Bandung Review : Awug : Bandung’s Scrumptious Volcano (BETA VERSION)

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Awug : Bandung’s Scrumptious Volcano

Bandung’s snacks are famous with their unusual names, unique forms and tasty flavor. Now, let’s take a scoop at one of them. The name is awug. This certain delicacy is made from rice flour, coconut, pandan leaf (green leaf used to give fragrance to the dishes), and brown sugar. At the first glance, awug looks like putu (a green traditional cake made from rice flour and filled with caramelized brown sugar). However, making awug is rather different than putu. Putu is steamed using a small cylindrical bamboo, while awug is steamed using an “aseupan” (a cone shape steaming tool made of woven bamboo), thus giving both of them a special form to distinguish. Awug can be served in several ways, from a volcano-like shaped to slices. Feels like taking a bite? Then check out these spots to get your self the finest awug of Bandung.

First, you can drop off at Ahmad Yani Street, to a stall named Awug Cibeunying. Its amazing taste and cheap price has made this place to be always crowded with lots of awug fans. You only have to pay Rp. 3.000 for a small sized box containing 10 slices of awug. Need a bigger portion? Just order the medium one for Rp. 5.000 with 20 slices of awug ready to be served. And for maximum satisfaction, one big awug “volcano” is coming at you with Rp. 25.000 only. One unique thing about this place, you can also meet other Bandung’s traditional snacks, such as klepon, putri noong, jiwel, getuk, etc. Awug Cibeunying is considered as the most delicious awug in Bandung and gained such high popularity among others. No wonder if several national TVs came and featured it on their culinary or news programs.

Next, stop by to Awug Cihapit, another alternative for you to experience the amazing taste of Awug. Located in Eastern Bandung, this place also offers delicious awug with affordable price. A box of 10 awug slices only costs you Rp. 5.000.

Besides those two spots, you practically will find awug in every corner of Bandung, especially near traditional markets. Yep, awug has become one of favorite traditional snack of Bandung. And it is surely one recommended dish to be added to your Iftar menu or your companion for afternoon tea break. Bring out your magical savory to us, oh dear awug! (IF)

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