Ikan sabuko
Mackerel or tuna marinated in tamarind, basil and chili then grilled, served with rice. An emblematic coastal dish
3-6 USDWarungs de bord de mer a Dili, marches de poisson
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Cuisine East Timor
Modere
Mestizo cuisine born of the Portuguese, Indonesian and Austronesian blend. Fresh grilled fish, rice, corn and a Lusophone legacy (coffee is a national pride). Simple, hearty, often over a wood fire.
Incontournables
Les plats a ne pas manquer
Batar da'an
Corn, mung bean and squash stew simmered together, a comforting peasant dish of the highlands
2-4 USDEateries in Maubisse and the interior
Caril (Timorese curry)
Mild curry with coconut milk, chicken or fish and spices, a legacy of the Indian-Portuguese blend
3-6 USDLocal Dili restaurants
Feijoada
Black bean and pork stew inherited from the Portuguese, a Sunday dish
4-7 USDPortuguese restaurants in Dili
Tukir
Viande ou poisson cuit dans un bambou avec herbes et epices, methode traditionnelle au feu
3-6 USDVillages, evenements, restos traditionnels
Grilled fish from the market
Fresh catch of the day grilled over charcoal, salt and lime, eaten in Dili at the end of the day
3-5 USDDili night market (waterfront)
Sopa de gado
Soupe de boeuf riche aux legumes, influence indonesienne (soto), plat de rue nourrissant
2-4 USDWarungs et marches
Boissons
Boissons locales
Timorese coffee
High-altitude arabica coffee (Maubisse, Ermera), organic and renowned: one of the best in Asia, a source of national pride
Tua sabu / tua mutin
Local palm liquor and wine, drawn from the sap of the lontar palm, strong and traditional
Fresh fruit juices
Mango, papaya, soursop, pineapple: everywhere and cheap
Bintang / Heineken beer
Beers imported from Indonesia, the most common in Dili's bars
Street food
Guide de la street food
A gouter absolument
- Grilled fish at Dili's seafront night market
- Skewers (sate) and banana fritters at the street stalls
- Un cafe timorais serre dans un kios de Maubisse
Conseils de securite
- Eat where there's turnover and local crowds
- Avoid tap water: drink bottled or filtered water
- Prefer well-cooked fish and meat, raw vegetables washed in non-potable water are a risk
Vocabulaire
Mots utiles au restaurant
| Langue locale | Francais |
|---|---|
| Obrigadu / Obrigada | Thank you (m / f) |
| Han | Eat |
| Diak | Good, delicious |
| Bee | Eau |
| Foos | Riz |
| Ikan | Fish |
| Folin hira? | How much does it cost? |
| Bondia | Hello |
Etiquette
Regles a table
1
Tetum and Portuguese are the official languages: an 'obrigadu' always pleases
2
Eating with the right hand is common in the villages
3
Accepting the coffee or food you're offered is a gesture of respect
4
Don't waste rice, the sacred staple of the diet
Regime
Pour les vegetariens et vegans
Batar da'an (corn, beans, squash) is naturally vegetarian
Rice, stir-fried vegetables (midar) and Indonesian-influenced tofu-tempeh everywhere
Abundant, cheap tropical fruit at the markets
Budget
Budget repas
Street food
1-3 USD
Stands de rue, marches, vendeurs ambulants
Restaurant local
3-8 USD
Gargottes, cantines, restaurants familiaux
Restaurant touristique
10-25 USD
Restaurants connus, zones touristiques
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