Sumba
Small local eateries serving rice dishes, soups and grilled fish, in every town on the island.
What is a warung?
A warung is a small, family-run eatery. In Sumba they serve rice dishes, bakso (meatball soup), Padang food and grilled fish, and they are the cheapest way to eat out.
Showing 18 of 18 places to eat
Also on the island
Other places to eat
We only list places serving Sumbanese or authentic Indonesian food, and local coffee shops. No chains or resort restaurants.
Pondok Daun Ubi
Bakso and cassava leaves · Waikabubak, West Sumba
Named after daun ubi, pounded cassava leaves, and known in reviews for its meatball soup.
Best for: Sumbanese dishes, A quick, cheap meal
Google: 4.3 / 5 from 288 reviews
View listingR.M. Arista
Padang food · Waikabubak, West Sumba
A Padang buffet in Waikabubak with grilled fish and a wide variety of dishes.
Best for: Indonesian favourites
Google: 4.3 / 5 from 206 reviews
View listing
Bakso Malada
Bakso (meatball soup) · Waikabubak, West Sumba
A small roadside bakso stall in Waikabubak with regular customers, say reviewers.
Best for: A quick, cheap meal, Indonesian favourites
Google: 4.4 / 5 from 192 reviews
View listing
Rumah Makan Richard
Padang food · Tambolaka, Southwest Sumba
A Padang canteen close to Tambolaka Airport, which reviewers call affordable.
Best for: Indonesian favourites
Google: 4.0 / 5 from 166 reviews
View listing
Rumah Makan Pondok Salero
Padang food · Waikabubak, West Sumba
A Padang canteen in Waikabubak with a wide choice of dishes and friendly staff, say reviewers.
Best for: Indonesian favourites
Google: 4.1 / 5 from 162 reviews
View listing
RM Keraton Bakso Raja
Bakso (meatball soup) · Waikabubak, West Sumba
A bakso and chicken noodle warung in Waikabubak.
Best for: A quick, cheap meal, Indonesian favourites
Google: 4.2 / 5 from 124 reviews
View listing
Warung Barokah
Javanese food · Waikabubak, West Sumba
A Javanese warung in Waikabubak with fried fish, fried chicken and sambal.
Best for: Indonesian favourites, A quick, cheap meal
Google: 4.4 / 5 from 114 reviews
View listing
RM Padang Mutiara Minang
Padang food · Waingapu, East Sumba
A Padang canteen in Waingapu with grilled fish and a choice of side dishes.
Best for: Seafood, Indonesian favourites
Google: 4.3 / 5 from 63 reviews
View listing
Bakso Arema
Bakso (meatball soup) · Waingapu, East Sumba
Malang-style meatball soup and chicken noodles in a spacious warung in Waingapu.
Best for: A quick, cheap meal, Indonesian favourites
Google: 4.2 / 5 from 384 reviews
Warung Ikan Bakar Enjoy Aja
Grilled fish · Waingapu, East Sumba
Grilled fresh fish with a harbour view in Waingapu.
Best for: Seafood, Indonesian favourites
Google: 4.1 / 5 from 380 reviews
Rumah Makan Jawa
Javanese food · Waingapu, East Sumba
Javanese food in Waingapu: gado-gado, rawon and fried chicken. Three reviewers mention halal food.
Best for: Indonesian favourites
Google: 4.1 / 5 from 293 reviews
Kedai Se'i Babi Karunia
Se'i (smoked pork) · Waingapu, East Sumba
A Waingapu eatery for se'i, Sumba-style smoked pork, with grilled pork rice and red bean soup. Serves pork.
Best for: Sumbanese dishes
Google: 4.5 / 5 from 251 reviews
Rumah Makan Arema
Javanese food · Anakalang, Central Sumba
East Javanese food in Anakalang, Central Sumba, with generous portions. Four reviewers mention halal food.
Best for: Indonesian favourites
Google: 4.2 / 5 from 230 reviews
RM Minang Raya
Padang food · Tambolaka, Southwest Sumba
Padang food in Tambolaka, with rendang and nasi Padang. Five reviewers mention halal food.
Best for: Indonesian favourites
Google: 4.4 / 5 from 205 reviews
Warung Bangkalan
Satay · Waingapu, East Sumba
A Javanese warung in Waingapu known in reviews for satay, including goat satay, and gulai.
Best for: Indonesian favourites
Google: 4.1 / 5 from 154 reviews
RM Ajo Minang
Padang food · Waingapu, East Sumba
A Padang canteen in Waingapu that reviewers single out for its rendang.
Best for: Indonesian favourites
Google: 4.4 / 5 from 146 reviews
Pusat Makanan Kaki Lima
Street food court · Waingapu, East Sumba
A street food court in Waingapu with satay, gule and nasi tempong.
Best for: A quick, cheap meal, Indonesian favourites
Google: 4.5 / 5 from 100 reviews
Warung Artha Nadhi
Balinese food · Waingapu, East Sumba
A Balinese warung in Waingapu serving pork rice. Serves pork.
Best for: Indonesian favourites
Google: 4.5 / 5 from 95 reviews
Ratings are Google ratings at the time of writing. Sumba Guide is not paid for these listings.
Is a warung right for you?
Choose this if…
- You want a cheap, filling meal
- You want to eat where locals eat
- You do not mind simple seating
Look elsewhere if…
- You want a coffee and somewhere to sit. Cafes
- You want a longer sit-down dinner. Restaurants
Eating in Sumba
Questions about warungs
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.
What food is Sumba known for?
Sumbanese cooking is built on corn, cassava, pumpkin, coconut and peanuts. Well-known dishes include rumpu rampe, a dish of boiled papaya flowers and leaves, and manggulu, a snack of banana and peanuts wrapped in banana leaf. Our Sumbanese food guide covers each dish.
Other places to eat in Sumba
Sumbanese Food
The island's own dishes, from rumpu rampe to manggulu, and where to try them.
Best for food lovers
Cafes and Coffee
Local coffee shops and cafes serving Indonesian and Sumbanese food.
Best for coffee and breakfast
Restaurants
Sit-down restaurants in Waingapu, Tambolaka and Waikabubak.
Best for a proper meal
All food and drink
Every place to eat we list, with filters by town, type and what you feel like.
See them all
Sumba travel tips, once a month
New guides, places to stay and island news.