Snack Explore at Pasar Baroe, Jakarta

Well hello you again.
Oh it is such a boring opening by the way. Why it has to be 'hello' or something? But that’s oke lah. May I change it someday with something more dramatic and attractive. Just wait and see.

Bytheway, ladies and gentlemen here we are on the episode of exploring snack at Pasar Baroe, Jakarta.

Not everybody knows Pasar Baroe is part of touristic place in Jakarta. Located in the middle of Jakarta, I mean in Central Jakarta, not far away from Monas or Istana Merdeka which is a center of the town, make it easy to visit. Pssst, the free City tour buss operated by Jakarta Provincial Goverment also pass the address. Pasar Baroe as the meaning of its word is a market. You know there where buyer and seller meet and greet; hehehehehe then they negotiate, make a deal, and (hope) they are happy and satisfied eventually. Originally Pasar Baroe actually is just like a typical market in Java. You must have been to visit any kind of 'pasar' right? Yess, you can imagine the place then. There are many store building meanwhile informal seller complete the atmosphere. But please do not imagine it is kind of typical wet market. No, PasarBaroe is more modern and neat than that.

Entering the area, we will pass the giant gate as if we are in China. No wonders, the store arounds are owned by chinese. In the meantime, Pasar Baroe is also located in part of China town. On the left and right we walk down the street we can meet various store and seller. You name it; music, sport, fashion, house ware, kitchen set, anything. However, the most interesting pat of that journey was the various kind of traditional snack sold there. Ladies (and gents) Here my review of the snack i was lucky to try

Pisang Coklat
You are craving for the thick caramelized piscok aka pisang coklat? Here you can satisfy your desire. Please eat as many as you want for the price is so affordable.

You can get 4 piscoks just only for 10K IDR. The good news is the stall sell not only the one which is banana inside but you can also choose others, either jack fruit or black sticky rice. I do respect to the quality of the ingredient; the sweet tender banana harmonized with chocolate caramel covered by slender yet crispy layer. Once you bite it, you are about definitely scream without open your mouth. Hmmmmm!!!

Kerupuk Mie
You may remember when you were just an elementary kids who loved standing in line for snack made of tapioca powder, yellow circle, and poured some tasty peanut sauce? Oh man, you can fly onto the moment. Do not hesitate, please enjoy the tasty crispy kerupuk mie.

The snack is so good in taste. Original. I mean it suits with my expectation what kerupuk mie has to be. For that good quality, it was surprising for me to know the price. Each (just like singapoeran says) is only IDR 3K. Even though it has low price for me, one is enough because others snack is waiting.

Jus
After tried some delish snacks it is time looking for something fresh liquid to let it pass through the throat. Take a look around to find a stall provides fresh cold drink. Yeah I found one which sell several drink served with ice such as coconut, avocado,exotic liang tea, orange and even kedondong (Indonesian), long long (sin cia poo) or spondias dulcis (latin).

I ordered kedondong. It cost 8K IDR for a glass. When I sip, hmmmm it was so nice. Not too sour as I imagine but it mixed with smooth of sweetness perefectly. It was totally not only refreshing but automatically washing your tongue too. So that we are ready to the next stop.


Kue Ape
Kue Ape is sold together with kinda 'kue cubit' (aw!) and 'jala'. Kue ape in my opinion is like serabi. So i considered the one as serabi because In Indonesia itself there are many variant of serabi. The name has the same case too. One region name it srabi, other surabi. Serabi here is kinda one which is tiny thing as the core yet so crispy, thin, and brittle around. You must be careful to touch it then handle it because it is look alike your heart: Brittle! The price, if I am not mistaken, is 1,5K IDR each. So cheap, isn’t it?

I didn’t try the kue jala and kue cubit because I was getting full at the moment. Without a doubt they might be as good as serabi. Oh yeah I have not reviewed serabi yet. for the clean of the stall, the friendly of the seller, the affordable price, and the quality of serabi itself I rate it 9/10.

Es Potong

You can satisfy your dream of fun childhoodness here. Es potong is everywhere which cost only 3K IDR. Mine is the favorite avocado.

Before i end this mouthwatering story here i give you some fruits as source of vitamin. At least vitamins for your eyes.

Enuff yess for the review of the snack of Pasar Baroe. I am going to continue next time. But, for for sure the snack and food offered over there are so worth it to try. Do not worry about the quality of the food. If you bit worry because of the low price take it for granted. Be grateful for it! As I pay attention to the condtion of the area, the seller and the food itself, make my worried about the bad things (you know what I mean if you are Jakartans) in food is gone. I recommend you come and have fun at Pasar Baroe.

Warm regards,
Ian