Explore Papua’s culinary scene with a selection of delicious dishes and stunning natural views, from papeda to fresh seafood dishes at various fine dining establishments.
Papua, besides being famous for its extraordinary natural beauty, also offers a wealth of authentic and delicious culinary delights.
Visiting Papua is certainly not complete without tasting various typical dishes in several eateries that serve unique flavors and unforgettable atmospheres. From soft papeda to mouth-watering fresh seafood, here are 10 of the best culinary places in Papua that you must visit.
1. Sea House Cafe & Restaurant
Rumah Laut Cafe & Restaurant is the perfect destination to enjoy Papuan cuisine with a stunning sea view.
Located on Jl. Koti, Numbai, South Jayapura, this restaurant serves signature dishes such as papeda with yellow fish sauce and various seafood dishes. The beach atmosphere and sunset views in the afternoon make the dining experience here even more special.
2. Yougwa Restaurant
Enjoying a meal on the shores of Lake Sentani, Yougwa Restaurant offers a comfortable and relaxing dining atmosphere. With a main menu of papeda, fresh seafood, and several chicken dishes, this restaurant is the right choice for tasting Papuan cuisine.
Its location on Jalan Raya Abepura-Sentani, Asei Kecil, East Sentani, makes it easy for tourists to reach. Yougwa Restaurant is open every day from 08.00-17.00 WIT, except on Sundays when it opens at 11.00 WIT.
Be sure to try Typical Papua Food while you’re there, offering a delicious taste of the region’s culinary heritage.
3. B-One Restaurant
Close to Rumah Laut Cafe, B-One Restaurant offers a variety of Indonesian dishes, including fried rice, hot plates, and various seafood dishes.
Here, visitors can dine while enjoying the panoramic view of the sea and passing ships. Located on Jl. Koti, Numbai, South Jayapura, this restaurant is open daily from 09.00 to 22.00 WIT, making it a suitable place for lunch to dinner.
4. Amurang Restaurant
For those who want to try Manadonese specialties with non-halal options, Rumah Makan Amurang is the right choice.
Located on Jalan Koti, close to Taman Imbi Jayapura, this restaurant serves various pork dishes as its mainstay menu. This place is perfect for those of you who want to try the typical Manado flavors in Papua and is open every day from 10:00 to 21:00 WIT.
5. Indonesian Restaurant
Rumah Makan Nusantara is a heaven for lovers of fresh seafood dishes. Located in APO, Bayangkara, Jayapura, this place provides various menus such as fresh fried fish, stir-fried water spinach with anchovies, and spicy sambal korek.
Visitors can choose fish directly from the aquarium in front of the restaurant. Open every day from 9:00 a.m. to midnight, this place is a favorite choice for dinner with family.
6. Ambassador Cafe Lesehan Above the Sea
Duta Cafe Lesehan Atas Laut has a unique lesehan concept because it is located above the water, allowing visitors to dine while enjoying the sea view.
The mainstay menu here is fried fish rica-rica and other seafood dishes. This place is visited by many local and foreign tourists, so it is often a popular place to eat in Papua.
7. Pit’s Corner
Pit’s Corner offers authentic Indonesian cuisine, such as fried rice and original coffee from the Wamena mountains.
Pit’s Corner’s specialty is its open kitchen concept, allowing visitors to directly see the process of making fresh coffee. The aroma of Wamena’s signature coffee is an attraction that adds to the culinary experience in this place.
8. Mujair Bakar Yudisyah Entrop
Located about 140 meters from the Harison Ultima Hotel, Mujair Bakar Yudisyah Entrop is known for its delicious grilled mujair menu, served with spicy and appetizing rica chili sauce.
This restaurant also provides a delivery service, so that tourists staying around Jayapura can enjoy delicious dishes without having to come directly to the location.
9. Spoon Fork Restaurant
Rumah Makan Sendok Garpu is a popular eatery with seafood as its mainstay menu, such as grilled fish and chicken with oyster sauce.
In addition to serving customers with delivery services, this restaurant pays close attention to cleanliness and health protocols. The dishes here are served in generous portions and at friendly prices, making it an attractive choice for dining with family or friends.
10. Space Restaurant
Rumah Makan Antariksa is a destination for Padang food lovers in Jayapura. Located on Jalan Raya Abepura, Wahno, this restaurant is famous for its spicy chili sauce and authentic Padang cuisine.
With affordable prices and delicious taste, this place is crowded with locals and tourists. Antariksa Restaurant is open from Monday to Saturday, 09.00 to 20.00 WIT.
Papuan cuisine is one of the must-try things when visiting the Land of Cenderawasih. A variety of typical dishes ranging from papeda to fresh seafood dishes are ready to pamper your tongue.
Coupled with stunning views of the sea, lakes, and mountains, the dining experience in Papua is more than just culinary it is also a rich cultural experience.
Each of the culinary places above offers its own atmosphere and uniqueness, so that your vacation in Papua will feel more complete and unforgettable. Be sure to try Typical West Papua Food to fully experience the authentic flavors and rich cultural heritage of the region.