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Reviewers rave that the lontong balap is a must-try, with Mark Wiens calling it a "Wow." The overall vibe is of a humble, beloved spot serving authentic, soul-warming Indonesian street food.
“Wow, that's so much going on! It's sweet and savory, nutty, refreshing, kind of light and fluffy all at the same time. You really taste the flavor of that fermented shrimp — that gives it the well-rounded salty umami flavor. I think I got some kind of nuts or beans in here too, and the fried crispy shallots. Every one of those fritters has a different taste — that one almost has a fermented soybean taste. The lontong rice is compressed and steamed in banana leaves, so it's soft. The atmosphere here is amazing — Uncle is so fast and has so much style, he does a little dance as he cooks. This is a textural dream in your mouth.”
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1 creator has covered Lontong Balap MBAH ATO. Most active: Mark Wiens
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Back in Indonesia!! 🇮🇩 INDONESIAN STREET FOOD + World’s Best Fried Duck in Surabaya!! · @ 08:03
Lontong Balap Mbah Ato serves Lontong Balap, a popular street food dish with rice cakes, tofu, bean sprouts, and a flavorful peanut sauce.
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Lontong Balap
Wow, that's so much going on! It's sweet and savory, nutty, refreshing, kind of light and fluffy all at the same time. You really taste the flavor of that fermented shrimp — that gives it the well-rounded salty umami flavor. I think I got some kind of nuts or beans in here too, and the fried crispy shallots. Every one of those fritters has a different taste — that one almost has a fermented soybean taste. The lontong rice is compressed and steamed in banana leaves, so it's soft. The atmosphere here is amazing — Uncle is so fast and has so much style, he does a little dance as he cooks. This is a textural dream in your mouth.
