Fried rice (or “Nasi Goreng” in Bahasa) is one of the most popular dishes in Indonesia. It comes in many varieties, is delicious, and is easy to cook. If you plan to visit Indonesia, here are the 5 most delicious fried rice in Indonesia that you should try.
Nasi Goreng Kambing Kebon Sirih
At the top of the list of the most delicious fried rice in Indonesia is Nasi Goreng Kambing Kebon Sirih. This fried rice is enriched with goat meat (kambing), which is very popular in Jakarta. It is also one of the oldest delicious fried rice dishes in Indonesia.
This dish also has a unique cooking method. The process starts with pouring a basket of rice into a frying pan. Then, the rice is added with goat meat before being served to the customer. Although this dish is more expensive than other fried rice (starting from IDR40,000 or about US$3), Nasi Goreng Kambing Kebon Sirih is still one of Indonesia’s most delicious fried rice.
Location: Jl. Kebon Sirih No.3, Kb. Sirih, Kec. Menteng, Kota Jakarta Pusat, 10340 (Maps)
Nasi Goreng Kebuli Apjay
The next delicious fried rice in Indonesia is Nasi Goreng Kebuli Apjay. “Kebuli” resembles a mix of traditional Indonesian seasonings influenced by Middle Eastern and Indian flavors. This dish comes with goat or chicken meat, depending on your choice.
Nasi Goreng Kebuli Apjay has some branches around Jakarta. The price is not far from Nasi Goreng Kambing Kebon Sirih. For a portion of fried rice, you should pay IDR32,000 or around US$2.
Location: Jl. Panglima Polim IX No.18, RT.2/RW.7, Melawai, Kec. Kby. Baru, Kota Jakarta Selatan, 12160 (Maps)
Nasi Goreng Aceh
Nasi Goreng Aceh is a dish that uses traditional red seasoning from Aceh, the westernmost province of Indonesia. This fried rice is enriched with a scrambled or half-fried egg, which adds a unique taste to your mouth.
Many Aceh stalls in Indonesia sell Nasi Goreng Aceh. It is cheaper than Nasi Goreng Kambing or Nasi Goreng Kebuli. One portion of this dish costs IDR15,000, or around US$1.
Location: Aceh stalls around Indonesia!
Nasi Goreng Gila Gondrong Obama
This fried rice has a unique name: Obama, the 44th president of the United States of America. This is because the food stall is beside SDN 01 Menteng, Obama’s elementary school, while he is in Indonesia.
Nasi Goreng Gila Gondrong Obama has a lot of varieties with prices starting from IDR25,000 or around US$1.5.
Location: 3, Jl. Besuki No.1, RT.3/RW.5, Menteng, Kec. Menteng, Kota Jakarta Pusat, 10310 (Maps)
Nasi Goreng Mafia
Don’t judge the taste from its name. Although the name is Mafia, this is one of the most delicious and modern fried rice in Indonesia. The store offers many varieties of traditional Indonesian spices.
Nowadays, Nasi Goreng Mafia has stores in some of Indonesia’s big cities, such as Jakarta and Bandung.
Location: Some of Indonesia’s big cities
