Bobon Santoso Achieves Guinness World Records, Serves the Most Lontong Cap Go Meh

Bobon Santoso once again marks an achievement on an international level through a large-scale culinary event. This action was part of the 2026 Lunar New Year Festival held at Lapangan Banteng, Central Jakarta.

He was not alone, as this achievement was attained in collaboration with the Ministry of Creative Economy/Badan Ekonomi Kreatif Republik Indonesia. This collaboration was part of an event titled Makan Besar Bersama Bobon Santoso.

Through a post on his personal Instagram, Bobon revealed his success in entering the Guinness World Records. He also shared details of the process and the number of servings that were successfully presented in a limited time. Check out the full details below.

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1. Collaboration of Bobon Santoso and the Ministry of Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia at the 2026 Lunar New Year Festival

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Bobon Santoso collaborates with the Ministry of Creative Economy/Creative Economy Agency of the Republic of Indonesia in a major culinary event. This activity takes place as part of the Peak of the 2026 National Lunar New Year Festival.

The event is held at Lapangan Banteng, Central Jakarta, and involves various parties. This collaboration is an effort to present distinctive culinary offerings on a massive scale to the public.

2. The Process of Serving Thousands of Lontong Cap Go Meh in 8 Hours

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In this activity, Bobon and his team served Lontong Cap Go Meh in large quantities. The entire process was completed within 8 hours according to the record category requirements.

A total of 5,054 portions were successfully served within that time frame. This number exceeds the 5,000 portions target, which is the main achievement in the world record.

3. Officially Entered Guinness World Records with a Special Category

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This achievement is recorded in the category of Most Servings of Lontong Cap Go Meh Served in 8 Hours. This category highlights the number of food servings within a specified time.

This success makes Bobon Santoso officially hold a Guinness World Record. The record was achieved on Saturday, February 28, 2026, during the Grand Feast with Bobon Santoso event.

4. Bobon Santoso's Instagram Post About the World Record

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Through his Instagram account @bobonsantoso, he shared the moment of his success. In the post, Bobon mentioned the world record achievement he reached with his team.

"Break the World Record before World War 3 breaks out," wrote Bobon. He also added, "Together with @ekraf.ri, Cece @irene.umar, @imlekfestival we achieved the World Record @guinessworldrecords category Guinness World Records for Most Servings of Ketupat Cap Gomeh served in 8 hours, more than 5000 portions."

5. Appreciation from Irene Umar and Responses from Netizens

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The Deputy Minister of Creative Economy and Deputy Head of the Creative Economy Agency, Irene Umar, expressed appreciation for this achievement. She views this record as a symbol of cultural acculturation, culinary creativity, and inclusivity in Indonesia.

After this news was shared, netizens also responded positively. Many expressed their appreciation for Bobon Santoso's success in bringing Indonesian cuisine to the world stage.

6. FAQ

Q: What world record did Bobon Santoso achieve?
A: The record for Most Servings of Lontong Cap Go Meh Served in 8 Hours with a total of 5,054 servings.

Q: Where did the record-breaking event take place?
A: At Lapangan Banteng, Central Jakarta, as part of the National Lunar New Year Festival 2026.

Q: How long did it take to achieve this record?
A: Over 8 hours of serving.

Q: Who was involved in this achievement?
A: Bobon Santoso along with the Ministry of Creative Economy/Creative Economy Agency of the Republic of Indonesia and other related parties.

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