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Craving 'bakso'? Here's where to go
Here are a few examples of the bakso joints loved and frequented by Jakartans.
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Bakso is perfect for lunch, a 5 p.m. snack, or anytime the during rainy season. (instagram.com/filipusverdi/-)
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em>Bakso (meatballs) have long been considered one of the greatest parts of Indonesian cuisine. They can be found across the country, all the way from Sabang to Merauke.
With an affordable price per portion, memories of legendary bakso never fade from the hearts of locals. While a good time to eat the dish is at lunch, a bowl of bakso also makes the perfect snack around 5 p.m., especially during the rainy season.
This dish has survived amid people's busy lives in the capital, and here are a few examples of the bakso joints loved and frequented by Jakartans.
Found in several areas including Kemang in South Jakarta and West Jakarta’s Puri Indah and Tanjung Duren, Bakso Jawir promises a low price with unquestionable quality and taste. With egg, extra meat or plain bakso, you can tailor your dish based to your tastebuds.
The bakso starts at Rp 15,000 and you’ll go home with a full belly, guaranteed.
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Many bakso experts will recommend you go to Bakso Solo Samrat. This place is a perfect choice if you’re craving bakso after walking around Lotte Shopping Avenue in South Jakarta as it’s close to the mall.
With its status as a premium bakso outlet – price and taste wise – Solo Amrat is praised for its meaty bakso and delicious pangsit goreng (fried wontons).
Meatball is the best choice when you're hungry and cold weather is attack🍜💪
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It’s clear that Pantai Indak Kapuk (PIK) in North Jakarta has transformed into the center of the culinary world in Jakarta.
Among the choices of numerous Korean restaurants, Bakso Aan stands tall and proud with its famous bakso halus (smooth meatballs) and bakso ikan (fish meatballs). Another thing to order at Bakso Aan is a legendary carbonated drink called Cap Badak.
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If you go all the way to Kota, you'll find an exceptional bakso place called Bakso Akiaw. With many options including choosing your own topping, the dish will be a unique culinary experience.
This essential bakso outlet is one of the tastiest warung (food stalls) around Mangga Besar in West Jakarta.
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Spacious and located in the great spot of Pasar Minggu in South Jakarta, Bakso Titoti is filled with fans almost every day.
A recommended dish is bakso spesial, which includes large bakso urat, small bakso urat, smooth bakso urat and large bakso telur (meatballs with egg filling). If satisfaction has a definition, this bakso spesial is it.
(Read also: Bakso Titoti Wonogiri survives test of time)
Bakso Boedjangan
Established in Bandung, Bakso Boedjangan has expanded its brand to four cities across Indonesia, including Jakarta.
This bakso eatery is famous for its modern concept, without forgoing the original taste of bakso. The favorite here is the creamy bakso super keju (meatballs with cheese). (kes)
