Pempek Pak Raden
Jakarta, Indonesia
The read// why locals go
Pempek Pak Raden on Jalan Sabang makes Palembang's fish cakes properly, served with cuko, the dark sweet-sour sauce that defines the dish. Pempek travels badly, and most Jakarta versions compromise on the fish. This one holds the Sumatran standard closely enough that Palembang families in the city treat it as their default, alongside Jakarta food obsessives who go out of their way for it. Portions are around Rp 20,000, so it functions as a lunch stop rather than an outing. Jalan Sabang has long been one of central Jakarta's eating streets, and this is one of the reasons it stayed that way.
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Jalan Sabang 12, 10340 — Jakarta
Jalan Sabang 12, 10340 — Jakarta
The read// why locals go
Pempek Pak Raden on Jalan Sabang makes Palembang's fish cakes properly, served with cuko, the dark sweet-sour sauce that defines the dish. Pempek travels badly, and most Jakarta versions compromise on the fish. This one holds the Sumatran standard closely enough that Palembang families in the city treat it as their default, alongside Jakarta food obsessives who go out of their way for it. Portions are around Rp 20,000, so it functions as a lunch stop rather than an outing. Jalan Sabang has long been one of central Jakarta's eating streets, and this is one of the reasons it stayed that way.