The short answer
Sate Rembiga Ibu Sinnaseh: what visitors should know first
Worth a stop if you want Mataram's own satay. It is a meat eatery, so vegetarians should skip it. Kompas and Liputan6 give different opening hours, so check before you travel.
Useful facts
Sate Rembiga Ibu Sinnaseh facts at a glance
- Location
- Jl. Dr. Wahidin, Rembiga, Mataram (No. 11B per Kompas)
- Dining style
- Local satay eatery
- Price signal
- Budget; beef satay about Rp30,000 a portion in Kompas (2020)
- Signature order
- Try: sate rembiga with plecing kangkung
- Hours
- Kompas: 9am to 10pm; Liputan6 (2017): 1.30pm to 9pm; confirm
- Good for
- Mild grilled meat, a local dish
Why it matters
Why Sate Rembiga Ibu Sinnaseh is worth your time
Sate rembiga is a Mataram speciality, named after the Rembiga district, and it differs from the peanut-sauce satay many visitors know. Kompas, a national newspaper, picks this eatery out when it recommends where to eat in Lombok, and Liputan6 profiles it as well.
For travellers working through ayam taliwang at every meal, it is a useful second dish: milder, sweeter and eaten without a heavy sauce. It also takes you into a residential part of Mataram that most beach itineraries miss. Other sate rembiga places exist in the same district, so the address matters if you want this one.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Sate rembiga
Grilled meat served plain, sweet with a slow-building heat, per Liputan6. Kompas lists it as beef.
- 02
Other satay
Kompas also lists liver and chicken satay for those who do not want beef.
- 03
Sambal bebereuk
The accompanying sambal named by Kompas; ask how hot it is before you spoon it on.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Ask your driver for Sate Rembiga Ibu Sinnaseh on Jalan Dr. Wahidin in Rembiga, a district on the north-east side of Mataram. Kompas gives the address as No. 11B. Liputan6, writing in 2017, also mentions a branch in Cakranegara without an address, so confirm which one you are heading to.
Sate rembiga is grilled meat served plain, without peanut sauce or soy glaze, according to Liputan6, which describes the taste as sweet with a little heat that builds as you chew. Kompas lists beef satay as the main item, with liver and chicken satay and a sambal called bebereuk, and puts a portion at about Rp30,000. Order a portion to share first, then add more.
The usual companions are rice and plecing kangkung. The meal is short, so combine it with the gardens at Taman Mayura or the temple at Lingsar. Vegetarians and Jain travellers have no real menu here and should eat elsewhere.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Confirm the address and hours before going
- Check which branch you are visiting
- Vegetarians should eat elsewhere
- Ask for the sambal on the side
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Jalan Dr. Wahidin, Rembiga, north-east Mataram (No. 11B per Kompas)
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Best time
- Afternoon to evening; sources disagree on hours, so confirm
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- A local eatery reached by taxi. We could not confirm steps, seating or toilets, so look at the entrance first. The satay is described as sweet with only mild heat, which suits most older travellers.
- Tickets and access
- No booking needed as far as we know. Kompas lists 9am to 10pm and Liputan6 (2017) lists 1.30pm to 9pm, so confirm hours by phone or through your hotel.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Sate Rembiga Ibu Sinnaseh
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
A local eatery reached by taxi. We could not confirm steps, seating or toilets, so look at the entrance first. The satay is described as sweet with only mild heat, which suits most older travellers.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Sate Rembiga Ibu Sinnaseh vegetarian?
No. It serves beef, liver and chicken satay, so vegetarians and Jain travellers should eat elsewhere.
Is it spicy?
Liputan6 describes the satay as sweet with a little heat that builds. The sambal is separate, so ask how hot it is.
What are the opening hours?
Sources differ: Kompas lists 9am to 10pm and Liputan6 (2017) lists 1.30pm to 9pm. Confirm before travelling.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
