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Semasa Cafe

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👍👍 The best place to eat in Gili Meno! Lovely people and very good food. They even asked us if the food is good and been talking to us for a while. Thank you! 🌼 People often mention good, island, nice, delicious, amazing, fish, friendly, owner, great, beach,


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Gili Meno island, Gili Indah, Pemenang, North Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara 83352, Indonesia

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5.00 (93 reviews)

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (21) island (14) nice (14) delicious (13) amazing (13) fish (13) friendly (13) owner (12) great (12) beach (11)
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  • 5/5 Adriana C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Awesome! You will find the quality and attention of an excellent restaurant in a modest but clean warung on the beach. Courtesy and welcome by the owner and skill and imagination on the part of the cook make it, in our opinion, the best on the island. The dishes are delicious and the price very cheap. It is held by professionals who have not been discouraged by the earthquake that destroyed their place in the north and have moved to the south of the island in a small warung right on the beach. The only flaw is the location ... The street in the evening is dimly lit and we recommend the use of a torch. Highly recommended, not to be missed! (Original) Eccezionale! Si trovano la qualità e le attenzioni di un ottimo ristorante in un modesto ma pulito warung sulla spiaggia. Cortesia e accoglienza da parte del proprietario e competenza e fantasia da parte del cuoco lo rendono, a nostro avviso, il migliore dell'isola. I piatti sono deliziosi e il prezzo decisamente economico. È tenuto da dei professionisti che non si sono fatti scoraggiare dal terremoto che ha distrutto il loro locale al nord e si sono trasferiti nel sud dell'isola in un piccolo warung proprio sulla spiaggia. Unica pecca la posizione... La stradina la sera è poco illuminata e si consiglia l'uso di una torcia. Consigliatissimo, da non perdere!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christine W. 4 years ago on Google
    Wow Eddie is such an amazing cook. 100% the most amazing freshly cooked fish on the island. The flavors were simply amazing 👌 In a beautiful and quiet location on the island too. If you love fresh fish make sure you come and see Eddie 😊 He will definitely look after you and cook you the best meal you have eaten. Thank you so much Eddie 😀🙏
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bianka O. 4 years ago on Google
    The best place to eat in Gili Meno! Lovely people and very good food. They even asked us if the food is good and been talking to us for a while. Thank you! 🌼
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nadind T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very cozy and perfect food. A beautiful place to relax and delicious food. The owners are so friendly and helpful. Would visit this place again at any time and recommend it. LG Nadine and Michael from Germany (Original) Sehr gemütlich und perfektes Essen. Ein wunderschöner Platz zum Entspannen und sehr leckeres Essen. Die Besitzer sind so freundlich und hilfsbereit. Würde diesen Ort jederzeit wieder besuchen und weiterempfehlen. LG Nadine und Michael aus Deutschland
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andreas D. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place right at the beach with fabulous food. Been there this evening right after sunset and enjoyed the view and the nice sea breeze. But even better was the delicious food, especially the fresh caught fish, fileted and perfectly grilled on the small BBQ. Definitely the best we've eaten on our trip though Bali so far. Great quality food, very good taste and also good size of portions and really good value for money! Apart from that so nice und friendly people, had a small chat with the owner after our dinner and it was so good and interesting to hear his story and background. All the best for you and your son for the future! :) So if you are at Gili Meno give it a try, you won't be disappointed!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mateusz G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good food and friendly service. They have great fish and potatoes. Beautiful view of Lombok. Generally a good climate :-) (Original) Bardzo dobre jedzenie i miła obsługa. Mają świetne ryby i ziemniaki. Piękny widok na Lombok. Generalnie dobry klimat :-)
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dominik O. 4 years ago on Google
    Grilled Snapper was absolutely perfect. Owner was very friendly and nice person. Bonus - beatiful view. You need to stop at this place, you will not regret it. I definitely come back.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Micah S. 4 years ago on Google
    The food was worth the walk. The red curry sauce on the mango chicken was great. The chicken satay was very good as well. Very friendly staff!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marta G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great experience !!! Very good people very nice. (Original) Experiencia genial!!! Muy buena gente muy simpaticos.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sam B. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent Barracuda and service! Great experience
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Larisa P. 4 years ago on Google
    Food was delicious and stuff very kind. It was way above our expectations. Really enjoyed eating here.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alexandre D. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome little spot directly on the beach. Family owned, the father cooks and 2 sons help him all day long! They speak great English and are very open hearted. Food is fresh and tasty, I cant wait to taste other dish on the menu during my stay in this tiny charming island.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tomas R. 4 years ago on Google
    Everything we had at Samesa Cafe was amazing, also friendly staff.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mickie B. 4 years ago on Google
    Hands down the best food we’ve had in Gili Meno! Come try it and you won’t regret it :) The location is perfect - right on the beach overlooking Lombok island, away from any noise or crowds & the food is much, much, much better than the one you’ll get at the hotel. We visited the place twice during our two-day stay on the island and got to try fresh, daily catch of mahi-mahi, shrimps and squid. All super delicious, also the mango chicken was really tasty! The owner and staff are lovely and very welcoming & will ensure you have a great experience at Semasa.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ni B. 4 years ago on Google
    This restaurant was honestly the highlight of our stay on Gili Meno - the tastiest food we had in Indonesia in one month! We were coming here as a group of low budget backpackers that usually doesn't spend more than 40k for a main. At Semasa Café prices vary between 50 and 110k for a main but the size is three times as big and the food's quality is ten times as good as what you receive in a normal Warung on the island. Try it! You won't regret the slightly higher costs and you will support the probably most passionate Chef on the Gilis! I recommend the Coconut Juice, Tuna Freshka and Mango Chicken!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alexander L. 4 years ago on Google
    Best food after 6 weeks indonesia! Try the tuna, beef and mango chicken. Big and delicious portions for a fair price.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lenka R. 4 years ago on Google
    The owner invited us so cheerfully, it is very nice beach warung, not luxurious, but very local. We had chicken with sweet sour sauce (45rp) and mie goreng (40rp), the portion of mie goreng was the biggest I had in Bali! Lots of ingredience. We can really recommend this place!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michaela A. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious food, friendly and kind staff and beatiful views. I highly recommend it.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matthew E. 4 years ago on Google
    Unreal... I had the mango chicken... I am from the USA, and I eat out about 360 days a year, and have been to over 20 countries in the past 3 yrs traveling and eating, and I can honestly say that this food at Semasa cafe is maybe the best I've ever had in my life. The setting alone w the view is amazing, and the foods cooked in a shack. The mango chicken was absolutely amazing. So good. I will come back to meno just to eat here, and the cook was so nice, and loved his place
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Timo B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We were there for the first time today. The location and the food were great! The owners / staff were at least as good as the food. It was on the sofa intolerance and queries. So in the end the food was perfect. We would eat there again immediately! (Original) Wir waren heute zum ersten Mal dort. Die Location und das Essen waren top! Die Eigentümer/Angestellten waren mindestens so gut wie das Essen. Es wurde auf die Sofa-Unverträglichkeit eingegangen und Rückfragen gestellt. Sodass am Ende das Essen perfekt war. Wir würde sofort wieder dort essen!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nathalie D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We were delighted to dine at this property ... the setting is top, the feet in the sand, the sound of the waves and the breathtaking views of the island opposite. A gourmet meal ... Excellent barbecue fish with a very good accompaniment. Whatever the dish, we were not disappointed on the contrary, we recommend it because it's worth it and it's not expensive moreover. The owner and his son are very nice and very kind. Very beautiful meeting. (Original) Nous avons été ravis de dîner dans cet établissement...le cadre est top, les pieds dans le sable, le son des vagues et la vue imprenable sur l'île d'en face. Un repas gourmet...poisson au barbecue excellent avec un très bon accompagnement. Quel que soit le plat, nous n'avons pas été déçus bien au contraire, nous le recommandons car ça vaut le coup et ce n'est pas cher de surcroît. Le propriétaire et son fils sont très agréables et très gentils. Très belle rencontre.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael E. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) My girlfriend and I have been to dinner three times and loved it every time. The food was very tasty. The menu is very extensive and there is definitely something for every taste. Eats directly on the beach with sea views. The staff is very nice and accommodating. The prices are great. We would recommend it in any case! (Original) Meine Freundin und ich waren schon dreimal zum Abendessen da und jedesmal begeistert. Das Essen war sehr lecker. Die Speisekarte ist sehr umfangreich und für jeden Geschmack ist definitiv etwas dabei. Gegessen wird direkt am Strand mit Meerblick. Das Personal ist sehr nett und zuvorkommend. Die Preise sind top. Wir würden es in jedem Fall weiterempfehlen!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fabian K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Small simple restaurant by the sea. Passed it by accident. BBQ is offered with all sorts of fresh fish and seafood. It was really delicious and the whole thing at a bargain price. Absolutely recommended! (Original) Kleines einfaches Restaurant direkt am Meer. Sind durch Zufall daran vorbeigekommen. Es wird BBQ mit allerlei frischem Fisch und Seafood geboten. Es war wirklich sehr lecker und das Ganze noch zu einem günstigen Preis. Absolut zu empfehlen!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Morgan M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great food, very fresh fish! Friendly staff, nice and welcoming owner! He loves his job! (Original) Ottimo cibo, pesce freschissimo! Personale gentile, proprietario simpatico e accogliente! Lui ama il suo lavoro!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Henar lainez c. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Highly recommended. The same-day fish amazing, place with great charm and quiet. (Original) Muy recomendable. El pescado del mismo día increíble, lugar con gran encanto y tranquilo.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jan U. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Everyone who passes here I recommend to stop for a good meal with a sitting on the beach and watch the sunset. Owner amazing person with nice service. I overcome that fatigue fell on me and the owner offered free coffee, which was very tasty. I look forward to going back to Gili Meno and seeing the owner at Semasa Cafe for the first time. Thank you for meeting me. (Original) Všem kdo tu projde určitě doporučuji se stavit na dobré jídlo s posezením na pláži a pozorovat západ slunce. Majitel úžasný člověk s milou obsluhou. Já se tak přejedl že na mě padla únava a majitel nabídl kávu zdarma, která byla velice chutná. Těším se, až se zase vrátím zpět na Gili Meno a první co bude navštívíme majitele v Semasa Cafe. Děkuji že jsem Vás mohl poznat.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Magdalena Z. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice, quiet place on the beach where the top chef prepares amazing food. Not only super tasty but served like in top restaurants! Plus not expensive. You must go there if you stay on Gili Meno!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marcel B. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice people, good and cheap food. Great coconut-ice-coffee. 👍 Great location to sit in the shade at the beach and listen to the big waves crashing. Very relaxed. 😎
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maximiliano S. 4 years ago on Google
    We found this place by chance, and it was a great surprise. The Chicken Mango is simply delicious. The chef and the staff are super friendly and the spot is just beautiful. Real gili food. We will come back soon.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yong Kui C. 4 years ago on Google
    Don't be deceived by looks of this place. They served really great food, esp the mango curry chicken. Do give this place a try!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mikołaj K. 4 years ago on Google
    A quiet place with a great view, fresh seafood as well as vegetarian options, no to mention an experienced and friendly chef. Worth a visit.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kaila M. 4 years ago on Google
    Wonderful service, such kind people. On the best part of the island! Truly paradise. We have eaten some of the best fish at Semasa! The chef is incredible and really knows what he’s doing.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marion D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fantastic dinner with a very friendly host, the fish on the barbecue was delicious, full of flavor and spices, the accompaniments just as good, the dessert offered with a perfect sweet mango ... Small place can be a little far away on this island , but it's worth looking for! (Original) Dîner fantastique chez un hôte fort sympathique, le poisson au barbecue était délicieux, plein de saveur et d'épices, les accompagnements tout aussi bon, le dessert offert avec une mangue sucrée parfaite... Petit endroit peut être un peu éloigné sur cette île, mais cela vaut le coup de le chercher !
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Recchi E. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This place is very nice, white sand, mountain scenery and waves are very amazing, the place is a bit lonely, nice to relax, the spoi_spoi breeze feels like to sit for long while enjoying the dishes that are served, so the place is simple but the cook who has crossed the globe (Original) Tempat ini sangat bagus, pasir putih, pemandangan gunung dan deburan ombak yg sangat menakjubkan, tempatnya sedikit sepi bagus untuk bersantai, angin spoi_spoi rasanya ingin duduk berlama sambil menikmati hidangan yg di sajikan, biar tempat nya simple tapi juru masaknya yg telah melanglang buana
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ewa D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The best food on Gili Meno, professionally prepared, with heart, inexpensive. It seems that Recchie does not care about earnings, but that the customer is satisfied and that it tastes good. You should not suggest a less attractive appearance of the booth in which these delicacies are created. The owner has several certificates of chef. (Original) Najlepsze jedzenie na Gili Meno,przygotowane profesjonalnie, z sercem, niedrogo. Wydaje się ,że Recchiemu nie zależy na zarobku ale żeby klient był zadowolony i żeby smakowało.Nie należy sugerować się mało atrakcyjnym wyglądem budki, w której te smakowitości powstają.Właściciel posiada kilka certyfikatów mistrza kuchni.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alexandros K. 4 years ago on Google
    Very authentic experience! Totally recommended if you are looking to experience traditional dining. The spot if fantastic, by the sea, the food is great, fresh BBQ fish and the owner very friendly and kind.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nicole N. 4 years ago on Google
    Came here by chance and I had Gado-Gado. The ingredients were fresh and the peanutsauce delish. I will definitely go there again! If you are on Gili Meno, don't miss out on trying Eddis food, even if the place does not look as fancy as others. :) Go, make locals happy!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 GC 4 years ago on Google
    The owner was a former chef from different hotels. The food was delicious! The chicken was grilled well
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christian S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious food and very friendly hosts! We were very happy and would love to come back! (Original) Sehr leckeres Essen und sehr freundliche Gastgeber! Wir waren sehr zufrieden und kommen gerne wieder!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 X Y. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Tuto restauraci můžu vřele doporučit. Till now the best food and drinks in Indonesia. Very delicious restaurant (Original) Tuto restauraci můžu vřele doporučit. Till now the best food and drinks in Indonesia. 很好吃的餐厅
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marcella S. 4 years ago on Google
    Grilled Snapper was amazing. Kind of isolated place. The current manager is going to Mataram, Lombok so don’t think this place is open in a week or more
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Keegan L. 1 year ago on Google
    Was here in 2019, was served by Irfan and his father Eddie. I still remember his name because they were so pleasant and the food was amazing. Had a rice dish and a bbq'd barracuda. This place is a hidden gem for sure! Thank you Eddie and Irfan!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Debbie *. 4 years ago on Google
    This cafe is now called 'Recchie' and has a wonderful, relaxed location in front of the big waves overlooking Lombok with very friendly staff. The 'Gado Gado' was by far the best one I have had with a full plate of tasty food for only 35000 IDR. MUST try the iced 'Coconut Coffee!!' Absolutely delicious!! Great place to chill with a book and good food and drinks. Thank you guys! Hope to return for another coconut coffee one day!! 😉🙏
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alessandra V. 1 year ago on Google
    Eddie just reopened his restaurant about 1km towards the North West of the island. It's now called sunset café and restaurant. Super place to have fresh fish directly from the sea or a cold beer or a juice to enjoy the sunset. Eddie prepares good fruit desserts and cares a lot his customers. Definetely recommended!

  • 5/5 florent L. 1 year ago on Google
    The restaurant just moved a bit north, and iq now called "sunset bar and restaurant" run by Eddy. The welcoming is wonderful and the place quiet simple but worth it, a bit away from the tourist crowd. Prices are more than fair, good food and the beach very nice. Good luck Eddy for this new adventure!

  • 5/5 Yèmi S. 4 years ago on Google
    Definitely recommend. Delicious food! Wonderful host!

  • 5/5 jacob j. 4 years ago on Google
    Easily the best barbeue ive had in all of my travels. You wouldnt expect to have such great quality place from such an unassuming place. I had a red snapper bbq and rest of the party had mahi mahi and squid bbq. It was everything youd want in a fish bbq, well cooked, succulent, fresh and beautiful home made dressing. Go there if you are in meno. Definitely one of the top three things you should do in the island. Thank you eddy for hosting us :)

  • 5/5 Miki R. 4 years ago on Google
    Thank you for delicious dinner :)

  • 5/5 Liinad V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great rarity for this island (and others). Gorgeous view, excellent cuisine, amazing owner with whom it was very nice to talk. Come here at sunset (Original) Большая редкость для этого острова (да и других). Шикарный вид, отличная кухня, удивительный владелец с которым было очень приятно общаться. Сходите сюда на закате

  • 1/5 月岡賢 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nothing comes out after waiting for one hour. And when he criticized the order delay, he was backlashed. worst! The order is suspended 1 hour! And I indicate it, the staff angry! Terrible and horrible! (Original) 1時間待たせて何も出てこない。そしてオーダー遅延を批判したら逆ギレされた。最悪! The order is suspended 1 hour! And I indicate it, the staff angry! Terrible and horrible!


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