Off the Beaten Track: The Underrated Traditional Betawi Cuisine

Here’s a list of favorite Betawi food in the city. Some may also be registered for online food delivery amid the Covid-19 crisis, as people continue to practice physical distancing measures.

1. Rawa Belong, West Jakarta.
The street peddlers and eateries in the area offer nasi uduk, noodle soup, Betawi soup, and various traditional snacks.

2. Betawi Cultural Heritage in Condet
People can find various goodies such as sweet toffee-like confection, snack fruits, and various traditional cakes.

3. Meruya, West Jakarta
Eateries in the area offer Betawi soup and other authentic Betawi food.

4. Setu Babakan Cultural Village
The Betawi people living in the area offer kerak telor (spicy omelet), laksa (rice noodle served in curry soup), and traditional snacks.

5. Pejaten, Jatipadang and Ragunan in Pasar Minggu
Eaterie here serve Betawi soup, meat stew, noodle soup, and pecak chili.

Source: Kompas.com