Restaurant Nona Manis — Restaurant in Oegstgeest

Upon entering Nona Manis, I was embraced by an inviting aromatic prelude. The 'otak-otak' elegantly set the stage, hinting at culinary wonders to come. 'Karedok,' draped in a robust peanut sauce, offers a dance of simplicity and audacity. The 'kerang simping', seemingly whispered of Indonesian culinary tales, while the Ikan Arsik, with its profound andaliman notes, undeniably took center stage. At Nona Manis, I contend, one doesn't just dine; one partakes in flavorful ballet, leaving one pondering an encore, perhaps after a brief intermission for some...

A cornucopia of delightful tastes! We took the 5 courses plus starter option. Each course was delicately cooked with a mix of flavours and good ingredients to deliver a really top class culinary experience. Worth taking the matched wine selection as these were a really good set of reasonably priced wines that complimented the (sometimes spicy) food perfectly. The service is good but the pace is leisurely which gives time to appreciate each course. A really unique experience and well...

A very special, small but intimate, Indonesian restaurant. It serves a stunning and modern Indonesian high cuisine. The cook and owner has been cooking internationally at Indonesian embassies and for the president of the Republic of Indonesia. No traditional Dutch-Indonesian food, but far better. Good wines and beer to add to the experience. Friendly staff. Worth a detour when visiting cities like Leiden, the Hague or as far as Amsterdam. Do call for a...