Sumatra Cafe - DARWIN CITY

This is the best cake I have ever had! I highly recommend trying it. The cakes are absolutely delicious. read more This is the best cake I have ever had! I highly recommend trying it. The cakes are absolutely delicious.

The coffee is always excellent and the staff even went out of their way to reopen the restaurant and check for my keys when I thought I had left them behind. I... read more The coffee is always excellent and the staff even went out of their way to reopen the restaurant and check for my keys when I thought I had left them behind. I will definitely be returning.

Missing my Sumatran girlfriend and Sumatra in general. What better way than take a lunch meal here? Staff are helpful and friendly. The tables and chairs are cl... read more Missing my Sumatran girlfriend and Sumatra in general. What better way than take a lunch meal here? Staff are helpful and friendly. The tables and chairs are clean and spaced neatly. Good variety of food choices. Not wildly expensive. I expected the curries to be quite hot, so I was pleasantly surprised to find my choices less so. You can add more heat if you prefer. Do yourself a flavour favour and dine here.

We came as a business lunch and were sure when we saw the cafeteria style presentation. We were very happy and full when we left. Such a simple restaurant with... read more We came as a business lunch and were sure when we saw the cafeteria style presentation. We were very happy and full when we left. Such a simple restaurant with very yummy curry.

The dishes at Sumatra Cafe offer authentic Indonesian flavors. My favorite dish is the lamb curry with bone-in, followed by the Beef Rendang and curried beans.... read more The dishes at Sumatra Cafe offer authentic Indonesian flavors. My favorite dish is the lamb curry with bone-in, followed by the Beef Rendang and curried beans. The Sambal sauce is as traditional as the owners themselves, and the vegetarian options and noodles are also delicious. The restaurant may not be fancy, but the simple process of choosing your rice or noodles, meats, and vegetables, then topping it off with sambal, results in a satisfying meal. Although the male partner in the business seems better suited to the kitchen than dealing with customers, the overall experience is definitely worth a visit.