Restaurant Indonesia, Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand |
Food from home is always something you are craving for, wherever you are. The joy of enjoying the menu that reminds you of your beloved family, warm hugs from your grand parents and heart-to-heart talk on the dining table, is immensely priceless.
No matter what nationalities we are, this basic notion is pretty much what many of us are familiar with, especially when you are living outside of your homeland.
As for me, I have been learning to cook various Indonesian food and drink, but I always welcome the opportunity to buy and to order Indonesian food wherever I am. On the last trip to Napier, Hawke's Bay, we managed to get a taste of home. We stopped by at Restaurant Indonesia, serving since 1983 and making it the oldest restaurant in the area.
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Restaurant Indonesia from outside, Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand |
Although the restaurant is usually closing on Monday - Tuesday due to the shortage of staff during COVID-19, we had this special session and menu at the restaurant as the Ambassador was coming with us as well.
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the complete nasi bakar menu |
Here are some photos I took on the food.
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pepes ikan... super yum! |
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wedang ronde, anyone? |
I also love the interior design of the restaurant, with some specific themes reflecting the beauty of Indonesian heritage. It has Papua Room, Balinese and Javanese items and handicrafts, beautiful hand-woven fabrics from Timor and so many more.
So for you who get the chance to come and visit Napier, don't miss Restaurant Indonesia with its incredible menu.
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