East Kalimantan Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in East Kalimantan

December 31, 2017 Natalie Tallman

East Kalimantan in Indonesia, from Asia region, is best know for Takeout. Discover best restaurants in East Kalimantan with beautiful photos and great reviews from traveller around the world here!
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1. BONDY

Jalan A. Yani, Balikpapan, Indonesia Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol Seafood, Asian, Indonesian Dinner, Brunch, Lunch HK$78 +62 542 411150
Excellent
16%
Good
57%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
1%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 123 reviews

BONDY

Reviewed By Karina S

They serve a lot of options! Seafood, vegan, steak, bakery, you name it. It is pretty similar with Gandy restaurant in Jakarta with extra seafood. Not a child friendly place. Again most seafood restaurant here does not cater for kids, except if you order fried fish and eat them with soya sauce. Period.
They cater for big groups. Offer vallet service since the parking space is so minimal. Service is fast. Compare to other seafood restaurant in Balikpapan. Price is reasonable, i guess thats why our secretary and boss love it there.

2. Ocean's

Jln. Jendral Sudirman | Komplek Rukan Bandar Balikpapan Blok M 18, Balikpapan 76112, Indonesia Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol Seafood, Asian, Indonesian, Halal Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night HK$24 - HK$157 +62 542 739439
Excellent
30%
Good
56%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 526 reviews

Ocean's

Reviewed By Dave C - Bangkok, Thailand

I have visited this restaurant twice. The second time has convinced me not to return.
The service in this restaurant is poor, having to chase up the waiters to fulfil the drinks ordered. Only two people the drinks order was not complicated. Next the food arrived only to be two dishes short and be told that the squid dishes were unavailable because they had run out of squid. This was at 7pm with a third full restaurant. I enquired why we were not informed after we made the order rather than waiting half an hour when dishes arrived to let us know. No answer.
To end the night we were overcharged with the bill being padded. The food was expensive! 60,000 rupiah per tiger prawn. Wow!
A very disappointing experience and I shall not be returning.

3. Cendrawasih Restaurant

Jln. Jendral Ahmad Yani | Persis di sebrang Bank BTN KarangJati, Balikpapan 76121, Indonesia Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff Asian, Indonesian, Halal Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Brunch HK$39 - HK$78 +62 542 731491
Excellent
23%
Good
61%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 85 reviews

Cendrawasih Restaurant

Reviewed By Henry H

Cendrawasih is famous for its meat soup and soto banjar, local soup from Borneo consist of chicken, duck's egg, fried spice potato with sweet and salt taste.
Beside that they also serve mix fruit cocktail. It is sweet and almost all people love it.
Some delicious pie and cake also available here. It is nice for breakfast, brunch or lunch.

4. Kepiting Kenari

Jalan Iswahyudi no.4, Balikpapan, Indonesia Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Television Seafood, Asian, Indonesian, Halal Lunch, Dinner HK$39 - HK$78 +62 542 764018
Excellent
25%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 243 reviews

Kepiting Kenari

Reviewed By Samuelpas - Bekasi, Indonesia

If the other city has a sculpture or monument as an icon, but for Balikpapan I think the icon is this restaurant. Almost all people who came to Balikpapan visit this restaurant.
The main menu is crab and they have many way to cook it on your choice. The taste was very delicious.
The location is between airport and city. So, it is a good place to dine after arrive in Balikpapan.

5. Pondok Borneo

Jl. Abul Hasan no. 5, Samarinda, Indonesia Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Reservations Seafood, Asian, Indonesian, Halal Lunch, Dinner +62 541 736605
Excellent
24%
Good
61%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 112 reviews

Pondok Borneo

Reviewed By honghong87 - Balikpapan, Indonesia

Their smoked crab is awesome, smoky and still smooth, not dry. should try this when in Samarinda. in short vacation if my friend want to go to Samarinda and i can go too i will eat lunch or dinner in this restaurant.. not to expensive too.
two thumbs up..

6. Dandito

Jl. Marsma Iswahyadi no. 71, Balikpapan 76114, Indonesia Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available Seafood, Asian, Indonesian, Halal, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night +62 542 764367
Excellent
26%
Good
60%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 470 reviews

Dandito

Reviewed By selinateo - Boston, Massachusetts

One of the famous place for locals who loves seafood. While visiting this place, seafood lovers should not miss this place. Not far from the airport. Their specialty is crabs, with meaty and juicy crabs. Not too expensive, cooked in various choices of sauce, spicy or non-spicy.
Comes with live performance as well. If you love to sing, you may also join them.

7. Open House

Kelurahan Damai Jln. Puncak Marconi Indah 88, Balikpapan 76114, Indonesia Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Delivery, Validated Parking Indonesian, Indian, International, Mediterranean, Asian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Halal Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$24 - HK$220 +62 542 744823
Excellent
35%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 105 reviews

Open House

OPEN HOUSE Balikpapan is a hilltop restaurant with panoramic views of the sea and the city of Balikpapan. The mediterranean food, beautiful views, lust tropical Gardens, coupled with eclectic interiors complete the ideal combination for a memorable lunch or dinner. Located in the heart of the city of Balikpapan, East Borneo, Indonesia. Experience the 'high' life to satisfy all the senses.

Reviewed By Julian U

We spent 3 nights in the eco room, the hotel itself is absolutely stunning with amazing views of Balikpapan.
Only real issue was no hot water available in the shower and our room did smell a little moldy.
The restaurant has quite good food but was often out of certain dishes and is quite expensive comparatively.
Otherwise it was on of the most beautiful hotels I've ever been in, definitely recommended

8. The Beach House Balikpapan

Jln. Mulawarman, Balikpapan 76115, Indonesia Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff Indonesian, Seafood, International, European, Asian, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner HK$24 - HK$78 +62 542 772130
Excellent
31%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 100 reviews

The Beach House Balikpapan

THE BEACH HOUSE Balikpapan is a beachfront restaurant with a concept of combining the vibrancy of the sea with the tranquility of a lust tropical garden. Located in the city of Balikpapan, East Borneo, Indonesia, it is one of the tourism icons of the city.

Reviewed By KarinZul - Jakarta, Indonesia

The restaurant is in the main road near airport, facing the sea. Beautiful trees and interesting huts were placed strategically. Great area for photo shoot, read that they are charging 1 million for pre wedding photo shoots. Only ordered snacks so cant comment on the food.

9. Ayam Goreng Banjar

Jl. Abul Hasan no. 6, Samarinda, Indonesia Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff Indonesian, Asian, Fusion, Halal Lunch, Dinner
Excellent
21%
Good
56%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 71 reviews

Ayam Goreng Banjar

Reviewed By Deddy-RF - Samarinda

Menu favorites fried chicken is very typical and famous once. let alone eaten warm fitted on the tongue. complete with fresh lime sauce .. very fit on the tongue

10. Sky Bar, Gran Senyiur Hotel

Jln. H ARS. Muhammad 7 | Gran Senyiur Hotel, 8th Floor, Balikpapan 76112, Indonesia Seating, Waitstaff, Reservations, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol Bar, Pub Dinner, Drinks +62 542 820211
Excellent
25%
Good
53%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
5%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 54 reviews

Sky Bar, Gran Senyiur Hotel

Reviewed By melai_camacho - Indonesia

The place is quite posh. Pricey but you are paying for the view as well. Service is good but there are lots of mosquito in the veranda.

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