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