Why Locals Love Sate Kambing Sumber Pak Dahlan
Sate Kambing Sumber Pak Dahlan is a must-visit satay restaurant located on Jl. Letjen Suprapto No.69 in Surakarta, Indonesia. Specializing in richly spiced lamb dishes, this local gem offers an authentic taste of traditional Javanese mutton cuisine that will captivate both locals and travelers alike.
At the heart of Pak Dahlan's menu is the signature lamb satay, renowned for its tender, smoky morsels that deliver deep, savory flavors without any overpowering gamey aftertaste. For those looking to explore beyond the classic satay, the sate buntel — a tightly wrapped lamb kebab satay — offers a unique texture and enhanced aroma that melts in your mouth. Equally compelling is their tongseng, a sweet soy sauce lamb stew rich with bold spices and a warming broth that has an almost porridge-like comforting effect. Customers also recommend the krengseng, thinly sliced lamb in a flavorful petis sauce, providing a tantalizing balance of sweet and savory notes.
Dining here is an inviting local experience. The restaurant features a clean and brightly lit space complemented by an outdoor concept, with fans keeping the atmosphere comfortable even on warmer days. While the service may take a bit longer at times, as some guests have noted, the exceptional flavor and quality of each dish more than compensate for the wait. This patience is rewarded with generous portions that are perfect for sharing — a great way to savor a variety of dishes with friends or family.
Though it’s located a little outside the bustling heart of Solo, Sate Kambing Sumber Pak Dahlan draws spirited food lovers willing to make the trip for some of the best lamb-based delights the city has to offer. If you’re craving a rich, aromatic, and authentic Javanese lamb feast served in a welcoming, no-frills setting, this spot promises a memorable and satisfying culinary journey.
For inquiries or reservations, you can reach the restaurant directly at +62 878-3655-5269.
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What Makes This Place Friendly
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Dine-in
- Great tea selection
- Breakfast
- Solo dining
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Coffee
- Breakfast
- Seating
- Table service
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Groups
- Tourists
- Usually a wait
- Good for kids
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Parking
Real Reviews from the Community
- Mar 14, 2026
Pak Dahlan have amazing lamb meat for their dishes. Starting from their lamb satay, their lamb kebab satay (sate buntel), their sweet soy sauce lamb stew (tongseng), and sliced lamb in petis sauce (Krengseng) are all amazing! The place is quite clean and bright as well. You can skip the otak - otak (grilled fish cake wrapped in banana leaves) that they offer though, too much flour.
- Feb 17, 2026
A great place to enjoy mutton... They serve satay, tengkleng, and tongseng... Tengkleng and Tongseng taste bold, has many spices in the broth... The satay quite good, no game in the meat and quite tender...
- Feb 12, 2026
Pak Dahan offers one of the best lamb satay there is in Solo, the satay has a smoky savory taste that has no lamb aftertaste. Also the tongseng tastes great and gives the porridge feel to your meal. The place is your average resto in Indo with an outdoor concept and only has fans. I recommend this place to anyone who’s craving some no-aftertaste lamb satay.
- Jan 28, 2026
it takes quite a long time for the food to arrive, but it will be worth the time because the sate and tongseng tastes so goooood. the downside is that the place is quite far from the heart of solo.
- Jan 23, 2026
Recommended local culinary delights to try, large portions can be shared, the place is spacious
- Nov 27, 2025
Good taste of lamb. Tried the mixed lamb satay to try all and that was great. Located nearby the klodran exit toll about 10 minutes, at the intersection. Place is quite big, parking spaces are available (not many). Just one thing, you have to wait for a while for the coming dishes. Wish they could make it quicker
- Nov 22, 2025
First time i eat here. If y'all want to eat here, i recommend to eat meat satay, the taste is good, tender meat (4/5⭐). Also Gule, Tongseng and Tengkleng the taste is average IMO. The parking lot is behind the restaurant. Not bigger but is enough to park the car.
- Nov 19, 2025
Food was delicious, but only a private opinion that I didn't like Sate Buntal and the tea as both of them has a part of bitter taste
