Rijsttafel and Rendang at Bentang Bali

Oranjestad · Indonesian · $$$ (estimate)

Bentang Bali is an Indonesian restaurant in Oranjestad, with the executive chef listed as Martin Haselhoef. Its signature is rijsttafel, served by advance order. Beef rendang, satay and gado gado anchor the regular menu. The restaurant appears in our group listings, and The Table Desk can reserve a table for your party.

Dining room with white tablecloths, wooden chairs and orange curtains at Bentang Bali in Oranjestad, Aruba

Bentang Bali focuses on Indonesian cooking in Oranjestad. The executive chef is listed as Martin Haselhoef. Rijsttafel is the signature, and it is prepared by advance order.

The menu includes beef rendang in coconut milk, chicken and beef satay, and gado gado with peanut sauce. A nasi rames tasting plate gives a sampling of several dishes, and tofu and tempeh rendang is on the menu too. Pandan tiramisu closes the meal.

Through The Table Desk you pay a flat $20 service fee online, and the meal at the restaurant. The table is final once we confirm it in writing.

Photos: Bentang Bali.

From the current menu

  • Beef rendang in coconut milk
  • Chicken and beef satay
  • Nasi rames tasting plate
  • Gado gado with peanut sauce
  • Tofu and tempeh rendang
  • Pandan tiramisu

A selection in our own words from the restaurant's menu when we last checked. Menus change; the restaurant's menu on the night is the one that counts.

Area
Oranjestad
Cuisine
Indonesian
Price level
$$$ (our estimate, not exact pricing)
Good for
Groups

Questions

Can The Table Desk arrange rijsttafel at Bentang Bali?

We can reserve your table and add a rijsttafel note to your seating request. Rijsttafel is served by advance order, so mention it when you send the date, time and party size. We pass that note to the restaurant.

What Indonesian dishes does Bentang Bali serve?

Beef rendang in coconut milk, chicken and beef satay and gado gado with peanut sauce are on the menu. There is also a nasi rames tasting plate, tofu and tempeh rendang, and pandan tiramisu for dessert.

Is Bentang Bali suited to a group dinner?

It appears in our group collection, and rijsttafel by advance order fits a shared table well. Enter the full party size when you book so we can ask for a table that fits everyone.

Is there parking, and are there extra charges?

That is separate from the flat $20 service fee you pay The Table Desk online.

When will I get my confirmation?

We email your confirmation as soon as the restaurant has made your booking. How long that takes depends on the restaurant. If we can't book it, your full $20 is refunded.

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