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Either in the beginning or in the middle at the end of the month, mie ayam (chicken noodles) is an ideal choice for quick yet tasty lunch. These are the four best chicken noodles in Jakarta that guarantee make the hunger away and make you feel satisfied even if you eat them continuously. A perfect combination of chewy noodle, topped with tender chicken chunks and another appetizing topping, here are the list.
1. Mie Ayam Bakso Yunus
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If you are crossing the Tebet area, make sure to stop by this simple stall. At first glance, there is no difference between Mie Ayam Bakso Yunus and other chicken noodles. But, these chicken noodles made by Haji Yunus succeeded make food enthusiasts in awe including celebrities.
Starting from Rp20.000, you can taste delicious chicken noodles served with chicken chunks and meatballs. The chewy texture of noodles, tender chicken chunks, and tasty meatballs are just balanced and perfect. A bowl of these chicken noodles will make you feel warm and satisfied.
Location: Jl. Tebet Barat Dalam VIII D (seberang Pasar Tebet Barat)
2. Mie Ayam Dondon
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Starting from Rp13.000, you can taste other delicious chicken noodles topped with generous chicken chunks, meatballs, and fried dumplings. Of many places to eat at Blok M Square Food Court, Mie Ayam Dondon is one of the best and perfect for your affordable yet satisfying lunch. Above the long table, they serve bowls filled with chopped leeks. The distinguish aroma of leeks, blends perfectly with chewy noodles, making a bowl of their chicken noodles feel warm, crispy, and delicious. You should come in early lunchtime to taste these affordable yet tasty chicken noodles.
Location: Blok M Square, Lantai Dasar, Jl. Melawai 5, Melawai, Jakarta Selatan 12160
3. Mie Ayam Gondangdia
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Established in 1968, the taste of these chicken noodles never changed. Mie Ayam Gondangdia offers various chicken noodles you should not miss, like Mie Keriting (curly noodles) with meatballs. A bowl of Mie Keriting consists of chewy noodles, chicken chunks, mushrooms, and dumplings. They use thinner and smaller size noodles than other noodles. Various chicken noodles with generous topping cost Rp24.000.
Location: Jl. Cikini IV No. 12A, Cikini, Jakarta Pusat
4. Bakmie Ayam Jhon
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Another chicken noodles stall that is always crowded, is Bakmie Ayam John. No need to worry, the service is quite fast. The noodle texture is not too soft, yet its soft texture and spicy sambal (red chili paste) make people willing to queue. While visiting this stall, you should try their best Mie Ayam Jamur Pangsit + Bakso (chicken noodles with mushroom, dumpling, and meatball). They even offer a jumbo portion that cost Rp32.000 per bowl and absolutely makes you full longer.
Location: Jl. Sampit, Melawai, Blok M, Jakarta Selatan