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Where to find Jakarta's most unique salted egg dishes
Adding salted egg to various dishes is becoming more and more popular in Jakarta's culinary world. Curious and want to give it a try? You're in for a treat if you take any of the suggestions from this list of Jakarta restaurants serving must-try salted egg dishes.
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Salted egg has unique flavor that can be combined with a wide range of foods, including croissant. (Instagram.com/myfoodstops/-)
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dding salted egg to various dishes is becoming more and more popular in Jakarta's culinary world. From dipping to filling, adding the ingredient creates both delicious and visually attractive results.
Curious and want to give it a try? You're in for a treat if you take any of the suggestions from this list of Jakarta restaurants serving must-try salted egg dishes.
Island Creamery was created to be one of the best dessert sanctuaries in Jakarta, and it has reached a certain level of fame thanks to its unique menu. Don’t go past the Golden Egg Lava: a chocolate lava cake with the palatable combination of melted chocolate and salted egg yolk filling. Sweet and savory at the same time, the dish is indeed sensational.
Born from the mind of celebrity chef Arnold Poernomo, Nomz is home to many unique creations. Thanks to the creativity of Poernomo and the other chefs at Nomz, customers can try the fabulous salted egg yolk croissant, which has become a favorite among Nomz regulars.
Sheng Jian Bao is a type of steamed pao with a slight crunchy texture, since it's also fried before being served. Fook Yew’s fried pao has an interesting texture: crunchy on the outside yet soft when you bite into it. Imagine eating Sheng Jian Bao with the delightful salty feeling of that delicious salted egg. This sensation can be found at Fook Yew, one of the restaurants created by Ismaya.
(Read also: Must-try durian dessert variations and where to find them in Jakarta)
Still haven't found your favorite Chinese dish? Head to Ling Ling and order a Salted Egg Yolk Prawn. With a strong salty creamy taste, this plate of chopped prawns will be good to eat when you're feeling hungry and craving a filling meal. Don't forget to eat it with a plate of hot rice.
Chicken wings are usually served with barbecue or teriyaki sauces. Deliciously messy, they're perfect for chill-out session along with beers and/or a game of football. Holywings adds a unique twist to this classic with their slightly sweet and salty egg yolk chicken wings. Worth a try just because they’re not your regular chicken wings.
PapaJo Eatery also has something unique for you: rainbow pasta. With colors created from beetroot, green nappa, pumpkin and squid ink, this unique pasta comes with two choices: pork ham or shrimp. But the main attraction here is the delicious salted egg. Eat it at your own risk though, as this pasta dish will leave you craving more and more. (kes)
