Dapur Nona Manis Bajo — Restaurant in East Nusa Tenggara

Vegans and vegetarians! We stopped by once a couple of weeks ago to try their vegan fare. The crispy eggplant was excellent. Super crispy and fresh, definitely one of my favorite ways to have eggplant.

We then ordered bowls of tofu, Tempe, eggplant, water spinach, and rice. The eggplant was, again, great, but the tofu and tempeh tasted soooo fishy. I smelled the bowl and think maybe it was just a well-seasoned bowl, or perhaps the sambal had fish paste in it, or maybe the tofu and tempeh was just cooked on the same surface/in the same oil as the seafood, but the taste was enough that we couldn’t return to eat there again.

I would definitely return if the fishy taste wasn’t there anymore, or just for the eggplant. And I encourage those who are looking to eat vegan food but aren’t vegan to try it. But if you don’t like the smell or taste of fish, I’d avoid that dish anyway.

Overall, great service and...

The restaurant serves a wide selection of seafood and Indonesian cuisine, from grilled fish, prawns, and squid to local favorites like fried noodles and rice. Each dish is full of flavor and presented in a way that reflects authentic Indonesian dining.

The relaxed setting, combined with Balinese ornaments and natural elements like bamboo and thatched roofs, makes it a cozy spot to enjoy both local and international tastes. If you’re in Labuan Bajo and looking for a place that blends delicious food with cultural charm, Dapur Nona Manis is definitely...

Ordered IKAN KUAH ASAM ( Fish in sour sauce + rice), fish is a decent sized red snapper, fresh and tasty. The NASI GORENG KOMPLIT is basically fried rice with 1 stick of chicken satay and deep friend chicken with fried egg. Rice was ok, chicken was slightly hard. Had chicken satay as well and that was quite ok. Service staff is very friendly and was helpful...