Welcome to Dapur Tara
A Living Tradition of Food, Fire & Flores Hospitality
Nestled in the hills above Labuan Bajo, Dapur Tara is more than just a restaurant. It is a home of heritage, a cultural sanctuary, and a kitchen where the fire never sleeps.
Here, Every Meal Tells a Story
Every dish begins in the garden, is transformed over open flames, and served with heart. Our traditional Flores kitchen is fully wood-fired – no gas, no shortcuts – just the way our ancestors cooked.
Rooted in Community, Grown with Care
Dapur Tara is proudly community-based. We grow our own vegetables, herbs, and fruits in our ecological gardens, and work closely with local farmers to source anything we don’t grow ourselves. Each dish supports the land, the people, and the wisdom of generations.
Food with a Story
We believe food should not only nourish the body, but also the soul. From smoky bamboo rice to hand-ground sambals and long-cooked chicken over embers, everything we serve carries a story from Flores.
Our Experiences
- Private Tribal Lunch – An exclusive garden-to-table feast(Min. 8 pax)
(We welcome smaller groups, but the minimum charge is for 8 guests) - Shared Tribal Lunch – A communal fire-cooked meal with other guests (Min. 4 pax)
(We welcome smaller groups, but the minimum charge is for 4 guests) - Shared Tribal Dinner – An Evening Feast by Firelight – From the Heart of Flores (Min. 2 pax)
(We welcome solo travellers, but the minimum charge is for 2 guests) - Private Cooking Class with Lunch – Cook, eat, and explore our gardens in a private half-day experienc (Min. 8 pax)
(We welcome smaller groups, but the minimum charge is for 8 guests) - Shared Cooking Class with Dinner – An afternoon of cooking and connection around the fire (We welcome solo travellers, but the minimum charge is for 2 guests)
Our menu
- Manggarai Menu (Smoked chicken, Bamboo rice, Pineapple sambal and more)
- Maumere Menu (Bamboo-grilled Fish, Rumpu Rampe, Fresh Citrus sambal and more)
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options (Above menues with chicken or fish replaced with tofu, tepmpeh )
Let the fire warm you, the flavors surprise you, and the island welcome you.
We look forward to serving you at Dapur Tara.