I had the opportunity to try Indonesian food in Dubai when Jana and I visited Betawi Restaurant in Karama. We were there for a meet-up with some Pinoy bloggers in the city. It was nice that we didn’t have to go far since the café is just located near my place.
Betawi Restaurant in Karama
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dining at Betawi Café with Pinoy Bloggers in Dubai
Normally, we go out and eat in fast food restaurants and other food places in the malls. We seldom go out to look for unique finds that are tucked in different corners of the city. Luckily, we were going to meet bloggers who have plenty of experiences in Dubai so they know some great restaurants that are easy on the pocket.
We met up with Kenneth at Burjuman station and walked towards the back of Park Regis Hotel. We found the restaurant and I was happy that it wasn’t full yet. This place can get busy especially during peak hours. With the limited seating, loyal patrons sometimes have to wait.
Food in Betawi Cafe
Don’t expect that this is a posh place as you can see from the photos that this is just a small eatery. Despite this, the restaurant has been shortlisted by Timeout Dubai Restaurant Awards in the best budget category. Here’s the food we ordered.
This reminded me of food trips when we spent a week in Bali, Indonesia during my backpacking trip. This reminds me that I should also blog about my food experiences there.
Prices of main meals in this Indonesian restaurant in Dubai would start from 25 AED. This is truly a great find because I didn’t have to pay much to eat great food.
Chicken Satay, Siomay, Es Campur and Es Teler, Nasi Padang
Over good food, I was able to discuss common topics of interest with fellow bloggers in Dubai. I hope to meet with more people soon!
Pinoy Bloggers in Dubai, meet-up 🙂
with Rachel, Lady and Ed, Kenneth
Betawi Restaurant Details:
Address: Street 4B. Mabrooka1 Building Shop #20-21,
Karama, Dubai, United Arab Emirates – behind Park Regis Hotel
Telephone Number: +971 56 759 8118
Facebook Page: facebook.com/betawifanclub
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I feel so inggit that they met you already. :'( Nakakagutom ang photos ha.
Sayang nga. sige lang next time we will meet you naman. 🙂 dapat plano na yan! kenneth! Lady! Rachel! hehe
We are so happy to finally meet you and Jana. 🙂 Vietnamese cuisine naman daw next time! Sana before Rachel leaves. 🙂
Yes! Thanks a lot! Onga, before my leave ends din. lol. When will rachel leave nga? I have 4 days na lang pala. waaaaa.
Wow..4 days nalang! Lady san ba yang vietnamese..I want I want!
lol, last day ko na bukas. haha. I like that I’m getting references to great and affordable places from you guys!
growing community na din ba pinoy bloggers in Dubai? ayos that you have time to meet and do food trips. mukhang ok din pala Indonesian food 🙂
btw, thanks on the Cambodia tips 🙂
Hi Oman! Medyo marami-rami na rin mga bloggers sa Dubai. Matagal na sila dito. 🙂
Re: Cambodia, no problem! madami akong nablog about Cambodia. hehe
Oh nice! I am scheduled to post my blog about this today! Nice nice. It was nice meeting you also! Tara meet up ulet soon.
haha. post na yan kenneth! Go ako sa meet-up. Balik work na ako ngayon sa Friday though. 🙁
Seems like you tasted some great food 😀 . Loved reading tour post 🙂
Thanks! food was good and affordable! 🙂