Start your day with a hearty breakfast before exploring Surabaya. From generous portions of local favorites to hidden gems tucked away in narrow alleys, these three breakfast spots are well worth adding to your itinerary. The Heaping Plate of Nasi Campur Depot Tambak Bayan The towering portion of their iconic…
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East Java
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Depot Gang Djangkrik: Surabaya’s Must‑Try Pork Noodles
We were hungry after a refreshing Sunday morning walk along Darmo Boulevard, and Depot Gang Jangkrik—just a short stroll from our hotel—quickly became our target for breakfast. The entrance to Depot Gang Djangkrik feels like a teaser trailer for the meal ahead. Hanging on metal skewers are glossy strips of…
Banten and West Java
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Breakfast at HOH Kopitiam, Serpong
Every Sunday after church, I find myself on a silent hunt for the perfect place for breakfast—a place to let the morning linger over a strong cup of coffee. I had been searching all over Serpong for such a spot, unaware that HOH Kopitiam was tucked away all along, simply…
Banten and West Java
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Breakfast at Mie Aling 99, Melati Mas
Our ongoing saga to find the best noodles in Serpong recently led us somewhere we seldom go. Although Melati Mas isn’t far from home, there was never much to draw us to the area—until Mie Aling 99 entered the picture, practically calling out for us to give it a taste….
Banten and West Java
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Breakfast at Bakmi Thing’s Kelapa Dua
Capitalizing on a holiday just after the New Year, I decided to scout a corner of the city slightly off my usual beaten path. My friend and I were out on our motorcycles for a “Sunmori” (Sunday Morning Ride)—truly the ultimate way to navigate the city’s hidden veins and uncover…