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7 Dishes You Must Try In Indonesia That Are Not Mie Ayam or Nasi Padang

While it’s safe to say that Indonesian cuisine can be easily found here in Singapore, local eateries have only scratched the surface when it comes to the unique culinary landscape of this archipelagic island country.

Indonesia itself is huge, with each city, island, or region contributing its own vibrant cuisine. The foods in this list can be found in Indonesia’s major cosmopolitan cities such as Jakarta, Bandung, and Yogyakarta.

For adventurous foodies, here are some uncommon foods that are worth braving the cities’ “macet” (traffic jam in Indonesian).

The Halal Eater (formerly known as The Halal Food Hunter) is a food adventurer who’s always looking forward to his next meal. Since late 2015, he’s been exploring the world of halal food, visiting the old and the new with fork, spoon and camera, and sometimes even with his bare hands. When not in hunting mode, he’s an experienced writer and marketer who loves food.