Bandung Culinary: Cheap Meal Ideas for College Students!

Bandung Culinary – It is no secret that Bandung has numerous delicate culinary. It is easy to find a place to eat that you will suddenly fall in love with in Bandung and want to come back for more. 

Home to some prestigious and reputable universities, it is no wonder that Bandung is also known as one of Indonesia’s city of students. This makes Bandung hold countless food stalls that will serve you good food at affordable prices.

Here, tiket.com will take you on a Bandung culinary virtual tour college students edition, where you will be guided to places that will serve you delicacies at reasonable prices, t-mates.

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Where to Eat in Bandung: College Students’ Pocket Edition

There’s nothing better than good food with pocket-friendly prices, right? So, tiket.com is here to give you options of places that you can choose if you are visiting Bandung. 

1. Cuanki Serayu

Cuanki is an authentic Bandung’s food where it is a bowl that consists of meatballs, steamed dumplings, fried dumplings, fried tofu, or boiled tofu. Best to eat the warm one when it is cold.

It is safe to say that Cuanki Serayu is the most popular among the other Cuanki stalls. No wonder it has served a high-quality bowl of Cuanki since 1990, a legendary one. 

2. Seblak Oces

For some of you, seblak might be a familiar thing to your ear, right? Well, it is an Indonesian savoury and spicy dish, originating from the Sundanese region, especially very popular in Bandung.

You’ll find so many things in a bowl of seblak, like kerupuk (prawn crackers), vegetables, and other protein sources; either chicken or seafood. Seblak Oces is the one that you cannot miss if you come to Bandung. The place is well-known for its plenty of seblak in a bowl and the strongness of its spices! Prepare your tongue for the unbearable spiciness and immaculate taste. 

3. Batagor Yunus

Batagor, an abbreviation for Bakso Tahu Goreng which translates to “fried meatball and tofu” is an Indonesian traditional delicacy. The tofu and wonton skins are usually stuffed with either fish or meat paste, then steamed and coated with batter and deep-fried.

Later, the result will be drenched in plenty of peanut sauce, a drizzle of sweet soy sauce, and spicy sauce.

In Bandung, you can find an affordable place to eat Batagor in Babakan Asih, called Batagor Yunus. It is popular among the college students in Bandung.

Open since 1972, the taste of a plate of Batagor Yunus can’t be doubted anymore. It has been everyone’s favorite and a legendary one.

4. Colenak Murdi Putra

Do you know Colenak? Well, it is an abbreviation of dicocol (to dip in sauce) and enak (delicious).

Though the name might sound weird at first, Colenak is delicate fermented cassava – called peuyeum in Sundanese – grilled and served with a thick, plenty amount of sweet concoction of palm sugar and a bit of shredded coconut.

There is nothing better than eating this delicious food in a cold Bandung night after a shower of rain. For the sweet tooth, you will absolutely fall in love with how it tastes in your mouth.

With just a 10,000 IDR, you can already get a taste of a plateful colenak in Colenak Murdi Putra, a legendary one in Bandung that has served thousands of colenak since its opening.

5. Bubur Ayam Pa Otong

Located strategically in Jenderal Sudirman Road, Bubur Ayam Pa Otong has been serving bowls of tasteful chicken porridge since 1947. The recipe itself has been passed down from generation to generation.

What’s better than eating a warm bowl of chicken porridge at night? As Bandung is known for its cold and breezy weather, Bubur Ayam Pa Otong is the perfect one.

With such an affordable price you’ll get a bowl of chicken porridge and plenty of shredded chicken on top.

6. Surabi Waroeng Setiabudhi

Made from wheat flour and a mixture of coconut milk and shredded coconut, Surabi is a legendary snack that can easily be found in Bandung. 

Surabi is often served with palm sugar syrup on top, and absolutely yummy one. Nowadays, surabi has a large variety of toppings that are available in many places.

You can get grated cheddar cheese topping, corned beef, shredded chicken, or even slices of fresh strawberries. 

Surabi Waroeng Setiabudhi is a legendary one that you can find in Bandung, and perfect for you, college students, as it offers various menu items with affordable prices.

7. Ayam Bakar Mercon

Ayam bakar which translates to roasted chicken must be a familiar dish to anyone around the world. Ayam Bakar Sariwangi in Bandung has been serving an immaculate taste of roasted chicken since 1972.

No wonder it holds a special place in everyone’s heart, especially Bandung college students. If you are too, then it is a must to come here, since with just 20,000 IDR, you can already get a plate of taste roasted chicken complete with sambal and lalap.

8. Bakmi Parahyangan

Originated from China, Bakmi is how Indonesian named the Chinese-style wheat noodles, where it has been adapted to adjust the local tastes and can be found easily in the Java Island.

Bakmi Parahyangan comes with a strong taste in flavors, no wonder why it’s always crowded every single day. You’ll fall in love with every bite, especially one with the bakso.

9. Roti Gempol 

If you are a lover of a classic kind of toast, you should definitely come to Roti Gempol. Situated in Gempol Wetan Street, Roti Gempol offers you a generation to generation classic toast since 1958.

See, perhaps, it’s even older than your parents. Open every morning at 7 AM, you will be greeted by the toast aroma that is all over the place. Truly, a legendary one that you can find in town.

Be it the savory or the sweet one, you can choose up to 3 flavors in one classic big toast that can be eaten by 4 people. The signature one is the srikaya, or the sugar-apple jam.

10. Ramen AA

We have tasted the delicacies of Bandung culinary, now we are moving to a place where you can eat ramen at an affordable price, Ramen AA. Ramen AA is popular due to its strategic location.

There are various menu items served by Ramen AA, like Karaage Ramen, Katsu Ramen, Calamari Ramen, and Tofu Ramen. 

The strong spices that are used by Ramen AA unavoidably make you want more. You need to come to Ramen AA, if you are looking for an affordable ramen place in Bandung.

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Woohoo! We are finally at the end of our virtual Bandung culinary experience! It’s time for you to get a taste of Bandung delicacies on your own, t-mates. Be it with pals or family, Bandung will always have something for you to explore, and make sure that you go to one of these places 😉

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