Taste delicious cow leg soup of H. Sarnadi in Senen.
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You probably agree Jakarta has uncountable legendary food people should not miss, just like this legendary Soto (soup) which is perfect for both quick lunch and dinner. Soto Kaki Sapi Mencos H. Sarnadi is a legendary Soto established in 1962. Located at Jl. Percetakan Negara No. 2C, Senen, Central Jakarta, or 300 meters from Kramat station, you definitely can taste authentic Soto with thick brown yet yellowish broth.
Even if you eat hot season, this cow leg soup tastes way more delicious. Along with the flavourful soup, the secret of Soto Kaki Sapi Mencos H. Sarnadi is its soft, tender cow leg. Thanks to the long boiling process of its meat with a bunch of spices to make every single bowl of this cow leg soup tastes way more delicious.
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Inside that bowl, you can find big chunks of tender cow leg, tomatoes, chopped green onions, and emping (crackers). To make it double delicious, make sure to put in some chili sauce, sliced pickles, and a drizzle of lime juice.
Eat with or without a plate of warm rice, this Soto tastes the same, delicious. Like icing on the cake, white crackers ensure you chew for more and more. Even in this modest place located on the side of the road which is actually pretty hard to park vehicles, you always find crowds, especially at lunchtime.
A bowl of Soto with white rice and a glass of tea priced at Rp35.000. Soto Kaki Sapi Mencos H. Sarnadi opens from 8am to 7pm. For those who do not have enough lunchtime should come right after work before getting stuck and bored in the middle of traffic.