Cuisine of Batam Island for gourmets. Places for dinner - best restaurants
If you’re looking for European or American cuisine, you can easily find it here on Batam Island, too. There is a wide choice of hamburgers, sushi, Chinese noodles, pizzas, and pasta due to the abundance of tourists. Still, it’s worth trying local cuisine as well. But for you not to have any problems with digestion it’s better to go to the top-class restaurants, local cafes or you can also ask the locals or the other tourists about the sanitary standards in this or that place. Fun fact: Indonesians use cutlery very rare. Originally locals used to eat all the food only with their right hand and then they had to wash it. That’s why you’ll also get water with lemon in restaurants.
Landscaped resort areas in Batam will please fans of upscale vacations. Coast of the island has an advanced infrastructure; you can find a lot of leisure and entertainment centers on its …
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The first hotels on the island of Batam started appearing quite recently, less than 30 years ago. All hotel complexes feature first-class equipment, including some of the elite accommodation …
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The local shark-fin soup is a must-try. Believe me, it tastes incredible. All in all, there are lots of varieties of first courses, even though some of them might be too liquid. Nevertheless, they all are highly nutritious because of vegetables, noodles, and meatballs. Another tasty dish which is definitely worth trying is the salad with cottage cheese, cucumbers, and beans with spicy sauce. Don’t miss to taste toge bamboo shoots, pickled mango, and fried bananas as well. Also, don’t miss to try Roti – sweet bread; the locals usually eat it as a separate dish. Grated coconut with spices has quite a peculiar taste. The local cooks make incredibly baked fish fillet or tuna slices in banana leaves, so you definitely should try it.
Batam Island, just like some other local islands, is a part of the free trade zone. Here you can find a great variety of goods by the world leading producers and for a very good price. …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Batam Island and surroundings
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Michelin-starred restaurants in Batam Island
♥ Restaurant 'Roland' Singapore. Type - Singaporean. 18.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Zaffron Kitchen (East Coast)' Singapore. Type - Indian. 19.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant '328 Katong Laksa (Joo Chiat)' Singapore. Type - Singaporean. 19.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Chilli Padi (Joo Chiat)' Singapore. Type - Chinese. 20.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Majestic Bay' Singapore. Type - Cantonese. 20.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Sky on 57' Singapore. Type - Innovative. 20.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Spago' Singapore. Type - Fusion. 20.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Waku Ghin' Singapore. Type - Japanese. 20.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Long Chim' Singapore. Type - Thai. 21 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Daniel Boulud Bistro & Oyster Bar' Singapore. Type - French. 21 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Roland' Singapore. Type - Singaporean. 18.8 km from the center. On the map
♥ Restaurant 'Zaffron Kitchen (East Coast)' Singapore. Type - Indian. 19.3 km from the center. On the map
♥ Restaurant '328 Katong Laksa (Joo Chiat)' Singapore. Type - Singaporean. 19.3 km from the center. On the map
♥ Restaurant 'Chilli Padi (Joo Chiat)' Singapore. Type - Chinese. 20.2 km from the center. On the map
♥ Restaurant 'Majestic Bay' Singapore. Type - Cantonese. 20.6 km from the center. On the map
♥ Restaurant 'Sky on 57' Singapore. Type - Innovative. 20.9 km from the center. On the map
♥ Restaurant 'Spago' Singapore. Type - Fusion. 20.9 km from the center. On the map
♥ Restaurant 'Waku Ghin' Singapore. Type - Japanese. 20.9 km from the center. On the map
♥ Restaurant 'Long Chim' Singapore. Type - Thai. 21 km from the center. On the map
♥ Restaurant 'Daniel Boulud Bistro & Oyster Bar' Singapore. Type - French. 21 km from the center. On the map
Unique sights around Batam Island
Marina Bay Sands Hotel
From the series “Elegant Architectural Structures for Fans of Skywalks”
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Distance from Batam Island center - 21.1 km.
Many tourists choose this hotel specifically to rest on its unique terrace-deck every day. The unique structure was designed by architect Moshe Safdie. According to the author, he was inspired by the deck of cards. Guests can admire the panorama of the city, not only from its roof, but also through windows of their rooms. The most luxurious rooms are set on the upper floors. The world famous spa Banyan Tree is situated on one of the top floors. …
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From the series “The Most Amazing Swimming Pools in the World”
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Distance from Batam Island center - 21.2 km.
The length of this chic pool is 150 meters, it is the largest pool in the world, located at the such height. Those, who cannot afford to stay in the most luxurious hotel in Singapore, will have the opportunity to look at the pool in immediate proximity. Part of the hotel terrace is open for all tourists, they can climb to a special viewing platform for 20 dollars. In addition to the chic pool on the high-rise terrace, there are several jacuzzies hidden from prying eyes behind thick thickets of exotic plants. The luxurious swimming pool at the Marina Bay Sands hotel surely will be pleasant for everyone who likes to relax in unusual surroundings. …
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From the series “The Most Unusual and Strange Bridges on Earth”
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Distance from Batam Island center - 21.2 km.
The unique bridge is the result of the collaboration of the best architects in the world who work in the architectural companies Architects 61, Arup and Cox Group. The authors of the bridge say that their form was not chosen by chance. The helix bridge symbolizes peace and life. The unusual bridge construction was even approved by the Feng Shui Specialists, whose opinion is very important in the architectural and construction areas of Singapore. …
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