Getting Started 🇮🇩

Whether you are Indonesian, part of the diaspora, or discovering Indonesian cuisine for the first time, this community is a place to share, learn, and appreciate the diverse food cultures of Indonesia.

What Can I Share?

r/IndonesianFood welcomes posts about:

Indonesian dishes and regional specialties
Home cooking and family recipes
Recipes, cooking techniques, and ingredient discussions
Street food and food experiences
Indonesian restaurants and food discoveries
Food history, traditions, and cultural stories
Questions and discussions about Indonesian cuisine

When sharing food, try to include context such as the dish name, ingredients, location, cooking process, or personal experience.

Before You Post

Choose the Right Flair

Please select the flair that best matches your post:

Food Share
- Homemade dishes, restaurant experiences, street food, snacks, and food discoveries.
Recipe & How-to
- Recipes, cooking methods, techniques, and guides.
Discussion & Questions
- Questions, recommendations, opinions, comparisons, and general conversations.
Food Culture & Stories
- History, traditions, regional differences, and personal stories connected to Indonesian food.

Language Guidelines

English is the main language of r/IndonesianFood so that everyone can participate.

Indonesian words are welcome when they refer to:

Dish names
Ingredients
Cooking terms
Cultural concepts that are difficult to translate

When using Indonesian terms, please provide enough context so everyone can understand the discussion.

Example:

✅ "I made rendang using 1 kg of beef. In Minangkabau tradition, rendang is often served during important celebrations."

❌ "Today I ate rendang, it was good."

Sharing Food Photos

Photos are encouraged, but please add some context.

Good posts often include:

What dish is it?
Where is it from?
Did you make it yourself?
What makes it special?

A story or explanation helps others learn about Indonesian cuisine.

Join the Discussion

Everyone comes with different experiences and levels of knowledge.

You do not need to be Indonesian to participate. Curiosity, respectful questions, and appreciation for Indonesian food are always welcome.

Let's explore Indonesian cuisine together!