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Review Author: JT
Review Date: 27 Nov 2024
Review Body: We did this experience after our Komodo boat trip. Did NOT think anything in Labuan Bajo could top Komodo, but here we are - I'd say I almost enjoyed this more than the boat trip! Kak Liz was so warm and welcoming - like I could feel her energy the moment we stepped in. The whole experience was so wholesome, food was amazing in a way that you can taste all the ingredients, so flavourful without alot of seasoning. We enjoyed 3 drinks too, coffee/tea, jamu, and a local spirit called the sopi - all from the garden! And the garden tour too was lovely. I'm not usually crazy about garden tours, but she encouraged us to take off our shoes while walking (for some grounding!) and that was just such a nice touch somehow. And honestly, Kak Liz, her vibe is just different. She's so lovely and knowledgable and has so many stories to share. I could go on for hours about how great she is but think you got to meet her to understand it. Already missing her and thinking of the next visit. 100/10 must try!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Malin
Review Date: 24 Sep 2026
Review Body: Wow wow! I would recommend this to anyone looking for a real authentic cooking food the traditional way in Indonesia. Absolutely beautiful people and they all makes you feel right at home. This place is magic and the calm of nature and jungle hearing birds while cooking inside the traditional way and the sound of the fire in the background. I can't really explain but I felt I was placed here from a different time. You have to join this to see for yourself. And the result, the food was the best I have eaten during my trips in Indonesia. If I knew what I would experience I would never doubt to visit this place! Lots of love to them and the people that works there and keep the place running <3
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Sarah Lewis
Review Date: 31 Dec 2025
Review Body: Wow! This was a very special experience and Kaka Liz is a very special lady. This experience was one of the highlights of our trip. The food was delicious, the smoked chicken was a particular highlight. We had a wonderful barefoot walk around her garden and looked at all the edible plants from vanilla vines and hibiscus, to soursop trees and sap-giving palm trees. If you are in Flores, then you must visit Dapur Tara. The money you spend goes to local community artisans, local botanical medical clinic, and supports the attached orphange.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Cecilia
Review Date: 28 Nov 2024
Review Body: Had the best time with Kak Liz! She’s so inspirational and the you can tell that the food she cooks have so much soul and flavour. I love her garden tour where she explains her processes and their way of life. This was one of my highlights for our Labuan Bajo day trip!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Nigel Pekenc
Review Date: 28 Aug 2025
Review Body: Fantastic, authentic and delicious experience - highly recommended. A great way to experience the inland culture and food of Flores island. The food combined with exploring gardens was one of the highlights of our holiday.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Irene
Review Date: 05 May 2025
Review Body: Awesome experience. First we had the most delicious lunch and then we took a tour of the wonderful herb garden at Dapur Tara. Both were great experiences and totally worth the trip!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Kate
Review Date: 22 May 2025
Review Body: delicious, local and authentic. and kak liz is one of the most generous and admirable people i have ever met. i really wish her all the best in her advocacy!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Kristín A Árnadóttir
Review Date: 03 Jul 2025
Review Body: This day, with Liz and all the wonderful people that have created the Garden of Eden at Dapur Tara, was unbelievable! And the food! To die for. Thank you!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Jane
Review Date: 22 Apr 2025
Review Body: Food was fabulous Host gorgeous and welcoming and informative Great experience thankyou
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Shu Hui
Review Date: 22 May 2025
Review Body: Incredible, super inspiring and the perfect way to complete the trip :)
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Cindy
Review Date: 22 May 2025
Review Body: Superb quality food, so well presented. Felt like going back in time.
Review rating: 5

Itinerary

Itinerary Day 1
Itinerary Summary: Flores herbal experience: Garden tour, tribal meal, arak tasting.
Itinerary Description: Duration: Approx. 3 hours Arrive at Dapur Tara and enjoy a welcome herbal drink Meet Kak Liz and the team for a short introduction Guided walk through the ecological garden – learn about medicinal plants and tribal ingredients Enjoy your private tribal feast, freshly prepared over open fire Herbal Moke (arak) tasting – 3 varieties with cultural background Option to relax in the garden before departing
Local hosts set up a private dining table inside a rustic woven-and-wood hut, smiling and serving, Labuan Bajo
Local guide in a headscarf leads guests through dense greenery, pointing at plants during a garden stop, Labuan Bajo
Sizzling fire cooking with large metal pots over an open flame beside stacked tools, during a foodie tour in Indonesia
Assorted starters in small wooden bowls with shredded toppings and green leaves, set on a dinner table in Labuan Bajo
Guests and a host stroll through a lush tropical garden beside wooden cabanas, enjoying the setting in Labuan Bajo
Black bowl of steaming noodles or rice with herbs and vegetables on a wooden table for dinner, Labuan Bajo
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Local hosts set up a private dining table inside a rustic woven-and-wood hut, smiling and serving, Labuan Bajo
Local guide in a headscarf leads guests through dense greenery, pointing at plants during a garden stop, Labuan Bajo
Sizzling fire cooking with large metal pots over an open flame beside stacked tools, during a foodie tour in Indonesia
Local hosts set up a private dining table inside a rustic woven-and-wood hut, smiling and serving, Labuan Bajo
Local guide in a headscarf leads guests through dense greenery, pointing at plants during a garden stop, Labuan Bajo
Sizzling fire cooking with large metal pots over an open flame beside stacked tools, during a foodie tour in Indonesia
Assorted starters in small wooden bowls with shredded toppings and green leaves, set on a dinner table in Labuan Bajo
Guests and a host stroll through a lush tropical garden beside wooden cabanas, enjoying the setting in Labuan Bajo
Black bowl of steaming noodles or rice with herbs and vegetables on a wooden table for dinner, Labuan Bajo
Leaf-lined platter of Indonesian dishes with shredded vegetables, herbs and spices on a woven basket during private dining in Indonesia
A guest spooning appetiser from a carved bread bowl at a rustic tribal farm-to-table meal in Labuan Bajo
Kaka Liz from Dapur Tara serves food from a clay bowl in a torchlit wooden kitchen, tribal farm-to-table in Labuan Bajo
Two travellers strolling along a narrow path through dense tropical greenery in Indonesia, framed by banana and palm leaves
Woman holding a tray of fresh herbs at a local food stall in Indonesia, part of a foodie tour experience
Bowl of chopped green fruit topped with herbs on a wooden serving tray, lit softly inside during a foodie tour in Indonesia
Thatched-roof wooden dining pavilion with rugs, cushions and woven wall hangings inside a rustic Indonesian venue for private dining
Kaka Liz from Dapur Tara sits by a rustic open fire, preparing for tribal farm-to-table dining in Labuan Bajo
Guests watching food being cooked over flames at Dapur Tara’s brick hearth kitchen for a tribal farm-to-table experience in Labuan Bajo
Green herbal drinks served in glass mugs with leaf garnishes and straws on a platter at Dapur Tara dining, Labuan Bajo
Three dessert bowls topped with shredded coconut and blue flowers, with green leaves and a wooden spoon on a tray in Indonesia
Blonde woman serving or plating food for a guest at an indoor table, with ingredients ready during a foodie tour in Indonesia
Cook tending a roaring wood fire in Dapur Tara’s brick hearth kitchen during tribal farm-to-table dining in Labuan Bajo
Rural Dapur Tara veranda surrounded by large green leaves and thatched walls, with people preparing for farm-to-table dining in Flores
Thatched-roof veranda at Dapur Tara with a seated host in a lush garden farm dining setting, Labuan Bajo, Flores
Earthenware pot and woven mats set for tribal farm-to-table dining at Dapur Tara in Labuan Bajo, Flores experience
Person stoking a brazier-style campfire with burning logs beside a brick wall in a rustic indoor room after dark during the Komodo adventure
Thatched-roof dining hall with table settings and ingredient shelves at Dapur Tara for a tribal farm-to-table meal in Labuan Bajo
Dapur Tara garden dining area with a person browsing around leafy displays and woven textiles in Labuan Bajo, Flores
Traveller walking along a garden path past thatched huts at Dapur Tara farm-to-table dining in Labuan Bajo, Flores
Wood-lined pantry wall with menu boards, spices and baskets at Dapur Tara, setting the scene for tribal farm-to-table dining in Labuan Bajo
Kaka Liz cooking over an open brick hearth at Dapur Tara, a tribal farm-to-table dining stop in Labuan Bajo
Kaka Liz arranges fresh greens and corn on carved wooden trays inside Dapur Tara’s farm-to-table kitchen in Labuan Bajo
Smiling Kaka Liz in a green headband poses by trays of local produce and herbs at Dapur Tara in Labuan Bajo
Kaka Liz smiles inside Dapur Tara, holding a farm-to-table dining magazine for guests to enjoy in Labuan Bajo
Dim brick-walled room with a hanging dark garment, wooden chairs and benches inside Dapur Tara in Labuan Bajo
Three handmade jars of bright yellow and green sauces on a wooden plate at Dapur Tara’s Labuan Bajo table
Green drinks in small cups with tall straws on a wooden tray, with lime slices, on a foodie tour stop in Indonesia
Golden rice dish in a woven basket with fresh green leaves, served with a wooden spoon at Dapur Tara, Labuan Bajo
Lidded ceramic cooking pot and woven tea-leaf holder with green leaves on a wooden table at Dapur Tara, Labuan Bajo
Cook tending a wood-fired stove in a lantern-lit kitchen, serving tribal farm-to-table dining at Dapur Tara, Labuan Bajo
Kaka Liz from Dapur Tara smiles in traditional dress, offering a warm greeting before tribal farm-to-table dining in Labuan Bajo
Kaka Liz from Dapur Tara holds fresh pineapple from the garden, sharing farm-to-table ingredients with guests in Labuan Bajo

Tribal Farm-to-Table Dining | See the Real Flores

This experience will change how you see Flores
5.0
|11 Reviews
Group size
Up to 20 guests
DURATION
3 hours
Booking type
Private trip
MEET UP
At location
Group size
Up to 20 guests
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Don’t leave Labuan Bajo without this. A Tribal Farm-to-Table Journey
Most people come to Labuan Bajo for Komodo and leave straight after. But this tribal farm-to-table dining experience is easily one of the highlights here (we loved it as much as the Komodo boat trip!), and the best ways to really understand Flores. Hosted by Kak Liz, this isn’t just a meal. She’s spent years travelling across Flores, learning directly from different tribes — their languages, food traditions, and healing practices — and brings all of that into this experience. It’s her way of letting you experience the real Flores in just a few hours.You’ll start in her garden, where everything you eat comes from. You’re encouraged to walk barefoot, touch, smell, and learn — from medicinal herbs to everyday ingredients used in tribal cooking. Even small details are thoughtful: tea brewed from pineapple peels, papaya stems used as straws, and a quiet zero-waste ethos running through everything. Then you’ll sit down to a wood-fired meal rooted in Manggarai traditions.It is simple, grounding and good for the soul. It's an experience you can't miss if you want to really understand Flores.What to expectWalk through Kak Liz’s garden (barefoot if you like)Learn about medicinal herbs + tribal ingredientsCook and eat a wood-fired Manggarai mealTry herbal moke (arak) infused with fresh herbsSmall, thoughtful zero-waste touches throughoutPrivate experience, just for your groupMenu highlightsManuk Cuing (smoked chicken) or vegan alternativeNasi Kolo (bamboo rice)Ikan Kue Asam (sour fish soup)Seasonal vegetables, sambals & fruitsHerbal moke (arak), 3 infused varietiesAll food is halal.Vegetarian and vegan options available (just let us know when booking).

Experience highlights

Leaf-lined platter of Indonesian dishes with shredded vegetables, herbs and spices on a woven basket during private dining in Indonesia
Authentic farm-to-table tribal feast
Smiling host holding a book or menu inside a traditional wooden dining room with woven textiles, for private dining in Indonesia
Seriously passionate host
Two travellers strolling along a narrow path through dense tropical greenery in Indonesia, framed by banana and palm leaves
Explore organic garden barefooted
Leaf-lined platter of Indonesian dishes with shredded vegetables, herbs and spices on a woven basket during private dining in Indonesia
Learn Flores food traditions
Kaka Liz arranges fresh greens and corn on carved wooden trays inside Dapur Tara’s farm-to-table kitchen in Labuan Bajo
Enjoy yummy farm-to-table meal!

What You’ll be Doing

Flores herbal experience: Garden tour, tribal meal, arak tasting.
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What’s Included

Private Traditional Lunch experience
Herbal coffee and Tea
Guided Garden Tour
Herbal Arak tasting

Not included

Transport to and from Dapur Tara (we are happy to recommend a driver for you)

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Where we'll meet

Start Point

Meet-up at Dapur Tara(Dapur Tara, Indonesien)
  • 15 mins before selected timeslot
  • Notes: Dapur Tara Flores on Google Maps https://maps.app.goo.gl/c1LFUhifvXdxYu5Z7?g_st=ic

End Point

  • End at Start Point(s)

Start & Ends

Daily
01:00PM - 04:00PM
04:00PM - 07:00PM

Suitability / Accessibility

  • Vegetarian food available
  • Halal food available
  • Child Friendly (No Minimum Age)

Cancellation & other policies

  • Cancellation

    Cancel 7 days before activity for a full refund

  • Reschedule Policy

    Customers can reschedule up to 3 days before the activity starts without any extra fees
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Elizabeth, warmly known as Kaka Liz, is the friendly face behind Dapur Tara. Originally from Maumere, Flores, she started this heartfelt project in 2020. With a background in International Tourism and Hospitality, Kaka Liz blends her knowledge with deep roots in local culture. She's not just running a restaurant—she's also a traditional dance teacher, sharing the stories and rhythms of Flores with anyone willing to learn. Her vision for Dapur Tara goes beyond food; it's a space where culture, nature, and community come together in a relaxed and genuine way. What makes it special is how naturally Kaka Liz brings people into the world she grew up in, always with kindness and a welcoming smile.
Experience: 6 years
Speaks: Fluent English
Acceptance rate: 87%
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