Ravintola Borneo

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Itsenäisyydenkatu 15, 33100 Tampere, Finland
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Ravintola Borneo is an authentic Malaysian restaurant (malesialainen ravintola) located in the bustling centre of Tampere, offering a rich taste of Malaysia’s diverse culinary heritage. The restaurant embraces traditional family recipes passed down through generations, blending influences from Malay, Chinese and Indian cooking traditions to create dishes full of bold spices, fresh herbs and complex flavours that capture Malaysia’s long history as a spice trading hub. Guests can enjoy a warm, cosy atmosphere that feels like stepping into a vibrant village kitchen abroad, perfect for both casual dinners and flavour-filled lunches.

The menu features a mix of classic Malaysian favourites and street food-style comfort dishes. Popular rice plates include Nasi Campur (mixed rice plate – sekoitettu riisi) with curry chicken (currykanaruoka) and Rendang (rendang – rendang) beef stew (haudutettua naudanlihaa – slow-braised beef) served with fragrant turmeric rice (kurkuma riisi – turmeric rice), and Nasi Lemak (nasi lemak – coconut rice) cooked in coconut milk (kookosmaito – coconut milk) and pandan leaf (pandanlehti – pandan leaf), typically paired with chicken (kana – chicken) and crunchy sides. Curries include Kari Ayam (kari ayam – chicken curry) simmered in spiced coconut sauce (mausteinen kookosmaitokastike – spiced coconut sauce).

Seafood stars on the menu too, with Sambal Tumis Udang (sambal tumis udang – sambal chilli prawns) featuring sautéed jumbo prawns (jättikatkaravut – jumbo prawns) in spicy sambal (sambal – chilli paste). Grilled classics like Satay Ayam Roti Canai (satay ayam roti canai – satay chicken with roti bread) bring tender chicken (grillattu kana – grilled chicken) skewers served with peanut sauce (maapähkinäkastike – peanut sauce) and soft Malaysian flatbread (roti canai – Malaysian flatbread). Noodle lovers enjoy Kari Laksa (kari laksa – curry noodle soup) rich with coconut curry broth (kookoscurrykastike – coconut curry broth) and mixed proteins, while Mee Goreng Mamak (mee goreng mamak – fried noodles) offers wok-fried wheat noodles (vehnänuudelit – wheat noodles) with aromatic spices and fresh vegetables (vihannekset – vegetables).

Borneo also caters to vegetarian diners with tofu (tofu – tofu) and vegetable stir-frys (kasvisruoat – vegetable dishes), plus marinated sides like Acar Borneo (acar – pickled vegetables) adding tangy brightness to any meal.

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Rice & Signature Plates
9 – 16
Borneo’s rice and signature plates include Nasi Campur (mixed rice plate – sekoitettu riisi) served with curry chicken (currykanaruoka) and rendang beef (rendang – haudutettua naudanlihaa), turmeric coconut rice (kurkuma riisi – turmeric rice) and sides, Nasi Lemak (coconut rice – kookosriisi) with chicken and traditional garnishes, and Ayam Goreng Mamak Liaw (fried chicken – friteerattu kana) topped with sweet chili sauce (makea chilikastike – sweet chili sauce), fresh red onion (punasipuli – red onion), cucumber (kurkku – cucumber) and herbs (yrtit – herbs). Ayam Masak Merah (spicy tomato chicken – kana ja tomaattikastike) combines chicken, kaffir lime leaves (kaffirlimetin lehdet – kaffir lime leaves) with a sweet and tangy tomato sauce (tomaattikastike – tomato sauce). Sambal Tumis Ayam (stir-fried chicken – paistettua kanaa) and Sambal Tumis Udang (stir-fried prawns – paistettuja jättikatkarapuja) offer bold sambal chilli flavours with onion (sipuli – onion) and bell pepper (paprika – bell pepper).
Curries & Stews
11 – 18
Curries and stews highlight Kari Ayam (chicken curry – currykana) slow-cooked in spiced coconut curry (mausteinen kookoscurrykastike – spiced coconut curry), Rendang (rendang – haudutettua naudanlihaa) beef stew with tender slow-braised beef and rich coconut notes, and Kari Udang (prawn curry – currykatkarapu) with juicy prawns in warming curry broth (currykastike – curry sauce), often served with jasmine or coconut rice (jasmiiniriisi / kookosriisi – jasmine / coconut rice).
Noodles & Stir-Fried Dishes
9 – 15
Noodle dishes include Kari Laksa (curry noodle soup – tulinen currynuudelikeitto) featuring coconut curry broth (kookoscurrykastike – coconut curry broth), mixed proteins like chicken, prawns and tofu (:tofu – tofu*), bean sprouts (idut – bean sprouts) and egg (kananmuna – egg). Mee Goreng Mamak Pedas (fried wheat noodles – paistetut vehnänuudelit) brings stir-fried wheat noodles with chicken, prawns and vegetables in savoury tomato-soy sauce (soija-tomaattikastike – soy tomato sauce). Kueh Teow Goreng (fried rice noodles – paistetut riisi-nuudelit) combines rice noodles, vegetables and soy sauce (soijakastike – soy sauce). Borneo Mee Goreng (Borneo-style fried noodles – kananmuna-nuudelit) adds owner’s chili sauce (chilikastike – chili sauce) and fresh iceberg lettuce (jäävuorisalaatti – iceberg lettuce).
Vegetarian & Sides
9 – 16
Vegetarian offerings include Borneolainen Kasvislajitelma (vegetable platter – kasvislajitelma) with pickled vegetables, stir-fried mixed vegetables (paistetut sekavihannekset – stir-fried mixed vegetables), tofu (tofu – tofu) and curry veggies (kasviscurrykastike – vegetable curry sauce), and Satay Tofu Roti Canai (tofu satay roll – tofu ja satay kastike) wrapped in Malaysian flatbread (roti canai – roti bread). Sides include Roti Canai (Malaysian flatbread – intialaisvaikutteinen leipä), Popiah Goreng (fried spring roll – kevätkääryle) and Acar Borneo Style / Acar Nyonya (pickled vegetables – marinoidut vihannekset).
Drinks & Refreshments
2 – 5
Refreshments include Mango Lassi / Banana Lassi (yoghurt drink – jogurttijuoma) with mango, banana or pineapple (mango, banaani, ananas – mango, banana, pineapple), sodas (limut – sodas), and non-alcoholic beers (alkoholiton olut – non-alcoholic beer).

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