Making a meal of Surakarta's many culinary delicacies<\/p>\n
SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): A visit to Surakarta would not
\nbe complete without sampling the many food specialties of the
\ncity. To this end there are restaurants serving every type of
\ntraditional food the city has to offer, from nasi liwet (rice
\nboiled in coconut milk) and nasi rawon (rice served with beef
\nstew) to thengkleng (goat on the bone cooked with curry).<\/p>\n
And if you want something a little less traditional and a
\nlittle more modern, you can find that too in the city's range of
\nrestaurants.<\/p>\n
Kusuma Sari on Jl. Slamet Riyadi is a good place to stop for a
\nvariety of food specialties from Surakarta. The restaurant's
\nstrategic location makes it accessible from every direction. And
\nbesides serving traditional dishes, it also offers various types
\nof modern cuisine.<\/p>\n
For those looking for something a bit more comfortable and
\nrelaxed, there are numerous cafes dotting the city. Some of these
\ncafes not only provide food and beverage, but also double as
\ndiscotheques or venues for live music.<\/p>\n
Cafi Solo on Jl. Dr Radjiman, which is something of a favorite
\nof foreign tourists, serves a range of traditional and modern
\ncuisine. The interior of the cafe is decorated like an art
\ngallery, with paintings covering the walls for the enjoyment of
\ndiners.<\/p>\n
After satisfying their artistic appetite, visitors can peruse
\na menu that includes such dishes as gado-gado (boiled vegetables
\nserved with peanut sauce), fried rice and egg rolls.<\/p>\n
Another restaurant where you can enjoy dishes unique to the
\ncity is Rasa Mirasa in Pabelan, Kartasura. Tourists wishing to
\nexperience a typical Surakarta atmosphere while tasting dishes
\npeculiar to the city are sure to find many choices here.<\/p>\n
And in the area of Keprabon there are many foodstalls offering
\nnasi liwet. Diners simply sit on the floor while enjoying their
\nfood, and the stalls attract visitors from various walks of life,
\nrich and poor.<\/p>\n
Thengkleng is another speciality of Surakarta. It is a
\nsomewhat unusual but delicious dish, coming out of the kitchen
\nwith an inviting aroma that heralds a mouth-watering taste.<\/p>\n
Two of the more famous restaurants serving thengkleng are Mbok
\nGalak and Thengkleng Nusukan, both located in the area of
\nNusukan. The latter restaurant is a favorite of local and
\nprovincial government officials.<\/p>\n
With so many unique foods waiting to be tried and enjoyed, a
\nculinary tour of the city is a must for visitors who want to have
\na true Surakarta experience. (Kartika Bagus C.)<\/p>",
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