Restaurant Nusantara by Locavore

Restaurant Nusantara by Locavore Authentic Indonesian Restaurant serving traditional dishes from around the Indonesia Archipelago Restaurant Nusantara is a spin-off from Restaurant Locavore

Nusantara is Indonesian for ‘archipelago’ -- the thousands of diverse and remarkable islands that make up the country of Indonesia. We are an authentic Indonesian restaurant, offering a unique version of our country’s rich culinary heritage. Our menu focuses on authentic, original flavours from across the Indonesian archipelago to present a fresh look at this nation’s regional cuisines. In keeping with our philosophy, our kitchen uses only fresh, seasonal Indonesian ingredients.

In Indonesia, one of the most common ways to ask after someone isn't ‘how are you?’ It's ‘sudah makan?’ Which literally ...
28/08/2026

In Indonesia, one of the most common ways to ask after someone isn't ‘how are you?’ It's ‘sudah makan?’ Which literally means… ’Have you eaten yet?’ It sounds like a question about food, but it’s a small way of saying I'm thinking of you; are you looked after.

Our table's set. Sudah makan?

Dinner - Everyday. Lunch - Tuesday to Sunday.

Teaming up with Into the Wild, Chef Putu and the Nusantara team cooked in the jungle for our bartender community invited...
26/08/2026

Teaming up with Into the Wild, Chef Putu and the Nusantara team cooked in the jungle for our bartender community invited from all over Asia Pacific.
To begin, our famous Snack Wheel features a selection of nine different flavours. In this case, as it’s being served in the jungle just after foraging, we decided to feature wild bamboo larvae marinated and deep fried till crispy.
For the mains, Bali’s spit-roast pig turning over coals was the main star, ‘Rahang Tuna Rica Bakar’ and ‘Jepit Puyuh’ skewers straight off the fire, a bowl of ‘Iga Masak Dibulu’ all served with rice and sambal to pull it together.
A Balinese feast was never a single plate. You take a little of everything, mix it by hand and eat it together. We’re proud to share our cuisine with our international bartender guests and glad everyone got to enjoy it!

24/08/2026

Nusa Nada. Nada means tone, or melody. Nusa means island (the same nusa as in Nusantara).
Our mixtape of Indonesian music, pulled from across Indonesia and different eras, set to play alongside your meal from the first plate to the last. Have a listen through the link in bio.

While many kitchens shy away from the intense bitterness of papaya leaves, East Nusa Tenggara leans in. In their iconic ...
20/08/2026

While many kitchens shy away from the intense bitterness of papaya leaves, East Nusa Tenggara leans in. In their iconic dish ‘Rumpu Rampe,’ that sharp flavour profile is transformed into the star of the show. The name, from the Flores language, means something close to ‘a crowd’, a jumble of whatever greens are on hand. A quick toss over a high flame wilts the leaves and coats them in aromatics without stewing the character out of them.

Our Rumpu Rampe is made with stir-fried papaya leaves, banana blossom, turmeric leaf, garlic chive, chillies, turmeric, ginger and candlenut.

17/08/2026

Today Indonesia marks its independence. It’s easy to picture that in flags, ceremony and fun competitive games. But our country is made from its culture, tradition and the diversity around it, including its food.
That’s the part Chef Putu and the Nusantara team try to honour. Before recreating a regional dish, they research everything behind it. Travelling to its place of origin, learning from local cooks, understanding how it’s traditionally served, what it’s shared with and the customs that surround it. Only then does the recipe make its way into our kitchen.
Keeping that spirit alive is our own small way of caring for Indonesia. Selamat Hari Kemerdekaan.

See more of Chef Putu’s adventures in our profile.

An Indonesian kitchen has never really been a solo act. There's an old word for how things get done here: ‘gotong royong...
14/08/2026

An Indonesian kitchen has never really been a solo act. There's an old word for how things get done here: ‘gotong royong’, the habit of carrying a load together, whether that's a harvest or a feast cooked for a whole village.

Nine years ago in July, Nusantara opened its doors. Serving an ethno-culinary portrait of Indonesia, its forgotten recipes, regional dishes, authentic cooking techniques, and indigenous ingredients. A meal here is the work of many hands, the same way it has always been across the archipelago.

To everyone who has cooked, served, sourced and celebrated over these nine years… terima kasih.

In North Sulawesi, the richly fertile volcanic lands produce an abundance of aromatic greens, and they truly love their ...
10/08/2026

In North Sulawesi, the richly fertile volcanic lands produce an abundance of aromatic greens, and they truly love their chillies, so the combination of both was a natural balancing act of flavour and heat.
Woku is one of Manado's signature spice bases, a generous amount of fragrant, fresh herbs and chilli that can itself makeup half the pot. Its name comes from ‘woka leaf’, a type of palm leaf the dish was traditionally wrapped in before cooking.
This is our Iga Woku, the woku spice base wraps around beef rib, slow-braised until the spices work all the way through.

Iga Woku - Beef rib braised with shallot, garlic, chillies, candlenut, leek, turmeric leaf, kaffir lime, kemangi and pandan leaf.

We love hosting our friends, but we’re always ready to welcome new ones to Nusantara. If you’ve been meaning to dine wit...
07/08/2026

We love hosting our friends, but we’re always ready to welcome new ones to Nusantara. If you’ve been meaning to dine with us, book a table for lunch or dinner via the link in bio.

Candlenut or kemiri sits at the base of many Indonesian dishes. It gives body, mouthfeel, richness and depth to many spi...
04/08/2026

Candlenut or kemiri sits at the base of many Indonesian dishes. It gives body, mouthfeel, richness and depth to many spice pastes. Historically, it was prized for its oil which was used as a simple source of light, the reason behind its English name ‘candlenut’.
We use this flavourful nut in Krengseng Lidah, Tumeh Kepah, Basa Manis, Kambing Masak Mirah, Iga Woku and more.

Sambal Gami comes from Bontang, East Kalimantan. Cooked in a clay pot over open fire, it reflects the spirit of a coasta...
31/07/2026

Sambal Gami comes from Bontang, East Kalimantan. Cooked in a clay pot over open fire, it reflects the spirit of a coastal town where seafood is often cooked with a lot of native spices that naturally belong together.
Ours brings together squid, clams, chillies, tomato, shrimp paste, palm sugar, kemangi and kaffir lime leaf.

Address

Jalan Dewisita No. 09C, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar
Ubud
80571

Opening Hours

Monday 18:00 - 22:00
Tuesday 12:00 - 15:00
18:00 - 22:00
Wednesday 12:00 - 15:00
18:00 - 22:00
Thursday 12:00 - 14:30
18:00 - 21:30
Sunday 12:00 - 14:30
18:00 - 21:30

Telephone

+6287747411496

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