Where to Order the Best ‘Nasi Goreng’ in Jakarta to Quell Your Cravings

KOMPAS.com – ‘Nasi Goreng’ captures the essence of homemade Indonesian food and luckily Jakarta is home to a slew of the best local food vendors.

The Jakarta food scene includes some of the best Nasi Goreng (or Indonesian Fried Rice) eateries that you probably may have heard of.

It’s hard to say ‘no’ to this famous dish so say ‘yes’ to ordering in and tasting the best local food in Jakarta.

1. Nasi Goreng Kebuli Apjay

The unique seasonings added to this version of Indonesian Fried Rice on top of the tender goat or chicken meat earned this eatery its place in the Jakarta food scene.

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Located at Jalan Panglima Polim IX Nomor 19, South Jakarta, you can enjoy a plate of one of the best fried rice stalls in Jakarta for $1.71 (Rp 25,000).

2. Nasi Goreng Kebon Sirih

Located at Jalan Kebon Sirih Dalam 1 Nomor 1-3, Central Jakarta, this food stall is likely the most popular Indonesian Fried Rice location in Jakarta.

The delicate blend of the spices and seasonings cooked to perfection has enticed anyone from government leaders to the everyday office worker.

To delight in a portion of this meal, be ready to spend at least $2.73 (Rp 40,000).

3. Nasi Goreng Bang Ronie

Using the legendary sweet soy sauce from Benteng called SH Benteng, this food stall managed to find itself a crowd of returning customers.

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Choose from different meat varieties such as goat, shrimp, mussels, and chicken to add to your rice dish then see where your tastebuds take you.

To discover the small pleasures of Bang Ronie’s take on this staple Indonesian food, be sure to visit Jalan Pinangsia Timur Nomor 1, Jakarta Barat.

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4. Nasi Goreng Kambing NGK

Located at Jalan Pejaten Raya Nomor 12, Kambing NGK is one of the best Nasi Goreng eateries to try due to its quality of ingredients, flavor, and large portion.

To give customers the full-blown mouthwatering experience, the vendor tops the dish with fresh tomato slices, fried onions, and Emping chips.

5. Nasi Goreng Gila Gondrong 81

It might seem crazy to add mozzarella cheese to an iconic Indonesian food, but this Jakarta food eatery does just that.

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To try their rendition of fried rice sold for $1.71 (Rp 25,000), you can visit them at Jalan Muara Karang Raya Nomor 263, North Jakarta.

6. Nasi Goreng MPR

To try one of the best local food in Jakarta, one must order a plate of fried rice from this food stall that has existed since 1984.

For only $1.09 (Rp 16,000), you can get a sense of what makes this legendary Jakarta food stall, located at Jalan Rumah Sakit Fatmawati Nomor 16A, so iconic.

7. Nasi Goreng Muncul Malam

Making it into our list of vendors offering the best local food in Jakarta, Muncul Malam’s take on the famous Indonesian food includes the use of charcoal in the cooking process.

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Furthermore, there are a plethora of other ingredients that you can add to your meal including goat meat, salted fish, squid, spinach, and many more.

This popular Jakarta food stall for Nasi Goreng has a budget-friendly menu price which starts from $1.16 (Rp 17,000).

(Writer: Yuharrani Aisyah | Editor: Yuharrani Aisyah, Tyas Febriani)

Source: https://travel.kompas.com/read/2020/06/04/083100327/bungkus-dan-makan-di-rumah-7-nasi-goreng-favorit-di-jakarta?page=all#page2