Jakarta (ANTARA) - Ahead of the 2026 Chinese New Year celebrations,\ncoinciding with the long weekend holiday, the Glodok Chinatown district\nhas become one of the most popular destinations, attracting not only\nChinese-Indonesian communities but also the general public. The area,\nsteeped in Chinese cultural ambience, holds a distinctive appeal with\nnumerous spots for photographs. Yet no visit would be complete without\nsampling its culinary offerings.<\/p>\n
Despite its strong association with Chinese culture, Glodok\u2019s\nChinatown does not exclusively serve non-halal cuisine. Several eateries\nin the area offer distinctive Chinese dishes that are halal or\nMuslim-friendly. Here is a selection of halal culinary options in the\nGlodok Chinatown district.<\/p>\n
Not far from the main gate of the Glodok Pancoran area in West\nJakarta, on the right-hand side upon arrival, the Lanzhou eatery is\neasily found. Lanzhou is a region well known as a centre of culture and\nIslam in northwest China, as well as a hub for halal cuisine.<\/p>\n
The eatery\u2019s signature dish is hand-pulled beef noodles. The handmade\nnoodles, with their springy texture and clean taste, are served in a\nclear beef broth, accompanied by slices of beef and garnished with\ncoriander leaves and spring onions. Diners can add chilli oil at the\ntable for a spicy kick. The combination of savoury broth and chewy\nnoodles makes this dish suitable for any time of day.<\/p>\n
Those fortunate enough to secure a seat on the ground floor can watch\nthe noodle-making process firsthand, as the lamian are hand-pulled to\nthe desired thickness before cooking. A bowl of beef ramen is priced at\nRp45,000. For those wishing to add extra meat, a set menu is available\ncomprising noodles, extra beef and a drink.<\/p>\n
For those who prefer rice over noodles for lunch or dinner, rice with\na choice of protein such as chicken, beef or lamb is available. ANTARA\nhad the opportunity to try the stir-fried lamb with cumin rice. The dish\ncomes as a complete set comprising rice and thinly sliced lamb\nstir-fried with capsicum, onion and spring onions.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/sampling-halal-cuisine-in-jakartas-glodok-chinatown-district-1771302529", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }