Flavors of Jakarta: A Street Food Adventure

Experience Jakarta's most favorite street foods!

Get ready to taste the most mouthwatering treats this town has to offer! 

We'll start with a bowl of chicken porridge, take a train for a quick bite of siomay, and walk to one of the city's top pempek joints. Wrapping it up, we'll try a local dessert called Es Teler at one of the best spots in town. 

List of foods:

1. Bubur Ayam Sunda (chicken porridge).
Bubur ayam is on the list of 100 best dishes (#67) in the world in 2023/2024 according to tasteatlas.
It consists of a warm, savory rice porridge served with shredded chicken with a flavorful chicken broth and a variety of condiments (fried shallots, celery leaves, peanuts, etc.)

Price: IDR16.000/portion
Possible for sharing for 2 or 3 pax.

2. Siomay Mas Nur Cikini.
Siomay is listed to be the #1 Street Food in the World by tasteatlas 2023.
It is steamed dumplings filled with a mixture of fish, tofu, potatoes. Served with peanut sauce and sweet soy sauce along with a drizzle of lime juice.
Price: IDR17.000/portion
Possible for sharing for 2 or 3 pax.

3. Pempek Megaria
Pempek is on the list of 100 best dishes (#13) in the world in 2023/2024 according to tasteatlas.
Pempek is made with a mixture of ground fish, starch, and spices. These fish cakes are then boiled and served with a distinctive sweet and tangy vinegar-based sauce called "cuko".
Price: IDR20.000-30.000/portion
Possible for sharing for 2 or 3 pax.


4. Es Teler Megaria
Es Teler is a mixed fruit cocktail served with creamy, sweet coconut milk base. The fruits include young coconuts, jackfruits, and ... avocado!
Price: IDR24.000/portion
Possible for sharing for 2 pax.

If you're up for a journey through flavors that blend history, culture, and amazing food, come join me. 

Note: the foods contain chicken, fish and peanuts and some are made from flour.