Although Indonesia is a great place to find vegetarian food with lots of soy options and side dishes of vegetables available in the near warung , its cities were late with their source varieties of ethical organic food. In Jakarta, most consumers prefer cheap tasty meal without considering broader impacts of their food on their health and the environment (unsustainable monocultural farming methods have had an enormous impact across Borneo and Sumatra, resulting in large-scale deforestation). Many restaurants use palm oil, genetically modified vegetables and diabolical taste enhancer, MSG. But a growing number of individuals are increasingly concerned about their food and set up the joints that support, local organic farmers, providing warm, vegetarian meals for consumers across Indonesia. Here is a selection of five vegetarian restaurants in Bali, Jakarta and Yogyakarta.
Burgreens
No.19 Jalan Flamboyan, Rempoa, Jakarta
Website.: http://burgreens.com
Phone: 62 8788 200 5070
Open last year by a group of young entrepreneurs concerned about the environment, a vegetarian burger joint has bloomed - marking the first on TripAdvisor for the best restaurant in Jakarta. The social atmosphere of the place is further encouraged by the Burgreens team are actively involved in promoting healthy, sustainable lifestyles by visiting the bio fairs and events, including Green Organic Expo and Health in Jakarta. They also have plans to start meditation courses with Reza Gunawan, the husband of the writer Dewi Lestari and produce a small variety of vegetables in their backyard.
Founded by Max and Helga Mandias Angelina, I recently visited their restaurant and was invited to try a selection of three mini burgers with beans, mushrooms and spinach chickpeas fillings. Prices are worth it - this restaurant is changing the way consumers think about their food Jakarta. Sustainably-focused and locally sourced, Burgreens offer oat milk, noodles zucchini, raw cocoa balls and sweet potato fries and useful menu describes the first options, vegan and gluten free.
Jl. Lodtunduh, Ubud, Bali (opposite Tanah Tho Gallery)
telephone: 0817776768 (Thony)
Email: warungsembilan@yahoo.com
: 9 warung
This is one of my favorite places to visit in Bali for Vegetarian food - cheap, healthy, with a great variety. The restaurant was founded by Thony and offers a selection of white rice and vegetables for only three Rp.9,000 - perfect for anyone in Ubud that is looking for a business lunch. Thony, a Buddhist Jakarta and all-round happy person, treats its customers like family, and we began to visit its peaceful restaurant every day - the walls are covered with photos of Thony its newly found friends. White, red and yellow rice are served with a choice of tem Orek , maize perkedel , bean sprouts, potatoes, spices boiled and many vegetables. My favorite dish included a tofu cake made with cabbage, eggs, chili and onions - the recipe was made by Thony and Komang, who created the restaurant with their bare hands in 2013.
Besides food, Thony also hosts workshops, including t-shirt painting and cooking classes and a selection of his ceramic creations are on sale in the restaurant. Besides taking care of street dogs in Bali, it also organizes stress management course in Jakarta.
Annapurna
Jl Tandakan No.7, Sanur, Bali
Tel. 286 770 0361
Email: crewbaloo20@gmail.com
Brand-spanking new, Annapurna done something bold - the food in their restaurant is paid by the gift and the place has a great feel of the community. After eating, guests are invited to relax and enjoy the music of the founders of the restaurant - Ben and Krishna - who stuck with their regular group, the mangrooves. The menu includes delicious vegetarian burgers, including curried lentils, mushrooms or fillings Tempe and a selection of jamu and tea drinks are served. The food is simple and welcoming and the breakfast includes scrambled eggs on toast tofu with French pressed coffee.
From Sanskrit name which means "full of food Annapurna was the goddess of food - fitting with the theme, the walls are decorated with paintings of Hindu gods and goddesses, as well as murals painted by artistic friends. On the first of November, Annapurna will host the event Art Party Bali, inviting musicians, poets and artists to share their work in a friendly atmosphere, the creative space and all proceeds will go to the Cahaya Mutiara Foundation.
Bumi Langit, Jl. Imogiri-Mangunan km 3, Desa Giriloyo, Wukirsari, Imogiri, Bantul
Email: mail@bumilangit.org
Phone: 62 274 85 72 121
Website: http: //www.bumilangit.webs.com/
Located in the rocky forests of the valleys outside Yogyakarta, Bumi Langit is a permaculture farm that was founded by Pak Iskandar and his family. Permaculture science was developed in Australia in the 1970s by Bill Morrison, using functional design systems that mimic nature, reducing environmental impacts. Bumi Langit produces its own methane gas generation, waste composts and uses solar panels and recently they opened a café that overlooks the valley and the city of Yogyakarta. Sitting in the warm energy of the farm, guests can choose from a small selection of food bio - the farm sells food produced locally, encouraging visitors to reflect near where their food comes
.The menu includes kambucha (fermented tea made with microbial culture), nasi goreng agricultural breads made fresh (made with local flour), jams and honey, and my favorite - syrup Markisa - perfect with a glass of ice on a hot day. Ibu Dar showed me how she prepared the probiotic keffir susu sapi in his kitchen that filled the air with a warm, creamy flavor. Goat and cow milk is also used to produce milk, butter and cheese. just keep crude, healthy extra rice, organic is served. Warung Bumi is also catering for parties and four packets vegetarian, all prepared by Ibu Dar.
Milas
Jl Prawirotaman IV
Phone No.127B, Jogjakarta. 0274- 7423399
as a community center with good connections with local organic farmers, Milas also organizes educational programs, a library, and hosts a farmers market every Wednesday and Saturday from 10:00 to 1:00 p.m. with fresh produce from organic farms. This charming restaurant is very popular, marking the first on TripAdvisor to restaurants listed in Jogjakarta. Its menu includes my favorite dish (and secret obsession) - tempeh burger with fries or sautéed vegetables and ketchup. Sit on lesehan- carpet Zodia style surrounded by plants to repel mosquitoes. Milas also serves deliciously healthy drinks Javanese jamu, including tasty he smoothies Jawa made from banana, tamarind, coconut milk and palm sugar.
Courses include tasty biryani made with onion chutney, cloves, raisins and pineapple, a selection of nasi goreng other familiar dishes and Indonesian food, and the Western food like pasta, pancakes, tempeh steak with onion sauce and salads. Their small shop sells a collection of jewelry, books recycled paper, organic honey and nuts, cereals and other food products.