Foodie: Batagor Mang Apep, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia

This is one of the most delicious batagor I have tasted outside Bandung, the origin of this food. And I recommend this place to my Surabaya friends who don't care if they eat at a roadside food vendor like this one......

It is located on Jalan Manyar Surabaya near the intersection between Jalan Manyar and Jalan Ngagel Jaya Utara. It is open only at night like any other roadside food vendors in Surabaya....

Note to take: please be aware that they might run out of foods to sell as they reach 9pm every night (depending on the business of that day).

And it is very very cheap in my opinion..... Eventhough it is a roadside food vendor, the authentic taste of their batagor didn't disappoint..... The owner is from bandung so no wonder their batagor taste like as if I am in Bandung....

The batagor tastes really good. Its crisp is awesome. The sweetness is just right, and if you like it a little bit spicy, you can add some chili "sambal". The peanut sauce is just as awesome as the batagors I usually taste in Bandung......

This is definitely one place that you should go when you are craving for some batagor.

Foodie: Kepiting Kapasan Surabaya

10 Things You Gotta Know About "Kepiting Kapasan"

Location:
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1. One of the most awesome roadside seafood vendors in Surabaya..... Remember that it is "roadside" which also means on "the sidewalk" where it is very close to the motor vehicles passing by (or "ngemper" as Indonesians call it). Some of you might not like the environment but who cares?! we come here for the food :)

2. They serve fresh and alive crabs with a couple different sizes with different prices..... The crabs are pretty big and taste good.....

3. The best sauce is the spicy sweet and sour sauce. Yummy!!! They serve other kinds of sauces too but I most recommend this sauce.....

4. It is located on Kapasan Street (hence the name we call it). The actual name of this business is something else, so don't try to find a banner saying "Kepiting Kapasan".

5. It's been open since a lot of years ago, not sure how many, but it's very popular among locals.....

6. They are usually pretty busy and might have a long queue for the table..... Sigh! One of their downsides..... Be prepared and don't come here too hungry! But the wait is completely worth it.....

7. They actually have a "branch" located near the original one. Just ask them where it is and they will explain to you how to get there..... Or when it is very busy, they will actually offer you to go to their "branch".

8. The crabs are DELICIOUS...... Just DELICIOUS! D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S......

9. You have to try it...... MUST TRY when you are in Surabaya.... If you happen not to like it, well, at least you try it.....

10. Are you in Surabaya? Well, you know you gotta go there now!!! :) :) :)

Food Adventure: Mie KJ (Kembang Jepun) Surabaya

Pangsit Mie (Noodle with Dumpling)

As the name suggests, Mie KJ can be found at Kembang Jepun Street in Surabaya City. It is only open at night and located by the roadside in front of the closed stores.

For your information, Kembang Jepun street is a busy business area from morning until afternoon. 

The street is typically full of cars, pedicabs, and pedestrians during the day. However, during the night, there are not that many cars passing by and not many business activities going on. Therefore, it is a pretty peaceful area to be at night time.

Mie KJ is a street food vendor that has been around for quite a long time. I believe it is open since 1960. Hence, it is pretty legendary in Surabaya.

For me, the noodle is quite delicious. With the aldente noodles and delicious soups, it is definitely worth a visit when you are in Surabaya. It is one of the go-to places for your culinary adventure in the city.

Usually Mie KJ is pretty busy with some people standing for their turn for a table. This proves that it is quite a well known place to eat. So be prepared to wait for a bit when it gets busy.

You could try a lot of different types of noodles here; pangsit mie; lo mie; he mie; etc. Choose your favourite type of noodles as you like it. I don't really know the many types of noodles since I am not too big of a fan of noodle.

In conclusion, this is of course one of the places to go when you are in Surabaya especially if you are a noodle lover and looking for a roadside foods.

Note: Please make sure you don't come looking for Mie KJ on Thursdays since they are close.....

Snacking at Ayana Rock Bar Bali

Another hip bar that I usually go whenever I am in Bali is Ayana Rock Bar...

Usually we go there to enjoy the sunset while having some drinks and chatting with a couple of friends.... 

However, this time we got a bit lost on our way there and we missed the sunset. But we decided to just go down anyway to the bar and have some snacks there....

There is always a line up to get down to the bar but it's mainly because of the slow lift that goes up and down to the bar.

The snacks and drinks are actually very delicious but it is absolutely overpriced. They probably need to charge at a high price to compensate for the cost os maintenance and construction of the rock bar.

The Ayana Rock Bar is basically built hanging at the base of a rock cliff.

It's actually quite nice at night with the wind blowing and the smell of the sea and the sound of the waves hitting on the rocks....

The Very Recommended Rayjin Teppanyaki, Seminyak, Bali

If you happen to be in Seminyak, Bali, Rayjin Teppanyaki could be a great option for a dine out with your family or friends. Please be reminded that reservation may be needed since the place is not that big and it could be crowded a.t times....

The series of teppanyaki dishes are so awesome both in taste and look. Just ask the waiters what the recommendations are and the will be happy to assist you....

I would rate this restaurant an 8 out of 10.....

Below are some of the pictures I captured in the restaurant....

Food Picture: Ayam Sri

Ayam Sri, Prigen, East Java, Indonesia

Taken on March 25, 2014

This is one of my most favorite steamed chicken that I have ever tasted. The tenderness and and sweetness of the chicken is the main strong point.

It may not appeal to the liking of those who like some Indonesian spicy chicken. However, Me myself who like and adore spicy foods still love this chicken.

The Land of Coconut

Having coconut beside the beach is one of the best things to do in life......

Nyum!!!! Young coconut is one of the best delicacies....