🕐 Hours
Mo-Su 17:00-21:30
About this spot
In De Pijp's vibrant Ceintuurbaan neighborhood, Dèsa serves bold Indonesian flavors that feel both authentic and perfectly adapted for European palates. Expect rich rendang and spicy sambal dishes that arrive with the kind of depth you can only find in Java, not generic tourist traps. The open kitchen buzzes with energy, making this a lively spot to grab a quick lunch or linger over a bowl of nasi goreng.
💡 Tips before you go
- Order your rice and curry on the house special menu for the best value without sacrificing quality.
- Ask for extra sambal terasi on the side if you want to elevate the flavor of your stir-fries.
- Visit during dinner hours to catch the full experience as locals gather for communal dining.
Menu13 items
Mains
Bamboo shoots & tofu in spiced coconut sauce
SAMBAL GORENG REBUNG TAHU
€22.9
Beans in a spicy coconut sauce
VEGETARIAN ♣ VEGETARISCH SAMBAL GORENG BUNCIS
€22.9
Beans in a spicy coconut sauce
SAMBAL GORENG BUNCIS
€22.9
Beef in spiced coconut sauce
DAGING RENDANG
€25.9
Chicken cooked with saffron and coconut milk
AYAM BESENGEK
€25.9
Chicken with red pepper sauce
KIP CHICKEN AYAM RICA-RICA
€25.9
Chicken with red pepper sauce
KIP ♣ CHICKEN AYAM RICA-RICA
€25.9
Fried shrimps in red pepper sauce
GARNALEN ♣ SHRIMPS UDANG BALADO
€28.9
Fried shrimps in red pepper sauce
UDANG BALADO
€28.9
Spiced soyabean in saffron sauce
TEMPE BUMBU KUNING
€22.9
Stewed veal in spiced soy sauce
VLEES ♣ MEAT ANAK SAPI KECAP
€25.9
Stewed veal in spiced soya sauce
ANAK SAPI KECAP
€25.9
Vegetable salad with homemade peanut sauce
GADO – GADO
€22.9