10 Must-Try Culinary Visits in Palembang

What’s so exciting about a visit to Palembang would be its offer for an unforgettable, mouth-watering culinary experience. Its diverse cultural heritage brings forth various distinct tastes for its cuisines, particularly influenced by a mixture of indigenous cultures thriving in Palembang. These distinct cultures are uniquely embodied in each local cuisine, which we would love to share with you. 

That being said, a culinary visit is a mandatory stop you should opt for whilst visiting Palembang. Take a look at these recommendations below for an enjoyable culinary experience in Palembang. 

Get Ready for Some Scrumptious Culinary Visit

Take your notes and highlight these 10 must-try culinary visits in Palembang specially made for you. 

1. River Side Restaurant

You will be offered a captivating view of Ampera Bridge from River Side Restaurant. Its dewy, romantic atmosphere is best-visited at night. The glorious looking bridge with colored lights will make your culinary experience a memorable visit. This restaurant provides various seafood cuisines to choose from. Don’t forget to mark your delicate culinary experience through pictures, t-mates!

2. Bakmi Aloi

Calling all pork lovers! Bakmi Aloi in Palembang is one of the restaurants that serves non-halal food. It is particularly popular among tourists and is one of Palembang’s legendary culinary delights you surely don’t want to miss.

3. Mie Celor 

Have a thing for udon? Mie Celor is udon-like noodles served with thick spicy sauce topped with various toppings like shrimp, eggs, and fried shallots. Made from local spices, its delicious mix of both savory and spicy soup will make you crave for more. 

Curious? Go for Mie Celor 26 Ilir Haji Syafe’i. It is the most famous restaurant in Palembang that serves this delicious local udon. 

4. Tekwan

Up for some fish meatballs? Try tekwan. Tekwan is one of the most famous foods authentic to Palembang. In addition to fish meatballs, Tekwan is served with rice noodles and a distinct shrimp-like taste soup. Looking for the best tekwan in town? Do visit Pempek Lince. Other than tekwan, you can also try for other local foods indigenous to Palembang. 

5. Godo Godo

A variation to pempek, Godo Godo (not to be confused with Gado-Gado) is a similar to pempek. What distinguishes Godo Godo from pempek would be that it is made from shrimp instead of fish. It is also served with sour vinegar. 

To find this local cuisine, opt for a street snack visit instead. You can easily find Godo Godo in the streets of Palembang. Look for Godo Godo in Pasar Cinde to taste this scrumptious cuisine.

6. Martabak Har

What distinguishes HAR Martabak from any other martabak would be its unique way of serving. Filled with either chicken or duck eggs, this martabak is served with thick goat curry. You surely could imagine its rich flavors, right?

Derives from Haji Abdul Rozak as the initial owner of the restaurant, Martabak HAR is one of the most favorite culinary visit ever exist in Palembang. Make sure you don’t miss this on your culinary journey, t-mates.

7. Burgo

Made with a mixture of rice and sago flour, Burgo is a local food you should definitely try. It is shaped like a rolled egg served with boiled eggs and laksan. Its rich, savory-flavored soup is made from coconut milk and a mixture of local spices like turmeric and garlic, which brings such a delicious cuisine worth trying. Stop at Warung Aba to try the best Burgo in town.

8. Pempek Candy

Everyone is familiar with pempek, right? Yup, it is one of the most famous cuisines unique to Palembang. Going for pempek in its place of origin would be a different experience. Hence, go for Pempek Candy when you’re there. 

9. Sweet Cucuk Beef Satay

Unlike ordinary chicken and goat satay you could find nearly everywhere, cucuk beef satay is made from beef. What makes it unique is that it is served with only sweet soy sauce, which gives it a sweet, distinct taste as well as give name to this cuisine. 

Curious? Come try the best sweet cucuk beef satay in town at Wak Din. 

10. Red Bean Ice 

What could be more refreshing than enjoying a glass of red bean ice after a tiring journey in Palembang? Yup, t-mates, served with coconut milk and palm sugar, this particular cuisine is a must-try to end your culinary journey in Palembang. 

Try Es Kacang Merah Mamat for a refreshing, succulent glass of red bean ice. You’ll ask for a second glass after!

Plan Your Journey for a Tasty Culinary Visit

Mouthwatering enough for you, t-mates? Absolutely! Use the recommendations we have made for you as a reference for your next culinary visit to Palembang. 

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