Restaurant · Atauro Island
Hatulela Local Food
A community dining project in Makili, where women from eleven households cook local and traditional Atauro food for visitors.
Last verified: Checked against the Tourism Timor-Leste directory and published reviews
By David
Quick answer · as of October 2026
Hatulela Local Food is a restaurant in Makili, Atauro, serving Timorese food. Traditional food cooked by local families.
- Type
- Restaurant
- Cuisine
- Timorese
- Area
- Makili, Atauro
At a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Type | Restaurant |
| Cuisine | Timorese |
| Area | Makili, Atauro |
| Good to know | Social enterprise |
What to order
- The day's traditional meal
Why go
- Traditional food cooked by local families
- Income goes to the village
- Good for: an authentic village meal
Worth knowing
- Call ahead: meals are arranged in advance
Location
Location
Hatulela Local FoodMakili, AtauroOpen in Google MapsVisiting Hatulela Local Food
- Hours (as listed)
- Not published. Call or message ahead.
- Phone
- +670 7530 5363
Hours change often in Timor-Leste. Check before a special trip.
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