Taste Indonesian Authentic Culinary Delights from Sabang to Merauke!

Besides offering beautiful nature, Indonesia also has a unique appeal with its diverse and delectable culinary options. From Sabang to Merauke, each region offers its own distinctive flavors. It is no wonder that a lot of tourists—both local and international—go on culinary tours to try out the authentic tastes from different parts of Indonesia. 
Are you in for a culinary adventure? If so, here are a few places you can visit:

Pecenongan, Jakarta
The first place you can visit if you want to taste Indonesian cuisine is Pecenongan, Jakarta. In this area, you can enjoy different meals, from breakfast, lunch, and dinner to snacks. Prices vary, ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of Rupiah per dish. 
Here are a few dining spots you can check out around Pecenongan area:
● Tanjung Bira Seafood Restaurant, offers Sulawesi specialties, such as Katamba Fish, Baronang Fish, Kudu-Kudu Fish, Toraja Meatballs, and Hokkien Fried Vermicelli. They also serve Crab Roe, Boneless Chicken, and more.
● Ayam Presto Ny. Nita, offers a variety of meal packages, such as Grilled Milkfish, Fried Duck, Fried Chicken, and others. À la carte options include Sayur Asam, Fried Gourami, and Plecing Kangkung.
● Pempek Cawan Putih, is perfect if you are craving pempek (Indonesian fish cakes). There, you will find different kinds of pempek such as Tekwan, Pempek Lenjer Besar, Pempek Belah, Pempek Adaan, Pempek Telur, and Pempek Cawan Putih, Spicy Beef Rib Soup, and more.
● Lumpia Jakarta, offers a wide range of dishes, such as Butter-Fried Shrimp, Sweet and Sour Shrimp, Sautéed Beef with Water Spinach, Grilled Gourami, Orange Sauce Chicken, Beef Steak, Sautéed Bean Sprouts with Salted Fish, and more. 

Losari Beach, Makassar
If you are on a trip to Makassar, Losari Beach should definitely be on your list of must-visit destinations. The beach offers stunning natural views, especially at night. However, besides enjoying its beauty, you can also embark on a culinary tour to indulge in the local cuisine around the beach. 
Here are some dishes you should try when visiting Losari Beach, Makassar:
● Coto Makassar, a traditional Makassar soup containing a mix of beef offal and beef parts, served with a thick broth rich in spices, alongside rice cakes and tauco (fermented soybean paste) sambal. You should try it at Rumah Makan 999.
● Pisang Epe, a banana dish drizzled with palm sugar syrup. Nowadays, various toppings, such as green tea, Milo, peanuts, and cheese, are added to it. You can find this dish at Losari Beach.
● Pallubasa, a dish similar to Coto Makassar but topped with roasted grated coconut, fried grated coconut, white rice, and alas (free-range chicken egg). You can try it at Pallubasa Datumuseng. 
● Sop Konro, a soup dish with beef ribs as its main ingredient and a dark broth made from keluak (Indonesian black nuts). Sop Konro is usually paired with warm rice. Want to try it? Head to Sop Konro Sulawesi! 

Beringharjo Market, Yogyakarta
Vacationing in Yogyakarta? Then, you must visit Beringharjo Market. There, you can shop for Yogyakarta’s signature batik. Not only that, but you can also enjoy a variety of delicious dishes. Interested in tasting them? Head to these places:
● Gado-Gado Bu Hadi, a legendary stall selling gado-gado, a mixed vegetable salad with tofu, boiled potatoes, cabbage, cucumbers, bean sprouts, rice cakes, and boiled eggs, all drizzled with homemade peanut sauce. It is even better with a glass of Es Kopyor.
● Sego Empal Bu Warno, features warm rice mixed with pieces of beef that are fried before serving. The interesting fact is that the beef is pre-boiled for six hours on a wood stove.
● Nasi Soto Pites Mbah Galak, offering a dish of beef or chicken soup mixed with warm rice. If you order it spicy, the seller will crush bird’s eye chilies and place them on the rim of the bowl. 
● Bakmi Pentil Bu Marzuki, sells a noodle dish made from cassava starch, or more commonly known as tapioca flour. The noodles are served simply with fried shallots and celery. 
Well, you have so many Indonesian culinary specialties to try. Which one are you interested in tasting? If you feel drawn to the food in Yogyakarta City, head straight to the city and protect your trip by Purchasing Travel Insurance from MSIG Indonesia. 
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