Bakso exceeded every expectation

I went in with low expectations — I'd had mediocre versions before. What I found was Bakso made with real commitment to terasi shrimp paste and technique. The sweet-savoury result was more complex and satisfying than anything I'd had before.

Indonesian cuisine spans over 17,000 islands with dramatically different regional traditions. The a Jakarta street food cart was exactly right for this kind of eating. jamu herbal drink was offered as the natural choice and it elevated everything. When a dish you thought you knew surprises you completely, that's worth celebrating. Five stars without hesitation.