Ransel Bertopeng

When you visit Yogyakarta, Indonesia, one thing comes to mind: street food! They are abundant in Yogya, especially in Malioboro. Arguably the most famous spot in Yogyakarta. Located in the hart of the city, lots of street food vendors selling their mouth craving, delicious foods daily, from day to night. Once you alight from the train at Tugu Station, the main train station in Yogya, just walk to the east, less then 5 minutes you’ll arrive at Jalan Malioboro. Foods, shops and local vibes will welcome you.  If you ask local which street food you HAVE TO TRY in Malioboro, probably they’ll answer Lumpia Samijaya. Located ±7 minutes walk from the start of Malioboro, walk past the Malioboro mall, in front of Hotel Mutiara Malioboro and Samijaya Shop-hence the name; Samijaya. It become unofficial name of this vendor, even though they don’t have any name or signage. Been there since 1976, with small white wooden cart. Since then, people willing to queue for hours just to get a bite...

Welcome to Jakarta, capital city of Indonesia! As the capital city, Jakarta offers A LOT of street food. Let's check them out! 1. Bakmie Gang Kelinci Jakarta legendary noodle food. Located in Pasar Baru, in "Gang Kelinci/Rabbit Alley". Been there since 1957, already opened many branches all around Indonesia, but here is where it all began! Adress:  Jl. Kelinci Raya No.1-3, RT.4/RW.3, Ps. Baru, Kecamatan Sawah Besar, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10710 Google Map 2. Nasi Goreng Haji Mus/Nasgor Portugal Legendary Nasi Goreng in Tomang Area, West Jakarta. Haji Mus (the owner) with his famous Nasi Goreng Portugal - Porsi Tukang Gali (Tukang Gali = digger, like grave digger, means they consume massive portion of food to keep fit & strong to work). Haji Mus been selling fried rice for 36 years. Everyday he stand while cook orders from customers for 8 hours non-stop! 300 portions of fried rice daily. That exclude other menus like kwetiau, noodle and bih...

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