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Illustration: chilli crab, gonggong and grilled fish on a table by the sea

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Where to eat in Batam.

363 restaurants, cafés and food spots on one map: seafood by the water, Padang, Chinese, Malay and more, by area and by halal status.

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  • Mie Terempa'k, a local noodles in Batam Centre, Batam

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    Mie Terempa'k

    Indonesian · Batam Centre

    Ruko Royal Sincom, Blk. D No.15-16, Teluk Tering, Batam Kota

    States halal / no pork

    Known for: Mie goreng sapi, Mie goreng seafood

  • Illustration: chilli prawns and kangkung with iced tea

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    Abun Cha Kue

    Street food · Nagoya

    Batu Selicin, Lubuk Baja, Batam

    States halal / no pork

    Known for: Cha kue, Cha kue 3T

  • Halal certification reported
  • Halal certification reported

    Known for: Sushi, Salmon, Wagyu beef

  • States halal / no pork

    Known for: Lanzhou beef hand-pulled noodles, Chicken hand-pulled noodles

  • States halal / no pork

    Known for: Ikan sonu, Lobster, Flower crab

  • Golden Prawn 933, a seafood in Bengkong, Batam

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    Golden Prawn 933

    Seafood · Bengkong

    Jl. Golden Prawn, Tj. Buntung, Bengkong, Batam

    Known for: Mantis shrimp, Lobster, Mud crab

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At a glance

Batam food by cuisine

How many places we list for each cuisine, and the area with the most of them.

Batam food by cuisine
CuisinePlacesMost in
Indonesian85Nagoya
Cafés & coffee78Batam Centre
Seafood40Nagoya
Western40Batam Centre
Street food & food courts37Nagoya
Noodles29Nagoya
Padang21Nagoya
Chinese18Nagoya
Malay9Batam Centre
Japanese9Nagoya
Bakeries & pastries7Bengkong
Indian & Mamak6Batam Centre
Desserts & drinks5Nagoya
Steamboat & hotpot1Batam Centre

Quick answers

Eating in Batam: quick answers

How many places to eat are on BatamGems?

363 restaurants, cafés and food spots, grouped into 14 cuisines and mapped by area. The biggest groups are Indonesian (85), Cafés & coffee (78) and Seafood (40).

Where is the best area for seafood in Batam?

We list 40 seafood places, with the most in Nagoya. Seafood restaurants over the water, in Nongsa, Sekupang and near Barelang, are a Batam tradition; check prices per kilo before you order.

Is it easy to find halal food in Batam?

Halal food is widely available, from Malay and Indonesian eateries to mall food courts, but labels vary. In our listings, 2 places are reported as halal-certified by a source and 12 more state that they serve halal or pork-free food. Many popular restaurants are "no pork, no lard" without certification, so look for Indonesia's official halal label if it matters to you.

What food is Batam known for?

Seafood first: chilli crab, butter prawns and gonggong, the Riau Islands' sea snail. Also mie tarempa (spiced noodles with tuna), luti gendang (tuna-filled fried bread) and kueh lapis to take home.

Where can I eat near the Harbour Bay ferry terminal?

9 of our food listings are in Harbour Bay, steps from the terminal, and Nagoya's malls and food streets are a short ride away.