Photos by Zirlyan Paja
It is very rare that we can find typical East Javanese food, a traditional dish combines rice with peanut sauce and various vegetables has been around for a long time. One of most common dish to eat for breakfast in East Java. This Dish N’ Dash edition we had the opportunity to taste this favorite East Java dish by Pecel Saestu.
Delectable Nasi Pecel Saestu employs lightly blanched green vegetables served with crispy peyek crackers, chicken satay, quail eggs, beef lung and various variants that are rarely found in traditional pecel stalls such as Katsu, Nuggets, Egg Rolls, etc.Β
A brief history of pecel in Bandung, pecel in Bandung is synonymous with pecel lele and chicken served with sambals that originally from Lamongan, East Java. Even though there are other types of pecel from East Java, which is no less interesting is vegetable pecel with peanut sauce which has different characteristics from each city, such as turi flower for Madiun pecel, tempe bacem for Kediri pecel, fried noodles for Surabaya pecel, and many more.
Photos by Zirlyan Paja
Open-concept kitchen, Pecel Saestu is located in the middle of Bandung, close to Pramuka park and Cihapit Traditional Market precisely at LLRE Martadinata 205 side by side with Toko Kopi Djawa, Eleanore Pastry, & Okkosan Gyoza. Besides being located in a comfortable environment, the nuances that are presented are also very different with most Nasi Pecel shops. Pecel Saestu plays with the interior dominated by stainless steel, kitchen open bar, as well as typical Japanese ornaments that are usually find in ramen or noodle bar.
One more plus point, itβs all affordable. Ranging from 15k to 20k youβll get everything and fills your tummy with only 1k for a side dish. You will also be offered everyoneβs favorite jamu, Beras Kencur as a complementary drink. And to keep in mind, this place is very suitable for all occasions such as diner, lunch or even breakfast. Donβt forget to say hello to our beloved residences for their humble and lovely services.
