5 Local Street Foods and Beverages that Shocked Indonesia in 2019: Some Survive, Some Gone Too Soon

Ayam geprek is one of the trendy foods in 2019. Its high demand making lots of ayam geprek vendors are mushrooming in many cities in Indonesia.

3. Fiery food

The popularity of ayam geprek (battered fried chicken with sambal) rose significantly in 2019.

Perhaps 2019 is the best year for chilly-craving crowds, because ayam geprek (battered fried chicken with sambal) is the icon of this year. It becomes favorite among working person for it requires short times to prepare, and it comes in fulfilling portion.

Some ayam geprek vendors offer variants of sambals and condiments like mozzarella cheese. In Jakarta, Ayam geprek set is priced at 15,000 IDR.

4. Nugget, but sweet

pisang nugget

Perhaps only in Indonesia, banana is processed into a nugget. Pisang nugget (banana nugget) is a fried banana coated with bread flour and shaped into a nugget.

The crispy sensation and abundant toppings make banana nugget a dessert icon in 2019. The most popular toppings are matcha and cheese, but sour fruit like strawberry and orange are also most-favorited toppings for pisang nugget.

Pisang nugget is sold in dozens, priced at 30,000 per box. Though its popularity seems declining, you can still find pisang nugget sellers in the city.