One of the best ways to truly immerse in a certain culture is by trying out the cheapest types of food offered in the country/city! For starters, you should experience the street food in every city you visit. So, if you are planning to go to a trip to Sumatra, Indonesia, make sure you make stops at the following places, they offer the best street foods in Sumatra!
1. Padang, Sumatra
Getting around Padang in Sumatra is very enjoyable because Padang cuisine is one of the best there is in the whole world. But in terms of street food, you should try out different types of “satay.” This is the Indonesian version of barbecue, or grilled meat on skewers. The satay in Padang (hands down the best street foods in Sumatra) is unique, since it is cooked like curry, with the same herbs, therefore producing the same yellow color and the same irresistible taste.
2. Batagor & Siomay Ibu Endang
Siomay (Indonesia’s version of dim sum) is another of the best street foods in Sumatra. Siomay is everywhere in Sumatra – you can get it from bicycle and sidewalk vendors, even! The Batagor & Siomay Ibu Endang restaurant in South Sumatra is just one of the many, many places you can enjoy siomay and its iconic peanut sauce! Sidenote: peanut sauce is big in Indonesia. Be not afraid to try it even if it seems a bit weird at first! It’s actually really tasty!
3. Palembang, South Sumatra
Palembang is a place in South Sumatra that serves some of the most sumptuous Indonesian food. One of the best street foods in Sumatra that you can find in Palembang, however, is called Pempek, or empek-empek. It is made from fish and tapioca, primarily. There are many other variations of the Pempek, however, that adds various ingredients aside from the basic fish and tapioca. Try the kapal selam – this one is very popular for locals and tourists alike, and in contains an egg in the center of the Pempek.
4. Aceh, Sumatra
Aceh in Northern Sumatra is a food hub known for its Indian and Malay fusion cuisine. The best street foods in Sumatra that you can experience in Aceh, however, is the Mie Aceh (Aceh noodles). You can have it in meat or seafood, but either will be served with a spicy sauce that will surely satisfy your quest for authentic Indonesian food. Mie Aceh has a distinct taste to it that you will not taste outside Indonesia. Tasting it would surely be an unforgettable experience.
5. Harum Manis, Palembang
Harum Manis is a restaurant that serves one of the best street foods in Sumatra, the otak-otak. It is fish cake wrapped in banana leaves before being cooked over charcoal. It is best enjoyed in Sumatra where it is served with red chili and soy sauce, while in Jakarta it is served with peanut sauce. You can buy this from bicycle and street vendors all over the place, but when you eat at the Harum Manis resto, you can order some Indonesian ice cream to go with it! Wow, that certainly left me peckish! So, try to experience all of the street food in Sumatra, specifically the ones listed in here! You should, of course, explore and discover the others on your own. Don’t be afraid to order stuff just because you don’t understand its name or dsecription in the menu, the fun is in finding out!
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