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5 Tasty Soto Places in Central Jakarta

Hello FlokqJune 4, 2020

Soto is one of Indonesia’s traditional street food that has been filling up Indonesians tummy for centuries. This food is a soup that is known to be eaten with rice or rice cakes. It is practically composed of meat or chicken, broth, a variety of vegetables, and eggs served with rice, rice cakes, noodles, or vermicelli. Indonesia has around 15 Soto and more that are from different regions in Indonesia, some of them are from Ambon, Bandung, Madura, and much more! 

Each type of Soto has their unique taste and ingredients, especially their soup, some have coconut milk in the soup and some don’t, some uses noodles, while others use vermicelli. Throughout the centuries, people have been traveling out of their regions to Jakarta and introducing their unique cultural Soto, till this day, Soto is one of the most well-known dishes in the country. So, here’s a list of 5 best soto places from around Indonesia that you must try in Central Jakarta. 

1. Soto Ceker dan Ranjau Pak Gendut

Located in Menteng, this soto place is well-known for its typical chicken feet Soto. The place is a small food court and is sometimes quite busy. This is because the Soto is famous due to the seasonings in the thick soup makes the chicken feet rich and savory. The chicken feet are also soft and chewy served with the typical tomatoes, chicken, fried union, and more! The menu here is diverse and you can find gravel Soto, tripe Soto, and more! You should try this Soto!

Phone Number : +62812-4730-0977

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Address : Sabang, Jl. H. Agus Salim No.34, RT.2/RW.1, Kb. Sirih, Kec. Menteng, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10350

Price Range : Under Rp.50.000/person

Opening Hours : Every day (05.00 PM-04.00 AM)

2. Soto Mie Theresia

If you’re going for the classic Soto noodle, then this soto for you. This soto place is located in Menteng near the Theresia Church, the area is known for its street foods and culinary goods called Theresia Culinar. One of them is Soto Mie Theresia, it has been selling Soto for many years, its taste is unquestionable. Its big portion and fresh soup make this soto special, it is served with the typical meat, chicken, noodles, vermicelli, and vegetables. This under budget soto is worth your while because it’ll satisfy your tummy!

Phone Number : +62813-1844-370/ +6221 3908990 

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Address : Jl. Gereja Theresia No.43 Gondangdia Menteng Jakarta Pusat DKI Jakarta, RT.1/RW.1, Kp. Rw., Kec. Johar Baru, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10550

Price Range : Under Rp.30.000/person

Opening Hours : Monday – Sunday (07:00 AM – 09:00 PM)

3. Soto Tangkar Sate Kuah Bang Edi

Located in Tanah Abang, this soto place is always crowded. Its name has described the types of Soto that are served, the Soto Tangkar and the Soto Sate Kuah. The recommended menu is the Soto Sate Kuah because the satay is put into the coconut milk soup of the Soto, making it rich and savory. The texture in the meat is soft and easy to chew. The Soto Tangkar is also as good as the Soto Sate Kuah, giving the authentic taste of Betawi it is more savory than Soto Sate Kuah, the meat ribs and satay are extraordinarily soft and rich! This place is worth trying for!

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Address : Jl. Tanah Abang II No.41D, RT.1/RW.5, Petojo Sel., Kecamatan Gambir, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10160

Price Range : Under Rp.50.000/person

Opening Hours : Every day (09:00 AM – 06:00 PM)

4. Soto Tangkar Sate Kuah Daging Sapi H. Diding

If you’re looking for another authentic taste of Jakarta’s culture, Betawi, then this is another tasty Soto for you. If you’re looking for a Soto that is in the heart of Jakarta, then this soto in Pasar Baru is for you! Its soft meat ribs that are coated in savory coconut milk soup is a heavenly taste that you won’t forget! Like any other soto, it is served with vegetables and other meat parts. Just like Soto Tangkar Bang Edi, the recommended menu is the Soto Sate Kuah, the satay is fresh and rich coated in the soup. This is a Soto place you must try!

Phone Number : +62815-8584-4289

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Address : Jl, Pasar Pagi II, RT.2/RW.2, Roa Malaka, Kec. Tambora, Kota Jakarta Barat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 11230

Price Range : Rp.20.000-Rp.60.000/person

Opening Hours : Every day (08:00 AM – 05:00 PM)

5. Soto Kudus Dodo

Located in Gambir, this soto place serves an authentic taste from Kudus, Java culture. The place is a small food court like the place and its quite homey. The portion is quite big served with chicken meat, egg tofu, vegetables, vermicelli, and rice. It also serves nasi goreng and coffee if you’re wanting to eat or drink something else. Its soup has a spicy sensation and quite pellucid. Although its a bit pricey, this is a Soto from the Java culture that you ought to try!

Phone Number : +62813-1510-0092

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Address : Jl. Kyai Haji Zainul Arifin No.33Q, RT.1/RW.1, Petojo Utara, Kecamatan Gambir, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10130

Price Range : Rp.30.000-Rp.60.000/person

Opening Hours : Every day (12:00 PM – 10:00 PM)

Here you have the best 5 Soto in Central Jakarta! It’s relatively cheap and worth your while! Here are some tips! Soto is much tastier when being eaten on a rainy day or cold night, its warm soup will get you all warmed up! Enjoy! Don’t forget to check other culinary recommendations at Floqk Blog!