Planet Berlin: Spicy southeast Asian classics
Handoyo Oedi, a trained fashion designer, has been cooking Indonesian delicacies at Handoyo's Sate & Coffee since 2013.
A new start at 54
In 1979, Handoyo Oedi left his Indonesian homeland to study fashion in what was then West Berlin at the Lette Verein. During his studies, he met his wife Birgit. Together, they decided a few years ago to start over again — with a restaurant.
Selected menu
Guests can sample a small selection of lovingly prepared Indonesian specialties. The two owners focus on dishes that they also serve their guests at home. Sate Ayam Banjar, or chicken skewers with rice cake, salad and homemade peanut sauce (pictured), is a staple on Handoyo's menu.
Intimate atmosphere
The restaurant is small and intimate with seating for 30 guests. It's the perfect number for Handoyo and Birgit Oedi to have enough time to properly focus on their guests and ensure superior service. The interior combines far-eastern flair with modern Indonesian lifestyles.
Deliciously wrapped
In addition to the signature Sate Banjar, Handoyo's classic spicy appetizers include Lemper Java — chicken wrapped in steamed sticky rice and wrapped again in banana leaves. The restaurant also prepares exquisite coffees and teas, fresh homemade Javanese waffles and various Indonesian cakes.