Bandung Review : BRDC Polling #3 : Your Favorite Snack in Bandung (BETA VERSION)

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BRDC Polling #3 : Your Favorite Snack in Bandung

From 12th of July until 13th of August, 2010; we have published our second online polling. We asked people, “What would you like to have as your snack when you are visiting Bandung?”

126 people took the poll, and as we can see from the polling results above, the majority of respondents pick Batagor and Siomay as their favorite Bandung snack. The runner-up position goes to Tahu Gejrot, with a slight difference of 6 votes with the winner. Other snacks like surabi-ketan bakar, combro-cireng-other ”gorengan”, and cilok-cimol share relatively equal votes.

Culinary trip is definitely become the main agenda when you are visiting Bandung. Worn out after a tight schedule of itinerary, munching Bandung’s delicacy as your snack will be so wonderful. Batagor and siomay are considered coming from the city of Parijs van Java. Even though, you could find them in every city in Indonesia, but the term “Bandung” always stick to their name. Batagor Riri of Burangrang Street, Batagor Kingsley of Veteran Street and Batagor Isan of Bojongloa Street are leading brands of this yummy fried tofu balls, here in Bandung. They always have their “full house” moments, especially during weekends and holidays. As for Tahu Gejrot, even though this fresh and spicy sensation comes originally from Cirebon, its popularity has also spread around the country. You may grab them from the street hawkers or stalls in food courts. The unique cart that usually used to make Tahu Gejrot is always available to serve its delicacy.

To pick the right snack, you should equip yourself with reliable info. You don’t want to get lost in this tummy journey or caught up with unpleasant snacks that don’t even fit your taste. No questions ask, just click our website at www.bandungreview.com. The complete culinary directories are there to help you pick your tummy’s soul mates. We also have articles that will explain to you further about the food or where to find them. So, ready for snack-hunting in Bandung? (RA)

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