Culinary


DINING OPTIONS AT NIHI


Indulge in Fresh, Quality Cuisine with
Locally Sourced Ingredients at Nihi Sumba

Our own flourishing organic gardens in conjunction with a bounty of local fruit, vegetables, spices and herbs from neighboring villages and farms, help us to ensure that our menus are full of flavor and variety.

Our all-inclusive dining approach affords you the comforts and amenities expected of a luxury resort, but at no extra cost. Included are three daily meals, beverages (excluding alcohol) and snacks offered at the bar and lounges. Dining is available from morning until late into the evening, with meals served at your leisure. Feel free to dine within your villa or discuss with your Guest Kapten should you wish to design a private dining adventure.

In a less social mood? We understand that couples often want to indulge in special, romantic moments together. We are always available to set up a private dinner table for you at the restaurant or any one of our property’s hidden, secluded spots. Please let us know ahead of time if you are interested in sharing a quiet meal with your loved one and we will plan the rest.

  • Weekly Special

Weekly Special

MONDAY
experience an extraordinary jungle-themed dinner at Sandalwood Stables, where nature and culinary artistry meet. Enjoy open-fire cooking with local ingredients, served family-style in a lush tropical setting.

WEDNESDAY
we celebrate the excellent work of The Sumba Foundation. This is a curated buffet dining experience where we also feature a beautiful short film on our ongoing work with our community.

FRIDAY
Get ready for a sumptuous seafood feast, and indulge in various freshest and finest seafood, all cooked in a variety of creative recipes to elevate your dining experience. This weekly specially is extra-charged. Free flow beers and wine packages are also available.

SATURDAY
is our most iconic White Party Dinner. Join us for a night of fun and party. Start with one of our signature cocktails at the bar and enjoy a buffet style culinary experience.



Ombak Restaurant

Our main restaurant is Ombak, meaning ‘wave front’ and is the heart of NIHI Sumba’s dining activity. This laid-back, open-air restaurant and lounge bar, serves a la carte breakfast and dinner daily, in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere. Think palm trees, beach sand beneath your feet, and an ocean breeze. Shoes are optional.

  • Our Menus

  • Dress Code

Our Menus

The menu at Ombak has been crafted to recall local flavors and far flung tastes.

Dishes have been prepared using fresh produce from our on-site garden and freshly caught fish.

Dress Code

The dress code is casual and comfortable.
Live entertainment is a regular feature.




Nio Beach Club

Leaving the Boathouse, you’ll find a sandy path parallel to the ocean that will lead you past the turtle hatchery to our Nio Beach Club.

  • Welcome to Nio Beach Club

  • Extras

Welcome to Nio Beach Club

Located on the water’s edge, Nio Beach Club’s open-aired pavilions are a prime place to enjoy lunch.

And with an inviting 20-meter infinity lap pool overlooking the Indian Ocean, this is also a dream spot for beach lovers to chill while watching avid surfers catch our epic NIHI® Sumba wave.

OUR MENUS
freshly caught fish, delicious salads, items from the grill, or handmade pizzas from our wood-fired clay oven.

Extras

Lunch and snacks are also served by the pool and, for special occasions and more intimate dinners, we are able to create a magical setting here. A laid-back, open-air restaurant.




Kaboku Restaurant

Indulge in an Omakase exploration of food at NIHI®
An intimate and elegant fine-dining experience in an indoor, temperature-controlled space.

  • Welcome to Kaboku

  • The menu

  • Booking is Essential

Welcome to Kaboku

Kaboku is NIHI® Sumba’s Japanese restaurant offering an omakase concept.

The unique sunken restaurant sits adjacent to the Nio Beach Club swimming pool and offers a truly special and unique omakase seven course experience prepared by our experienced chefs, using only the freshest ingredients.

An elegant selection of Japanese sake and whisky complete the experience.

The menu


Omakase is a Japanese phrase meaning “I’ll leave it up to you” or in culinary terms, “chef’s recommendation“.

Indulge in the seven unique courses using seasonal ingredients.

Booking is Essential

Space is limited (6 pax) for this extraordinary dining experience so booking is essential.
Kaboku is not inclusive in the daily accommodation price.




Boathouse Bar

The Boathouse’s dramatic location offers spectacular sunsets and sweeping views of the sea and surf.

  • Welcome to the Boathouse

  • Dress Code

Welcome to the Boathouse

The coolest and most laidback beach bar in Indonesia welcomes guests for drinks and snacks after a day on the island.

Keep it casual and unwind before heading out to dinner.

Delicious snacks are served every evening to accompany beer, wine, and perfect cocktails.

During our Happiest Hour, enjoy free-flowing local beer and house wine

Dress Code

Pull in straight from the beach or freshened up for dinner. Shoes are optional here.

Make yourself at home.



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