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Dale Lapau Indonesian Restaurant (HALAL)

255 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell VIC 3124, Australia

Recommended by 29 people

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Find Dale Lapau Indonesian Restaurant (HALAL)

255 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell VIC 3124, Australia

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+61 3 8528 0821
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: Closed Friday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Dale Lapau Indonesian Restaurant (HALAL)

Dale Lapau is Camberwell’s home for rich Minang cooking, centered on layered, slow-cooked rendang and generous nasi ramas plates. Plates arrive loaded with coconut curry vegetables, fiery sambal, and tender meats—or plant-based jackfruit rendang for diners seeking certified halal and vegan options. Mornings bring a sharp cafe turn, serving beef rendang shakshuka with flaky roti and comforting chicken congee.

  • Specialist rendang lineup: From classic beef and shredded ribs to vegan jackfruit and stinky bean, the kitchen builds its identity around deep, slow-cooked Sumatran rendang.
  • Indonesian brunch twist: Mornings feature Indonesian cafe staples, dishing up beef rendang shakshuka alongside warm roti and savoury chicken congee.
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Why Diners Choose Dale Lapau

Why diners choose Dale Lapau for regional Minang specialties, versatile rendang variations, and unique Indonesian brunch.

  • Regional Minang & Padang Nasi Ramas Plates

    Generous combination platters pair tender beef rendang with layered vegetable curry, fragrant sambal, and balanced traditional accompaniments.

    If you're craving rendang, nasi ramas, or just authentic Indonesian food, you have to go here. It's the best!

    Shariffah Nabiha

  • Dedicated Plant-Based & Halal Rendang Variations

    The kitchen provides full plant-based rendang options like jackfruit and stinky bean alongside halal certified meats without compromising depth of flavor.

    so happy to see that this place has two vegan rendang options: jackfruit and stinky bean. i got the mixed plate for $27 which can be made vegan

    Rachael Martin

  • Nostalgic Tastes of Bukittinggi Home Cooking

    Carefully balanced spice profiles and slow-cooked preparations evoke the comfort and taste of dining back in West Sumatra.

    I ordered the Nasi Ramas at Dale Lapau that was incredibly close in taste to the original dish I grew up with in Bukittinggi. I felt like at home.

    D Griffith

  • Authentic Flavors That Transport You Home

    Richly spiced meats and traditional slow-cooked profiles transport diners back to memories of Indonesia.

    We ordered the slow cooked ribs with shredded rendang and it brought us back to Indonesia.

    Jason Lee

  • Indonesian-Inspired Breakfast & Shakshuka Brunch

    Morning service pairs barista coffee with inventive fusion plates like baked eggs with beef rendang shakshuka and warm roti.

    I got the beef rendang shakshuka which was fabulous - love the roti it comes with.

    Kay W

  • Comforting Indonesian Congee & Morning Cafe Fare

    Traditional morning comfort foods like savoury chicken congee offer a distinctive daytime cafe experience beyond conventional breakfast menus.

    Loved the chicken congee and baked eggs with rendang shaksuka!

    Yeny Lukito

Signature Minang recipes, plant-based rendang, and Indonesian brunch favorites

  • Beef Rendang

    And the rendang is so good!

    Grace

  • Nasi Ramas

    I ordered the Nasi Ramas at Dale Lapau that was incredibly close in taste to the original dish I grew up with in Bukittinggi.

    D Griffith

  • Jackfruit Rendang

    Great vegetarian options - the jackfruit rendang is beautiful.

    Yoshi Bandara

  • Beef Rendang Shakshuka

    I got the beef rendang shakshuka which was fabulous - love the roti it comes with.

    Kay W

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality gestures and distinctive culinary adaptations at Dale Lapau.

  • Dedicated Plant-Based Rendang Adaptations

    To accommodate plant-based diners alongside meat eaters, the kitchen prepares dedicated vegan rendang versions using jackfruit and stinky bean that can anchor a complete nasi ramas mixed plate.

  • Indonesian Breakfast Shakshuka with Roti

    Morning service blends Melbourne cafe staples with Sumatra street flavors, plating beef rendang shakshuka accompanied by fresh roti.

  • Flexible Cutoff Accommodation

    Staff routinely accommodate diners arriving near service transitions or closing cutoffs, facilitating swift dining and late takeaway orders so long-distance visitors are not turned away.

  • Attentive Accommodations for Families

    The restaurant caters to family visits by proactively offering dedicated children's meal options and flexible dish combinations to adjust for dining with young kids.

Before you head over

Key tips on seating timing, vegan ordering, and parking for your visit.

  • Beat Peak Dining Hours & Seating Limits

    Arrive early for lunch or dinner, or plan around off-peak hours, as the dining room seats around 30 people and fills up quickly during standard meal services. Also be aware of kitchen break times between afternoon service and dinner reopening at 5:30 PM.

  • Order Mixed Plates for Plant-Based Rendang

    For plant-based dining, opt for the mixed nasi ramas plate with jackfruit or stinky bean rendang, vegetable curry, eggplant, and sambal rather than smaller combo platters, or order dedicated rendang portions to get balanced value.

  • Park Behind the Block

    Take advantage of free parking spots located conveniently behind the block when driving down Camberwell Road for breakfast, brunch, or dinner.

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