Prices stay low at Solaria in Terminal 1
You’ll find Solaria airside in Terminal 1 at Juanda (SUB), one level above the main departures hall near several domestic gates. It’s a familiar Indonesian chain, so the menu reads like a mall outlet rather than premium airport dining. Portions are decent for the price; most mains sit in a budget range for an airport, roughly what you’d pay in a city food court instead of a hotel restaurant.
Food is standard Indonesian comfort fare: nasi goreng, mie goreng, chicken dishes, and rice plates built around fried or grilled proteins. Expect sweet soy (kecap manis) flavors, basic sambal heat, and simple sides like sunny-side eggs. Service pace can slow when a couple of flights depart within 30–40 minutes, so build a cushion if you’re eating within an hour of boarding from Terminal 1.
Drinks run from bottled water and iced tea to sweet blended beverages, usually under the cost of a mid-range coffee chain drink in the same terminal. If you’re flying domestically from Terminal 1 and just need something filling before a 1–2 hour hop, a rice or noodle plate here usually lands on your table within 10–20 minutes off-peak. Expect basic plastic plates and cutlery, and counter payment before food arrives.
Solaria opens early enough to catch morning departures from Terminal 1 and typically operates into the late evening bank of flights, so you can grab a hot meal even on the last waves out of SUB. Seating is standard hard chairs and small tables, and it can feel cramped when two or three gates nearby are boarding at once. Noise comes straight from the concourse, so don’t plan on quiet calls from your seat.
Practical tip: if your gate in Terminal 1 is announced, pick a seat facing the corridor so you can see boarding queues form and walk over within 2–3 minutes.