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Loved it! Fantastic food, lovely atmosphere, and very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Will definitely be back.

Exceptional service & quality of food. I’ve eaten at Indonesian restaurants in Sydney that don’t come close to Java. This is very authentic and very high quality. Had the prawn & veg dumplings, incredibly fresh. The Ayam bumbu Rujak, gado gado & roti. All were incredible, my tolerance for chilli isn’t great these days but the sambal and sauces had me going back for more. Think well developed flavours not excessive heat. This is truly great quality food in a great atmosphere!

Service was exceptional with authentic Indonesian cuisine. Highly recommend the Rujak sauce with any dish!

Such a beautiful place with exceptional food. Everything was full of flavour and beautifully presented. We had the beef Rendang with rice and roti, and it was absolutely delicious. The atmosphere made the whole experience even better. Will definitely come back

Love this place. The cosy fire, the cool jazz and friendly service! But the star is the food - authentic, flavoursome, distinctive and delicious. There are no shortcuts here. One of the owners is the chef and there is love in every dish. Jackfruit really surprised me, barramundi with a sweet/sour type sauce will keep me coming back and the prawn special was amazing with just the right amount of heat. So good!

Best Rendang! A must try in Braidwood

Incredible food, amazing service, 10000% recommend

Enak Sekali! Very delicious and worth a 100+km detour for. I only wish we could of stuck around for a Friday or Saturday night dinner. Everything was so tasty for lunch, definitely take the time to stop here to fill your belly with comforting Indonesian foods.

Lovely restaurant with a great atmosphere and great service! Staff were very attentive and kind and gave us great recommendations!

You are made to feel welcome. Nice warm wood fire. Great meals, very tasty great service.

Today my wife and I went to Braidwood for lunch. We had heard there was an Indonesian restaurant there and wanted to try it. The food was delicious and service and atmosphere great. Looking forward to eating at Java again.

Had an excellent lunch today at Java. outstanding service, super tasty food, highly recommend if you're here in braidwood! They even brought out a birthday brownie for my mum at the end. authentic Indonesian food!

This restaurant is one we drive from Canberra for! Beef Rendang a highlight, as is the warm hospitality of this fabulous restaurant. We recently enjoyed celebrating Julian's 18th birthday here. Fabulous night fostered by the food, ambience and friendliness of this place.

Soooooooo good, best food I've had in days! Just friendly, genuine service, delicious but unfussily presented food. So glad i stopped by!

Amazing food and wonderful service from the owner and staff. Very friendly and prompt. Highly recommend if you’re ever traveling through Braidwood! Thank you 10/10

What a surprise! We were just driving through Braidwood and looking for food. We stumbled across this little restaurant that serves up authentic Indonesian food. The staff were so lovely. Highly recommend and if you can’t get to Bali, come here and eat!

I had the Nasi bungkus rendang for lunch. Melt in your mouth delicious rendang. Partner had soup and was very impressed. Delicious food thankyou. Well worth the stop.

Wowsers. Seriously good Indonesian food. Rendang and gado gado full of flavour. Strongly recommend!

Great food Dania! Delicious, healthy, authentic Indonesian cuisine, great music and beautiful people

Amazing restaurant with great decor, helpful service and the best chicken I have eaten. I highly recommend the Ayam Penyet which is crispy on the outside and falls off the bone.

We recently had dinner at Ieva Restaurant in Braidwood with our family and absolutely loved it. The food was outstanding — full of flavour, beautifully cooked, and genuinely delicious. The menu is thoughtfully crafted and showcases Indonesian cuisine in a way that feels both authentic and approachable. You can really taste the care and tradition behind each dish. A wonderful dining experience all round, and one we’ll definitely be back for. Highly recommended.

A hidden gem. I was amazed that the place wasn't full. Food is sensational and reasonably priced. Staff were attentive but not smothering. The while place including open kitchen were spotlessly clean and the ambiance was understated and appealing

Always such a wonderful time at Java. The Rendang and roti is so delicious, so much flavour. This is an absolute must stop through Braidwood!

Super bon et authentique, à refaire définitivement.

Absolutely unreal food! We stopped here for lunch on our way back to Sydney and couldn’t get over how good it was. I just wish they were in Sydney now!

Amazing, good quality delicious drinks and food. Easily best place to eat in town!

I walked in with modest expectations, but this place absolutely blew me away! The food was damn amazing - and I say this as someone who worked at a five-star restaurant, so I know what quality looks like. The flavors were authentic, beautifully balanced, I ordered nasi goreng. The spice levels were tailored more for the local palate, which honestly is the only minor critique I have. As someone who loves their food seriously spicy, I would have appreciated a bit more heat. But that's purely a personal preference, and for most diners here, the spice level will probably be spot on. Everything else was exceptional - the techniques, the presentation, the depth of flavor was there. This is genuine Javanese dish done right. If you're looking for authentic Indonesian food with restaurant-quality execution, don't sleep on this place. Just ask them to crank up the heat if you like it spicy like I do. Highly recommend!

This is hands down the best Indonesian restaurant outside of Indonesia. This food blew me away. If you ever need a place to eat in Braidwood, this is the place! The staff were welcoming and friendly and the food was fabulous. Genuinely satisfying portion sizes. Will definitely be coming back!

Who would have thought to find such an authentic Indonesian restaurant in Braidwood. So delicious and very friendly staff. We had to wait because there were many orders and only one chef. But it was worth waiting!

Stopped for lunch and delighted with the food and the friendly service. Having lived for 3 years in Jakarta was so happy to have authentic Indonesian food.

Delicious food and lovely service, can't wait to visit again soon!

Fantastic find in Braidwood, beautifully presented delicious Indonesian food and vegetarian options . Quaint , spotless restaurant with charming atmosphere, great service and food prepared with love. Do yourself a favour