About Us
BETAWI
The name “Betawi” was taken from the old capital city of Indonesia, Batavia, now known as Jakarta.
Our Cuisine is by nature highly original, spicy and exciting in its ingredients, preparation and presentation.
All dishes are freshly prepared daily by local Indonesian Chefs using only specially chosen ingredients, including authentic imported herbs, spices and sauces. Our dishes do not contain added MSG.
Our restaurant provides a friendly and relaxed environment allowing guests to feel at home while dinning.
About
BETAWI
History of
Founded in 2007, Betawi is a multi-award winning Indonesian Restaurant renowned for its longevity and consistent exotic Asian flavours, which has become highly regarded in the culinary scene.
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Our Founder, Isti, an Indonesian national, living in Dubai for many years had become so nostalgic of her favourite dishes from home that she took the leap to open her own restaurant in 2007.
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15 years on, after recently moving to Brisbane, Isti is excited to be bringing her passion for traditional recipes to Indooroopilly. She looks forward to meeting and introducing her specialty dishes to the local community.
Our
PHILOSOPHY
Our philosophy is to consistently serve our quality Indonesian cuisine using the freshest of ingredients.
ACHIEVEMENT
Milestones and
2007
Betawi opens its doors in Karama Dubai.
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2011
Betawi is the Winner of Timeout Magazine Dubai, "Best Budget Restaurant of the Year" and has been highly recommended in subsequent Timeout Magazine publications as well as by popular hotel chefs around Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
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2012
Betawi is visited by the BBC World as part of a Dubai documentary and was reported to be one of the chosen restaurants to dine while visiting Dubai.
Betawi is nominated for Timeout Dubai Restaurant Awards for two categories, "Best Budget Restaurant" and “Best South East and Pan Asian Restaurant”. Betawi was the runner up in both categories.
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2013
Betawi is nominated for Timeout Dubai Restaurant Awards for two categories, "Best Budget Restaurant" and “Best South East and Pan Asian Restaurant”.
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2014
Betawi has been nominated for the Fourth consecutive year for Timeout Dubai Restaurant Awards for "Best Budget Restaurant".
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2015
Betawi opens its JLT Branch in Cluster D with outdoor seating by the lake.
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2017
Betawi is the winner of JLT Dining Awards for "Best Southeast Asian Restaurant".
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2022
Betawi opens its doors in Indooroopilly, Brisbane, Australia.
