Eat like a local

Best food in East Jakarta

Legendary stalls, some cooking for over 75 years.

Where to eat in Jatinegara, Cawang and Rawamangun

Condet for Arab food, Jatinegara for legends, the BKT (East Flood Canal) for evening street food.

Spot Area Known for
Bakmi Lorong Since 1970Inside Pasar JatinegaraMarket noodles
Ayam Goreng Mat Lengket Since 1973Jatinegara KaumKampung fried chicken & Betawi nasi uduk
Ayam Goreng Ibu Haji Since 1948JatinegaraFamily-recipe fried chicken
Rawon MantenJl. Bekasi I, JatinegaraDark spiced beef rawon, pisang goreng
Toko Roti Gelora Since the 1950sJatinegaraOld-school bakery
Bakmi Jackie 09:00–15:30Jl. Pintu Pasar Tengah 18, JatinegaraBakmi, ~Rp25,000
Soto Cawang Since 1952CawangSoto Betawi
Bakso Bakwan Malang Cak Su Kumis Daily 09:00–21:00Jl. Rawamangun Muka Barat 14Malang dumpling soup Go off-peak; queues
Bakmi Golek 10:00–21:30Jl. Paus Raya 12C, RawamangunChicken noodles from Rp30,000
Nasi Uduk OK NightsJl. Paus, RawamangunSidewalk nasi uduk
Sate Padang H. Ajo ManihJl. Balai Pustaka Timur 4, RawamangunSate Padang

Carry small cash for warungs.