Culinary tourism is another attraction of North Sulawesi. The traditional cuisine of the province is unique and quite well known both locally and globally. A very popular dish is "Tinutuan", a Manadonese porridge. It is made of corn, rice, cassava, kangkung, lemon basil, lemon grass, pumpkin, spinach, spring onion, sweet potato, salt and water. The dishes that usually accompany Tinutuan are tofu, soya bean cake, shrimp, salsa and fried-smoked tuna. Many shops in Wakeke Street serve Tinutuan.

Two things have made Manadonese food famous all over Indonesia. First, the food is extremely spicy, and second, the Minahasa people eat absolutely anything!

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A flavoursome local meal at a Manado restaurant is the ideal way to end a busy day touring or shopping in Manado. Take a look at our Manado Restaurant Guide below to find the best places to eat at, as well as some local specialities. Our Indonesia Restaurant Guide tells you more about the food and cuisine found throughout the country.

Food & Cuisine in Manado

In Manado the most popular foods are chillies, fish and meat. A balanced meal would include all three, piled high on a bed of rice. Vegetarian dishes are not common here and if eaten at all, vegetables are cooked with the meat or meat broth. Vegetarian travellers should make a note of this. Indonesians, as a rule, eat a lot of chilly but in this region the amount of chilly eaten is phenomenal.

Frying, grilling and steaming in green bamboo tubes are the favourite methods of cooking here. Dishes derived from Chinese cuisine are stir-fried. Baked goodies are inspired to a large extent by the Dutch, cookies being the most popular.

Sugar is used sparingly and flavour is added through herbs and lemon. Christianity being their religion, the Minahasa like pork and often use alcohol to marinate meat. Other sources of protein favoured are bat, dog and field rat. In fact, dog dishes are served at every Christian feast and wedding.

Classic Dishes

Ayam rica-rica: A fiery onion and red chilli paste tops grilled chicken.
Babi tore: The pork is fried till crunchy and a lot of chilly is added.
Ikan mas bakar rica: This spicy grilled fish is cooked traditionally in a piece of coconut shell. The fish is grilled with chilly, which is added to the fish while cooking.
Ikan mas goring: In this dish, the fish is fried till you have a crunchy soft bone.
Ikan woku: Fish is simmered in herbs.
Perkedel milu: These are corn fritters.
Tinutuan (or bubur manado): This is a wet, sticky porridge made of rice, noodles, pumpkin and other random vegetables. Although this non-spicy dish does not look very appealing, it can be quite delicious.

The most well known Dutch-inspired dishes are Breneibon, a rich kidney bean soup, and klappertart, a coconut cake baked in Western-style.

A small warung near the harbour dock to Bunaken is the best place for fresh grilled fish that is served every morning. It is a small and simple place but the fish will delight you. Ask the locals for warung ikan bakar and hope that someone will help you out.

Baked Goods

Cookies are called kukis here, and not kue. Another popular baked goody is the black bean paste or pork filled Chinese-style steamed buns. They are called bia pong or bak pao. The panada is similar to the Latin American empanada and is common in the coastal areas. It is a sweet pastry filled with dried or smoked fish with chillies.

Desserts

Fruit or kukis is the dessert usually served here. On special occasions klappertart and cake may also be served. The tart is made of palm sugar and young coconut, to which a lot of margarine is added.

Drinks in Manado

The most popular beverages are saguer, which is a sweet or sharp tasting palm cider; soda of which Fanta or Coca Cola are most popular; cap tikus, or palm wine; beer of which Bintang, Guinness Stout, and Heineken are the brands of choice; or even some combination of the four. Cako or Coca Cola mixed with cap tikus is a local favourite.

Restaurants List

Mapanget Restaurant

Mapanget Restaurant was built by the owner of Mapanget Mega Wisata Tours & Travel, which is our company who facilitates our guests who come to Manado.

Type : Manado / chinesse food

Address : On A.A. Maramis Street

Phone : 0431 811050

Fax : 0431 811341

Opening hours : 10:00 to to 22:00

Nyiur Restaurant

Nyiur Restaurant, like its name provides a traditional Minahasan cuisine. This restaurant was opened in December last year. It is situated in the shopping centre area.

Type : Minahasa Food

Address : At Piere Tendean - Boulevard street (in front of Mega Trade Center)

Phone : 0431-857700

Opening hours : 11:00 to to 22:00

Raja Sate Restaurant

If you like to taste various foods of our sate (Indonesian delicious food), you can find it here in this restaurant. Like its name Raja Sate (King of Sate) suggests we offer delicious food fit for royalty. On Monday we open from 18.00 - 22.30.

Type : BBQ & Asian food

Address : Boulevard Street, 39

Phone : 0431 - 852398

Email : rajasateresto@yahoo.com

Opening hours : 11:30 to to 23:00

Puncak Manado Restaurant

Puncak Manado Restaurant was known as Kwong Bing or Hill Top, but we changed the name about a month ago to become Puncak Manado Restaurant. You can find delicious Asian food in this restaurant, located on the high place of Manado city where you can see the city life from the restaurant while enjoying the food.

Type : Asian Food

Address : Tanjung Batu street, behind Indoneian Bank

Phone : 0431 - 866581

Fax : 0431 - 866581

Opening hours : 11:00 to to 23:00

Kharisma Restaurant

Kharisma Restaurant is the centre of seafood & Chinese food. If you like a roasted fish, you can find it in this restaurant cooked with various spices guaranteed to impress.

Type : Seafood & Chinesse food

Address : Jl. Raya Tanawangko, Pineleng-Manado

Phone : 0431 - 831555

Fax : 0431 - 831567

Email : winsyanggung@yahoo.com

Sumaru Endo Restaurant

Sumaru Endo Restaurant is located in Minahasa highland, near Tondano Lake. It offers Minahasan traditional food which is very delicious. While you are enjoying the food, you can see the beautiful panorama of Tondano Lake.

Type : National Menu

Address : Leleko, Kec. Remboken (Tondano Lake), Minahasa

Phone : 0431 - 3126300

Fax : 0431 - 3126300

Email : info@sumaruendo.com

Opening hours : 10:00 to to 22:00

Coelacanth Restaurant

Coelacanth Restaurant offers a diverse Asian menu. Situated near the ocean this restaurant becomes a perfect place to have lunch or dinner with your family. It also provides a special menu for seminars complete with the facilities inside, including full air conditioned room, LCD + screen and sound system.

Type : Asian Food

Address : Jl. Raya Tanawangko - Kalasey

Phone : 0431 - 831335

Opening hours : 11:00 to to 22:00

Syukur Jaya Restaurant

Syukur Jaya brings a Chinese flavour including various drinks and juices. Traditional food of Manado can be ordered here too, depending on the guests desires. The restaurant is situated in the shopping centre area.

Type : Chinesse Food

Address : In Mega Mas area

Phone : 0431 - 3302277

Opening hours : 11:00 to to 22:00

Nelayan Restaurant

This restaurant is one of many famous restaurants that Manado owns. The seafood we offer is very delicious. The place is very comfortable and nice. You can enjoy your food while listening to live music. The restaurant is also very suitable for couples who wish to have a romantic dinner.

Type : Seafood

Address : Jl. Raya Tanawangko - Kalasey

Phone : 0431 - 838987

Opening hours : 11:30 to to 22:00

Wisata Bahari Restaurant

Wisata Bahari is one of the more elegant restaurants in Manado. It is situated in the shopping centre area and near the beach. Still offers Asian food, but we always add to the menu with something new and fresh. It is very suitable for families, for parties and other functions. The restaurant also boasts live music performances complete with a professional singer.

Type : Asian Food

Address : Wolter Monginsidi street, 1.

Phone : 0431 - 842744

Opening hours : 11:00 to to 22:00

Raja Oci

Raja Oci Restaurant is one of many famous and delicious seafood restaurants in town. Their prices are very competitive beside the very delicious menu. Like its name Raja Oci, this restaurant offers you Oci fish package which is only IDR 15.000 / person, includes : 1 Oci fish, kangkung vegetables, rice and chili sauce. The blend between these items, will make your tongue shake!

Type : Restaurant

Address : Jl. Jend Sudirman

Phone : +62 431 863946

Opening hours : 10:00 to to 23:00

Restaurants in Manado

Food & Cuisine in Manado

Classic Dishes

Baked Goods

Desserts

Drinks in Manado

Restaurants List

Mapanget Restaurant

Nyiur Restaurant

Raja Sate Restaurant

Puncak Manado Restaurant

Kharisma Restaurant

Sumaru Endo Restaurant

Coelacanth Restaurant

Syukur Jaya Restaurant

Nelayan Restaurant

Wisata Bahari Restaurant

Raja Oci

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