Garut has long been known as one of the culinary tourism cities in West Java. This city, known for its legendary dodol (sweet sticky rice cake), now boasts a variety of viral snacks that are often sought after by culinary enthusiasts. The snacks that are often sought are those with a spicy taste that whets the appetite. Not only are they spicy, these culinary delights also have unique names, attractive presentations, and tempting local flavors. From spicy meatballs, cipak koceak, to jebew noodles, all serve Garut’s signature chili sauce and chili oil that are addictive. Here are some viral snacks you should try:
1. Teh Emil’s jebew noodles
This culinary spot is located on Jalan Pembangunan, behind the JNE central office. Mi Jebew itself means “protruding lips” in Sundanese, referring to the extreme spiciness of the chili sauce and chili oil. Mi Jebew often receives good reviews from culinary content creators or food bloggers such as Tamboy Kun, Gerry, Bela, and others. The price range offered starts from Rp 11,000 to Rp 21,000. This outlet is open from 10:30 to 18:00 WIB.
2. Bakso Gothan
Located on Jalan Cimanuk, Al-Falah Mosque Alley, near the Leuwidaun Roundabout, this street food stall offers a buffet-style menu with a variety of unique meatballs, including spicy meatballs, minced meatballs, egg meatballs, and mushroom meatballs. Customers can choose from a variety of meatballs to suit their individual preferences. These meatballs went viral on Farida Nurhan’s show and Trans TV’s Bikin Laper (Cooking Laper). Each meatball costs only Rp 7,000 – Rp 11,000 and is open from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM WIB. What makes it unique is its fresh and spicy peanut sauce, which is free of chili oil.
3. Bakso Mang Ono
Mang Ono’s meatballs have been around since 2010. Located near the Ngamplangsari Village office, it’s 200 meters from the main road, and visitors must walk to get there. Its signature dish is its generous serving of spicy chili sauce and strong peppery and sour flavors. Its signature dish is the cirawang, also known as aci bawang meatballs. Mang Ono’s meatballs are open from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. WIB (Western Indonesian Time), and can be ordered through GoFood or GrabFood.
4. Cipak Koceak MZD
Located on Jalan Raya Semarang–Cikamiri, Garut. Like other West Javanese snacks, locals always give them unique names by abbreviating them, such as Cipak, which is an abbreviation of aci dempak (flat). Cipak is filled with chicken and seasoned with seasoning and super spicy chili oil. Koceak in Sundanese means ‘screaming’ – a fitting sensation. It has been reviewed by food vloggers such as Magdalena, Farida Nurhan, and other culinary accounts. This outlet is open from 12:00 to 20:00 WIB and is closed every Tuesday.
5. Bakso Teh Rini Bohai
Selling since 2017 in Kampung Pabrik, Karangpawitan. This outlet offers various variants such as bakso ablahu, bakso sultan, and yamin complete with prices ranging from Rp 12,000 – Rp 30,000. Teh Rini Bohai’s meatballs are characterized by their savory meatballs and bone rangu. Seblak, chicken noodles, and meatball rice are also available. They can be ordered through Shopee, GoFood, and GrabFood. Like other viral snacks, these meatballs have also been reviewed by various culinary content creators including Teh Santi Denny and Abaichige.
So, what snacks would you like to try when visiting Garut?
