The Manggarai Highlands · Flores
Where Fire Meets
Flores Tradition
A slow, fire-cooked feast of the Manggarai highlands — heritage recipes,
a century old, brought to one table by reservation only.
Wood fire only
No gas, no shortcuts. Every dish cooked the way it has been done in Flores for generations.
Garden to table
Vegetables, herbs and fruits grown in our own ecological gardens above the valley.
Advance booking
This is not a walk-in restaurant. Each experience is prepared for you specifically.
Our experiences
Choose your
experience
Three ways to the table. Pick one, then your date — shared with fellow travellers, or private for your group. All prices include 10% tax.
01
Lunch at the Table
A fire-cooked Flores lunch
The full Manggarai table in our open bamboo kitchen, by daylight. 1–2 hours.
Rp 330,000
Rp 660,000
02
Dinner at the Table
An evening feast by firelight
The same table, slower, gathered around the evening fire. 1–2 hours.
Rp 330,000
Rp 660,000
03
Cooking Class
Cook with us, then sit down together
Cook the dishes over fire with our team, then share the table. 3–4 hours.
Rp 550,000
Rp 935,000
The menu
Manggarai
Highlands
One menu. Sourced from our garden. Cooked over wood fire. Every dish carries a story from the highlands of Flores.
Tofu & tempe substitution available on request.
The heart behind the fire
Kaka Liz
Founder, cultural guardian, and the soul of every fire at Dapur Tara. Born in the highlands of Flores, she carries the wisdom of the Manggarai people into every meal she serves.
This is not just a restaurant. It is her home, her heritage, and her gift to every guest who sits at the table.
“This is not just food. This is how we remember who we are.”
What guests say
Heard around
our table
“One of the most special places we visited in Indonesia. The food was outstanding and unlike anything else. Our host Hera made us feel incredibly welcome.”
“Such a warm welcome, peaceful place — and the food… DELICIOUS! I cannot recommend you enough to spend at least one night and eat there.”
“A truly special tribal cooking experience. The setting is beautiful, the atmosphere peaceful and authentic. A wonderful place to visit while in Flores.”
“HIGHLY recommend their traditional cooking class. The facilities are unique, the tropical garden felt magical. This was a top highlight for us in Flores.”
“A lovely experience. Beautiful garden, peaceful atmosphere, delicious local food. The owner Liz is very kind — I recommend to everyone in Flores to go there!”
“The garden is beautiful and the food is super yummy. They cook with love and care. It’s worth the visit — try the local Flores food.”
“A beautiful oasis of peace. The atmosphere is incredibly peaceful and almost meditative. The food was absolutely delicious. We will definitely return.”
Ready to join us
Ready to sit at
our table?
40 minutes from Labuan Bajo · Village of Melo · Advance booking required
We prepare each experience specifically for you — please book at least 2 days in advance.