Dining at Dapur Tara – Exclusive Guest Benefits

Sten Lodge tribal dinner
Photo by Birke Oud

Dining at Dapur Tara – Exclusive Guest Benefits

As our guest at Sten Lodge, you enjoy special rates and priority access to authentic Flores dining experiences at our sister restaurant, Dapur Tara – just a 3-minute walk through the gardens.

Breakfast at Dapur Tara

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Start your day with traditional Flores breakfast served in our open-air bamboo restaurant. Enjoy local coffee or herbal tea, tropical fruits, and homemade specialties while surrounded by morning birdsong.

Special Sten Lodge Price: IDR 50,000 (tax included)
Regular price: Not available to external guests

  • Time: 9:00 AM
  • Booking: By 3 PM the day before (or on-site before 6 PM)
  • Payment: Full payment required at booking
  • Cancellation: Free until 6 PM the day before

Tribal Dinner

Sten Lodge tribal dinner
Photo by Birke Oud

Join fellow travelers for an evening feast cooked over wood fire. Experience authentic Flores hospitality as dishes arrive fresh from the flames – bamboo rice, smoked chicken or tofu/tempeh, seasonal vegetables, and garden sambals.

Special Sten Lodge Price: IDR 150,000 (tax included)
Regular price: IDR 330,000

  • Time: 6:00 PM
  • Minimum: 1 guest (no minimum charge)
  • Booking: By 3 PM the day before
  • Payment: Full payment required at booking
  • Note: Check-in day dinners must be pre-booked

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Cooking Class with Dinner

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Learn traditional Flores cooking techniques in our fire kitchen. Prepare your own dinner alongside our local team, then enjoy your creation as the sun sets. A hands-on cultural experience that connects you with the island’s culinary heritage.

Special Sten Lodge Price: IDR 350,000 (tax included)
Regular price: IDR 550,000

Already have dinner included in your room?
Additional cost for cooking class only: IDR 200,000

  • Time: 3:00 PM (cooking) → 6:00 PM (dinner)
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Minimum: 2 guests
  • Booking: By 3 PM the day before
  • Payment: Full payment required at booking

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Location & Access

Dapur Tara is located on the same property, just a short walk from your bamboo hut. Follow the garden path signs or ask our staff for directions.

How to Book

WhatsApp: +62 813 3722 9724
Please mention you’re a Sten Lodge guest to receive special rates

On-site: Visit our reception or speak with Dapur Tara staff directly

Good to Know

  • All meals are Halal with vegetarian/vegan options
  • Cancellation: Follows your room booking policy on Booking.com
  • Walk-ins: Subject to availability – booking recommended

Regular Experiences Also Available

As a Sten Lodge guest, you’re welcome to book any Dapur Tara experience at regular rates:


Dapur Tara is our community-based restaurant where every meal is cooked over wood fire, using ingredients from our ecological gardens.

It’s more than dining

it’s a journey into Flores culture, one dish at a time.