Authentic flavours
Reviews describe the food as authentic and representative of Indonesian regional cooking, with flavours that remind diners of home.
House of Indonesia DMCC Restaurant
Jumeirah Lake Towers
House of Indonesia DMCC Restaurant brings Indonesian cuisine and cultural atmosphere to Jumeirah Lake Towers, with dishes such as nasi goreng, rendang and bakso. Customers also mention regional specialities, generous portions and a lake view, making it a useful stop when you want familiar Nusantara flavours in Dubai.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
352 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Regional range
The menu covers dishes from different parts of Indonesia, giving diners more to explore than the usual Indonesian staples.
Generous portions
Several diners found the servings bigger than expected, including a nasi goreng served with grilled chicken skewers and fried chicken.
Warm atmosphere
The Indonesian-inspired setting, music and interiors create a cosy atmosphere that some diners said transported them back home.
Lake setting
The location is described as easy to find and accessible, with views over the JLT lake.
Coffee option
Coffee-focused diners can try the manual brew, which one reviewer considered worth the wait.
Dietary flexibility
Reviews mention vegetarian and vegan choices, with possible customisation on request and subject to availability.
Party trays
For an onde2 party order, the team kept the grated coconut separate until the last moment to prevent it becoming mushy in Dubai heat.
What to Eat at House of Indonesia DMCC Restaurant How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For House of Indonesia DMCC Restaurant, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at House of Indonesia DMCC Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Beef rendang Net +1
“For the nasi padang is on another level but for the beef rendang i think is a little bit spicy but is fine.”
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“For the nasi padang is on another level but for the beef rendang i think is a little bit spicy but is fine.”February 2025
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Condro bakar Net +1
“The atmosphere is so great, comfy, the food as well so yummy, the services there so amazing, kindly and friendly I was took our lunch there n take way and the employe was suggested to order Condro Bakar correct me if I'm wrong, it was satisfied the taste is so yummy highly recommend”
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“The atmosphere is so great, comfy, the food as well so yummy, the services there so amazing, kindly and friendly I was took our lunch there n take way and the employe was suggested to order Condro Bakar correct me if I'm wrong, it was satisfied the taste is so yummy highly recommend”November 2024
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Es cendol Net +1
“Wonderful restaurant of Indonesia in Dubai all food so nice 👍 and we will recommend soon specifically I order ice campur soto betawi kikil tunjang es cendol and many more food I order a lot of food and taste also it real not lier best for mega she's helping me for other things. Thank you i will return again .”
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“Wonderful restaurant of Indonesia in Dubai all food so nice 👍 and we will recommend soon specifically I order ice campur soto betawi kikil tunjang es cendol and many more food I order a lot of food and taste also it real not lier best for mega she's helping me for other things. Thank you i will return again .”July 2024
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Grilled ribs Net +1
“Their grilled ribs are smokey and delicious.”
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“Their grilled ribs are smokey and delicious.”July 2024
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Ice campur Net +1
“Wonderful restaurant of Indonesia in Dubai all food so nice 👍 and we will recommend soon specifically I order ice campur soto betawi kikil tunjang es cendol and many more food I order a lot of food and taste also it real not lier best for mega she's helping me for other things. Thank you i will return again .”
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“Wonderful restaurant of Indonesia in Dubai all food so nice 👍 and we will recommend soon specifically I order ice campur soto betawi kikil tunjang es cendol and many more food I order a lot of food and taste also it real not lier best for mega she's helping me for other things. Thank you i will return again .”July 2024
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Kikil tunjang Net +1
“Wonderful restaurant of Indonesia in Dubai all food so nice 👍 and we will recommend soon specifically I order ice campur soto betawi kikil tunjang es cendol and many more food I order a lot of food and taste also it real not lier best for mega she's helping me for other things. Thank you i will return again .”
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“Wonderful restaurant of Indonesia in Dubai all food so nice 👍 and we will recommend soon specifically I order ice campur soto betawi kikil tunjang es cendol and many more food I order a lot of food and taste also it real not lier best for mega she's helping me for other things. Thank you i will return again .”July 2024
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Klepon Net +1
“Authentic and tasty Indonesian food! Loved the Klepon. Thank you Ikmal for your nice service. Will be back again soon.”
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“Authentic and tasty Indonesian food! Loved the Klepon. Thank you Ikmal for your nice service. Will be back again soon.”June 2024
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Kopi sanger Net +1
“Coffee (kopi sanger): 10/10”
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“Coffee (kopi sanger): 10/10”June 2024
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Nasi goreng Net +1
“The nasi goreng was the best in Dubai and the serving was big with grilled chicken skewers and fried chicken.”
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“The nasi goreng was the best in Dubai and the serving was big with grilled chicken skewers and fried chicken.”July 2024
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Nasi padang Net +1
“For the nasi padang is on another level but for the beef rendang i think is a little bit spicy but is fine.”
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“For the nasi padang is on another level but for the beef rendang i think is a little bit spicy but is fine.”February 2025
Honorable mentions (10)
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Oxtail Net +1
“- ordered oxtail ( they forgot the rice) - order oxtail (they forgot the soup)”
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“- ordered oxtail ( they forgot the rice) - order oxtail (they forgot the soup)”April 2025
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Pandan chiffon Net +1
“The pandan chiffon also good not to sweet.”
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“The pandan chiffon also good not to sweet.”February 2025
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Parade lauk congklak Net +1
“We had a great food experience at the house of Indonesia. Authentic cuisine. We ordered the Parade Lauk Congklak, a platter with 12 different small dishes. The restaurant is brand new and just opened. Not all dishes are available yet”
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“We had a great food experience at the house of Indonesia. Authentic cuisine. We ordered the Parade Lauk Congklak, a platter with 12 different small dishes. The restaurant is brand new and just opened. Not all dishes are available yet”May 2024
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Sambal goreng kentang paru Net +1
“Sambal goreng kentang paru: 7.5/10 (Am not into spicy as much as other Indonesian 😁 for me this is too spicy)”
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“Sambal goreng kentang paru: 7.5/10 (Am not into spicy as much as other Indonesian 😁 for me this is too spicy)”June 2024
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Sate Net +1
“We really enjoyed the traditional Indonesian food. The soto was really good and the sate as well. Good food for a good price. Orang manis! Terima kasih 😍”
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“We really enjoyed the traditional Indonesian food. The soto was really good and the sate as well. Good food for a good price. Orang manis! Terima kasih 😍”April 2026
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Sop buntut Net +1
“Best Indonesian food in Dubai! You should go and try. I had Sop Buntut, served by Mega, very kind and good service.”
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“Best Indonesian food in Dubai! You should go and try. I had Sop Buntut, served by Mega, very kind and good service.”January 2026
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Soto Net +1
“We really enjoyed the traditional Indonesian food. The soto was really good and the sate as well. Good food for a good price. Orang manis! Terima kasih 😍”
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“We really enjoyed the traditional Indonesian food. The soto was really good and the sate as well. Good food for a good price. Orang manis! Terima kasih 😍”April 2026
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Soto betawi Net +1
“Wonderful restaurant of Indonesia in Dubai all food so nice 👍 and we will recommend soon specifically I order ice campur soto betawi kikil tunjang es cendol and many more food I order a lot of food and taste also it real not lier best for mega she's helping me for other things. Thank you i will return again .”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Wonderful restaurant of Indonesia in Dubai all food so nice 👍 and we will recommend soon specifically I order ice campur soto betawi kikil tunjang es cendol and many more food I order a lot of food and taste also it real not lier best for mega she's helping me for other things. Thank you i will return again .”July 2024
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Spekkoek/lapis surabaya Net +1
“Spekkoek/lapis Surabaya: 10/10”
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“Spekkoek/lapis Surabaya: 10/10”June 2024
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Tofu bites Net +1
“I had the ribs & tofu bites and traditional tea. Delicious food and even better service from Ms. Mega & Ghafur.”
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“I had the ribs & tofu bites and traditional tea. Delicious food and even better service from Ms. Mega & Ghafur.”January 2026
What to Avoid (2)
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Bakso Net −1
“For bakso is full of beef but the texture not chewy and for the broth need more seasoning.”
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“For bakso is full of beef but the texture not chewy and for the broth need more seasoning.”February 2025
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Martabak manis Net −1
“Worst martabak manis ever, please take it off from the menu for goodness sake, this is an embarrassment for Indonesian food reputation.”
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“Worst martabak manis ever, please take it off from the menu for goodness sake, this is an embarrassment for Indonesian food reputation.”November 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Check spice. Ask about the current spice level if you want fiery sambal; one diner found the pedasness toned down.
Try coffee. If coffee is part of your visit, allow time for the manual brew rather than expecting a quick cup.
Check availability. Ask whether Nasi Campoer is available before visiting; one diner found it sold out.
Check delivery. For Careem orders, check that sides and accompaniments arrived: past orders missed rice, soup, noodles or crackers.
Request seating. When booking, you can ask for a table near the map of Indonesia, a distinctive spot mentioned by one diner.
Consider off-peak. A past lunch visit had a long ordering delay while one cashier handled online orders, so quieter hours may be safer.
Plan the visit
Practical details
MBL Building Shop, Lake View - 7 Cluster K
Al Thanyah Fifth - Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Delivery omissions
A repeat delivery complaint involved missing components, including rice, soup, noodles and crackers from separate orders.
Martabak quality
One diner strongly disliked the martabak manis and felt it should not have been served in that condition.
Spice balance
The spice level may feel toned down for diners expecting a very hot Indonesian sambal.
Past wait
One visit involved waiting more than half an hour without anyone taking the order, during a period when the cashier was handling online orders.
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The Bottom Line
House of Indonesia DMCC Restaurant is a Jumeirah Lake Towers destination for Indonesian cooking, especially if you are after familiar Nusantara flavours rather than a generic Southeast Asian menu. Reviews mention beef rendang, nasi goreng, bakso, soto, sate and Sop Buntut, alongside sweets such as klepon and pandan chiffon. The menu is broad enough to make choosing difficult, and portions are often described as large.
The setting is part of the appeal. Diners describe a cosy, warm interior with Indonesian music and cultural touches, while one review mentions an accessible location with a JLT lake view. The atmosphere has reminded homesick diners of Bandung and home cooking.
Vegetarian and vegan options are available, and customisation may be possible on request and subject to availability. There are a few practical cautions. Spice levels may feel restrained for diners seeking tear-inducing sambal, while another reviewer found some dishes too spicy, so it is worth asking before ordering.
Nasi Campoer has reportedly sold out, and delivery orders have repeatedly arrived missing accompaniments. For a special occasion, the team handled an onde2 party tray thoughtfully by adding the grated coconut at the last moment. One older lunch review also reported waiting over half an hour to order, so off-peak dining or checking availability beforehand could help.