Conquering Lombok's Spicy Flavors Head-on — Ayam Taliwang and Fletching Kang Kung
True to its name as the "Island of Chili Peppers," Lombok is famous for its spicy food even within Indonesia. For the specialty Ayam Taliwang (spicy grilled chicken), the spiciness is adjusted if you say "Tidak Pedas" (not spicy) when ordering, and it is traditionally eaten with Fletching Kangkung (spicy stir-fried water spinach). Grab is convenient for getting around between restaurants in Mataram.
Ayam Taliwang Irama
Ayam Taliwang Irama
Sate Rembiga Ibu Shinase
Sate Rembiga Ibu Sinnaseh
Taliwang Nada Cakranegara (RM Taliwang Cakranegara)
RM Taliwang Cakranegara
Seunggigi Beach Seafood Street
Senggigi Beach Seafood Stalls
Taman Narmada Sate Bulayak Alley
Taman Narmada Sate Bulayak Alley
Ayam Taliwang Irama
Ayam Taliwang Irama
A representative old restaurant of Ayam Thaliwang in Mataram. Order the grilled (Bakhar) instead of the fried one, and be sure to have the Fletching Kangkung on the side.
Sate Rembiga Ibu Shinase
Sate Rembiga Ibu Sinnaseh
Lembi is the original shop for the local specialty, beef satay. It is characterized by a sweet taste that is followed by a sudden spiciness, and there are many customers who order takeout in units of 100 skewers.
Taliwang Nada Cakranegara (RM Taliwang Cakranegara)
RM Taliwang Cakranegara
A large local restaurant specializing in Taliwang cuisine. You can enjoy Lombok's local menu, including Beberek (spicy sambal duck and chicken), all in one place.
Seunggigi Beach Seafood Street
Senggigi Beach Seafood Stalls
A cluster of beach barbecue stalls near Seunggigi Art Market. You can enjoy grilled fish and squid at affordable prices around sunset.
Taman Narmada Sate Bulayak Alley
Taman Narmada Sate Bulayak Alley
A cluster of Satay Bulayak (palm leaf rice cake + satay) stalls in front of Narmada Garden. A local specialty found only in Lombok, eaten by dipping it in sauce.
