What to eat:

Located in Summarecon Kelapa Gading mall, North Jakarta, KTD consists of booths that mainly serve Indonesian food, among which are chicken satay, gudeg (jackfruit stew with palm sugar and coconut milk), rujak (mixed sliced fruit and vegetables served with spicy palm sugar dressing), bakso (Indonesian-style meatballs), Balinese nasi campur (rice with mix side dishes) and soto (traditional soup).

Guests can find traditional sweet treats, such as kue cubit laba-laba (spider web-shaped pancakes), gulali (hand-pulled and shaped lollies) and rambut nenek (traditional cotton candy).

On the left side, there is “Sunda Unik” booth that sells classic snacks, such as permen kayu (hard candy), kwaci Gajah (salted, dried sunflower seed or watermelon seed), Davos mints, Sarsaparilla candy and other finger foods. Old Indonesian money is used as material for price tags, providing a unique touch to the booth.

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Right beside the “Sunda Unik” booth is “Cempedak Harum” booth, which offers various gorengan (fried snacks). It is recommended to try their fried cempedak (similar to jackfruit, only smaller), which tastes sweet and is crispy on the outside yet juicy on the inside.

Those looking for something more substantial should visit “Kue Balok Kang Didin Jakarta” for a giant fried meatball from the “Bagoja” booth. There is also serabi (rice pancake with coconut milk) at the “Srabi Notosuman Ny. Handayani” booth located in the area.

What to do:

Child-friendly attractions can also be found at KTD. There is a small play area for children near the entrance gate where visitors can find a mini-train and a mini Ferris wheel that can fit four children. Both attractions cost Rp 15,000 ($1) each.  

Teenagers can go to House of Trap Panic Bus near the stage where it challenges visitors to solve riddles inside the vehicle in just 15 minutes. It costs Rp 50,000 and can accommodate two to four people.

Tips:

• The transaction at the KTD requires a specific card that can be obtained at the entrance gate and in several spots inside the area.
• Wear comfortable clothes as the area can be hot, especially when it is packed with people.
• Wear comfortable shoes.
• Keep watch of your children when they play at the play area. (asw)

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