Hajat's Restaurant

Hajat's is a Mataram institution for goat lovers — best known for its sate kambing (grilled goat skewers) and gulai kambing (a rich, aromatic goat curry simmered with coconut and spices). It's a longstanding favourite of the local community: the kind of busy, unpretentious place where the regulars are the best recommendation.

The goat is tender and full of flavour, the curry deep and warming, and prices stay refreshingly local. It's a drive up towards Mataram, but for travellers who want to eat where Lombok actually eats — beyond the beach warungs and surf cafés — Hajat's is a genuine taste of the island's everyday food culture.