Nasi Uduk or Coconut steam rice is one of the favorite foods of the Jakarta resident, mainly because it’s both affordable and It can be found throughout the day. Nasi uduk literally means “mixed rice” related with term aduk (“mix”). The name describes the dish preparation itself which requires more ingredients than common steamed rice…
Category: Food and Restaurant
Warung Makan Sudirman: An Alternative Place to Hang Out with Friends
Actually, I also do not know what the actual name of the café is. This café is located in Jl. Kendal and it is a very strategic location, the café is crowded enough when the night falls. Basically, this café is more similar to a food court, where you can find a variety of foods…
Kupat Tahu Magelang AA in Tanjung Barat: Again and Again
If you are at Tanjung Barat area, try to stop at this restaurant that offers a special culinary menu from Magelang; The Kupat Tahu Magelang AA (or KTM AA). This small restaurant actually has many branch, and one of the branch is located in Jl. TB. Simatupang in South Jakarta. Well, unlike the restaurant that…
@SaudagarKopi : A Casual Space for Coffee Lover
Jl. Haji Agus Salim a.k.a Jl. Sabang in Central Jakarta is a paradise place for food lovers. On either side, a variety of food and beverages is presented. You can find traditional snacks sold with a cart to cafes that offering international dishes. Almost all day this street is filled with food enthusiasts. Many people…
Pempek Unyil: The “Cuko” is Perfectly Fit to Me
Pempek or Fish Cake is one of my favorite foods. I can buy it from peddler or at the special Palembang food restaurant. But for me, in Jakarta, it is hard to find the taste that match to the original Pempek that sold in Palembang. The key in the cuko or vinegar sauce, that feels…
Pondok Sate Djono Jogja Pejompongan: Special Spices of Lamb Satay
Pondok Sate Djono Jogya main serving is Lamb satay (Sate Kambing). This restaurant also serves other lamb based food such tongseng and lamb soup. This restaurant is already served its customer since 1973. Uniquely, unlike other satay serving restaurant, Pondok Sate Djono also serves Sumedang Tofu as an appetizer. Pondok Sate Djono is located in…
Rumah Makan Ujungpandang: A Savor of Makassar
Makassar is very famous for its seafood. Makassar is also known by its culinary trademark such as Coto Makassar, Sop Konro, and Pisang Ijo. As a lover of Indonesian cuisine, you should not miss the culinary from Makassar. One of the restaurants that provide Makassar food is Rumah Makan Ujung Pandang. A wide varieties of…
Bubur Ayam H. Jewo: Enjoy this Delicious Chicken Porridge
Chicken porridge is one type of porridge from Indonesia. Chicken porridge is often become the choice of for breakfast, but the actually chicken porridge can be eaten anytime. In addition to breakfast, the chicken porridge is often a choice of warm dishes in the middle of the night. One of the delicious chicken porridge in…
Jl. Pintu Besar Selatan III: A Culinary Adventure in Jakarta
I took a morning walk toward Jakarta Kota Station and this journey took me to a small street or alley that is quite well known in the Glodok. Yes, the name of this small street is Jl. Pintu Besar Selatan III or this alley is widely known as Gang Gloria. The name of Gang Gloria…
Pempek Eirin 10 Ulu: A Delicious Fish Cake before the Asemka Market
Pempek is a special food from Palembang, South Sumatra. The food is made from fish and sago. When serving Pempek Palembang, it is always accompanied with a bowl of spicy dark brown sauce which is called cuko or vinegar. According to the local history, Pempek has been served since the influx of Chinese nomads to…
Ice Cream Tropik: Another Tasty Ice Cream from The Past
If you ever walk down to the alley of Passer Baroe, you should stop at Restaurant Tropik. Restaurant Tropik is located at Jl . Passer Baroe No. 28 – A, and it has been there since 1960. A family business that founded by Hartono is still selling the taste of homemade Ice Cream. The name…
Rumah Betawi – BSD: Offer you Betawi atmosphere while you eat
If you are curious about the traditional Betawi cuisine, you should visit this restaurant that located on Jl . Raya Serpong 28A, Rawabuntu, BSD. Since finding Betawi cuisine with home-cooked food is clearly not easy for the tourists. The Rumah Betawi, principally is a Betawi restaurant that appreciates the desire of middle-class society to enjoy…
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