For those in West Jakarta, especially near the Taman Ratu residential area, Sotomie Bang Alex is a Hidden gem. This legendary spot has been a favorite for a long time, and it's easy to see why. The secret to its enduring popularity lies in its incredible soup and fresh ingredients.
What truly sets this Sotomie apart is the clear, refreshing broth. Unlike some versions that can be thick and heavy, Bang Alex’s broth is light yet incredibly flavorful. It perfectly complements the generous portions of fresh ingredients. You can customize your bowl with your choice of meat and offal, and a must-try is the young cartilage ("tulang muda") which adds a wonderful, crunchy texture that is simply addictive.
The prices are very reasonable, especially considering the quality and portion size. This place offers incredible value for a delicious and satisfying meal. Sotomie Bang Alex isn't just a place to eat; it's a place to experience a true Jakarta legend. The combination of its fresh, high-quality ingredients, fair price, and the iconic clear broth makes it a go-to spot for both locals and those willing to travel for a taste of this classic dish. Around this spot are also several food merchant...
Read moreOne of my favorite Sotomie Place!
Let me warn you that this place is very crowded in the morning especially if you go there for the Sotomie.
But I totally can understand why their Sotomie is so popular, imagine this with an affordable price you can get one of the best Sotomie in town and not to mentioned they are very generous with the beef meat.
I already recommend this place to a friends and all of them love it and become a regular customer there. So it's highly recommend and if by any chance you are in this neighborhood, please make time to visit them and you...
Read moreSotomie is a lokal food from Jakarta or its surrounding area. It consist of noodle, or rice noodle, beef, spring rolls, and beef broth, plus melinjo crackers. Some of the sotomie variant the add another meatball, tofu and tomato. This particular stall, Bang Alex have very tender meet, and savoury beef broth. During lunch hour, you have to wait in line to order...
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