The Verdict
Kampung Daun is a Sundanese garden-village restaurant in Cihideung, Parongpong, set in a green valley in the Lembang hills above Bandung. It was developed by owner Sukanto Aliwinoto and opened in 1999 as a 'Culture Gallery & Café', built around thatched saung huts scattered through the terraced grounds beside a stream, so dining here is as much about the setting as the food.
The kitchen is Sundanese and West Javanese: the Nasi Kukus Legend, banana-leaf steamed rice with anchovies, basil and petai, is the signature, alongside an array of pepes, dishes wrapped in banana leaf and steamed or grilled, and grilled fish and chicken. Dishes run from about Rp8,000 to Rp115,000, which keeps a long, leafy lunch or dinner well within reach.
The Kitchen
Kampung Daun, opened by owner Sukanto Aliwinoto in 1999, cooks Sundanese and West Javanese food. The signature is the Nasi Kukus Legend, banana-leaf steamed rice with anchovies, basil and petai. Around it run a wide range of pepes, banana-leaf parcels steamed or grilled, plus grilled fish, chicken and traditional sides, with dishes priced from about Rp8,000 to Rp115,000.
The Room
The 'room' is a terraced valley of thatched saung huts threaded along a stream in the Cihideung hills, with the sound of water and birdsong instead of a dining-room hum. Tables are spread across private huts, which makes it ideal for a family gathering, a relaxed group or a quiet pair, far more than for a quick city-centre bite.
Best for a Birthday or Gathering
For a birthday or a family gathering, Kampung Daun gives you a private thatched hut in a green valley, a long Sundanese spread to share, and a setting that does the celebrating for you. Book a hut for weekends, plan the drive up into the Lembang hills, and let an unhurried, leafy afternoon stretch out.
Not For
Kampung Daun is not for a diner after a quick bite, a fine-dining tasting menu or a central city-centre location. It sits up in the Lembang hills outside Bandung and is built for a long, leafy, shared meal, so it does not suit anyone short on time, after refined plating, or unwilling to make the drive.
Reservations
Kampung Daun takes bookings by phone, and reserving a saung hut for weekends is wise, as the valley fills with families. It sits at Jl. Sersan Bajuri Km 4.7 in Cihideung, Parongpong, a drive up into the Lembang hills above Bandung. Dishes run from about Rp8,000 to Rp115,000, dress is casual, and a meal here is meant to be lingered over.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kampung Daun worth it?
Kampung Daun is worth it for the setting as much as the food, a Sundanese garden village of thatched huts in a green Lembang valley above Bandung. Open since 1999 under owner Sukanto Aliwinoto, it serves dishes like the Nasi Kukus Legend and pepes from about Rp8,000. It is a long, leafy, shared meal rather than a quick or refined one.
Where is Kampung Daun in Bandung?
Kampung Daun is at Jl. Sersan Bajuri Km 4.7 No.88 in Cihideung, Parongpong, up in the Lembang hills north-west of central Bandung. It is set in a terraced valley beside a stream, with dining spread across thatched saung huts. The drive from the city centre takes a while, which is part of its escape-from-town appeal.
What should I order at Kampung Daun?
Order the Nasi Kukus Legend, the signature banana-leaf steamed rice with anchovies, basil and petai, then a selection of pepes, banana-leaf parcels steamed or grilled. Grilled fish, chicken and traditional Sundanese sides round out a shared spread. With dishes from about Rp8,000 to Rp115,000, it is easy to build a generous table.
How much does Kampung Daun cost?
Kampung Daun is affordable for its setting, with dishes priced from about Rp8,000 to Rp115,000 each. A shared Sundanese spread across a group stays reasonable, with the cost set by how many dishes you order rather than a fixed menu. The draw is value and atmosphere, a private hut in a valley, rather than fine-dining prices.
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