Burgerocks

Spend some days in Bandung then you realize, there are lots of American food restaurant here in the city. But if you think of eating some burgers, Bandung not only offer you with Big Mac, Kentucky, and Karl's Burger, why don't you try the most famous local brand for a burger: Burgerocks.


This place is not that fancy, but so many Bandung youth come here as they are attracted not only by the thick burger bun and patty, but also by the other visitors. You know how youth are.


This local global delicacy cannot be beaten by McDonald. Try it.


Jl. Ir. H. Juanda (Dago) 94

Bandung, Indonesia

EAT WITH ATTITUDES DELIVERY : (022) 92-587-999

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Kopi Aroma Traditional Coffee Maker

All you coffee-lovers put on your mocha loafers, for it's time for a trip down memory lane. Don't spill your beans, but let them drain. Aroma's Coffee Factory has been in the business of making good earnest coffee since the 1930's. When you enter the small shop on Jalan Banceuy, central Bandung, its wooden interior and antique coffee paraphernalia such as old coffee machines and bronze scales will make you think that you stepped into a movie set. Aroma's coffee factory remains dedicated to entrepreneurial craftsmanship that keeps rusty German made coffee burners from the 1930's a foundation instead of a relic from a long forgotten past.


Everything in the factory is still hand-labor, from the picking and sorting of the beans to the roasting and packing. The coffee beans coming mainly from Sumatra and Jawa are dried in the back yard for an hour and then piled sack upon sack rising more than 10 meters above our heads in the storage room, where the Robusta beans will dry for 5 years, while the Arabica beans require an astonishing 8 years of lying around.


Get a taste of authenticity and drop by at Aroma's. Open daily, if you want a behind the scenes look on the coffee making process, be there before 2 o clock or call in beforehand.

Aroma's pabrik and toko kopi
Jalan Banceuy No. 51 

Bandung 40111
Phone: 022 - 4230473

Fax: 022 - 4232648

Source: http://www.streetdirectory.com/

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Posted in: Adventure,Heritage,Shop,Unique Shop,Urban,Urban Activity,Walking

Gasibu Market Shock!

Market Shock is the term used by Bandung people or "Pasar Kaget" in bahasa Indonesia. This is because it normally nothing, no market around this area. But suddenly you will find this huge crowded market in Sunday morning!

If you visit the city of Bandung on Sunday morning, do not be surprised, if you see crowds and congestion that occurred in front of Gedung Sate Bandung, precisely around the Square Gasibu Bandung.

The atmosphere here is very crowded, because the presence of an impromptu market or “market-shock” is often called, are filled by various people from various circles of society.

Gasibu market that claimed to be surprisingly the biggest market in Bandung, there is only on Sundays from 06.00 am until 12.00 noon.

From the selling, exercising, just walking, like shopping for food or blend into one in this market. The goods sold here are also varied, ranging from vegetables, pets, bags, clothing, tools, electronics as well as merchants who sell clothing, shirts and pants and a wide range of accessories at low prices.

Usually exercise activities more deliberately excluded because typically most come to look around while enjoying the atmosphere of the morning in Gasibu was intending to look for food and shopping here. For foodies, this market is a typical street food paradise, as here you can find variety of snacks and food, like chicken rice steam, pureed chicken, chicken satay, roasted rice, rice lead, shake noodles, fried rice Sate Jebred, Lontong Kari, Rice Mix, Semur Jengkol, various Curried, various kit and much more than you can imagine!

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Posted in: Adventure,Shop,Shopping,Traditional,Urban,Urban Activity,Walking

Jonas Photo Studio

Get professional photography service while you are in Bandung. Come to Jonas.

Golly, would line up if you want to get photographed in this studio! Once the photo studio is location was on the street Batik Jonas.The road should go all the complexes and it is quite hard to find.But the photography service was attractive to many people in Bandung. Even if the location was hard to find but the people came to this studio.
Now the studio is already so advanced. Photographic techniques and display of the photographs is already very modern and diverse. People from outside the city are also not uncommon to come to Bandung just to be photographed in this Jonas Photo Studio.
This photo studio has also transformed from just ordinary photo studio, to become a place where Bandung youths would hang out. There are already cafes and food stalls established in the area and surrounding.
Jl. Banda

Bandung

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Posted in: Activities,Art,Entertainment,Fashion,Urban

Kosambi Market

Now many of the people who visit Bandung, come shopping to Pasar Baru (New Market). It is very interesting because the goods offered are fine, diverse and also very cheap! Well, actually, in the past, Bandung also has a similar favorite shopping market (still operating today). But because the management is not as good as Pasar Baru, this place is now forgotten.

Yes, you might have guessed, this place is called Pasar Kosambi (Kosambi Market). The location of this market is in Ahmad Yani street. We can also reach it from the terminal Cicaheum, continued westward toward the center of the city of Bandung through the Ahmad Yani street. If you leave from the center of Bandung, so we headed toward the East. And why did this market become the favorite shopping place in Bandung?

Actually, like the Pasar Baru, Pasar Kosambi also offers a variety of cheap but classy goods. The quality of the goods offered are quite fine as well. In this market we can find clothes, shoes, veils, and also household goods. Also, if the parents wanted to buy toys for their children, this market also offers some choices to stop the crying of Bandung children!

If you intend to look for snacks and souvenirs typical of Bandung, there are plenty of place to visit. But to get more variety the Kosambi Market is worth visiting.

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Cihampelas Walk

In Cihampelas street, other than jeans shops, there is a place called Cihampelas Walk, or abbreviated CiWalk. It is located midway of the Cihampelas street, initiating the jeans shops line there. If you drive through this street just look at your left side, then you will see a quite open area with the sign showing the simbol of tree. You won't miss it.

For your convenience, you can park your car in CiWalk and explore the street on your feet to browse through the jeans stores around. When you get back to CiWalk, you can spend the rest of your time here before driving out of Cihampelas.

So, what makes CiWalk interesting?

It is an area decorated with garden and shade trees. This place is designed to reflect as the city park in Cihampelas area. But in between it all, they built a shopping center or mall that has a very harmonious architecture. To make it more unique, the arrangement of the shopping area were set up as if we are walking the streets of the cities in Singapore. Even the 'streets' resemble the name like in the country of origin.

On either side of the road there are cafes just like sidewalk cafes in Europe. Enjoying your day here will feel so good because we can have coffee accompanied by lush green trees. This is very cool place to hang out with friends. CiWalk practically make Bandung more fun!

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Posted in: Shop,Shopping,Urban

Tamim Alley Jeans Shop

If you've ever been to Pasar Baru, maybe you can further explore the surrounding area. Actually not too far really, but only a few hundred yards behind Pasar Baru, you'll find an alley called Gang Tamim.

If you look at the shops around this hall, you may not see anything special. All the shops are as ordinary as those that sell grocery items. But if you look more closely, there are several shops around the alley that are always crowded surrounded by people who are shopping. What goods are sold in those stores until the people were crowded in there?

Before the shops in Jalan Cihampelas became famous as the center of Bandung Jeans, a lot of Bandung people actually come shopping at this Gang Tamim. Yes, you can guess, they shop for Bandung Jeans! This gang (alley), was the first that sell unique jeans pants, high quality with low price. Even plenty of them are branded. But apart from that, there is something more interesting in this Gang Tamim than the jeans shop in Cihampelas. So, next time you are looking for Bandung Jeans, you might want to consider Tamim jeans.
If you shop at Gang Tamim, you not only can buy the ready made jeans pants. You also can buy the materials quality jeans with a very low price. If you want to get a cheaper price, you can buy a kilogram system. That is, the materials you purchased was not measured on its length and width, but it will be weighed. The price is calculated per kilogram of what you get. Very interesting is not it?

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Cihapit, Second Hand Goods

Street yard of Cihapit Bandung is famous for its collection of sellers that offer used goods. Starting from electrical appliances such as audio radios, cars, shoes, home furnishings, as well as the most unique, there are many sellers in Cihapit tapes, CDs, and LPs(PH) which is rare, the sellers mostly serves as a collector.

The vendors are usually open starting at 10:00 am to 16:00 wherethey each have their own place that is not too small and not too big, either. With a simple situation and arrangement of the goods are neatly allows each buyer can find something he wanted very well.

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Puspa Science and Technology

Puspa Science and Technology is located in Kota Baru Parahyangan Bandung West was not far from the toll booth Padalarang West Bandung with a pretty decent place and easy to reach from any direction as well.

Only by paying ticket Rp. 10,000 per person, Puspa science and technology with the largest sundial in Southeast Asia offers a wide diversity of science and technology in it, not just see you also can also try and practice the various tools that exist in this science and technology such as washbasins Puspa fountain, Bongosong, Ball Float , Hanging bicycle, Generator Van degraff that can make hair stand up, nail chair, infinity mirror and many others.

Take advantage of the last days of school holidays in addition to walk the tour as well as well as learning to increase knowledge for the child as well as adults are also very nice that you stopped by to visit attractions on this one.

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Posted in: Activities,Children,Education,Science,Urban

Moko Hill

Tired of the same old Saturday night? Want to throw a romantic surprise for your honey? Well, this time let’s make a different kind of date. In case you didn’t notice, Bandung has a perfect romantic spot and you don’t have to be such a high roller to have your pleasure in here. Meet Moko Hill, located in Cimuncang Village, Eastern Bandung. This 1500 metres-above-sea-level spot, serves you an awesome look of Bandung, during the day and night. Even though we have to go through steep climbs and rocky roads, but all those sweat and tears will paid off after you take a glimpse at the magical views of it.

In Moko, the hype hang out place is a food stall, named Warung Daweung. But, lots of people refer it as Moko Daweung. To reach Moko Daweung, you can pick one of three routes. First, there is Bojong Koneng route, which is the shortest route by distance. The other ways are Cimuncang route and Padasuka route. Cimuncang route has a really bumpy road and only off road vehicles who can nailed down this challenge. People usually choose Padasuka route because the road is not as bumpy as the others, even the steep climb is still there waiting for you.

If you’re lucky and come at the right time, the beautiful sunset is up for grabs. Tremendous view of Bandung without being blocked by tall buildings or trees will make your trip even better. These are the top list of what-to-see here in Moko. Don’t miss those beautiful scenes and your romantic moments, so capture them right away with your camera or video. Sipping a cup of coffee and munching your favorite snacks from the 24-hour food stall of Moko Daweung, while enjoying the peaceful and romance of Moko, will make you feel like, ”Wow, I’m in the La-La-Land!”

Well, you don’t need expensive restaurants or go to Paris to get all lovey dovey with your darling. Swing by to Moko Hills and let love blends with nature!

courtesy of: www.bandungreview.com

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Posted in: Activities,Nature,Rural

Caringin TIlu

For those of you who live in Bandung might already be familiar with the sights Caringin Tilu. But for you who haven't heard about it, just follow this direction. From Gasibu square, follow the path of Jalan Suci (a.k.a. PHH Mustofa) toward Terminal Cicaheum. About 100 meters before Cicaheum, or right after Surapati Core on your left, you should find the street name Padasuka. Now turn to it, then go pass Saung Angklung Udjo. Just continue about 3 - 4 miles. If the course already really steep, means that you already close.
 Apparently there already stood a cafe named Red Brick Cafe. The food is just average, so yes the typical student, fried rice, fried noodles and instant noodle. In addition to drinks, it also provides a roasted corn and sisha.


But what makes it fun is the view. So cool, especially entering the night. It seems that the entire South and East can be seen from the cafe. Beautiful lights in the city of Bandung from the cafe was very pleasant to see.

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Adu Domba

This event was held on a regular basis and take place in turns. In the Bandung area alone there are some areas that made the venue for this traditional activity. Among others in the region Arcamanik, Siliwangi, Gegerkalong, and also in West Bandung area around Cimahi.

The activity itself is very exciting. When watching this event, our hearts pounding so tense waiting for the lamb's head collided with his opponent's head lamb. The Lambs dressed in a leather necklace and a nail-like heavy metal music players. Dashing and ferocious! For those not familiar with the activities that contain elements of violence, this event might be a bit difficult to enjoy it.

The participants are mostly sheep farmers, who are spread almost all over western Java. Most especially Garut, Sumedang, Bandung, Majalengka and others. Almost every month this activity carried out in rotating areas. Bandung arena of which lies in the valley Siliwangi (in addition to sports fields Sabuga ITB).

Each event would provoke, always crowded with spectators. This activity also has a fairly high prestige because a lot of public leaders who are also fans of Sunda well owners. Prizes at stake are also interesting. A car or motorcycle is something familiar. This is not surprising because the price of a sheep race could reach tens of millions of dollars.

Like a boxing match, this event is also supported by the jury assessors, referees and coaches who come to dance Jaipongan every time his sheep in action. Usually every game is divided into two rounds, and each round consists of ten times the collision of the head. It is also divided into different classes based on the weight of sheep fighter.

The event would provoke, are also frequently punctuated by the attractions of martial arts, traditional music as well. This makes a very lively and interesting activities.

Source: Yogi, indotravelers.com

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Posted in: Activities,Culture,Rural,Traditional,Urban

Taman Budaya

Location	:	Jl. Bukit Dago Selatan No. 53 A
Telephone	:	(+62 22) 2504912, 2505365
Fax		(+62 22) 2514368
Website	:	www.westjavaculture.com
Email	:	tamanbudaya@westjava-indonesia.com

Operating hours	:	daily
Admission charges	:	Rp. 1,000
Facilities	:	amphitheatre, gallery, toilets, restaurant
How to get there	:	by angkot: from Jalan Asia Afrika (around "Alun-alun") take a red angkot to "Viaduct/BCA bank", change to a green angkot ("St Hall/Station - Dago") at Viaduct. From Dago angkot terminal walk about 50 meters (fares: Rp. 2,000 and Rp. 3,500, respectively) ; from Jalan Merdeka take "Kalapa - Dago" angkot, get off at Dago terminal by taxi: around Rp. 30,000 from city area
Remarks	:	prior reservation is suggested, especially during holiday seasons.

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Classic Rock Cafe

Jalan Lembong No. 1, (Near Jalan Braga)
Tel: 022 420 7982.
Interesting website at http://www.classicrockcafe.co.id/

If you want some live music in Bandung, you might want to try Classic Rock Cafe. This bar is situated on two levels, the lower level with the bar and the bands and the upper level with sofa seating. Mostly they play rock music from the 60's to the 90's from bands who know how to play their instruments and singers who know how to sing! They have all waitress service and excellent atmosphere on busy nights.

Source: www.bandung-indonesia.com

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Saung Angklung Udjo

If you are in Bandung and want to move on to Saung Angklung Udjo, you can use as a means of transportation using angkot that, through certain channels Padasuka, by angkot.


Saung Angklung Udjo (SAU) is one–stop cultural workshop, consists of : performance venue, bamboo handicraft centre, and bamboo instrument workshop. Apart from that, SAU has an honorable function as an educational laboratory and training centre to preserve the Sundanese culture – Angklung in particular.

Regular performances at Saung Angklung Udjo starts at 15.30 pm until 17:30 pm. For 2 hours, enjoy the charm of art and culture of Indonesia only in Saung Angklung Udjo!

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Dago Car Free Day

Meet the real citizen of Bandung. Just go to the Dago Street (Ir. H. Juanda) on Sunday morning. Just remember not to take your car or motorbike, because it will be a car free day on that street.


For all residents in Bandung this one should be popular. It's a Sunday morning event in Jalan Juanda, start from under the fly over and ended close to the Dipati Ukur intersection, a car-free-day event. Unfortunately, it's not all day long. It's a 6-10 am event. All cars and motorcycles are banned to enter. All the people who walk, ride a bicycle can watch some people do some street performance.

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Kebun Seni (Art Park)

For you fans of art, especially painting and sculpture, visit to the Art Market Taman Sari or now known as Castle Garden Art. Here but can view and purchase works of art, you also presented an artist's hand game attractions make a masterpiece.

Art Castle Gardens is located at Jalan Taman Sari No. 69 Bandung. Its location adjacent to the Zoo of Bandung and Bandung Institute of Technology Campus. In this place there are more than 20 booths displaying various works of painting, sculpture, lanterns and knick-knacks.

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Planet Comics

Setrasari Mall Blok B2
Telp : +62 22 2016155

What is sold here mostly of the American comics, such as the publishing from DC, Marvel, Image, Dark Horse and many others. There is also a Japanese comic though. But this collection is not as much as American comics collection. Still, the Japanese comics are also originally purchased from  the USA, that  has been translated into English. In addition to comics, they also sell posters, action figures, model kits, t-shirts, hats, gamecards, and much more. Uniquely, all goods sold here are originally imported. So blame it on the dollar exchange rate continues to climb if you are simply furious with the price offered here.

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Posted in: Activities,Books,Comics,Hobby,Shop,Urban Activity