Café Restaurant Yanti
Café Restaurant Yanti is a family-run Surinamese-Indonesian restaurant in Oranjestad, Aruba, located at Wilhelminastraat 105. The restaurant was founded in 2007 by Arnold and Ria, a Surinamese couple who started the business in Dakota before moving through several locations and eventually settling on Wilhelminastraat. The name Yanti comes from the names of their daughters, Shrijanti […]
About this place
Café Restaurant Yanti is a family-run Surinamese-Indonesian restaurant in Oranjestad, Aruba, located at Wilhelminastraat 105. The restaurant was founded in 2007 by Arnold and Ria, a Surinamese couple who started the business in Dakota before moving through several locations and eventually settling on Wilhelminastraat. The name Yanti comes from the names of their daughters, Shrijanti and Rianti.
The restaurant prepares its food fresh each day using recipes the owners learned from family and from each other over the years. Yanti’s official menu identifies Rames as its most popular choice and describes it as a varied dish suitable for sharing. Saté and kip, or stewed chicken, are also highlighted, along with roti dishes.
Drinks at Café Restaurant Yanti include homemade ginger beer, Dawet and homemade juice when available. The restaurant’s Surinamese and Indonesian roots are also reflected in its interior, which includes plants, personal details, traditional artwork and wayang dolls.
Visitors interested in Surinamese-Indonesian food in Oranjestad can check Yanti’s official website for the current menu and business information before visiting or placing a takeout order.
Nearby
- Fort Zoutman
- Willem III Tower
- Wilhelmina Park
- Oranjestad Main Street
- Renaissance Marketplace
- Renaissance Marina
- National Archaeological Museum Aruba
- Surfside Beach
Facilities & Amenities
- Dine-In
- Free Parking
- Casual Seating
- Vegetarian Options
- Catering Pickup
- Family-Friendly Dining
Local Tips
- Try the Rames if you want to sample a broader mix of flavors; the restaurant describes it as its most popular choice and suitable for sharing by two people.
- Saté is a good quick lunch option. Ask about homemade juice availability and try the homemade ginger beer or Dawet.
Good to Know
- Use normal city precautions and keep valuables with you.
- Take care when entering and leaving parking areas.
- If the small restaurant parking lot is full, park only in an appropriate nearby area.
Map & Directions
Café Restaurant Yanti, Wilhelminastraat, Oranjestad, Aruba
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Café Restaurant Yanti known for?
Café Restaurant Yanti is known for traditional Surinamese and Indonesian food, including Rames, saté, chicken dishes, roti meals, and homemade specialty drinks.
Where is Café Restaurant Yanti located?
The restaurant is located at Wilhelminastraat 105, Oranjestad, Aruba.
Is Café Restaurant Yanti budget-friendly?
Yes. a price range of approximately $12–25 USD per person. The typical business price listing is around AWG 20–40 per person.
What type of cuisine does Yanti serve?
Yanti specializes in Surinamese and Indonesian cuisine with traditional home-style recipes and fusion influences from both food cultures.
What is the signature dish at Café Restaurant Yanti?
Rames is one of Yanti's most popular dishes. The restaurant describes it as a varied meal with a little bit of everything and a good option for sharing between two people.
Does Café Restaurant Yanti serve saté?
Yes. Saté is one of the restaurant's popular dishes and is recommended as a simple and quick lunch option.
Does Yanti offer vegetarian food?
Yes. The restaurant lists vegetarian main courses, vegetarian roti meals, vegetarian loempia, and vegetarian samosas among its options.