Restaurant
Fresh flavors, Bataknese warmth, and great views
open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. WE LOVE COOKING FOR YOU!
Open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., our lakefront restaurant is a space where food is made with love—and served with a view. Start your day with a nourishing breakfast while gazing out over Lake Toba and the surrounding mountains. Choose your preferred style—Indonesian or European—at check-in, and enjoy a peaceful, flavor-filled morning.
We follow the principles of slow food: cooking with fresh, seasonal, and regional ingredients—many sourced right here on the island. Our menu is intentionally small but carefully prepared, with every dish made to order.
We proudly serve halal meals and follow WHO and Swiss nutritional guidelines to offer wholesome, balanced food. Our plant-forward approach supports both your health and the planet’s.
Taste the essence of Batak cuisine with andaliman—our rare, jungle-foraged pepper known as "Batak pepper"—and discover bold Sumatran and Indonesian flavors with every bite.
Flavors of the Archipelago
Bold, spicy, and soulful tastes of Batak and beyond
BATAK CUISINE
Batak cuisine, a part of Indonesian culinary traditions, is characterized by andaliman spice, often called "Batak pepper." This rare pepper is hand-picked from the jungle and cannot be cultivated, relying on bird enzymes for germination. Andaliman pepper has a slight anesthetic effect similar to Szechuan pepper and offers an intense citrus flavor, enhancing the perception of food and stimulating saliva production.
SUMATRAN CUISINE
Sumatran cuisine often has Middle Eastern influences, featuring curried meat and vegetables such as gulai and curry dishes. Elements of Chinese cuisine can be seen in foods such as noodles, meat balls, and spring rolls have been completely assimilated. Indonesian dishes have rich flavours; most often described as savory, hot and spicy, and also combination of basic tastes such as sweet, salty, sour and bitter.
INDONESIAN CUISINE
Indonesian cuisine is a vibrant collection of regional culinary traditions developed over centuries across the archipelago. Most Indonesians prefer spicy food, which varies by region and reflects unique local flavors and ingredients. This rich tapestry of tastes is influenced by indigenous practices, historical trade, and cultural merges. Each region contributes distinctive ingredients and cooking methods, creating a varied and fascinating culinary landscape.
Good Food, Grown Close
Slow food, fresh flavors, and mindful choices
At Zoe’s Paradise, we believe in slow food—traditional meals prepared with fresh, seasonal, and regional ingredients. Our menu is intentionally small, because everything is made to order using what the island naturally provides.
We follow WHO and Swiss nutritional guidelines to offer food that’s not only delicious but also nourishing. Our meals are halal, and our plant-forward approach emphasizes fruits, vegetables, and whole ingredients while minimizing processed foods and red meat.
Sustainable for the earth, and good for the soul—every plate reflects our commitment to wellness, quality, and care.
