20 Culinary Attractions in Batu City that Must Be Tried, to Make Your Vacation More Perfect

Kapanlagi.com - Visiting a tourist destination feels incomplete without trying the local culinary. Last year, a city in East Java was very popular because it has various natural and man-made attractions. You must be familiar with the reputation of Batu City, which successfully attracts tourists from various cities in Indonesia.

In Batu City, there are many tourist attractions that can be visited by tourists of all ages. If you have the desire or plan to spend quality time there with your family, don't forget to taste the rows of culinary attractions in Batu that are so delicious it's hard to move on. Here are 20 culinary attractions in Batu City that must be tried, to make your vacation with your loved ones more perfect and unforgettable.

1. Mie Soden Selecta

If you know, Selecta is one of the oldest tourist destinations in Batu City. Interestingly, there is a food stall there that has now transformed into a must-visit culinary destination in Batu City. Its name is Mie Soden, which although only open in the evening, is always crowded with tourists from within and outside Batu City.

Mie Soden basically sells Indomie noodles that are mixed with traditional spices and made into fried and boiled Mie Soden variants. You can also choose between regular or jumbo portions. They also provide several toppings, such as quail eggs. The location itself is near Selecta tourist attraction, precisely on Jl. Raya Selecta, Tulungrejo, Kec. Bumiaji, Batu City, and opens at 7 PM. Enjoying Mie Soden with a cold sensation at an altitude of 1100 meters above sea level, with the sparkling lights of Batu City, will be an unforgettable experience. However, be patient with the usually long queue.

2. Pos Ketan Legenda

Located in the Alun-Alun area, Pos Ketan Legenda is one of the most popular and trendy culinary destinations in Batu City. Open from afternoon until early morning, your taste buds will be spoiled with various types of ketan (sticky rice), such as Ketan Keju (cheese sticky rice), Ketan Kicir, Ketan Ayam (chicken sticky rice), Ketan Cokelat Keju (chocolate cheese sticky rice), Ketan Ayam, and many more. The prices are affordable and don't worry, besides in Alun-Alun Kota Batu, Pos Ketan Legenda has also opened several branches. Including on Jalan Ir. Soekarno and Jalan Pattimura, all still in the Batu area.

3. Bakso Bakar Bambu Wulung

It feels incomplete to visit Batu without trying bakso (meatball soup). In Batu City, there is a legendary bakso bakar (grilled meatball) stall that is famous for its delicious taste. Located on Jl. Raya Sumbersekar, RT.7/RW.3, Banjartengah, Sumbersekar, Dau District, get ready to satisfy your stomach with extraordinary pleasure at Bakso Bakar Bambu Wulung.

At Bakso Bakar Bambu Wulung, you can choose from a variety of delicious menus, such as Bakso Bakar Campur (mixed grilled meatballs), Bakso Biasa (regular meatballs), Iga Bakar (grilled ribs). You can also choose from various beverages, such as Es Pasundan (Sundanese ice), tea, coffee, and others. The building of the stall is made of bamboo and from here you can also enjoy the view of green rice fields and the city of Malang. The grilled meatballs menu is truly addictive. Try it yourself!

4. Milk Depot KUD Ganesha Batu

Returning to the area around Alun-Alun, there is a Milk Depot KUD which is also one of the typical culinary attractions in Batu City. This is the best place to taste the deliciousness of pure cow's milk with various variants. For example, Egg Milk Honey Ginger, Honey Milk, Strawberry Milk, Chocolate Milk, Coffee Milk, and various other milk preparations. No need to worry, if you want to take it home as a souvenir, there is also packaged milk available in various sizes.

5. Egyptian Food Stall

Want to invite your family to have a heavy meal with an unquestionable taste? Try coming to the Egyptian Food Stall located at Jl. Diponegoro No.32, Sisir, Batu City. Still in the Alun-Alun Kota Batu area, here you and your family will be pampered with various Middle Eastern dishes. Some of the most frequently ordered menu items are Roti Cane, satay, curry, ribs, and so on. But the must-try is the Oven Roasted Lamb, served with tender and odorless lamb meat. The spice blend is ready to make tourists come back again!

6. Warung Sidik

Warung Sidik is a restaurant for heavy meals that must be tried when visiting Kota Batu. It is located at Jl. KH. Agus Salim No. 47, Kota Batu, and there tourists can enjoy various specialties from East Java, such as tofu with eggs, rujak, rawon, curry, pecel, mixed rice, krengsengan, and so on. The taste and portion are unquestionable, guaranteed to make you full and addicted. It's perfect to visit when you and your family want to fill your stomach after exploring Kota Batu.

7. Sate Hotplet

Enjoying satay on a hot plate? You can find it at Sate Hotplet Batu located at Jl. Patimura No. 40, Temas, Kota Batu. There are three types of meat served as the main menu, namely lamb, beef, and chicken. The seasoning is delicious, the meat is tender, and the portions are large enough to satisfy visitors. The price range is also quite affordable, starting from Rp 15,000 to Rp 75,000.

8. Yoenoes STMJ & Toasted Bread

Speaking of culinary, don't miss the pleasure of enjoying warm conversations with relatives at Yoenoes STMJ & Toasted Bread in the evening hangout in Kota Batu. Its location is quite strategic as it is located in a row of hotels and inns that are often visited, namely Jalan Panglima Sudirman in Pesanggrahan Village.

Open from 4 pm to 2 am, Yoenoes STMJ & Toasted Bread offers various milk menus, such as STMJ, chocolate milk, pure milk, milk coffee, and so on. In addition, there are also various variants of toasted bread that are perfect to be eaten with a glass of hot milk. Want savory snacks? Just order various instant noodles, such as corned egg Indomie. Chatting until morning, no problem!

9. Onion Fertilizer

Not far from Yoenoes STMJ & Toasted Bread, there is a popular cafe that is always crowded with millennials in Kota Batu and tourists from various other cities. Its name is Pupuk Bawang which is located at Jl. Panglima Sudirman No.116, Pesanggrahan, offering a pleasant atmosphere. Visitors can enjoy various delicious foods with first-class service. It's even more special to come here in the afternoon because you will also be spoiled with the view of green rice fields accompanied by the afternoon sun. Very Instagrammable!

10. Warunk WOW KWB

Another option if you want to hang out until morning, invite your best friends to come to Warunk WOW KWB, which is also located in the Jalan Panglima Sudirman area. This cafe has a variety of tea, coffee, and milk menus, while for food there are heavy snacks and various light snacks. No need to worry because this popular hangout place is open 24 hours!

11. Bakso Ganteng

Planning to hang out until morning? There is another option that you can visit. Enjoy the coolness of Batu City while enjoying a delicious bowl of spicy meatball. Come and hang out at Bakso Ganteng, which is located on Jalan Suropati, Ngaglik Village. Open from 6 pm to 4 am, visitors will be spoiled with various variants of tender and delicious meatballs.

The meatballs are delicious, the seasoning is delicious, besides that various favorite drinks are also provided there. Just point it out, then it will be made directly by the owner. It's even more comfortable to hang out because Wi-Fi is provided.

12. Kopi Letek

Moving on to the area around the town square, there is a small multi-level cafe nestled among the surrounding tall buildings. The best time to hang out in the afternoon while enjoying a cup of your favorite coffee at Kopi Letek Batu. Come during the Golden Hour moment and hunt for Instagramable photos with the backdrop of a row of mountains and a giant Ferris wheel at the Batu town square. The afternoon sunlight will make your snapshots even more stunning! As for the menu, choose your favorite type of coffee.

13. Bakso Pak Ajib

Still around the town square, precisely on Semeru Street across from the Graha Wangsa Building, there is a meatball stall that is never empty of customers. Bakso Pak Ajib has been consistently selling for more than 10 years. It's not surprising that there are many customers who come from out of town. They say, “it feels incomplete to visit Batu without stopping by here.”

14. Warung Amin 2

Want to have breakfast with the incomparable pleasure of spices in Kota Batu? Just stop by in the morning at Warung Amin 2 located at Jalan Suropati No.112, Ngaglik, Kota Batu. The most ordered dish here is indeed pecel rice with rich and spicy spices according to request. However, there are also other dishes available such as rawon and gulai. Don't forget to try the super savory peyek.

15. Warung Rujak Bu Any

Craving for rujak when in Batu? Come to Jalan Sakura No.20. A, Pesanggrahan because the pleasure of rujak cingur at Warung Rujak Bu Any is ready to spoil you. Be prepared to wait a little if you come here, especially during lunchtime because many visitors are willing to wait to taste the deliciousness of the rujak cingur. You can also request how much sambal you want, just adjust it to your taste.

16. Warung Wareg

A family concept dining place with various delicious menus can be found at Warung Wareg located at Jl. Raya Dieng No.9, Sidomulyo and Jl. Raya Ir. Soekarno No. 7, Mojorejo, Junrejo, Kota Batu. Open from 10 am to 8:30 pm, be prepared to be confused by the array of menus available. Starting from processed carp, chicken, noodles, vegetables, satay, to various sambal. The place is also comfortable, so no need to worry even if you come with your family, you will still enjoy it.

17. Bakso Arief

This is one of the culinary delights that tourists are most looking for when visiting Kota Batu. No wonder Bakso Arief opens several shops at once, to make it easier for customers who want to taste the delicious meatballs. The first one is located around the town square, precisely on Jalan Diponegoro, a little across from Warung Mesir, and the second one is still on the same street but located right across Lippo Mall. The taste still pleases the tongue with various meatball and topping variations. The price? Very affordable!

18. Ria Djenaka Shining Batu

Eating with a large family while enjoying the beautiful mountain view? Get it at Ria Djenaka Shining Batu located on Jalan Raya Beji. It's very close to Jatim Park 3 KLovers, so after having fun there, you can immediately rest while enjoying the view and filling your stomach. The place setting is truly intended for families, but many young people also come here. The menu is varied too, there are salads, beef, gurami, pizza, rice, and the drink options include espresso, cappuccino, float, milkshake, and many more. On certain days, there will also be live music.

19. Bakso Damas Omah Kentang

This one bakso stall has a unique concept, where every weekend visitors can not only enjoy bakso but also free boiled potatoes as much as they want! Yup, that's why it's called Bakso Damas Omah Kentang. The place is very clean, the interior is also nice, and a complete portion of bakso only costs Rp 16,000, which includes fine bakso, coarse bakso, siomay, tofu, noodles, and others.

20. Bakso Arema Cak Tono

Still about meatballs, precisely on Diran Street there is one meatball place that is also a must-visit. Bakso Arema Cak Tono, which turns out to be the favorite of the Mayor of Batu, Dewanti Rumpoko. There are many variants of meatballs to choose from, starting from meatballs with tendons, eggs, trotters, fried, grilled on the mountain, and various topping variants such as fried, siomay, tofu, intestine noodles, mushrooms, and others. Using real beef, the price is really affordable.

That was the 20 culinary attractions in Batu City that will make your trip even more enjoyable. So that your vacation becomes more perfect!

(kpl/zki)