Recommendations for Child-Friendly Iftar Places in the Depok Area

Now that the month of Ramadan is here, Muslims worldwide are feeling this month’s holy atmosphere. Indonesia is no exception. This month is known for fasting and breaking the fast with family. Therefore, people often look for comfortable and child-friendly places to break their fast.

Before we proceed, I would like to inform the Initiators that if you wish to share an iftar package with Human Initiative in Ramadan this year, you can visit solusipeduli.org.

For those of you who live in Depok, West Java, we have compiled a list of 5 child-friendly iftar places in the Depok area that you can visit with your family. The following are the recommended places:

1. Pondok Laras

Pondok Laras is situated on Jl. Access UI, Cimanggis, in Depok City. This restaurant offers a variety of delicious Indonesian dishes and is perfect for breaking the fast. The restaurant has a spacious area, making it suitable for large families who want to break their fast together. Moreover, Pondok Laras also has a play area and a beautiful fishpond, providing an enjoyable environment for children to play while waiting for the iftar.

2. Talaga Sampireun

Even though it is located in a mall, Talaga Sampireun offers a natural dining experience. This restaurant is situated on Jl. Margonda Raya, Depok City, and offers a variety of delicious Sundanese dishes, making it perfect for breaking the fast. The restaurant also boasts a beautiful view of a fish pond with a charming rural atmosphere. This place is suitable for families who want to enjoy the cool natural surroundings while breaking their fast.

3. Pondok Gurame

If you enjoy dishes with gourami fish, they should try Pondok Gurame, which is located on Jl. Raya KSU, Sukmajaya, Depok City. This restaurant offers a variety of delicious fish dishes, especially gourami fish, making it suitable for breaking the fast. The restaurant is spacious and ideal for families. The atmosphere of the hut with a fish pond adds to the enjoyment of waiting for iftar.

4. Mang Kabayan

Mang Kabayan Restaurant is located on Jalan Margonda Raya, Depok City. This restaurant offers a complete menu of delicious Sundanese cuisines, making it perfect for breaking the fast. The restaurant is also spacious, and several tables can be combined for large families who want to break their fast together, either on a cross-legged or chair-to-table basis.

5. At home with your family

If you find it difficult to choose a child-friendly location for breaking their fast, you can opt to do it at home or a relative’s place. This option provides more flexibility in making food choices and removes the worry about children being in an unfamiliar environment. You can order food through online services and make some preparations for the children. Inviting relatives and neighbors is also possible by diverting the budget for breaking the fast outside into a larger portion of food.

These are some recommended child-friendly iftar places in the Depok area that you can visit with your family. I hope this is useful, Dear Initiators.