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Flavors of Jakarta: A Street Food Adventure

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Duration: 2 hours
Languages: English
Guru: Farid
Registered on 30 August 2023
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Hey there, lovely explorers! I'm Farid, your Jakarta adventure friend. A tour guide with a ten-year experience. I'm proudly a member of Jakarta's Tour Guides Association – so you know you're in expert hands! I became a tour guide because I enjoy meeting people! There's nothing quite like meeting new faces, sharing stories, and showing the city where I was born and brought up in. So, let's uncover the sights, stories, and soul of Jakarta together. Can't wait to show you around! 🌆🚀
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

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. 


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Jl. Tanjung Karang No.10, RT.10/RW.20, Kb. Melati, Kecamatan Tanah Abang, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10230, Indonesia
I will be sitting ACROSS Starbucks Tata Puri near the steps. I will be holding a tablet with the GuruWalk logo.
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Entry not included
Bubur Ayam Sunda
We will taste one of the best chicken porridges in town.
2
Outside visit
Stasiun Sudirman
We will travel to the next stop by train. Tickets already included.
3
Entry not included
Siomay Mas Nur Cikini
One the most popular siomay stalls in the center of Jakarta.
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How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).


Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour requires payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Cash payment only.
Flavors of Jakarta: A Street Food Adventure
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