Apeng Kwetiau Medan

Apeng Kwetiau Medan is a name known to locals - the restaurant is said to offer some of the best kway teow (a fried noodle dish with vegetables, meat and/or seafood) in town. A favourite meal in a number of Asian countries, it has been cooked to perfection at Kwetiao Apeng for a number of years.

• Address:

  Jl. Kedung Doro 267, Wonorejo, Kec. Tegalsari, Kota SBY, Jawa Timur

• Phone:

  +62 31 5345778

• Opening hours:

  Daily 8:30am–7:30pm

Food Festival Food Court

This outdoor food court is home to a multitude of local eateries, and is the perfect place to acquaint oneself with Indonesian cuisine. Most stalls have photo illustrations to give you an idea of what the dishes look like when served. Arrive early, as it tends to get very busy around dinner time.

• Address:

  Kejawan Putih, Surabaya

• Phone:

  +62 31 5911022

Imari Japanese Restaurant

This upscale Japanese restaurant invites visitors to a "dinner and a show" - chefs use the teppanyaki grill to entertain diners with creations like an "onion volcano", and the extensive menu features some of the finest examples of Japanese cuisine, including sushi.

• Address:

  85-89 l. Embong Malang, Surabaya

• Phone:

  +62 31 545 8888

• More info:

  JW Marriott Hotel

Indigo

Less formal than Sarkies (yet undoubtedly elegant), Indigo’s offers a wide choice of Asian and European fusion dishes, stylish contemporary ambience and a relaxed atmosphere. Try the beef stew, pasta or dim sum; drop in for the buffet-style breakfast served daily.

• Web:

  restaurants.accor.com/gb/restaurant-B066_R001-indigo-restaurant-surabaya.shtml

• Address:

  Tunjungan St No.65, Genteng, Surabaya City, East Java

• Phone:

  +62 31 545 4333

• Opening hours:

  Daily 6am–11pm

• More info:

  Hotel Majapahit

Janggala Restaurant

The Novotel’s poolside restaurant offers a wide choice of international dishes. The daily dinner buffet offers an excellent selection of savory dishes and desserts, as well as very good value for money. Seating is in pleasant garden surroundings. Buffet-style breakfast is offered daily.

• Address:

  173-175 Jalan Ngagel, Surabaya

• Phone:

  +62 31 501 8900

• Opening hours:

  Daily 6 am-11 pm

• More info:

  Novotel

Kya Kya Food Centre

The "food centre" is a collection of street food vendors who set up shop daily (at around 4 pm) right in the middle of Surabaya's Chinatown. This is, perhaps, the best place to try various Indonesian and Chinese delights with minimal expenses - perfect for travellers on a budget.

• Address:

  Kembang Jepun St, Bongkaran, Pabean Cantian, Surabaya City, East Java

• More info:

  Chinatown

Colors Pub & Restaurant

Colors Pub & Restaurant is a little bit rough and ready, but attracts a lively young local audience. This place has regular live bands and plays popular hits. Come in the evening for a solid pre-party (the drink list is extensive), or stay until late and dance the night away.

• Address:

  81 Jalan Sumatera, Surabaya

• Phone:

  +62 31 503 0562

Desperados Bar

The Shangri-La Hotel’s friendly Tex-Mex cantina is a great place for chili, fajitas and burritos earlier in the evening. Later in the evening it turns into one of Surabaya’s liveliest nightspots, and gets increasingly loud as the night progresses. Live band plays often.

• Address:

  120 Jalan Mayjend Sungkono, Surabaya

• Phone:

  +62 31 6003 8888

• Opening hours:

  Daily from 6 pm

• More info:

  Shangri-La Hotel

Foreplay Club

If you're looking to explore Surabaya's clubbing scene, try Foreplay - a longstanding nightlife establishment smack in Surabaya Town Square. Music played varies depending on the night and the guest DJ (check the web site for more info), but gravitates towards house and rave.

• Address:

  55 Jl. Adityawarman, Surabaya

• Phone:

  +62 31 5610222

Jimmy's Club and Lounge

The Marriott Hotel’s lively bar regularly re-invents itself and was recently re-opened as a high-tech, led-light lit premium lounge and club occupying the entire basement of Surabaya's JW Marriott hotel. Food served here is premium, too - delicacies like foie gras and caviar feature on the menu.

• Address:

  85-89 Jalan Embong Malang, Surabaya

• More info:

  JW Marriott Surabaya

Our Bar

Currently one of the few places to be when it comes to nightlife in Surabaya, Our Bar is a relaxed evening venue with two seating areas - inside, where live music plays on a nightly basis (guitar/piano) and outdoors, in a quieter, green area. Serves an array of bar food.

• Address:

  17 Embong Cerme, Surabaya

Dapur Cokelat

If you like chocolate, you have come to the right place. At Dapur Cokelat you can taste everything from cream and cake blends to chocolate figurines, and shop for some of the most elegant chocolate creations in the city. Prices are above average, but sales are held regularly.

• Address:

  Jl. Raya Jemursari No.317, Sidosermo, Kec. Wonocolo, Kota SBY, Jawa Timur

• Opening hours:

  Daily 10am–8pm

Igor's Pastry

At Igor’s Pastry, you can try exquisite pastries and bread. The bakery caters to some of the most sophisticated tastes and offers speciality baked items, such as egg- and gluten-free products, bread enriched with fibre, sugar-free products, pudding and more.

• Web:

  www.igors-pastry.com/sby

• Address:

  Jl. Biliton No.55, Gubeng, Kec. Gubeng, Kota SBY, Jawa Timur

• Phone:

  +62 31 5038342

• Opening hours:

  Daily 7am–10pm

Le Cafe Gourmand

This elegant Western-style café is where one will find some of the best fresh pastries in town. Try a specialty coffee with an enormous airy croissant or go for something more substantial - perhaps, an Italian pasta dish for lunch or eggs Benedict for breakfast.

• Address:

  2 Jalan Pregolan, Surabaya

• Phone:

  +62 31 53 555 11

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Fri 9 am-11 pm, Sat-Sun 9 am-1 am

Sampoerna Coffee House

Sampoerna Coffee House is an arty, stylish café-bar with an interesting menu and colourful surroundings. Located at the Sampoerna Museum, this is a perfect place to grab a bite of Indonesian food or have a drink before embarking on further exploration of the city.

• Web:

  www.houseofsampoerna.museum

• Address:

  6, Krembangan Utara, Kec. Pabean Cantian, Kota SBY, Jawa Timur

• Phone:

  +62 31 353 9000

• Opening hours:

  Daily 9am–6pm