Maruba Restaurant
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4.5
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CUISINES
Asian, Indonesian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
features
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CUISINES
Asian, Indonesian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Table Service
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4.5
122 reviews
Excellent
87
Very good
25
Average
8
Poor
1
Terrible
1
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palawanismyhome
Palawan Island24352 contributions
Mar 2020 • none
Maruba restaurant is highly rated and we certainly enjoyed our meal here. The owner was friendly, service good and i had a spicy curry while my wife enjoyed her nasi goreng. Price was a little more than usual, due to its popularity.
Written 8 March 2020
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jsercx
Kuala Lumpur21 contributions
Jan 2020 • couples
Exceptional and all from a small kitchen in the back made by an extremely talented chef. We had the babi panggang, sambal tempe and half kilo of river lobsters. Every single dish stood out on it's own and had such authentic flavours - crispy tempe with subtle sambal coating, tender and crispy babi and the best chilli sauce on the side and buttery, garlic, crispy grilled lobsters. Definitely visit - it's a lovely, charming place overlooking the river, with a cute little dog snoring on the floor as we ate lunch.
Written 25 January 2020
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Ben
Pulau Tioman6 contributions
Aug 2022 • couples
Incredible fresh cooked food with a stunning view. A family-run restaurant not to be missed during a visit to Samosir/Lake Toba. Everything is freshly cooked - Fully recommend the ikan naneura (order 8 hours in advance).
5 stars for sure đź‘Ť
Written 16 August 2022
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Clara
4 contributions
Mar 2020 • friends
We waited 50 min just for the waitress to come out and tell us we couldn’t get what we ordered so we would have to order something else. We had to go up and get the menu cards ourselves to order again and then we waited another 40 min for a boring meal. The staff appeared rude and not service minded at all. We are usually patient but this was just bad experience.
(Nice location and view though)
Written 7 March 2020
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vrijwilliger
Delft31 contributions
May 2024 • couples
Located in the middle of Tuktuk with a view of the lake. Not very nicely decorated, but very nice service and you go here for the food. Beef rendang and the lobsters, a pound is more than enough for 1 person. It is served with white rice.
Written 6 May 2024
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70ava
Beijing1008 contributions
May 2023 • couples
We were very disappointed with this restaurant. Although the lady was nice and apologized, the food was not tasty at all to say the least. The fist was tasteless as was the special local rice she recommended. We would not go there again for sure. The only reason we give her 3 stars is because of her apologies.
Written 27 May 2023
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goyourownway
Switzerland4611 contributions
Sept 2023 • couples
N2°40.504' E98°51.481' Tucked between the Ambaroba hotel and Rodeo guesthouse on Jalal Lingkar Tuktuk in TukTuk, Maruba is definitely worth seeking out the talented owner's matchless Batak wedding food, like ikan arsik or sangsang, or go for the not so special occasion food like ikan naneura (raw fish marinated with candlestick, lime juice and spices, order 8 hours in advance) and napi napir.
In September 2023, we ordered ikan arsik, whole steamed tilapia lake fish stuffed with snake beans, batak onions and cooked with batak spices. It was hard work to remove all the bones, but the spiced lake fish tasted exquisite.
Maruba restaurant offers fresh batak dishes. Recommended.
Written 21 November 2023
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Bellenomade
Paris209 contributions
Aug 2023 • couples
We absolutely wanted to eat Batak food for our last lunch on Samosir island. A quick Google search brought up Maruba. Based on what we read, we decided to head there today. At 1 p.m. the restaurant was empty.
We had our doubts but hunger won and we ordered Ikan Arsik - a big Tilapia in a sour coconut sauce and Saksang. - pork cooked with spices including andaliman ( similar to sichuan pepper) and pig blood). Freshly prepared and worth the wait.
Delicious flavours🙂. On the pricier side but we left with our bellies full.
Written 23 August 2023
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Maude Z
7 contributions
May 2024 • couples
We tried the beef rendant and the curry lake fish. As we needed to order the beef rendang 1 hour before, everything was ready when we arrived.
The rendang was truly amazing and the fish was also really tasty. The staff was nice and the view is great!
Noteworthy: they only accept cash, as most of the restaurants of the island so be prepared!
Written 21 May 2024
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Clem
Paris26 contributions
Jul 2023 • couples
A cute place with a view, tucked in Tuk Tuk village. The owner is very friendly and attentive. And the food is amazing: we had the fresh lake lobster and it was the best meal we've had in Sumatra son far.
Written 7 July 2023
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waynehicks1
Dartford2 contributions
May 2020 • none
I remember Ika and Tom from 2012 - amazing little restaurant. Ika prpared us wonderful food everytime we went there. The beef rendang was just amazing!!
This couple will alays be in my heart.
Wayne
Written 2 July 2020
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raff
6 contributions
Dec 2019 • family
The food was wonderful
I had beef remdang and it was more than delicious. It's also inexpensive. There's not much more to say as I can't fault this place.
Written 21 December 2019
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Michael97
1 contribution
Oct 2019 • friends
today me and my friend tried grilled fish and it was very delicious. there is a spice that I have never tasted before. I really recommend this food because it's different from other foods
Written 24 October 2019
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Layjo90
Amsterdam63 contributions
Oct 2019 • friends
I've eaten here many times, and it doesn't disappoint. Although they're not the cheapest, the food is great and the owner and staff are very friendly. The sambal temple is to die for, just as their Batak dishes. Definitely recommend it!!
Written 22 October 2019
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Gerard F
Munnar6 contributions
Jul 2019 • friends
Had a pleasant Batak styled lunch at Maruba's. The usage of traditional herbs in the dishes made it s unique experience.
Written 29 July 2019
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