Famous Culinary Attractions in Surabaya

Surabaya which is the second largest city in Indonesia has become one of the favorite destinations for tourism and business today. Traveling around the City of Heroes for both traveling and business needs is certainly very draining. For that, you should take a stop at the 10 recommended culinary attractions in Surabaya:

1. G-Walk

With the slogan 'The Singapore of Surabaya', G-Walk has become one of Arek-arek Suroboyo's favorite culinary attractions. G-Walk was built to resemble Clarke Quay which is a popular entertainment and culinary center in Singapore. The G-Walk is arranged nicely with a green and clean environment in the middle of an elite residential location, Citra Raya, West Surabaya.

Food court concept food court is open at night. G-Walk is divided into two lanes with a length of about 1 km each. The first path, the atmosphere is more dim with a candle light and jazzy shades. The dishes served are also more western style. While the other lane is brighter with neon lights and serves typical culinary archipelago.

Aside from being a culinary tourist spot, G-Walk has also become a location for young people and middle class people looking for entertainment at night. Music performances are often held here, for example Jazzy Nite which is regularly held on Saturday nights. So, in addition to delicious cuisine, you can also relax and enjoy quality music.

2. Pakuwon Food Festival

Aside from the food court concept as the G-Walk, the Pakuwon Food Festival can only be visited at night. In addition to super tasty dishes, these culinary attractions also entertain visitors with live music performances.

A different atmosphere can be felt once entering this culinary area, you will be greeted with colorful garden lights hanging along the entrance. Pakuwon Food Festival is very close to East Coast Plaza, so you only need to walk if you want to enjoy a box office movie after you are satisfied with your meal.

If you arrive at the right time, you can also enjoy the excitement of various culinary festivals that are often held here such as the Duren Durian Festival, the Sate Festival, and others.

3. Jancuk Fried Rice

If there is one word that will remind people of Surabaya, then the last word on Surabaya culinary attractions this one is the right word. Even though you can get fried rice anywhere, Jancuk Fried Rice is a Surabaya culinary destination that you can't just pass by while in this city.

The origin of this name can also be said to be spontaneous. That said, Jancuk Fried Rice comes from cursing customers after tasting this dish. The chef who made this menu for his friends deliberately added a large amount of cayenne pepper and when the first spoon of fried rice reached the tongue of the chef's friends, they spontaneously cursed, "Jancuk! Spicy, Cuk! ”

If you want to enjoy this typical Surabaya fried rice, it helps you be accompanied by several people. The portions are quite large, enough for around four to five people. With a price of around Rp150,000.00 per serving, you can get Jancuk Fried Rice at the Royal Plaza.

4. Sate Klopo Ondomehan

Klopo is the Javanese language for coconut. So, what is the relationship between satay and coconut? Is satay made from meat replaced by coconut? Or satay that was given a sprinkling of grated coconut instead of fried onions?

The answer is not both. Klopo Ondomohen Satay is satay beef, chicken, intestine, shrimp, or marrow which is grilled and served with satay seasoning as usual. However, even though it looks the same, your tongue will feel a more tempting taste difference.

The sliced satay at this Surabaya culinary place is bigger and has been seasoned beforehand with roasted coconuts, this is what causes Klopo Ondomohen Satay to become more savory. With only IDR 20,000, you can get a portion of Klopo Ondomohen Satay on Jalan Mayor Mustajab no. 36, Surabaya.

5. Soto Ayam Lamongan Cak Har

Although it is not a typical culinary of Surabaya, but Soto Lamongan Cak Har is much in demand by Surabaya native residents and tourists. Different from Soto Lamongan in general, here the soup uses coconut milk so it is thicker and tasty. In addition, the sprinkling of koya also adds to your culinary delights.

Culinary attractions located on Jalan Ir. H. Soekarno presents soto with many choices ranging from offal, chicken, brutu, skin to chicken feet. Interestingly, many visitors ask for balungan or chicken bones. What's so special about chicken bones? Customers here like to sip this soft bone. This balungan is given free while supplies last.

6. Lontong Balap Garuda Pak Gendut

If you are really looking for culinary that is typical of Surabaya, rice cake racing is the answer. The archipelago's culinary consists of rice cake, fried tofu, bean sprouts, lentho, fried onions, soy sauce, and chili sauce combined with fresh soup. Moreover, coupled with the delicious clam satay and a glass of young coconut ice.

There are many places that serve this unique culinary in Surabaya. But if you don't want to try and be disappointed, come to Garuda Fatty Pak Lontong. The location is in front of the former Garuda Cinema, precisely at Jalan Kranggan no. 60, Sawahan, Surabaya.

Although it has been running for more than four decades, the quality of lontong racing that you can enjoy at a price of Rp. 12,000.00 for each portion is maintained. With the way of cooking and spices that become a family inheritance, it's no wonder connoisseurs of Fatty Pak Lontong Race are increasing.

7. Rawon Setan Mbak Endang

In some areas, eating places with similar names may not be familiar. However, Rawon Setan Mbak Endang on Jalan Embong Malang, Surabaya is the original and first rawon devil depot in Indonesia.

Generally, the culinary variety that is given the word demon is because of the level of spiciness offered. But that is not the reason why this one is called so Rawon. The origin of the word devil is because it used to be that Rawon Satan only opened at night, starting at 22:00 WIB until early morning, identical to the appearance of Satan at night. Now, Rawon Satan has been open since morning.

In addition to meat with rawon sauce, you can add other side dishes such as salted eggs, potato cakes, tempeh, or empal. Prices for a portion of rawon Satan starts from Rp. 25,000.

8. Duck Rice “Sayang Anak” Cak Yudi

Don't forget to enjoy the delicacy of duck rice in the Tanjung Perak region, Surabaya. Culinary attractions that have been established since 1982 are able to serve duck with tender meat, savory and without fishy odor. One more thing that is the hallmark of this duck rice is the pencil pencils or young mango sauce.

Culinary attractions located at Jalan Tanjung Torowitan No. 39 is only open briefly, starting at 15:00 until 18:00. In fact, it is not uncommon before six o'clock in the afternoon, Cak Yudi Duck Rice is closed due to run out of ducks. So, if you want to visit you should come early.

9. Rujak Cingur Delta

One more type of Surabaya culinary that really originates from Surabaya and you shouldn't miss: rujak cingur. The food ingredients in this culinary are usually in the form of long beans, rice cake, tofu, tempeh, kale, bean sprouts, young mangoes, pineapple, kedondong, and of course cingur. These ingredients are then watered with herbs made from a mixture of shrimp paste, chili peppers, peanuts, and boiled water. As a complement, topping fried onions will be given on it.

In Surabaya, you can go to Rujak Cingur Delta to enjoy this culinary. This place is quite legendary and has been around for more than two decades. It is located on Jalan Kayon Blok D no. 46 Embong Kemiri, Surabaya. And like other legendary places to eat, the recipe at Rujak Cingur Delta is also a recipe for generations.

The price given for the cingur salad salad is around Rp. 30,000.00. But if you come with relatives or friends who are not too fond of cingur salad, you don't need to worry because there are other menu choices here such as mixed rice, lontong cap go meh, and others.

10. Crab Cak Gundul

After success in Pandaan, Pasuruan, 1992 Cak Gundul Crab began to touch the city of Surabaya. Located on Jalan Kupang Indah, this culinary spot serves seafood dishes that are just as delicious.

Popular menus here are sweet-sour crab and curry-flavored crab. Besides crab, you can enjoy other seafood dishes such as shrimp, squid, fish and shellfish.

12. Pecun Noodles

 You are a fan of spicy culinary? Don't miss the Pecun Noodle which is located on Jalan Anjasmoro. Pecun Noodle, which stands for Non-Poison Spicy Noodle, serves instant noodles with varying spiciness levels. You can choose the level of spiciness Pecun Culun (not spicy), Semriwing (medium spicy), Galau (ordinary spicy) and the latest is Klimax (super spicy).

At the culinary tourist places that are open from 18:00 until 02:00 you can choose fried or boiled noodles. In addition, noodles are served with various complementary ingredients to taste ranging from corned beef, eggs, shrimp, and others.

13. Depot Bu Rudy

 Concerning culinary, Indonesian people do have their own characteristics. First, no matter how much food you have eaten, if you have not eaten rice, then it is considered not eating. Second, even eating rice would not be complete without the presence of sambal.

If you fall into that category about food, then come to Depot  Bu Rudy when you are in Surabaya. The menu provided by Surabaya's culinary places is very diverse, but try to prove yourself the enjoyment of a portion of empal shrimp rice which is the mainstay here. Warm fluffier rice is served along with crispy fried shrimp, soft empal with a pervasive seasoning, and Mrs. Rudy's onion sauce.

Mrs. Rudy's empal shrimp rice is priced around Rp. 20,000.00. Besides food, at Depot  Bu Rudy, located at Jalan Dharmahusada no. 140 Surabaya is also equipped with a place for souvenirs typical of Surabaya. Once past the entrance, you will be greeted with a line of various souvenirs, but if you want to buy the most typical souvenirs from Mrs. Rudy's Depot, you can buy onion chili sauce, chili paste, or chili sauce in packaged fish.

14. Warung Bu Kris

Surabaya culinary place this one is a paradise for connoisseurs of penyetan. All kinds of penyetan are here, ranging from chicken, carp, ribs, shrimp, tofu, tempeh, and others. Because of the delicious dishes at Warung Bu Kris, it is not uncommon for visitors who come to even line up outside.

In the past, Warung Bu Kris was only on Jalan Manyar Kertoajo IV / 23 Surabaya. Now, in Surabaya alone, there are already more than ten branches spread across various regions. You will also find it easier to feel the pleasure of Indonesian special food offered by this Surabaya culinary place. Regarding the price, there is no difference between one branch and another, starting from Rp. 6,000.

Of course, not penyetan if there is no accompanying sauce. You can choose the desired chilli variations, such as teri penci teri teri. Hmm ... just imagine it already makes saliva drip, right? Especially when added dawet ice or grass jelly ice as an antidote to the spicy chili sauce that can also be ordered here,

15. Warung Leko

 Surabaya culinary attractions this one is suitable for fans of ribs. Warung Leko is already well known for the pleasure of processed ribs offered. Therefore, it's no wonder that this dining place is never empty of visitors both from within and outside the city.

Warung Leko is located on Jalan Manyar Kertoajo V / 9 Gubeng, Surabaya. Some menus that are often ordered include pork ribs, rib soup, fried ribs, and tripe penyet. The meat it serves is very tender, so you will also be comfortable enjoying it. The choice of chili sauce can be adjusted according to taste, from non-spicy, medium to extra spicy.

Besides ribs and tripe, Warung Leko also provides an alternative menu. There are tempe penyet, milkfish penyet, muscle penyet, and many others. About the price you don't need to worry. In this restaurant, offerings start from IDR 8,000 to IDR 60,000.