Packed full of fresh herbs and powerful spices, Indonesian food is a taste sensation.
Here’s a list of the 15 best dishes in Indonesia, so you know what to order during your trip!
Gado-gado is as delicious to eat as it is fun to say. The traditional Indonesian “salad” is made of a selection of blanched vegetables, which doesn’t sound all that appetizing.
Two variations of the same dish, nasi goreng is Indonesia’s answer to fried rice, while mie goreng is the same thing but made with noodles.
Also called chicken congee, bubur ayam is pure comfort food. You’ll find it available from hawkers along almost every side street you pass through.
One of the best Indonesian foods, sate is a type of meat skewer that has been marinated in all kinds of delicious herbs, spices, and sauces before it’s grilled to perfection and served with a rich peanut sauce.
Not to be confused with the fried rice dish that is nasi goreng, nasi campur is a mixed rice dish that’s like having a little buffet on your plate.
Bakso (sometimes written baso) is an Indonesian meatball soup that you’ll find all over the place, from swanky restaurants to family-run eateries and street vendor stalls.