Cim S.M.A.K. Warong — Restaurant in Mataram

If you're traveling to Lombok Island, don't miss the Indonesian traditional food stall Cim S.M.A.K. Warong. We found it randomly on Google Maps and ended up going back a second time the next day, even before our flight.

If you're familiar with Malaysian food, you might know about Nasi Kuning, but the taste here is different from Malaysia. The rice is mixed with fried coconut shreds, giving it a fragrant aroma. It's not just casually made; it's prepared with care and a meticulous process.

Another highlight is Nasi Rawon, which consists of white rice paired with a bowl of black soup containing beef chunks and tiny bean sprouts. You might wonder why beef soup is paired with bean sprouts, but the combination works well. The broth is flavorful, made with local herbs, similar to the broth in Taiwanese beef noodle soup. The owner will ask if you want to add a duck egg, which is also delicious! The duck eggs in Indonesia aren't too salty, and when paired with the white rice and beef soup, it's heavenly!

Other delicious dishes include Lontong Sayur. If you order Nasi Campur, you can ask what side dishes are available. One day, the default side dishes included quail eggs. The "Three Musketeers" of fried foods—fried tofu, spring rolls, and fried siu mai—are all delicious! Remember to ask the staff to cut them open; the fried tofu is stuffed with minced meat and vegetables, making it quite tasty! Don't forget to pair them with their special sweet sauce.

Also, when you're in Indonesia, don't miss out on drinks like Es Campur and Es Kacang Ijo (green bean). These are sweet shaved ice desserts with various toppings. I also tried the citrus coconut water, Es Jergan. Lombok's volcanic soil is excellent for growing citrus, and the citrus here is quite good!

If you're not in the mood for rice, curry, chili sauce, or greasy food, you can opt for Mie Bakso, a small bowl of beef ball soup noodles, which is light and low in calories. But if you want something with a richer broth and a stronger Indonesian spice flavor, you can go for Soto Bakso.

Alright, that's my introduction. You can take the pictures and names of the Indonesian dishes I provided and order them. I don't remember the exact prices, but they are reasonable and clearly listed in the store. Before we left, the owner even helped us make a TikTok video and took pictures with us. We learned about the history of the store, and it turns out all the delicious food comes from the recipes of the owner's late mother. The name of the store, S.M.A.K., comes from the school nearby. We figured out after two days that "Cim" is a Hokkien word meaning "Auntie." So the store's name means "the auntie who sold food at the school." A friendly reminder: the owner and the owner’s wife only speak Indonesian and basic English, and there is no pork served here.

Lastly, before we left, we noticed they also had two types of traditional Chinese pastries: mung bean cakes and peanut pastries. We spent the rest of our Indonesian Rupiah to buy several to take back to Malaysia. They turned out to be super delicious! Even our Hokkien friends and elderly parents said they were great! Next time I return to Lombok, I'll definitely buy more...

Provides various menu of Indonesian dishes from Nasi campur, nasi kuning, soto, rawon, semur, and snacks like Siomay, tahu isi, lumpia and ote-ote. The food are consistently satisfying through years and the prices are reasonable. The place is clean although a bit narrow and can be crowded...

pertama kali datang saya sudah terkesima dengan banyaknya foto2 dengan orang2 terkenal, membuat saya yakin ini adalah salah satu resto legend favorit, pelayanan dan keramahan pegawainya benar2 menyenangkan, tapi ternyata apa yg saya dapat tak sepadan dengan kenyataan, saya memesan semangkuk rawon, yg rasanya tak lebih baik dari bumbu instan, juga daging yg sangat sedikit, juga gajih dan tetelan yg terlalu banyak sehingga membuat eneg, untuk memenuhi mangkuk, penyaji menumpuk taoge yg banyak hingga mangkuk terlihat penuh namun sangat sedikit daging, belum lagi harga yg terbilang mahal, sungguh pengalaman yg mengecewakan.. semoga saran saya menjadi atensi bahwasanya ulasan bukan untuk menjelekkan tapi sebagai koreksi untuk menjadi lebih baik lagi di masa depan. Untuk owner coba sesekali makan di warung makan bu Heru di jalan Nursiwan, untuk tau "Rasa rawon sebenarnya",...