The food scene in Kalimantan bears fewer similarities to the surrounding Borneo region. Yet, it offers a diverse dining experience for a foodie like no other. Kalimantan is the area home to three major ethnic groups: Malay Indonesians, Chinese and Dayaks. Banjar food is one of Indonesia's famed cuisine styles, and the belauran (night market) stalls along Jalan Niaga Utara draw in the crowds every night.
Below are a few of the top-notch restaurants in Kalimantan where you'll be assured of delicious meals.
Ocean's
Cuisine: Seafood, Indonesian, Asian
Address: Jln. Jendral Sudirman Komplek Rukan Bandar Balikpapan Blok M 18, Balikpapan 76112 Indonesia
Open House
Cuisine: International, Mediterranean, Asian
Address: Kelurahan Damai Jln. Puncak Marconi Indah 88, Balikpapan 76114 Indonesia
Dandito Restaurant
Cuisine: Seafood, Indonesian, Asian
Address: Jl. Marsma Iswahyadi no. 71, Balikpapan 76114 Indonesia
Pondok Ale-Ale
Cuisine: Seafood, Indonesian, Asian
Address: Jl. Putri Dara Nante, Pontianak 78116 Indonesia
Abang Kepiting Restaurant
Cuisine: Seafood, Asian, Indonesian
Address: Jln. Gajah Mada, Pontianak 78122 Indonesia
Kwetiaw Appolo
Cuisine: Chinese, Asian, Indonesian
Address: Jln. Pattimura no. 7, Pontianak 78117 Indonesia
Rumah Makan Lontong Orari (RM Lontong Orari)
Cuisine: Indonesian, Asian
Address: Jl. Sebrang Masjid, Banjarmasin Indonesia
Alka Cofee & Resto
Cuisine: International, Thai, Vegetarian Friendly
Address: Jl. Ahmad Yani Km. 7.6, Banjarmasin 70654 Indonesia
Ayam Bakar Wong Solo
Cuisine: Asian, Indonesian
Address: Km. 5 Jl. Ahmad Yani 5 Next to Hotel Batung Batulis, in front of SPBU, Banjarmasin 70129 Indonesia
Ong Palace Chinese Restaurant
Cuisine: Chinese, Seafood, Asia
Address: Jl. Pulau Irian no. 1 Mall Samarinda Central Plaza Lantai 5, Samarinda 75242 Indonesia
Rumah Makan Pondok Borneo
Cuisine: Seafood, Asia
Address: Jl. Mayor Jendral Sutoyo No.15A, Sungai Pinang Dalam, Kota Samarinda, Kalimantan Timur 75117, Indonesia
Ayam Goreng Banjar
Cuisine: Fusion, Indonesian
Address: Jl. Abul Hasan no. 6, Samarinda Indonesia
Rumah Tjilik Riwut, Resto & Gallery
Cuisine: Asian, Indonesian, Vegan
Address: Jl. sudirman no.1, Palangkaraya Indonesia
Warung Garasi Mbok Deso
Cuisine: Javanese, Asian
Address: Jl. Seth Adji no. 20, Palangkaraya 73111 Indonesia
Kampung lauk
Cuisine: Seafod, Asian, Indonesian
Address: Jl. Raya Palangkaraya Bukitrawi, Palangkaraya Indonesia
Saboten Shokudo
Cuisine: Japanese, International, Fusion
Address: Jl. Jendral Sudirman no. 100, Tarakan 77111 Indonesia
Shuang Thai
Cuisine: Thai, Asian
Address: Jl. Yos Sudarso No.24, Selumit Pantai, Kota Tarakan, Kalimantan Utara, Indonesia
Warung Teras Tarakan
Cuisine: Seafood, Asian, Indonesian
Address: Jl. Yos Sudarso, Tarakan Indonesia
Milo Restaurant
Cuisine: Seafood
Address: Jl. Kolonel Sutadji, Tj. Selor Hilir, Kabupaten Bulungan, Kalimantan Utara 77214, Indonesia
Warung Cak Untung
Cuisine: Seafood
Address: R9R6+2M8, Tanjung Selor Hilir, Bulungan Regency, North Kalimantan 77214, Indonesia