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Gula Garam Restaurant

A traditional house-shaped restaurant with a tall thatched roof is nestled among green trees beside a paved road under a bright blue sky.
The open-air dining area of Gula Garam Restaurant features wooden tables, white chairs, a dark tiled floor, and a natural thatched roof, with green foliage visible outside.
Visible is the interior of a restaurant with a high thatched roof, dark pillars, and wooden tables with white chairs. Some pillars feature white traditional carvings, and green foliage is seen outside the open sides.
Home Where to Eat Restaurant Gula Garam Restaurant
Expect to spend from $6 per person

Best For

Foodies

Cuisine

Indonesian & Western Food

Signature Item

Pepperoni Pizza

Located on Soeharto Street near Tambolaka’s airport, Gula Garam is a standout restaurant in Southwest Sumba, known for its blend of Western and Indonesian cuisines. What distinguishes Gula Garam is its traditional house-shaped design and its convenient location near the airport, offering visitors an immediate taste of Sumba’s culinary delights. The restaurant’s distinctive architecture provides ample indoor and outdoor seating, with open sides protected by a traditional thatched roof, ensuring comfort even during the day. Gula Garam is particularly renowned for its vegan menu, a rarity in Sumba, and is celebrated for its signature dish—the acclaimed pizza. Handcrafted by the French owner, this pizza has earned widespread acclaim, drawing diners from across Sumba, including West Sumba, and contributing an international influence to the local dining scene.

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