The Soto experience at Warung Soto Ceker & Ranjau Pak Gendut on Jalan Sabang in Jakarta presents a distinctive twist with its use of chicken feet (ceker ayam). The broth, although slightly subdued, gains depth when complemented with koya and sambal, elevating the overall flavor profile. What sets this street food apart is the unconventional choice of chicken feet, a departure from the usual meat or offal found in traditional Soto, providing a unique culinary experience.
While the ceker ayam might initially seem unusual, it adds character to the dish, making it a memorable part of the street food encounter. The portion size is standard for street food, and the presentation, in line with the casual setting, is basic yet fitting. Affordability is a key highlight, making Warung Soto Ceker & Ranjau Pak Gendut an accessible option for locals and an intriguing choice for tourists exploring Jakarta's vibrant street food culture.
In summary, Warung Soto Ceker & Ranjau Pak Gendut offers an affordable and satisfying Soto experience, with the innovative use of chicken feet setting it apart. For those seeking an authentic taste of Jakarta's diverse culinary scene, this establishment proves to be a notable recommendation on...
Read moreVery popular place among the locals. You sit down and order from the paper sheets that you give to the staff. You need to google any dishes you don't know there's only one Indonesien menu. Be aware that soto madura is not what Google says though, or maybe there are many versions, theirs comes as soup with beef, potatoes and tomatoes in a clear broth. Soups come with one plate of white rice, only of you order more rice you pay extra for it. Simple soups range from 23k to 28k, more if you go for combinations, in general lots of intestines or chicken feet. The soto ayam looked really nice, I wish I had gone for that one. Tastewise, I wasn't wowed too much, I'm all for MSG but it was a bit too much for my liking. Other than that, just my unlucky choice I guess so we'll worth a try. Plenty of condiments on the table from limes to chili, sambal and sugar. The day I went it was open and busy already before 7pm so they might open earlier than...
Read moreCome here during saturday night, so crowded. Ordering Soto Ranjau, Soto Babat+Daging, Soto Madura, and salt egg all including 3 pax of rice only pay about IDR100k. All soto taste good, the original broth taste sweet, you should add lime, salt, and absolutely koya to the broth to balance the taste. The cattle innard (babat) also clean, so no worry to eat that, either the beef meat is also clean. They provide the satay too (egg satay, chicken innard, chicken liver, etc) unfortunately not taste it because coming late...
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