The restaurant.

Farm-to-table · Line-caught · Garden-grown

A small-scale kitchen rooted in the rhythm of the island: quiet, seasonal, and shared at a handful of tables.

— A Taste of Sumba

At Kabisu, food is not just fuel. It's an experience, a ritual, and a way to connect with the land.

The restaurant is intentionally small, with only a handful of tables and a team that knows your name.

Personal, seasonal, and deeply rooted in Sumba's natural rhythm.

— 01 / Local Ingredients

Every ingredient tells a story.

Our kitchen celebrates the island's gifts. From line-caught fish delivered straight from nearby waters, to vegetables and herbs picked fresh from our own garden each morning, every ingredient tells a story. We honor Sumbanese traditions while drawing subtle inspiration from Mediterranean and Southeast Asian cuisines: light, bright, and full of flavor.

Expect dishes like:

  • 01Grilled mahi-mahi with lemongrass and coconut ash
  • 02Roasted eggplant and tomato salad with tamarind dressing
  • 03Homemade cassava chips with sea salt and lime
  • 04Garden herb frittata with hand-collected eggs

Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are always available. Simplicity should never mean compromise.

Kabisu, daytime

— 02 / Dining, Your Way

Slow mornings, candlelit nights.

Start your day with papaya and passionfruit beneath the palms. Linger over lunch with ocean views and a cold drink in hand. As the sun dips, enjoy a candlelit dinner curated around what's in season and what was caught that day.

We also offer:

  • In-villa dinners for our villa investors and guests
  • Long-table dinners under the stars for community evenings
  • Special events for weddings, birthdays, retreats and more

Every meal at Kabisu is made to feel like something shared, something remembered.

Kabisu at sunset

— 03 / Rooted in Respect

Sustainability, by practice.

Sustainability is not a buzzword here. It's how we live. Our garden provides most of our vegetables, herbs, and greens. We work directly with local farmers and fishermen who understand the land and sea. We compost, avoid plastic, and cook with intention.

By staying small, we can do things right: for the environment, for our guests, and for our team.

  • Garden-grown vegetables, herbs, and greens
  • Direct partnerships with local farmers and fishermen
  • On-site composting and plastic-free practices
  • Seasonal menus that follow what the land offers
— Invest

Own your rental property in paradise.

Ten oceanfront villas. One remaining at founding-tier pricing.

Kabisu lounge, top view