Cashing in on Indonesia 's different cultural make up, Warung Enak is a gastronomic celebration of the different traditions and recipes that trademark the archipelago. From 17 000 islands and over 200 ethnic groups, the dishes from Warung Enak are great ways to learn of the evolution Indonesia 's generations.

• The Vibe
  Warung Enak uses the time-honoured Indonesian warung concept which is basically an open air café. This particular warung maintains the traditional warung environment while utilising many of the modern conveniences and advances that we now enjoy. Designed by Michael White, an Australian tropical landscapist and architect, its blue and white colours are complimented by the mosaic tiles that lay on the floors and the décor just screams casual-but-chic. The open air concept is retained and the high ceiling keeps the interior cool. All these come together to educate you on dining Indonesian-style from years back.

• The Food
  Keeping in mind their international make up, all dishes are accompanied by a picture to assist diners in making their orders. The Garang Asam is an excellent choice to start with. This seafood soup is made with lemongrass, chilli and ginger amongst other things and it's not for the light hearted as it has a spicy after-taste. The Sate Bebek Bumbu and the Sate Babi is a definite must and it is marinated in an assortment of ingredients. The end result is moist and tender meat on a stick. The other recommendation is the award-winning Waku Blanga. This poached travelly is perfectly cooked and comes in a spiced herb broth. What makes this dish a winner is the wonderful way that the lemongrass and chilli compliment the fish. To make your Indonesian crash –course more complete, try either of the two delicious desserts, the Kue Pepe which is a layered tapioca cake, or the Lapis Surabaya, a vanilla and chocolate layered cake topped with pineapple. Presented in colourful but natural manner, the visual invitation is just too hard to resist.

• The Service
  Service is impeccable and the staff is attentive and friendly, making the dining experience complete. For more recommendations, approach the staff as they are very well versed with the menu.

SD Food Advisors take on Warung Enak

It's difficult to find a restaurant that stays true to Indonesian cuisine but Warung Enak prides itself in its authenticity. It offers a perfect meal for tourists and locals who crave an all-Indonesian meal. Despite being a ‘warung', which is basically a local term for a cheap café, the presentation and service is definitely more up market while the décor reflects a typical warung of the days gone by. To make sure you get more out of your dining experience, Warung Enak offers a unique cooking class as well. Diners will get to learn how to prepare your own Indonesian feast to recreate this spectacular feast. Educational and tasty, this is a sure-winner.