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Smithsonian MagazineJul 30

A New Generation of Chefs Reimagines Indonesian Cuisine in the Netherlands to Tell the Stories of Its Origins

The shift reflects a larger cultural moment, with chefs asking whether the cuisine should remain tied to colonial nostalgia or evolve into a reflection of modern Indonesian identity

Beef curry pie.

15 restaurants in this story
  • Koki PutihRestaurantPop-up prioritizing Indonesian techniques with local products.
  • lemperRestaurantChicken-stuffed coconut rice dumpling.
  • atjar tjampoerRestaurantPickled vegetables sorbet.
  • rendang pieRestaurantBeef curry pie.
  • rawonRestaurantBeef stew flavored with kluwek.
  • ikan goreng with sambal tomatRestaurantFried fish with tomato sambal.
  • Elsewhere
  • Nona ManisRestaurantOegstgeest, The NetherlandsIntimate dining room with prix-fixe menu.
  • otak-otakRestaurantOegstgeest, The NetherlandsGrilled fish cake from Palembang.
  • kerang sambal matahRestaurantOegstgeest, The NetherlandsRaw oysters with Balinese chile relish.
  • ikan woku belangaRestaurantOegstgeest, The NetherlandsMinahasa-style fish with lemon basil.
  • terong cabe hijauRestaurantOegstgeest, The NetherlandsEggplant stuffed with tempeh in coconut sauce.
  • rijsttafelRestaurantThe NetherlandsCommunal spread of rice with small Indonesian dishes.
  • Toko Iboe TjilikFast foodLeiden, The NetherlandsRestaurant run by Roesdi and Lubis since 1999.
  • Kokkie LondoRestaurantHaarlem, The NetherlandsWarung serving home-cooked Javanese food.
  • nasi campurRestaurantHaarlem, The NetherlandsMixed rice dish, harmoniously balanced on a single plate.
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