"Surabaya, the City of Heroes, offers a mouth-watering street food experience."
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On every street corner, you'll find a wide variety of tempting dishes, from sweet to savory. Here are some of the best street food recommendations you must try when visiting Surabaya.
1. Rawon Kalkulator
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Rawon, a specialty of East Java, is known for its thick, dark broth made from keluwek as the main ingredient. This dish is usually served with tender beef, pindang egg, and various spices like garlic, lemongrass, ginger, and lime leaves.
Rawon Kalkulator at the Taman Bungkul Street Food Center in Surabaya offers a unique experience. Besides its delicious taste, the specialty of this place is how the staff quickly calculates the total order, like a human calculator. A portion of rawon here costs around IDR 20,000, making it an affordable option to enjoy this legendary dish.
Address: Jl. Raya Darmo, Darmo, Wonokromo, Surabaya, Jawa Timur
2. Tahu Telor Pak Jayen
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Tahu Telor is a typical East Javanese dish consisting of crispy fried tofu, eggs, lontong (rice cakes), potatoes, bean sprouts, and cucumber slices, served with a thick peanut sauce.
In Surabaya, Tahu Telor Pak Jayen is a favorite destination to try this dish. The savory and sweet taste of the peanut sauce blends perfectly with the texture of the tofu and other ingredients. This eatery opens at 5:00 PM, making it ideal for a late dinner.
Address: Jl. Dharmahusada No.112, Mojo, Gubeng, Surabaya, Jawa Timur
3. Nasi Bebek Tugu Pahlawan Asli
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Fans of fried duck must try Nasi Bebek Tugu Pahlawan Asli. This dish consists of crispy fried duck, warm white rice, crispy coconut serundeng, and a signature spicy chili sauce.
With prices ranging from IDR 11,000 to IDR 20,000, this eatery offers delicious flavors that are easy on the wallet. Open from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, it's suitable for both lunch and dinner.
Address: Jl. Pasar Turi No.27-C, Bubutan, Surabaya, Jawa Timur
4. Rujak Cingur Achmad Jais
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Rujak cingur is one of Surabaya's culinary icons, and a premium version of this dish can be found at Rujak Cingur Achmad Jais. This dish combines clean and tender slices of cingur (beef snout) with a special cashew peanut sauce.
Since 1970, Rujak Cingur Achmad Jais has been a favorite among culinary lovers, even though the price is higher, at around IDR 70,000 per portion. However, the premium taste it offers makes it worth a try for anyone who wants to experience an authentic Surabaya dish.
Address: Jl. Achmad Jais No.40, Peneleh, Genteng, Surabaya
Surabaya offers a variety of street food dishes that are not only delicious but also full of unique and memorable experiences. Enjoy your culinary journey in the City of Heroes!
