5 Great Satay Places in Jakarta

For many people, satay conjures up an image of chicken meat skewered on a thin bamboo stick and glazed with sweet peanut sauce and spices.

But this vast archipelago is home to all sorts of ethnicities and cultures each offering their own rich culinary traditions and own take on the humble recipe. The great thing about being in a cosmopolitan melting pot such as Jakarta is that all these variations can be found here.

This week we list five great satay places in Jakarta.

Sate Sambas

Jalan Sungai Sambas 1, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta

At night this busy road is packed with satay vendors and cars bringing satay lovers from across town. Each vendor has their own twist including a salty satay and a taichan satay flavored with lime juice.

Sate Kambing Muda, Wong Tegal

Jalan Tanjung Duren Raya No. 69c, West Jakarta

Hailing from the city of Tegal, Central Java, this veal satay is basted in a secret blend of spices.

Sate Lilit Bali

Warung Daun Cikini, Jalan Cikini Raya No.26, Central Jakarta Made from tuna meat mixed with grated coconut, herbs and spices, the satay is pasted with sauce consisting of diced chili, shallots and lime juice.

Sate Padang Ajo Ramon

Pasar Santa, Jalan Cipaku 1, South Jakarta

Made from diced grilled beef and topped with a thick, spicy, curry-like sauce, this satay is a speciality of West Sumatra. You can find satay padang in nearly every corner of the city, but very few can master the sauce made from a mix of 19 different spices.

Sate Maranggi Ibu Yayah

Jalan Laboratorium No. 3, South Jakarta

The satay is originally from a town named Purawakarta in West Java. It is made from diced beef served with sweet soy sauce topped with slices of chili and tomato which makes for a unique sweet, sour, spicy taste.

Source : Jakartaglobe