9 Newest Authentic Culinary Tours in Jakarta, Must Try When in the Capital City

Kapanlagi.com - What are the authentic culinary tours in Jakarta? This question seems to be heard repeatedly, even from people who have lived in Jakarta for a long time. This is because there are many authentic culinary delights in Jakarta that can be tasted, both after work and when visiting the capital city.

Some even say that Jakarta's culinary scene is endless, whether eaten in the morning, afternoon, or evening. Moreover, Jakarta is also strongly influenced by Betawi culture, which has inherited many authentic culinary delights. It's no wonder that culinary tours in Jakarta will never be boring, even if done repeatedly.

Well, to broaden your horizons and not just know the same things, here are some recommendations for authentic culinary tours in Jakarta that you must try!

1. Gulai Gajebo

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From its name alone, it already stimulates the appetite, let alone if you try it directly. Gulai Gajebo is one of the first authentic culinary delights in Jakarta that you must try.

Discover this delicious food by visiting Rumah Makan Sepakat located on Jalan Melawai, South Jakarta. What makes Gulai Gajebo special is the ingredient taken from the hump of a cow.

Well, the thick fat that sticks to that part is cooked in sour padeh, but without using coconut milk, only coconut water. As a result, the taste of Gulai Gajebo stimulates the appetite, to the point where you suddenly want to have more white rice.

As additional information, Rumah Makan Sepakat has been around since 1969. Interestingly, many agree that the authenticity of the taste of the menu at the restaurant has never changed until now.

2. Ragusa Ice Cream is Italian

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Believe it or not, in Jakarta there is a special culinary tourist spot that serves super delicious desserts. What else if not Ragusa Ice Cream Italia located at Jalan Veteran I No 10, Gambir, Central Jakarta.

Yes, in this original Jakarta culinary tourist spot, you can enjoy various legendary and delicious ice creams, such as Spaghetti Ice Cream. Just like its name, which looks classy, this culinary spot that has been around since 1932 truly offers ice cream flavors that never change in their deliciousness.

There, you can order one or all four types of ice cream. There are regular, premium, mixed, and fancy flavored. In addition, Ragusa Ice Cream Italia also has a unique interior, so when you eat ice cream there, you will truly feel the nostalgic atmosphere.

3. Soto Betawi H Maruf

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Soto Betawi is a must-try traditional culinary when you are in the capital city. One of the original Jakarta culinary tourism places that sells delicious Soto Betawi is Soto Betawi H Maruf.

This legendary stall, which has been around since 1940, has its own characteristic Soto Betawi. The broth tends to be darker compared to ordinary Soto Betawi.

In addition, it is also filled with young bones and cartilage, which makes the taste even more delicious. You can visit Soto Betawi H Maruf at Jalan Pramuka No 64, Cikini, Menteng, Central Jakarta.

4. Gado-Gado Bonbin

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There are many gado-gado dishes in Jakarta, but when it comes to the most delicious and legendary one, you can come to Gado-Gado Bonbin located at Jalan Cikini, Menteng, Central Jakarta.

The advantage of this original Jakarta culinary tourism is that the ingredients and seasonings are made traditionally since 1960. The deliciousness of the seasoning comes from roasted peanuts, which are then cooked with other gado-gado seasonings.

A portion of Gado-Gado Bonbin consists of bean sprouts, cabbage, long beans, spinach, cucumber, potatoes, tofu, eggs, and is topped with delicious gado-gado sauce. As a complement, sprinkles of fried shallots, emping (melinjo crackers), and shrimp crackers make anyone who orders it impatient to finish Gado-Gado Bonbin.

5. Ayam Nan King and Swallow Bird Soup

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Tired of eating ordinary fried chicken? Try changing your meal menu by enjoying authentic Jakarta culinary tourism in the form of Ayam Nan King and Swallow Bird Soup.

It sounds unique, but did you know that both of these menus are very delicious and legendary in Jakarta? Moreover, it's not difficult to find them, you just have to come to Trio Restaurant located in Gondangdia, Menteng, Central Jakarta.

You can enjoy various delicious Chinese food dishes there. In fact, Trio Restaurant has more than 200 menus that you can choose from, where 42 of them are highly recommended. Including Ayam Nan King, Swallow Bird Soup, and Gohiong.

In addition, there are menus that are highly idolized by many visitors there, such as various noodles, wud kee chicken, and shrimp spring rolls. Which one do you want to try first?

6. Kopi Es Tak Kie

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For those of you who like to hang out in cafes, it's worth visiting Kopi Es Tak Kie. Not only is this culinary tourist spot in Jakarta delicious, but it is also very legendary. Kopi Es Tak Kie has been around since 1927.

In this shop located in Gang Gloria, Glodok, West Jakarta, you can enjoy two types of coffee, black coffee and milk coffee. Although there aren't many variants, don't be mistaken, both of these menus have a special taste because they have never changed for a long time.

7. Laksa Betawi Assirot

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Did you know that there is a delicious Betawi laksa in Jakarta? You can find this authentic culinary tourist spot in Laksa Betawi Assirot. The excellence of Betawi laksa lies in its flavorful spices, as it contains strong Indonesian spices.

This is because the Betawi laksa is filled with many typical Indonesian spices, such as galangal, ginger, turmeric, nutmeg, cumin, pepper, lemongrass, candlenut, kaffir lime leaves, bay leaves, coriander, and special spices in the form of dried shrimp. The addition of coconut milk makes Laksa Betawi Assirot still taste delicious since it first started selling in 1978.

A portion of Betawi laksa there contains ketupat (rice cake), chives, bean sprouts, fried onions, tofu, as well as braised eggs and meat. Sounds amazing, right? You can directly try the delicious Laksa Betawi Assirot at Jalan Assirot No 1, South Jakarta.

8. Nasi Goreng Kambing Kebon Sirih

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Meanwhile, if you want to enjoy authentic Jakarta culinary tourism at night, you can directly visit Nasi Goreng Kambing Kebon Sirih. Selling since 1958, Nasi Goreng Kambing Kebon Sirih has a taste that never changes.

It tastes so savory, because the spices are made from cardamom, turmeric, pepper, lemongrass, and other secret ingredients behind the deliciousness of the dish. In addition, the rice used is also not arbitrary.

The same goes for the proper processing of the goat meat, making it tender and not smelly. It's no wonder that this culinary tourism spot located in Kebon Sirih, Menteng, Central Jakarta is always crowded with buyers.

9. Bakmie Gang Kelinci

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Talking about authentic legendary culinary tourism in Jakarta, it's incomplete without mentioning Bakmie Gang Kelinci. This culinary tourism is truly legendary in its deliciousness. Just imagine, Bakmie Gang Kelinci has been around since 1975. Since its establishment, Bakmie Gang Kelinci is still located in the same place, which is Pasar Baru area, Central Jakarta.

One of the flagship menus that are always crowded and very popular is the chicken mushroom noodles. The chewy noodles, combined with plain broth, but so savory when eaten. Additionally, the delicious chicken and mushrooms enhance the taste of Bakmie Gang Kelinci.

In addition, you can also try various other types of noodles sold there. The dim sum is also delicious, so it's hard to resist eating it.

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