Suku

Warung vibes aplenty at this modern, casual Fremantle favourite.

The secret to the success of this small but mighty Indonesian eatery in Fremantle’s FOMO development is keeping it simple. Rather than peddling an expansive menu, they’ve focused on just two dishes, with a number of add-ons and smaller plates. While the Indonesian diaspora is relatively small but growing in WA, our exposure to the cuisine of our neighbour of over 17,000 islands is pretty broad. And we are somewhat obsessed with our ability to hop to Bali in less time than it takes to fly to Melbourne. So, focusing on Nasi Bali and a rich rendang, both with vegetarian options, is a smart play. Nasi Bali, essentially Balinese chicken rice, is pure comfort; the kind of dish you could go back to day after day. You’d be forgiven for going basic and not adding satay lilit (grilled chicken skewers) or fried tempeh, but never skimp on the sambal. While they’re licensed, offering Bintang, a red and white from Blind Corner and a few mixed drinks, they are also BYO. House-made Es Kopi Susu (Indonesian iced coffee with milk) is worth the visit alone. If it’s your first time, our advice is: go with backup, go hungry and go all out.