Enak by Nelayan
Casual Dining · Melbourne, Australia
Cuisines: Indonesian
Enak by Nelayan is an Indonesian restaurant in Melbourne’s CBD, located around the Lonsdale Street area. It is part of Nelayan Group Australia, the same group behind Nelayan Restaurant, and focuses on Nusantara cuisine inspired by Indonesia’s regional food heritage. The restaurant presents a more polished dining experience compared with the group’s casual express-style outlets, with a warmer setting suited for family meals, gatherings with friends, and relaxed dinners.
The menu highlights Indonesian flavours built around aromatic spices, rich sauces, grilled dishes, seafood, curries, and vegetarian options. Dishes mentioned for Enak by Nelayan include nasi goreng kecombrang with torched ginger, sop buntut bakar, cumi hitam, satay, rendang, seafood dishes, aromatic curries, and plant-based selections. The restaurant also offers Indonesian drinks and desserts such as cendol coco and es teler, adding to the regional dining experience.
The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with design and music influenced by Nusantara culture. Compared with Nelayan Restaurant Swanston, Enak by Nelayan is better described as a casual to refined casual Indonesian restaurant, with more emphasis on ambience, plated dishes, and a sit-down dining experience.
Contact information
- Address: 195 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
- Phone: +61396635886
- Website: www.nelayangroup.com.au




