Ramen Kedai Ling Ling

When you visit the city of Bandung, you would have heard a lot about the food in this city that is so delicious. But it was not only native Bandung food are famous, and even Japanese cuisine was so crowded with customers here. If you do not have enough budget for the taste of Japanese cuisine, you can enjoy it enough in the food stall instead. Sidewalk food stalls would likely thought that the food was not so good. But don't worry, there is one food stall that sets up Japanese cuisine exactly on the pavements of Jalan Cihampelas. The name is Kedai Ling Ling. Kedai Ling Ling's main menu is Ramen or Japanese noodles. Kedai Ling Ling Ramen is available in a variety of cooks. There is a spicy, thick sauce, with curry, or the other. In addition...

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Batagor Kingsley

Batagor Kingsley Bandung Bandung has a lot of local delicacies and culinary uniqueness. Some of them are traditional, but many are the results of local 'experiment'. One of the example that came from an experiment is Batagor.  Batagor is actually originated from Tahu (Tofu), which is a fermentation process of soya bean, then combined with other ingredients which is a mixed of a kind of wheat flour and mackerel fish. The first invention from this tofu is actually Baso Tahu or Siomay, which is Tofu with that fish ingredients, steamed until it's cooked. Later on, that Baso Tahu or Siomay, are fried. So it becomes a Batagor, which is acronym of Baso Tahu Goreng (Fried Baso Tahu). Surprisingly, that kind of food has become very...

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Posted in: Cullinaire

Selasar Sunaryo Art Space

Selasar Sunaryo mainly is an art gallery. Besides having its own collection, this gallery also rent its space for other artists who wish to have a place for their exhibition. The art displayed in the gallery are visual arts, especially paintings. Sunaryo himself studied in Institute of Technology in Bandung, concentrating on sculpture. But the collection in the gallery are mainly paintings. The gallery has other venue too. Namely Kopi Selasar, a large outdoor cafe, perfect place to unwind and enjoy excellent coffee, snacks, and lunch. Also there is Cinderamata Selasar, a shop where people can purchase an array of arts and cultural books, as well as gifts and souvenirs. Another interesting site is the Amphitheater, about 198 m2 open circular...

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Posted in: Art,Cafe,Gallery,Museum,Venue

Minimax (Mini Movie Theater)

You can have a mini theater for yourself with your friends, and choose your own movie to watch. Just go to Minimax at Dago Plaza, and have a private room with good quality sound system to watch your favorite film. The room is furnished with cozy sofa and couch, big TV screen and audio system with air-conditioner facility. So, it’s like to have your own private movie theater to enjoy with your friends or family. There is also a lounge for you to wait for your turn, in case the room is still fully booked. At the lounge, you can try karaoke for only Rp. 3.000,- per song. Price: Weekdays: Standard = Rp. 30.000,- VIP = Rp. 65.000,- Weekend: Standard = Rp. 44.000,- VIP = Rp. 91.000,- Minimax Dago Plaza Lt. 1 Jl. Ir. H....

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Posted in: Activities,Karaoke,Movie,Theater,Urban

Parisj Van Java (PVJ) Modern Shopping Mall

One of the largest shopping mall in Bandung is Parijs Van Java Mall. It's a modern shopping mall with so many retail center. What's interesting about this mall is the application of the concept. The concept used is like a street in Europe, with shops along the road. Roads that are used are also made of rocks, so it is very similar to the streets in Europe. Inside the mall complex is also available cafes, that are located as if there is at the side of the road. If you want to enjoy a comfortable shopping atmosphere, as well as a walk in the outdoor atmosphere, then Parijs Van Java Mall, this is the right place. Various well-known brand has become a vendor at this mall. But if you'd like to shop in a cooler area, this mall also offer...

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Posted in: Cafe,Mall,Shopping

Zoe Corner

Zoe's Corner which located on Jl. Pager Gunung 3, Bandung, is a reading zone, but it has a nice cafe as well. So, people can come here other than to enjoy the food, but also to enjoy the book readings that is provided there. In addition to books that can be read in zone of reading, Zoe Corner naturally also provide books for you to buy that is placed in the area of ​​Zoe Bookstore. Zoe actually stands for Zone of Entertainment and Education. The concept to be applied is the one stop edutainment. For Zoe's Corner also complements its facilities with Zoe Movie where we can rent movies that are available. Zoe Bookrent currently collecting more than 40 thousand titles. At the bookstore, there are about 10 thousand titles of books are for...

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Posted in: Book,Cafe,Community,Urban Activity

Serabi Enhaii

Traditionally, serabi (or surabi in Sundanese language) is like a small pancake made of rice flour and coconut milk. The pancake then, again traditionally, poured with liquid palm sugar, or it also can be consumed with oncom (fermented soyabean) for a salty taste. Enhaii, is actually a nickname of NHI (National Hotel Institute), a government owned tourism school, which is now renamed as STP Bandung (Sekolah Tinggi Pariwisata Bandung). Serabi Enhaii was famous as this serabi foodstall is located in front of this tourism academy. It is also famous because unlike the traditional serabi, Serabi Enhaii started to put various topping instead of only liquid palm sugar or oncom only. People started to like their Surabi with cheese, chocolate,...

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Posted in: Cullinaire,Hang Out,Sundanese Food

Gow & Gow Toy Shop

For a quite nostalgic feeling, you can try to visit this old toy shop in Bandung. It is called the "Gow & Gow" toy shop. Later on this shop now is called Gowijaya toy shop. This used to be so famous among the kids in Bandung. When grandpas wants to make his grandchildren happy, they would definitely go to this toy shop. Even though today this shop only sells mostly the same kind of toys, but you will still get the nostalgic atmosphere around here. That's because the shop is located on the Alkateri street, known to be one of where the old chinatown is. Jl. Alkateri No. 6, Asia-Afrika Band...

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Posted in: Children,Shop

Taman Lalu Lintas (Traffic Park)

Taman Lalu Lintas initially was an area that was designated as a tropical area. So no wonder if there are many tropical plants that thrive there. As nowadays there are many green lot area in the city of Bandung which has been converted to buildings filling up the city. In addition to area designated as green lot, traffic park is also an object of family recreation cheap but still has the educative aspect of the children. Lots of children's play facilities that can be used to play while learning for the children there. Besides it is also a wide area and lush trees will be used to place a cozy picnic for the whole family. The main attraction in this park, however, is the miniature of traffic designed for children. Here your kids can try...

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Posted in: Activities,Children,Education,Park,Transportation,Urban

Kabaya Ambu (Traditional Sundanese Wedding Dress)

When you're thinking of having a traditional Sundanese wedding ceremony, you should wear traditional bride and groom dress then. One place that provides Sundanese wedding dress rental service, as well as tayloring for your own, is Kabaya Ambu. All the dresses are hand-made by native Sundanese women. While the design is created by the owner-operator Winni, assisted by her husband Okka. There are quite many local celebrities who entrusted their Sundanese wedding gown to be made by Kabaya Ambu. It's positioned in the mid-premium class in the city. The cut are all classical Sundanese style, enrich by contemporary accessories. Kabaya Ambu has presented numerous catwalk exhibition, collaborated with famous Indonesian artists. Here, you can also have fine services on make-up and hairstyling, as...

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Posted in: Fashion,Traditional,Unique Shop

Leuwipanjang Bus Terminal

Leuwipanjang terminal is one of the terminals located in the city of Bandung. Various kinds of the line of AKDP (Inter-City Transportation In Province) in this Leuwipanjang Terminal. line of the Greater Jakarta (Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, and Bekasi), Merak, Serang, Indramayu, Sukabumi and Cianjur. In addition Leuwipanjang Terminal serves passengers around the area of ​​Bandung including Batujajar, Cililin and Ciwidey. And the line of DAMRI (Department of Motor Transport of the Republic of Indonesia) from Terminal Leuwipanjang to Dago, Ledeng, and Cicaheum. Sumatra, Bandung line is also provided here, but at the moment only that is available the counter, while the bus itself was standing by around the terminal. Facilities available...

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Posted in: Terminal,Transportation

Rumah Mode (Factory Outlet)

Rumah Mode This Factory Outlet Shopping in Bandung is a place which is again very current in trend. This is a unique shopping place, the shape is not a tall building like most malls today, but more simple and designed as a decorated house with large gardens and fountains that add to the lush's of this place. This Factory Outlet has a concept of 'One Stop Shopping' to be in one place that can meet various needs of visitors. This is none other because of in addition to Rumah Mode Factory Outlet sells a variety of clothing, bags, shoes and various other clothing that becomes the main material, at Rumah Mode Factory Outlet also provides a cafe to relax in between the time of shopping. Jl. Setiabudhi 41 F Bandung - Indone...

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Posted in: Activities,Shop,Shopping

Indonesia Menggugat (Historical Building)

Gedung Indonesia Menggugat formerly was Landraad (colonial court) during the Dutch government. It was the site of Indonesian history in which the young Sukarno's fight for human dignity before the colonial court (Landraad) with Maskoen, Billy Mangkoepradja, Soepriadinata, Sastromolejono, Sartono in 1930.  That historic event that became known by the name "Indonesia Menggugat" (literary means Indonesia Solicites). Bandoeng Joernal restore the function of this building as an Ex-Landraad building in 1999 that was previously used as an Office of Trade and Industry offices in West Java Province. Bandoeng Joernal create social programs that aim to restore the collective memory of society in the history of this site. Then this site called...

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Posted in: Exhibition,Heritage,History,Venue

Gedung YPK (Cultural Center Building)

The Foundation Cultural Center Building (YPK) is a historic building in the city of Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. This building now serves as a performing arts and cultural performances. This building can also be used for seminars, congresses, meetings, even for a wedding or prom. This building was built during the colonial Dutch East Indies. This building was formerly functioning as Sosietat (Conference Hall) named Ons Genoegen. Formerly in this building there is a place to play billiards, chess, playing cards, and there is also room to eat and drink while listening to musical entertainment from the band or orchestra that time. At the time of independence movements in the 1930s, national political leaders have also used it to vergadering...

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Posted in: Activities,Culture,Heritage

Kebun Binatang Bandung (Bandung Zoo)

Bandung Zoo is not far from the campus of Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), precisely at Jalan Taman Sari, Bandung, West Java. The zoo was established since 1930 and inaugurated in 1933 by the Dutch. This Bandung Zoo was originally known as a botanical garden. This park was inaugurated in 1923 to commemorate the Jubilee of Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands, so named Jubilueumpark. The inscription of Jubiluempark built at the south corner of the triangle park. This inscription can still be seen in the back garden ornamental plant nurseries until the 1950's. Now that the inscription has disappeared somewhere. The zoo was first known as derenten. The term is derived from Dutch, direntuin (zoo) is often pronounced by the Sundanese. Today,...

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Posted in: Activities,Park

Komunitas Hong (Sundanese Playing Community)

It might surprise you that Sundanese children have hundreds of traditional toys and games. Games that must be played in real life - not virtually like PlayStation. Most of the toys are made of bamboo and some other materials too. While the games mostly played in groups, or at least should be played by two children. You might also wonder why some of the toys has similarity to your toys back home. This community formally named Komunitas Hong - Pusat Kajian Mainan Rakyat (Center of Folk Toys Research). It was founded on 2003 and has done research on toys and games before it was founded. This community strive to search and reconstruct traditional folks games and toys. They aim is to collect hundreds (maybe thousands) of Indonesian folks...

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Posted in: Community,Crafts,Culture,Entertainment,Traditional,Urban Activity

Rumah Adat Cikondang (Traditional House)

Take some out of the ordinary trip to the south of Bandung. There you can find a village which still has a very old traditional house. Its name is the village of Cikondang. Actually in this village there used to be a traditional house compound, but unfortunately there has been a very big fire disaster that burnt so many houses. Now, there is only one traditional house left here known as the Bumi Adat (Custom House). Bumi Adat is home to the traditional elders in the village of Cikondang. Its architecture is very distinctive and consists of a wooden-roofed wood fibers. Although it is still characterized by Sundanese traditional house, but the architecture of has its own special characteristics. In addition to Bumi Adat, which became...

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Posted in: Culture,Heritage,Rural,Traditional,Village

Sanghyang Tikoro (Throat of God)

Bandung tourism seems like never run out of attractions. When you get bored of the hectic life of a city, please try to visit outer Bandung tourism area such as Sanghyang Tikoro. Actually Sanghyang Tikoro is an underground cavern formed of limestone beneath which there is a torrential stream Citarum. The length of the underground cave was reputedly up to 162 m with a depth of about 1.5 in the dry season. According to the results of research geologist, Sanghyang Tikoro, Tangkubanparahu Mountain, and Mount Burangrang were formed by the eruption of Mount Sunda. Resulted in fierce eruption destroyed the entire surface of the body leaving no trace. After the eruption, many hot lava came out, which caused rivers in the area of Batujajar,...

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Posted in: Nature,Outdoor,Rural,Science

Jendela Alam (Window of Nature)

This place offers outdoor recreation that can be a means of learning for your kids. There are farms and plantations in mountainous areas which are cool and comfortable. In addition to recognizing various types of animals, on the farm your kids can also perform a variety of fun activities. Activities such as, riding a pony, take the eggs straight from the chicken coop, and see how to milk cows and goats.  Meanwhile in other section of the plantation, along with a guide, you can take your kids picking strawberries, cherry tomatoes and vegetables. Once picked, the crop can be enjoyed immediately. For example, for the strawberries you can take them to the canteen and make some juice.  To enjoy it more, you might want to dress...

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Posted in: Education,Nature,Rural,Village

Buqiet Skate Park

Even though extreme sport such as skateboard and freestyle BMX has become more popular in Bandung, there are still few open park in the city that can be used for extreme sport. One of the place where Bandung skaters use to hang out is in Buqiet Skate Park. If you just want to hang out, this place is really open and welcome. But to test your skill, you get to pay for about Rp. 20.000,- to use the ramp. Buqiet Skate Park has the facilities such as rails, street-like venue, and also some quarter pipes and vert section. This place is fancy enough for Bandung youth to hang out. To get to the park is not that easy. It is located in the south west of Bandung, and the road to get there is very small and winding. You might want to check their...

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Posted in: Hang Out,Park,Sport

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-...

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Posted in: Restaurant,Western

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...

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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,...

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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...

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