Legendary Foods in Surabaya – What kind of food are you looking for when traveling, t-mates? Besides affordability, the taste should be good as well, right?
Well, delicious flavors come from recipes and hours of experience that influence culinary delights before being considered as legendary. One of the cities that have many legendary foods in Indonesia is Surabaya in East Java.
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The heritage recipe that is still preserved till date make the taste of Surabaya’s specialties rich and very tasteful which invite many tourists to have a bite. Are you curious about what’s on the list?
Legendary Restaurants in Surabaya to Please Your Tongue!
Visiting Surabaya is incomplete if you don’t try and hunt for the city’s culinary delights. Here are some legendary foods loved by the people of Surabaya.
1. Lontong Balap Pak Gendut
Once you arrived in Surabaya, lontong balap is definitely what you are looking for! As one of the legendary foods in the City of Heroes, there are a lot of restaurants selling this menu. However, if you want an authentic taste, just stop by Lontong Balap Pak Gendut!
This place has been around since 1958, t-mates. One of the main signature of Lontong Balap Pak Gendut is the fresh, clear soup which make it different from other lontong balap in the city.
Using an inherited recipe, the fresh lontong sauce is combined with the softness of the lontong, the crunchiness of the bean sprouts, and the savory lento (tolo bean cakes). It tastes so good, guys!
Price: Start from 12,000 IDR/portion*
Operational hours: Every day, 9AM – 10PM (local time)
Address: PKL-TANPA PHOTO, Jl. Kranggan depan bioskop garuda lama No.71, Sawahan, Kec. Sawahan, Kota SBY, Jawa Timur 60174 (Check on Google Maps)
2. Rujak Cingur Achmad Jais
For those of you who are looking for unique food in Surabaya, you can try rujak cingur. Cingur is cow snouts and it is the main ingredients of this dish. Apart from cingur, the dish also consist of various types of vegetables and fruits which make its taste really unique.
So, don’t be surprised if you find fruits, vegetables, and meat together in one dish. Although it sounds strange, you might like this dish once you try it. If you want to eat the most legendary rujak cingur in Surabaya, you can try Rujak Cingur Achmad Jais.
Not only the snouts, what makes this food distinctive is its special salad seasoning with a mixture of cashew nuts which makes the this food expensive. To taste a portion of this dish at Rujak Cingur Achmad Jais, you must pay 65,000 IDR.
It is pricey, but the taste worth the price, t-mates! Fresh vegetables and fruits, meet with savory tender cingur, doused with cashew nut sauce with a mixture of petis (sticky paste made of shrimp or fish). Trust me, you’ll be hooked!
Price: Start from 65,000 IDR/portion*
Operational hours: Every day except Friday, 12PM – 5PM (local time)
Address: Jl. Achmad Jais No.40, Peneleh, Kec. Genteng, Kota SBY, Jawa Timur 60274 (Check on Google Maps)
3. Tahu Campur Cak Kahar
Looking for other legendary food in Surabaya? Tahu Campur Cak Kahar is not to be missed, t-mates! Even though this food is mostly sold in a modest stall, the taste of tahu campur (mixed tofu) is as delicious as luxury food!
Tahu Campur Cak Kahar has been a favorite of Surabaya residents since 1960. The delicious recipe for this tahu campur comes from Mrs. Aminah, Cak Kahar’s maternal grandmother. This stall is always packed with customers as the food is flavorful and mouthwatering.
A portion of tahu campur at this stall is big and guaranteed to make you full. Don’t worry, the price for one portion of this dish is quite affordable, perfect for those who want to eat a lot but save more money!
Price: Start from 30,000 IDR/portion*
Operational hours: Every day, 4.30PM – 12PM (local time)
Address: Jl. Embong Malang No.78 H, Genteng, Kec. Genteng, Kota SBY, Jawa Timur 60275 (Check on Google Maps)
4. Rawon Nguling
Rawon is one specialty food of East Java, so it can easily be found in Surabaya. The characteristic of rawon is the black savory soup. It is very flavorful and is a pride of Surabaya people.
One of the most popular rawon stalls in Surabaya is Rawon Nguling. Since its opening in 1942, the taste of Rawon Nguling remains authentic. What a legendary restaurant to enjoy rawon!
Apart from the black soup, the ingredients of rawon is pretty ordinary. Usually, rawon consist of beef, served with bean sprouts, salted egg and white rice. However, when it’s come to flavor, it’s definitely second to none.
One of the important aspect to enjoy rawon to the max is the tender beef that seems to melt in your mouth and the savory soup that makes you want for more and more!
Price: Start from 100,000 IDR/portion*
Operational hours: Every day, 7AM – 9PM (local time)
Address: Jl. Kutai No.34, Darmo, Kec. Wonokromo, Kota SBY, Jawa Timur 60241 (Check on Google Maps)
5. Sate Klopo Ondomohen
Another legendary food from Surabaya that you should know is Sate Klopo Ondomohen. The name klopo is taken from the Javanese language that means coconut. This satay is made from beef and fat that is covered in seasoned grated coconut which makes this satay different from other satay.
Warung Sate Klopo Ondomohen has been opened since 1945, and the name Ondomohen itself is taken from the name of the road where the restaurant established, but now the road name has changed to Jalan Wali Kota Mustajab, t-mates.
Asih Soedarmi’s sate klopo is very famous for its delicious peanut sauce. What makes the flavor so tasty and addicting is the combination of peanut sauce with satay wrapped in coconut flakes and sweet soy sauce.
If you’re curious, don’t hesitate to come and prove to yourself how savory and delicious this cuisine is!
Price: Start from 50,000 IDR/portion*
Operational hours: Every day, 6AM – 3.30PM (local time)
Address: Jl. Walikota Mustajab No.33, Ketabang, Kec. Genteng, Kota SBY, Jawa Timur 60272 (Check on Google Maps)
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