Every weekend thousands of people from Jakarta travel to Bandung to visit the many factory outlets and dine out at hotels, resorts and open air restaurants. Hoping to escape the traffic jams of Jakarta, many are disappointed to find that Bandung suffers a similar fate at the weekend, with thousands of B plated cars clogging the roads. In this brief article I would like to share a few ideas on out of town eating places where the traffic is not quite as severe as down town Bandung.
Kampung Daun - One
the best known attractions in the surrounding hills around Bandung is
this unique and remarkable place which offers a wide choice of food;
perhaps best known for its Indonesian cuisine, it also offers western
favourites such as steak, pizza and pasta. This traditional and cultural
centre comprises dozens of suang (traditional huts) catering
for small groups or larger gatherings. The whole complex sits amongst an
array of native ferns and other exotic tropical plants, located in a
small canon where the water races over red rocks – this native garden
setting is a treat for your eyes. After dining, it is almost
irresistible to lie down on the comfy cushions and listen to the
cascading water or steady rain – look around; you will be one of many
soaking up the tranquillity and dosing off – ahhh, just bliss! For
directions it is best to look the location up on the net, or hire a
local car and driver. Guaranteed not to disappoint.
Mandarin - If you are travelling through Lembang on
way to the volcano or hot springs at Ciater, there is a Chinese
restaurant located just up from the small fruit market on the left hand
side of the road. Situated on a sharp right hand turn in the middle of
town, the Mandarin is an unassuming small rumah makan, run by
the same married couple for nearly 30 years and in all that time it has
offered some the best food in the Bandung region. Its signature dish is kangkung cha,
served in a sizzling plate with tender slices of steak and quail eggs,
this is a regional delicacy that all the locals come to enjoy. Other
favourites here include the crab and asparagus soup, fantastic frog’s
legs, and all the seafood. The decor is plain, but the food;
sensational.
Burgundy Restaurant - Not far from Lembang on the
road to Marabaya, this is a complete contrast to the Mandarin. Located
on ridge overlooking a beautiful green valley, it offers a wide range of
cuisine in a delightful setting. One of the many food offerings here is
the tempura – a tasty combination of prawns and local
vegetables in a light batter, or you can choose from a variety of
western dishes, washed down with a glass of fine wine, of which there is
quite a good selection. The Burgundy Restaurant is a cool place, and l
mean this in both terms – it is a great place to hang out and enjoy the
view, but it can get cold, so bring a light jacket, particularly if
dining in the evening.
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