The short answer
Dua Em Bersaudara: what visitors should know first
Visit if you want to try Lombok's signature chicken dish in the capital. It is a meat restaurant, so vegetarians should skip it. Wikivoyage lists the address and daily hours, but confirm both before travelling across town.
Useful facts
Dua Em Bersaudara facts at a glance
- Location
- Jl. Transmigrasi No. 99, Mataram
- Dining style
- Local eatery
- Price signal
- Budget
- Signature order
- Try: ayam taliwang
- Hours
- Daily 08:00 to 22:00 per Wikivoyage; confirm
- Good for
- Meat-eaters wanting Lombok's signature dish
Why it matters
Why Dua Em Bersaudara is worth your time
Ayam taliwang is the dish most Lombok visitors hear about, and Mataram, the island's capital, is where it is served in everyday restaurants rather than in resort menus. A meal here shows what residents eat, in a plain eatery with local prices.
It is a narrow recommendation. The listing says nothing about vegetarian food, and the menu we know of centres on chicken. It suits meat-eating members of a family group who want one authentic local meal, while vegetarians in the group might do better at a restaurant with a marked vegetable dish. Say so up front, and you avoid a stop that suits only part of the party.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Ayam taliwang
The grilled chicken dish associated with Lombok is the dish Wikivoyage lists here.
- 02
Capital-city setting
A local meal in Mataram, away from resort menus.
- 03
Long hours
Listed as open from morning to 22:00 daily.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Give your driver the address, Jalan Transmigrasi No. 99 in Mataram, since small eateries can be hard to spot from the road. Wikivoyage lists it as open daily from 08:00 to 22:00 and describes it as famed for its ayam taliwang.
Ayam taliwang is a grilled chicken dish with a chilli-heavy sauce, usually eaten with rice. Wikivoyage's food notes also mention pelecing and lengkare as local dishes made with shrimp paste, so a vegetarian should not assume side dishes are meat-free here. If someone in your party eats no chicken, order plain rice and any vegetable dish after asking about its sauce.
Spice levels on Lombok can be strong. Ask for the sauce on the side if you are cooking for older relatives, and drink bottled water. Fit the meal around a visit to Taman Mayura or Pura Lingsar, both a short drive away.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Confirm hours and address before going
- Ask for the sauce mild or on the side
- Skip it if your group is vegetarian
- Drink bottled water
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Jalan Transmigrasi No. 99, Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Best time
- Lunch or early dinner; listed 08:00 to 22:00
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- A city restaurant reached by taxi. We could not confirm steps, seating or air-conditioning from the page, so ask when you call or arrive.
- Tickets and access
- No booking details were found. Hours listed on Wikivoyage run from 08:00 to 22:00; confirm before going.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Dua Em Bersaudara
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
A city restaurant reached by taxi. We could not confirm steps, seating or air-conditioning from the page, so ask when you call or arrive.
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See concierge supportFAQs
Is there vegetarian food?
Our source does not mention any. The restaurant is known for chicken, so vegetarians should eat elsewhere.
How spicy is ayam taliwang?
It is typically chilli-heavy. Ask for less heat for older relatives.
Where is it?
Jalan Transmigrasi No. 99 in Mataram, per Wikivoyage.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
