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5 Must-Eat Dishes That You Shouldn’t Miss in Jakarta, Indonesia

by Jack Snap Writer
Jakarta is a rich-cultured city of Indonesia that is full of magnificence and fun which will never disappoint you with its hospitality and lip-smacking food experiences. There can be no better reason than food to visit Jakarta.



Jakarta food news mainly describes its streets that involve lots of finger-licking food that attracts the attention of various tourists. Most of the food items in Jakarta have been adapted from several parts of Indonesia. Here are some must-eat dishes you should definitely try when you’re in Jakarta, Indonesia:

  1. Satay
    Satay is one of the most-loved dishes in Jakarta. It’s a dish in which chicken is marinated with sweet soy sauce and then barbequed until it gets grilled perfectly. It is generally served with peanut sauce topped with garlic flakes. As the chicken is the most versatile meat, satay is considered as a delicious appetizer. You can find satay at Sate Padang Ajo Ramon, Kota Jakarta Selatan.

  2. Nasi Goreng
    You can find nasi goreny in every single corner of Jakarta city. It is a special fried rice which is loaded with goat meat, fresh vegetables, spices and lots of butter. Traditionally, shrimp pasta is added into it to make it even more pleasurable. You can find an authentic nasi goreny at Republic Nasi Goreng, Kec. Mampang Prpt.

  3. Martabak
    Martabak is a special Indonesian version of delicious pancake which is stuffed with a variety of toppings such as Toblerone, Nutella, peanuts, butter, chocolate sprinkles, cheese, and condensed milk. The dish is generally folded in half and cut evenly that allows you to enjoy its mouth-watering flavours in every bite. You can find martabak easily at Martabak Boss, Wahid Hasyim Street.

  4. Ikan Bakar
    Ikan Bakar is a grilled fish which can be marinated with your choice of seasonings like chilli sauce, garlic sauce, turmeric, and many more. Once it gets nicely marinated, it is smoked with charcoal that lets it achieve a charred taste. The meat is so tender and juicy which perfectly melts in your mouth. This dish is generally served with sambal. You can enjoy ikan bakar at Ikan Babar Cianjur, Cipete.

  5. Ketoprak
    Ketoprak is the right example of Indonesia’s rich, decent, and always filling dishes. It is made of rice balls, rice noodles, and vegetables to which either boiled egg or omelette is added. It is mainly topped with soy sauce, fried crackers, and peanut. You can conveniently find ketoprak at Ketoprak Ciragil, Kebayoran Baru.

Conclusion:
We’ve tried to cover the must-have food of Jakarta, Indonesia that breaks your hunger and make your sightseeing trips even more interesting. You can also read about some light snacks, soup bowls, and a variety of other dishes in Jakarta food news.

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