Waroeng Pohon Omah Sawah — Restaurant in Bantul Regency

I first heard about this place from my mom, who praised the food and the serene atmosphere. The Javanese-style décor, with old wooden furniture and plenty of photo spots, really adds to the peaceful vibe. So, I decided to reserve it for a family lunch gathering.

To my surprise, they limit reservations to just two hours on weekends, with no clear explanation other than it being their SOP. This seemed odd, especially for a family-friendly restaurant, not an all-you-can-eat spot. Given we were a group of 15, two hours felt a bit rushed for a leisurely family meal. However, after speaking with my mom, we went ahead with the reservation.

Overall, it's a nice place, and I do recommend visiting. The food, especially the Sego Ingkung and Garang Asem, is excellent. However, there are a few areas for improvement:

Instead of limiting reservations to two hours, consider a minimum spend policy, which feels fairer. When explaining the SOP to customers, provide clear, reasonable reasons rather than simply stating 'that’s the SOP.' Staffing could be improved. It took 20 minutes for my additional sambal bawang to arrive, and I had nearly finished my meal by then.

In conclusion, it’s a great spot for family or group gatherings, but I hope the management considers upgrading their customer service, reservation policies, and the cleanliness of...

This Indonesian restaurant is phenomenal! You are greeted by this concrete arch and upon entering, well-designed cottages and towers are strategically spread out in a relatively small lot. Stone walls adorn the towers where stone steps will lead you to a dining area on top. Open air cottages also arr available for dining!

Ponds, trees, and other tropical plants adorn the place making it truly magical. Even though a lot of people flock to Waroeng, you can still feel the relaxed atmosphere of the whole complex. Well, up until the food arrives!

Their fried tempeh cakes are beyond and their chicken is also tender and herbacious. Their sambal is divine and does not have the weird aftertaste most sambals possess. Their sweet Thai tea and other juices are worth trying. If you are foreigner, do learn how to eat with your hands as that completes the dining experience.

After your meal, please try one of their coffee drinks! The guy prepping your coffee will gladly explain the differences and the processes of each drink. Check out their manual espresso machine, innovation and creativity at its finest!

My only issue is the lack of modern toilet facilities. They only have a couple of stalls which is not really enough when you have a huge crowd. It is well maintained though so I can overlook at...

I visited this place with my family and we enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. The restaurant is spacious and has a lot of trees and vintage decorations. The main dish is ingkung ayam, which is a traditional chicken dish cooked with spices and coconut milk. It was very tender and flavorful. We also ordered roasted kampong chicken, fried mushrooms, iced tea, and orange juice. The portions were generous and the prices were reasonable.

The service was friendly but a bit slow. We had to wait for a while to get our food and drinks. There was also no clear guidance on how to order or where to sit when we arrived. Some areas of the restaurant were also not very clean, especially the fishpond area.

Overall, I would recommend this place for anyone who wants to try authentic Indonesian cuisine in a cozy and rustic setting. It is suitable for families and groups of friends. Just be prepared to wait a bit longer...