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The Ultimate Indonesia Travel Guide

Jul 25, 2021

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Tourism in Indonesia is an important part of the Indonesian economy as well as a major source of foreign exchange earnings. The country plans to generate 8% of GDP from the tourism sector and aims to attract about 20 million visitors by 2019. Read for more information to visit Our website - https://mohitlifestyle.wordpress.com/2021/01/28/the-ultimate-indonesia-travel-guide/<br>

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INTRODUCTION Tourism in Indonesia is an important part of the Indonesian economy as well as a major source of foreign exchange earnings. The country plans to generate 8% of GDP from the tourism sector and aims to attract about 20 million visitors by 2019.

Practical tips for Indonesia: Most Useful Travel Tips for Indonesia trip . Plan when to go. tourist places in indonesia bali – Java, Mount Bromo. . Make a budget. . Make sure you pack mindfully. . Understand the visa rules. . Plan for the local festivals. . Get good insurance.

The best time to visit: The best months to visit Indonesia are May, June and September during the dry season. You will find clear days but the islands will not be as crowded or expensive as during the peak season (July and August), nor will the hot and humid so long for long trips and cycling.

What to expect: Credit Cards and ATMs: Withdrawals can be made with credit cards and some debit cards on the Maestro and Cirrus networks. You will be able to pay with your credit card at the top restaurants and hotels in the tourist areas in indonesia family tour packages.

How to reach: You can find Jakarta’s Soekarno International Airport or Denpasar’s Ngurah Rai International Airport. Can fly on There are several airlines from India that offer connected flights to these destinations. Indonesia is about 4483 km (2,786 miles) away from India and the flight time is about 5 hours.

Where to stay in indonesia: Pura Tanah Lot, Pura Tanah Lot, Mount Batur, Mount Batur at sunrise, Uluwatu Temple, Ubud Monkey Forest Editor’s Pick, Ubud Monkey Forest, Ubud Art & Culture, Colorful sarongs at the Ubud Art Market, Tegallalang and Jatiluwih Rice Terraces in Bali, Jatiluwih rice terraces, Pura Ulun Danu Bratan, are best tourist places in indonesia bali.

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Number of international tourist arrivals worldwide from 2019 to 2022, by subregion (in millions)

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Inbound tourism

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Number of foreign visitor arrivals in Indonesia 2023, by main port of entries (in 1,000s)

Monthly international air passengers at Soekarno-Hatta airport Indonesia 2019-2024

Number of monthly international air passengers at Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK) in Indonesia from January 2019 to February 2024 (in 1,000s)

Average length of stay of inbound visitors to Indonesia from 2012 to 2021 (by number of days)

Domestic tourism

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• Premium Statistic Common concerns about traveling Indonesia 2023

Number of domestic trips Indonesia 2013-2022

Total number of domestic trips in Indonesia from 2013 to 2022 (in millions)

Number of domestic trips made in Indonesia 2021, by mode of transport

Number of domestic trips made in Indonesia in 2021, by mode of transport (in millions)

Breakdown of domestic trips in Indonesia 2021, by purpose

Number of domestic trips made in Indonesia in 2021, by purpose of travel (in millions)

Monthly domestic air passengers at Soekarno-Hatta airport Indonesia 2019-2024

Number of monthly domestic air passengers at Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK) in Indonesia from January 2019 to February 2024 (in millions)

Number of domestic guests in star hotels Indonesia 2013-2022

Total number of domestic guests in star hotels in Indonesia from 2013 to 2022 (in millions)

Average length of stay in hotels by domestic travelers in Indonesia 2012-2021

Average length of stay in hotels by domestic travelers in Indonesia from 2012 to 2021 (by number of nights)

Common concerns about traveling Indonesia 2023

Most common concerns about traveling among tourists in Indonesia as of January 2023

Economic impact

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Average daily expenditure of inbound visitors to Indonesia 2012-2021

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Inbound tourism expenditure value Indonesia 2013-2022

Value of inbound tourism expenditure in Indonesia from 2013 to 2022 (in billion U.S. dollars)

International tourism receipts in Indonesia from 2011 to 2020 (in million U.S. dollars)

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Number of employees in the tourism industry in Indonesia from 2011 to 2020 (in 1,000s)

Accommodations, hotels, and bookings

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Number of accommodation establishments for visitors Indonesia 2013-2022

Number of accommodation establishments for visitors in Indonesia from 2013 to 2022 (in 1,000s)

Number of hotels and similar establishments Indonesia 2012-2021

Number of hotels and similar establishments in Indonesia from 2012 to 2021 (in 1,000s)

Total number of hotels by star ratings Indonesia 2023

Total number of hotels in Indonesia in 2023, by star ratings

Number of employees in accommodation services for visitors Indonesia 2011-2020

Number of employees in hotels and similar establishments in Indonesia from 2011 to 2020 (in 1,000s)

Occupancy rate in classified hotels in Indonesia 2013-2022

Room occupancy rate of classified hotels in Indonesia from 2013 to 2022

Leading online travel agencies used in Indonesia 2023

Most popular online travel agencies among consumers in Indonesia as of June 2023

Preferred accommodation booking methods for year-end holiday Indonesia 2022

Most preferred accommodation booking methods for year-end holiday travel in Indonesia as of November 2022

Impact of COVID-19 on tourism

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• Premium Statistic Monthly number of international visitor arrivals Indonesia 2020-2023
• Premium Statistic International tourism receipts during the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia Q4 2022
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Quarterly change in international tourism receipts COVID-19 in Indonesia 2022

Quarterly change in international tourism receipts during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Indonesia in 2022

Monthly number of international visitor arrivals Indonesia 2020-2023

Number of international visitor arrivals in Indonesia from January 2020 to March 2023 (in 1,000s)

International tourism receipts during the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia Q4 2022

International tourism receipts during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Indonesia as of 4th quarter in 2022 (in thousand U.S. dollars)

Monthly change in international tourist arrivals due to COVID-19 Indonesia 2020-2022

Monthly change in international tourist arrivals during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Indonesia as of December 2022

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Tourism has long been considered an important sector in Indonesia. Not only it has a significant contribution to the economy, the sector also has substantial impacts on the social, cultural, and environmental aspects of the nation. Just like in other emerging countries, sustainability is not an easy concept to implement, especially in the tourism industry. The trade-offs between short-term benefits (e.g., employment, revenue, contribution to GDP, economic growth, etc.) and long-term interests (e.g., environmental sustainability, protection of cultural heritage, etc.) are one of the most challenging issues faced by all relevant tourism stakeholders. This chapter aims to examine the emergence, development, and challenges of sustainable tourism thought and practices in Indonesia. It provides a brief reflection of what had been achieved up to a pre-COVID 19 period, followed by a description of how the pandemic has adversely disrupted the industry. The chapter also proposes several important potential directions and challenges for the future of tourism sustainability in the ‘new normal’ Indonesia.

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The food culture of Indonesia is shaped by several factors such as nature, history, and culture. With its enormous geographic and cultural diversity across the archipelagos, it is evident that Indonesian cuisine is rich in variety and taste. As such, food can be utilised as a strategic means to boost the tourism industry of the country. In the past 5 years, the Indonesian government has given a great support for the development of culinary tourism as one special interest tourism sector that is promoted extensively to the international market. Promoting Indonesian culinary tourism should not be merely exposing the ample varieties of the traditional food that Indonesia has, but more importantly, telling the market about the socio-cultural values behind the food itself. This study aimed to portray how Indonesian food culture has been shaped, developed, and held as the value embedded in the society and has been passed from one generation to the next. For the purpose of the study, a range of literature from journal articles, books, archives, magazines, and articles to Internet sources that are relevant to Indonesian culinary discussions was reviewed.

Introduction

Food plays a significant part in all aspects of human life, including from fulfilling basic physiological needs to building social interactions and psychological expression [ 1 ]. Food has become recognised as an expression of identity and culture and has emerged as one of the popular aspects of cultural tourism [ 2 ]. Discussions about food are inseparable from culture. As one of cultural tourism’s products, the role of food or culinary tourism has become increasingly important. Culinary tourism is a possible competitive advantage that could be central to destination development, which in turn, can contribute to the overall economic performance [ 3 ]. Moreover, local food can be utilised as a tool for differentiating one destination from others in the global marketplace since a country’s cuisine exhibits elements of national culture and identity [ 4 ].

Considering the size and diversity of the country, it is argued that Indonesia should be able to attract more international visitors [ 5 ]. There are thousands of local foods which potentially offer a strong focal point to portray Indonesia as a tourism destination. Nevertheless, as stated by the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy of Indonesia, having very diverse traditional dishes at the same time also poses a challenge for the government to select which particular food to be promoted to the international market [ 6 ]. There has been an imbalance in cuisine exposure across regions in Indonesia, giving the largest focus still on the food of Java and Sumatra. As a consequence, many non-Indonesians are unaware that other regions of Indonesia apart from those two have their own distinct cuisine [ 7 ]. A review of literature has shown that most references about Indonesian cuisines are dominated with popular cooking articles or books containing the recipes as to how to prepare and serve the dishes. This paper, therefore, can be seen as one of a few scholarly attempts to introduce the Indonesian food culture to the broader academic audiences. For the purpose of the study, the remainder of this paper is structured as follows. The following section presents food as part of the culture and different values associated with food. Next, a detailed review about Indonesian food culture is provided containing the history and the evolving stages of Indonesian food culture. The last section provides a comprehensive description about the characteristics of Indonesian cuisines followed by the typology of Indonesian food culture as presented in both narrative and visual ways.

Food and culture

The term culture is used in a variety of ways. Culture is a key concept in our knowledge of societies both past and present, and its definitions are constantly being developed and refined [ 8 ]. From the perspectives of sociology and anthropology, culture is being defined as all that is learned, shared, and transmitted amongst groups of human beings from generation to generation [ 9 ]. Specifically, culture can also be defined as the values, beliefs, attitudes, and practices accepted by members of a group or community [ 10 ]. The culture of a particular society is manifested in various ways, in its art, language, literature, music, and in all forms of religious and secular ritual [ 11 ]. The elements of culture can be categorised into two: first, observable elements, such as the observable characteristics of behaviour, material arts, food, language, and social arrangements, and second, the non-observable elements, such as the beliefs, attitudes, and values held by most people in a society [ 12 ]. Also included in the category of non-observable elements are role perceptions, stereotypes, categorizations, evaluations, expectations, memories, and opinions. Members of a similar culture have similar values; conform to similar rules and norms; develop similar perceptions, attitudes, and stereotypes; use common language; and participate in similar activities [ 13 ].

The process of how culture is learned and passed through different generations via language acquisition and socialisation is called enculturation [ 10 ]. One of the most significant examples of this learning process in societies relates to food. Food habits are a culturally standardised set of food-related behaviours that are expressed by individuals who have grown within a given cultural tradition [ 14 ]. Food habits can be seen as the ways and rules by which people use food from how the food is selected, obtained, and distributed, to who prepares, serves, and eats it [ 10 ]. These ways and rules are shaped by multi factors, such as natural resources (e.g. climate, land, and water), belief (religion and education), ethnicity (indigenous or immigrant), technological advancement (e.g. hunting, agricultural, fishing), and colonisation [ 15 ].

Food culture can be viewed as a product of codes of conduct towards acceptable or unacceptable foods and within a particular social group [ 16 ]. It also sets up the structure of social relationships between members of a society [ 17 ] and is a daily reaffirmation of cultural identity through symbolic meanings of ritual, traditions, and special occasions within the social group [ 10 ]. That is, food culture in one place will be different from the others.

Food is considered to be a cultural practice that distinguishes one culture from another [ 18 ]. When viewed in detail, it is clear that there are observable cultural differences: in the basic ingredients from which food is prepared; the ways in which it is preserved, prepared, and cooked; the amount and variety available at each meal; the tastes that are liked and disliked; the customs and traditions of serving food; the implements and utensils which are used; and certain beliefs about the properties of particular foods. Further, techniques used for the serving and consumption of food also vary cross-culturally [ 11 ]. For instance, in some cultures, it is proper to eat using one’s fingers, whilst convention in others requires the use of implements. Differences are also evident in eating patterns. Many people, for example, have only two meals a day, whilst others have one big meal, snacking at other times. Some like their food hot, and others like it cold. Regardless of these distinctions, however, it is suggested that all such cross-cultural differences are learned.

As a component of culture, food has a significant role in shaping individual as well as a cultural group’s foodways. At an individual level, food can portray self-identity [ 19 ] and self-expression [ 10 ], whereas in a broader context, food echoes the identity that distinguishes one culture from another [ 20 ]. Even more, it is suggested that to understand a culture, an individual must experience its food [ 18 ].

Values associated with food

As a manifestation of culture, food entails both technical and symbolic functions within a particular cultural group [ 21 ]. Technically, food functions as the fulfilment of basic human physiological needs [ 9 ]. From the consumer behaviour viewpoint relating to consumption values [ 22 ], this type of eating behaviour occurs for utilitarian or instrumental reasons, which are to satisfy hunger and moreover to meet the nutritional needs of the body.

Discussing about food is not merely about nutrition [ 23 ], rather, consuming food is also associated with hedonistic reasons such as seeking fun, pleasure, and sensory stimulation [ 22 ]. Food can function as a symbol of social unity. For example, it can be used to strengthen family bonding, develop friendships, and to provide hospitality when members and/or non-members of the group eat together [ 24 ]. Furthermore, food represents ethnic, regional, and national identities. Food habits have been used as an important, or even determining, criterion for anthropologists studying cultures [ 10 ]. Those from a common culture share the same assemblage of food variables and vice versa [ 17 , 25 ]. In the context of eating out, food functions as a symbol of lifestyles and is a distinctive aesthetic feature of modern societies [ 26 ]. People often value the sociability function of food and meals more than the quality of the food [ 27 ].

The opportunities to dine out together may increase during trips where dining plays a stronger social function amongst visitors, their family members, and/or friends, and destination residents such as local community and tourism service personnel [ 28 ]. For some visitors, food offers an entertainment function where it is one of the most enjoyable activities undertaken during travel. This allows visitors to pursue their motivations of relaxation seeking, excitement, and escapism [ 29 ]. Food is a gateway for visitors to really learn about another culture by experiencing new food in a destination that differs from what they have at home in terms of ways of cooking, presenting, and eating [ 11 ]. Local cuisine serves as a major means for visitors to appreciate the culture of a destination [ 16 ]. In this sense, food plays a role as a novel learning experience for visitors. Beyond this learning process, eating is a symbolic act, meaning that consuming local food means consuming another culture or geographical location in order to incorporate it into one’s own identity [ 30 ].

Indonesian food culture

The food culture of Indonesia is shaped by several factors such as nature, history, and culture. Geographically, Indonesia is the largest archipelago country in the world with 17,508 islands. Its tropical climate and high humidity support a rich and unique blend of diverse natural resources including beaches, volcanoes, tropical forests, and wildlife. The country is within the so-called Pacific ‘Ring of Fire’, the meeting point of two of the earth’s tectonic plates which gives rise to frequent seismic activity which in turn produces fertile ash over the land [ 31 ]. To a large extent, the western islands of Indonesia are lush and green: Borneo has rainforests and swampy coastlines and Java and Sumatra, whose volcanos are many, abound with fertile gardens, coconut groves, paddy fields, fast-flowing rivers, and beaches. On the other hand, the eastern islands of the archipelago, such as Nusa Tenggara (from Lombok East to Timor), is rocky and semi-arid and is characterised by dry seasons that are longer and harsher. Sulawesi (the Celebes) has a variety of climates and different parts receive their monsoon rains at different times of the year. Further east, the ‘Spice Islands of Maluku’ (the Molucas) conform to the image of the lush tropics, whilst Papua (west part) has everything from swamps to rainforests [ 7 ].

The seas and straits which surround the islands are at least as important as the country itself. This is reflected in the way Indonesians speak not only of ‘our land’ but also ‘our land and water’ (in Indonesian language: tanah air kita ) [ 32 ]. As its endless coastlines are strategically located between two oceans, Indonesia enjoys an abundance of saltwater fish and seafood. Its many lakes and rivers provide freshwater fish. Not surprisingly, fish, which is usually smoked, grilled, baked, or cooked, is a major source of protein for the people of Indonesia [ 33 ].

Indonesia has a striving agriculture industry with sugar as the largest commercial crop. Improved agricultural techniques during the 1980s and the 1990s have made it possible for the country to grow enough rice to meet its local demands. The country is considered as the world’s third largest producer of coffee (after Brazil and Colombia), and the second largest producer of palm oil after Malaysia [ 34 ] (Fig.  1 ).

Map of the Indonesian archipelago. The islands of Indonesia are also known as the Indonesian archipelago. The islands comprise the nation-state of Indonesia or to the geographical groups which include its islands. Indonesia has 17,508 officially listed islands within the territory of the Republic of Indonesia. This makes Indonesia the world’s largest island country. Indonesia is an archipelagic country located in Southeast Asia, lying between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. It is located in a strategic location astride or along major sea lanes connecting East Asia, South Asia, and Oceania. As an archipelagic country, Indonesia extends about 5120 km (3181 mi) from East to West and 1760 km (1094 mi) from North to South (picture was retrieved from URL http://www.goway.com/asia/indonesia/index.html )

With regard to the culture, Indonesia holds cultural richness and diversity with more than 1340 tribes, most with their own language and dialects [ 35 ]. A seminal study conducted by Statistics Indonesia in cooperation with the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS) in 2013 reported that there were 633 major ethnics in Indonesia. Javanese and Sundanese are the two largest ethnicity groups in the country holding 40.05% and 15.50% of the total population, respectively [ 36 ]. Each ethnicity has its own local food leading to a diverse character and uniqueness. There are different ways to prepare the food (i.e. ingredients used, cooking methods, cooking utensils applied), to serve the food (i.e. types of cutleries used and food presentation), as well as the way to eat the food [ 37 ].

Indonesian culinary development

Indonesia’s food culture cannot be separated from the country’s long history. In relation to this, culinary development in Indonesia can be categorised into at least three phases: (1) original phase, (2) multicultural phase, and (3) contemporary phase [ 37 ]. Each phase has distinctively way as to how the food is being prepared, being presented or served, and being consumed or eaten which, in turn, shapes a strong basis for the establishment of the Indonesian food culture. This food culture is learned, shared, and passed from one generation to another and whilst some foodways have been refined and adapted, the majority are still applied until today.

Original culinary phase

The first phase, called the original culinary phase, occurred during the periods of the great Indonesian kingdoms from the Hindu Kutai kingdom in Kalimantan (400 AC) to the Islamic Banten kingdom in West Java (1156–1580 AC). The word original indicates the food culture in this phase is a reflection of how indigenous people undertook food-related activities ranging from food acquisition and preparation to food consumption without the influence of other nations. The ingredients used to prepare the dishes were taken from the surrounding natural resources whilst the cooking technique employed was relatively simple and the majority used hand-made wooden or stone cooking utensils. During this period, the most popular dishes were being steamed, wrapped in banana leaves, with the main ingredients as rice and cassava [ 37 ].

Multicultural culinary phase

The second multicultural culinary phase was characterised by the influence of cooking art brought by successive waves of traders from Europe, India, Middle East, and China [ 37 ]. Due to the archipelago’s strategic location, trade with other nations was established and eventually became one of the most important factors in the country’s history. European traders came to Indonesia in the sixteenth century seeking to control the area’s precious spices, including nutmeg, cloves, cubed pepper, and others. The Portuguese arrived first in 1512 but were soon followed by the Spanish, the British, and finally, the ones who became the dominant players, the Dutch [ 7 ]. The arrivals of these traders had a significant influence on the food culture of Indonesia. Given the fact that the Dutch colonised the archipelago for more than 300 years, this brought in Dutch culture, influencing the Indonesian’s life in many ways including the food culture, including the way the local cuisines are prepared and named. For instance, the rijsttafel (‘rice table’—many dishes served on the table with a rice centrepiece) has long been popular as a prominent symbol of colonial eating in Indonesia [ 32 ] (Fig.  2 ).

a The rijsttafel . It is a Dutch word that literally translates to ‘rice table’ and is an Indonesian elaborate meal and serving ritual introduced by the Dutch during their colony in Indonesia in the early of the nineteenth century. The ritual involved many servers who passed around a large number of various dishes from rice, meats, and vegetables and served the guests. The classic style rijsttafel involved serving of up to 40 different dishes by 40 male waiters. Rijsttafel was initially a symbol of high status; therefore, it is symbolised by the abundance and variety of dishes being displayed and served. b The rijsttafel in today’s Indonesian dining style. Indonesians adopted rijsttafel as part of daily dining practice where all dishes are being served altogether on the dining table. In contemporary Indonesian cuisine, rijsttafel has been adapted into a western style or buffett style (retrieved from https://www.merdeka.com/gaya/rijsttafel-kuliner-indonesia-belanda-yang-terlupakan.html )

Cultural assimilation as an impact of colonialism and migration in terms of different ways of preparing, cooking, presenting, and consuming the food between the local people and the immigrants was something inevitably taking place [ 9 ]. In Indonesian culinary history, this is also the case, for example, the Indian influences can be seen mostly in Sumatran cuisine featuring curried meat and vegetables in which herbs such as cloves and nutmeg are used following the Indian traditions. In addition, the satay—the method of preparing pieces of meat (lamb or goat) on skewers—is considered as the most noticeable example of Arabic influence on Indonesian food culture; however, the marinades and peanut sauce with which satay is served originates from Java [ 32 ]. The European colonists contributed in bringing and introducing chillies to Indonesia, which became one of the key signature characteristics of Indonesian food. They had, in turn, originally been brought by the Spanish and Portuguese from other colonies in South America [ 32 ]. Other vegetables such as potatoes, tomatoes, pumpkins, cabbage, cauliflower, and carrots came from Europe too [ 31 ]. The influence of Chinese cuisine can be seen in hundreds of Indonesian dishes with Chinese origin, such as noodles, which have been adapted to the local taste, customs, and the available ingredients [ 7 ].

Moreover, during trading periods, Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, and eventually Islam were brought to Indonesia, and as a consequence, the introduction of these religions to the local people had its own influence on the development of food culture. For example, nasi tumpeng kuning —a large cone-shaped steamed rice coloured yellow with turmeric and rich garnished—is traced back to ancient Hindu beliefs. The shape symbolises that of the mythical Hindu mountain, Meru, whilst yellow, one of the four sacred colours for Hindus, is the colour of royalty as well as of worship [ 7 ]. Therefore, for most Indonesian people, rice is not only the most important basic food but it is also regarded as sacred and therefore has great symbolism in various rituals. It is the manifestation symbol of Dewi Sri, the Hindus’ goddess of prosperity and fertility [ 38 ]. Rice growing in turn often decides the rhythm of daily life; for example, weddings are often held after the harvest period. Until today, nasi tumpeng kuning is often served at special occasions and at opening ceremonies as a symbol of good fortune, wealth, and dignity. The most important person cuts the tip of the cone and serves it to an older person who is held in high regard [ 32 ] (Fig.  3 ).

Nasi kuning tumpeng. Nasi tumpeng is a large cone-shaped yellow steamed rice dish with side dishes of vegetables and meat originating from Javanese cuisine of Indonesia. It is traditionally featured in a religious ceremony as a symbol of thanksgiving to gods of nature. Nasi tumpeng comes from an ancient Indonesian tradition that revers mountains as the abode of the ancestors and the gods. Rice cone is meant to symbolise the holy mountain. The feast served as some kind of thanksgiving for the abundance of harvest or any other blessings. In today’s society, nasi tumpeng is a common dish served in various events of corporates, personal, and other organisations, holding the same philosophy for gratitude expression (picture was retrieved http://nasikentjana.com/menu-nasi-tumpeng/ )

Another evidence of the religious influence on Indonesian food culture can be seen from different meats used across the country. The majority of the Indonesian population is Moslem and as part of their religious beliefs, they are not allowed to eat pork. Consequently, chicken and beef are amongst the most common meats cooked in Indonesian cuisine. By contrast, on the island of Bali where 90% of the population are Hindu, people there do not eat beef. Instead, pork is often found in many Balinese traditional dishes [ 7 ].

Contemporary culinary phase

The final phase is the contemporary culinary phase where the food habits of Indonesian people have been pretty much influenced by the rapid development of global food service chains [ 37 ], starting with Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) which opened its first outlet in the mid-1980s, to the subsequent expansion of McDonald’s from 1991. Since then, hundreds of global food service brands have proliferated and in many ways have shaped local eating-out lifestyles. Further, as an impact of globalisation, restaurants that offer what so-called ‘modern’ international cuisines such as Japanese, Thai, Indian, and French have grown dramatically in the country, both operated by global and local business players. Ironically, in the contemporary phase, traditional food appeared to be put aside since more people prefer to consume what they call ‘modern’ food. However, in the past few years, the government has taken an impressive initiative to promote Indonesian traditional culinary and re-appreciate the traditional food of the country. To do so, relevant stakeholders such as industry association, business practitioners, and educational institutions have been invited to step in to actualise and promote Indonesian culinary both to domestic and international markets. Indonesian cuisine has regained its popularity amongst Indonesian people: traditional food is not just sold at local food street hawkers (called warung ), but there are growing numbers of medium-large scale restaurants which specialise in traditional Indonesian food [ 39 ].

Characteristics of Indonesian cuisine

Pre-food consumption: ingredients, cooking methods and utensils.

As abovementioned, Indonesian cuisine characteristics are heavily influenced by natural and cultural conditions. Basic ingredients of Indonesian cuisine consist of a variety of herbs, seasoning, and spices. Most Indonesian dishes use fresh herbs such as onion and garlic, spring onion, ginger roots, turmeric, galangal, candlenuts, lemon basil, lemon grass, and not to mention chilli [ 7 ]. In addition to these fresh herbs, the inclusion of spices is at the heart of almost every Indonesian dish. Known as islands of spices, the spices available range from seed, fruit, root, bark, or vegetative substance, and the most common include coriander seeds, pepper, nutmeg, cumin, and cloves. Either grated, chopped, or dried, these spices, together with other fresh ingredients, play a part as a seasoning for the purpose of flavouring the food (in Indonesian language, it is called bumbu ) [ 32 ]. Besides for cooking, the spices are extensively used for other purposes such as to preserve the food, as a medicine, part of the rituals, and ingredients of cosmetics and perfumery [ 40 ] (Fig.  4 ).

Authentic Indonesian spices and herbs. Indonesian cuisine is rich in herbs and spices. Known throughout the world as the ‘Spice Islands’, the Indonesian islands of Maluku contributed to the introduction of its native spices to world cuisine. Pala (nutmeg), cengkih (clove), daun pandan (pandan leaves), keluak ( Pangium edule ), and lengkuas (galangal) are considered as the native and authentic spices of Indonesia. Whilst some spices such as chilli, shallot, garlic, pepper, ginger, turmeric, and galangal can be found throughout the country, several spices are only found in a specific region. The Western region uses more spices than the Eastern part of Indonesia (retrieved from https://www.suara.com/lifestyle/2018/05/10/130000/bumbu-masak-asli-indonesia-diekspor-sampai-ke-amerika )

In regards to the cooking method, Indonesian food is prepared according to a variety of ways, being shallow or deep fried, grilled over hot coals, simmered, steamed and baked, and relatively speaking, does not require complex kitchen utensils [ 32 ]. Its basic cooking utensils include mortar and pestle, chopping board, cleaver, wok ( wajan ), spatula, ladle, and steamers, with wok and mortal-pestle considered as the most characteristic. Whilst the wok is used to fry the food, a flat saucer-shaped granite grinding stone together with a granite pestle is frequently used to grind or crush the fresh herbs and spices and make them into spice paste ( bumbu ). Unlike neighbouring Malaysia and Thailand where the ingredients are pounded with a pestle inside a deep mortar, the Indonesian people rub or grind ingredients with a backwards and forwards motion across the granite [ 7 ]. Also widely used in Indonesian cooking is the banana leaf, either for wrapping food for grilling, steaming, or placing directly onto hot coals. Banana leaf can be found abundantly in Indonesia’s tropical islands and the use of the leaf as a wrapper contributes authentic flavour and aroma on the food. There are different ways of wrapping the food in banana leaf, depending on the contents and particular style of preparation [ 7 ] (Fig.  5 ).

a Pepes . Pepes is a steamed fish dish with spices, wrapped in banana leaf as a food wrapping. The banana leaf package containing food is secured with lidi (a small nail made from central rib of coconut leaf) on the left and right sides of the wrap. The cooking method of pepes is steamed or grilled on charcoal. Such a cooking technique allows the rich spice mixture to be compressed against the main ingredients inside the individual banana leaf package whilst being cooked, and also adds a distinct aroma of cooked or burned banana leaf. Although being cooked simultaneously with food, the banana leaf is a non-edible material and is discarded after cooking. b Nagasari. Nagasari is a traditional steamed cake and considered as a snack. It is made from rice flour, coconut milk, and sugar, filled with slices of banana. Nagasari is usually wrapped in banana leaves before being steamed, or added with pandan leaf to enhance the aroma (retrieved from https://www.google.com/search?safe=strict&tbm=isch&q=aneka+masakan+dibungkus+daun+pisang )

During food consumption: meals and ways of eating

The traditional Indonesian meal does not involve courses that are served individually such as entrée, main, and dessert. Instead, each dish is handed out collectively [ 41 ]. All food is served on the table, given the influence of Dutch culture—the r ijsttafel or rice table. Rice ( nasi ) is central to the lives of Indonesians [ 7 ]. It is considered as the most popular staple food for the majority of the population although in some regions, there are variations, for example, sago palm in Maluku islands and corn in Madura island and some eastern islands [ 40 ]. The rice is eaten accompanied by one or two main savoury dishes consisting of meat such as chicken or beef, fish, and vegetables [ 32 ]. Besides the rice and side dishes, it is common to have condiments which include chilli-hot sambal as well as something to provide a crunchy contrast such as deep-fried tiny anchovies ( ikan teri ), tapioca crackers ( krupuk ), or deep-fried tempeh [ 7 ] . Tempeh is an adaptation of tofu to the tropical climate of Indonesia. It is originally developed in Java since the 1700s and made through a controlled fermentation process that binds soybean into a cake form. The fermented soybean holds more protein, dietary fibre, and vitamins than regular tofu, and it is widely consumed either as snack or part of meal across the country [ 42 ].

Having rice as the base of most Indonesian meals, the typical Indonesian menu is high in fibre, complex carbohydrates, and monounsaturated fatty acids. Breakfasts consist of rice, noodles, or meat and vegetable soup, accompanied by Java coffee or tea to start the day. Lunch is the main meal of the day. The meal is prepared all in the morning and is served all at once. Dinner is often eaten after the workday has ended. Lunch and dinner normally contain staples, meat or fish, vegetables, and condiments [ 41 ].

Indonesian meals are commonly eaten with the combination of a spoon in the right hand and fork in the left hand, although in many parts of the country, such as in Java, it is common to eat with one’s hands. The use the right hand is an acceptable custom since the left hand is considered unclean in Moslem religion beliefs. Eating with chopsticks is generally only found in food stalls or restaurants serving Indonesian adaptations of Chinese cuisine. Selamat makan is the polite Indonesian invitation before the meal consumption [ 7 ].

Classification of Indonesian cuisine

With its enormous geographic and cultural diversity, it is evident that Indonesian cuisine is rich in variety and taste. For example, in using fresh herbs and spices, each part of Indonesia develops its own combinations and intensities to produce a food taste that is either spicy, hot, strong, sweet, sour, or a mixture of these flavours [ 31 ]. Basically, Indonesian cuisine can be classified based on six major islands across the country. Each has different food culture characteristics that are shaped by the natural conditions, history, and culture of the region.

The food in Sumatra Island is much influenced by Indian and Chinese culture. Through its roots in the spice trade era and strategic location in the India-China trade routes, most Northern Sumatra cities exhibit the influence of Chinese and Indian immigrants’ ways of life [ 40 ]. As the western anchor of the archipelago, Sumatra was the first port of call for Indian and Arab traders, and the coastal Sumatrans heavily adopted their spices as well as stews, curries, and kebabs from these merchants [ 31 ]. The most popular cuisine from the island is Padang (West Sumatra) food whose signature dish is rendang —a spicy stewed beef in coconut milk [ 43 ]. In 2011, an online polling undertaken by CNN to 35,000 ‘love-food’ readers across the globe voted rendang as the top 50 world’s most delicious foods [ 44 ]. Moreover, the Padang food restaurant chains can be found throughout Indonesia and neighbouring countries such as Malaysia and Singapore, thus making Padang as one of the most favourite Indonesian regional cuisines amongst international travellers [ 45 ].

Javanese cuisine is strongly influenced by the island’s traditional kingdoms such as Mataram in Central Java and Majapahit in East Java. Also named as a royal cuisine, most of Javanese cuisine is considered relatively mild compared to other regions of Indonesia [ 33 ]. In Java Island, the major ethnic groups are Javanese (70%) who live in Central Java and East Java provinces; Sundanese in the western of the island (20%); and Madurese (10%), who inhabitant the island of Madura in the eastern part of Java. There are diverse patterns of cuisine across the regions in the island. Sundanese cuisine uses a lot of fresh vegetables in its dishes [ 31 ]. Further, food in Central Java is distinguished for its sweetness whereas East Javanese cuisine tends to be less sweet and spicier compared to Central Java’s. In addition, seafood products are widely used in this region to make shrimp paste condiment, an ingredient found in many East Javanese dishes [ 40 ].

Then there are Bali and West Nusa Tenggara (Lombok) cuisines. Unlike central and western regions of Indonesia, Nusa Tenggara whose climate is drier, it is more common to have sago, corn, cassava, and taro rather than rice, as staple food [ 46 ]. Since the vast majority of the population in Bali is Hindu, this religious belief has reflected greatly the way Balinese cuisine is prepared; for instance, beef is very rarely used whilst pork is more common. On the other hand, although West Nusa Tenggara is in close proximity with Bali and the island was ruled by a Hindu Dynasty from Bali, however, a revolt in 1891–1894 left the entire island to the Netherland East Indies colony. As a result, there is a mixture of cuisines wherein some are close to those in Bali (Hindu’s influence) and the others have a touch of Dutch influence in taste [ 40 ].

The cuisine from Kalimantan, the Indonesian region of Borneo island that is located at the centre of maritime South East Asia, is appealing too. Its sweeping coastlines and many large rivers provide an abundance of seafood and freshwater fish used in the local dishes [ 47 ]. In addition to this, there are three major ethnic groups in Kalimantan including the Dayak (indigenous inhabitants of Borneo), Malay, and Chinese which make up about 90% of the total population [ 40 ]. These distinct groups support the diversity of the cuisines across the island. A big percentage of Chinese community lives in the west of Kalimantan and it is unsurprisingly that cuisine in this region is dominated by Chinese-related ingredients such as noodles, soy sauce, and pork. On the other hand, at the rest of the island, the cuisines have strongly influenced by indigenous Dayak food that uses more indigenous spices and fresh herbs [ 48 ].

Sulawesi Island is known for the best sea produce in Indonesia; hence, its culinary taste has revolved around seafood cuisines. Fish roasted over charcoal ( ikan bakar ) served with a variety of dipping sauce or condiment is a firm regional favourite. Likewise West Sumatra, most of the dishes in North Sulawesi have a very strong flavour that generated from chilli. In addition to this, some dishes in this region serve animals, such as dogs, bat, and forest rats, as the main ingredients of the food [ 46 ]. Calling the use of these unusual food as scary food, a study was undertaken to examine the phenomenon of offering scary foods as part of adventure tourism for international visitors not only elicit emotional reactions like fear or disgust but also thrill and enjoyment, dependent upon visitor’s personality and motivation for travel [ 49 ].

Lastly, the cuisines from Maluku Islands and Papua, which are drier, are similarly defined by seafood. However, the staple food of native people in Maluku and Papua, instead of rice like the other five regions, is papeda (sago congee), usually consumed with yellow soup made from fish such as tuna and mubara fish spiced with turmeric and lime [ 46 ].

Table  1 summarises the characteristics and the classifications of Indonesian cuisine mapping which vary across the regions in the country. The map divides the country into three major regions: western, central, and eastern part of Indonesia.

The preceding review and discussions have shown that Indonesia boasts a long history with diverse influence from different cultures. This diversity has brought significant influences that have supported the establishment of various unique exotic cuisines in the country. This study is anticipated to function as a starter contribution to increase the market awareness of Indonesian cuisine and its richness particularly through the exploration of socio-cultural aspect.

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