Pondok Daun Ubi Cassava Leaf Eatery
Pondok Daun Ubi
A halal eatery on the west ring road of Waikabubak. Cassava leaf porridge is served before the meal, and the grilled chicken, sour-broth fish and stir-fried papaya flowers are popular.
Located on the west ring road of Waikabubak, near the Tarung traditional village, this halal eatery is a favorite of locals, civil servants and NGO staff in town. The name means 'cassava leaf hut,' and a small bowl of traditional Sumbanese cassava leaf porridge (Ro'o Luwa) is served before the meal. The menu centers on Indonesian home cooking. Grilled chicken, butter chicken, sour-broth fish and Padang-style squid in sauce are all on the menu, and the stir-fried papaya flowers and spring onion chili sauce are often praised. A main dish costs from about 40,000 rupiah and is enough for two to share, at 50,000-75,000 rupiah per person. Service can be slow at peak hours, so please be patient.
Opening hours
About 10:00-21:00
Nearby sights
- Tarung Village
- Praijing Village
- Waikelo Sawah Spring
- Pasola Festival Grounds (Wanokaka)
- Lapopu Waterfall
- Rua Beach
- Nihi Sumba (Nihiwatu Beach)
- Marosi Beach