If you are a foodie, these places are a must-visit on your list. Check it out here!
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Surabaya, the City of Heroes, offers a mouth-watering street food experience. On every street corner, you will find a variety of tempting dishes, from sweet to savory. Here are some recommendations for the best street food places to try when visiting Surabaya.
1. Rawon Kalkulator
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Rawon, a typical East Javanese dish, is known for its thick black sauce made with kluwek as the main ingredient. This dish is usually served with tender beef, boiled eggs, and various spices such as garlic, lemongrass, ginger, and kaffir lime leaves.
Rawon Calculator at Sentra PKL Taman Bungkul, Surabaya, offers a unique experience. Apart from its delicious taste, this place's specialty is how the employees quickly calculate the total order, like a living calculator. A portion of rawon here is priced at around IDR 20,000, making it an affordable choice to enjoy this legendary dish.
Rawon Calculator at Sentra PKL Taman Bungkul, Surabaya, offers a unique experience. Apart from its delicious taste, this place's specialty is how the employees quickly calculate the total order, like a living calculator. A portion of rawon here is priced at around IDR 20,000, making it an affordable choice to enjoy this legendary dish.
Location: Jl. Raya Darmo, Darmo, Wonokromo, Surabaya, Jawa Timur
2. Tahu Telor Pak Jayen
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Tahu Telor is a typical East Javanese dish consisting of crispy fried tofu, egg, rice cake, potato, bean sprouts, and sliced cucumber, served with thick peanut sauce.
In Surabaya, Tahu Telor Pak Jayen is one of the favorite destinations to taste this dish. The savory and sweet taste of the peanut sauce blends perfectly with the texture of the tofu and other ingredients. This eatery opens at 5 p.m., making it ideal for dinner.
In Surabaya, Tahu Telor Pak Jayen is one of the favorite destinations to taste this dish. The savory and sweet taste of the peanut sauce blends perfectly with the texture of the tofu and other ingredients. This eatery opens at 5 p.m., making it ideal for dinner.
Location: Jl. Dharmahusada No.112, Mojo, Gubeng, Surabaya, Jawa Timur
3. Nasi Bebek Tugu Pahlawan Asli
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Fans of fried duck meat must try Nasi Bebek Tugu Pahlawan Asli. This dish consists of crispy fried duck, warm white rice, coconut serundeng keremes, and a distinctive spicy chili sauce.
This eatery offers pocket-friendly deliciousness at prices starting from IDR 11,000 to IDR 20,000. Open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., it is perfect for lunch or dinner.
This eatery offers pocket-friendly deliciousness at prices starting from IDR 11,000 to IDR 20,000. Open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., it is perfect for lunch or dinner.
Lokasi: Jl. Pasar Turi No.27-C, Bubutan, Surabaya, Jawa Timur
4. Rujak Cingur Achmad Jais
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Rujak cingur is one of Surabaya’s culinary icons. A premium version of this dish can be found at Rujak Cingur Achmad Jais. It combines clean and soft cingur (cow’s nose) pieces with a special cashew nut sauce.
Since 1970, Rujak Cingur Achmad Jais has been a favorite among culinary lovers, despite its higher price of around IDR 70,000 per serving. However, the premium taste offered makes it worth trying for anyone who wants to experience authentic Surabaya cuisine.
Since 1970, Rujak Cingur Achmad Jais has been a favorite among culinary lovers, despite its higher price of around IDR 70,000 per serving. However, the premium taste offered makes it worth trying for anyone who wants to experience authentic Surabaya cuisine.
Lokasi: Jl. Achmad Jais No.40, Peneleh, Genteng, Surabaya
Surabaya presents a variety of street food that is not only delicious but also full of unique and memorable experiences. Enjoy your culinary journey in the City of Heroes!
