"Cheap and Authentic Surabaya Madura Taste"
One of the reasons why Surabaya is a definite culinary adventure destination in Indonesia, is because of the distinctive influence from its neighboring area called "Madura". Madura is basically the name of an Island in East Java Indonesia that is famous for its cow/buffalo race attraction called "karapan sapi". Madura is also famous for its cullinary varieties.
Talking about Maduranese Cuisine, I can surely assure you that Maduranese people can really cook beef organs into magic. And if you are adventurous enough about what you eat, I surely suggest you to try this one.
Pic1. Sego Babat Ngagel Jaya
The place is called Sego Babat Ngagel Jaya. Babat actually means beef tripe and it is one of the beef organs that is served here. They also serve fried beef intestine, fried beef, fried chicken and fried duck. The place is not quite spacious, just typical Indonesian style food street stall that can accommodate up to 15 people.
Pic2. Pre-cooked Choices of Food Provided
You won't get a menu book here! Basically you just choose what you want from the pre-cooked choices of food provided on the table. Once you done, the guy will take the food you choose and deep fried it quickly to heat it up.
Pic3. The Kitchen
I ordered a portion of fried beef tripe. They served it with rice, serundeng (fried grated coconut), sambal bawang (Indonesian garlic chilli paste) and their signature gravy. The beef tripe is not too chewy and can easily dissolve in your mouth along with the rice and the distinctive taste of spices that I couldn't really explain. The price is also very cheap! It costs me only Rp.15.000,- or around $1 for one portion.
Pic4.The Portion is not Quite Big
Pic5. Simple Dish with Amazing Taste
Overall, it was quite a comforting experience for me and will surely comeback again to try other menu as well. So, if you are into something a little bit different, I would surely recommend you to try this one.
Sego Babat Ngagel Jaya
Jl. Ngagel Jaya Selatan no. 141
Surabaya, 60823