When visiting Malang, make sure to take the culinary adventures it has to offer. From restaurants to food stalls, most of the food here is inexpensive. Don’t miss its famous ‘bakso malang’, a tasty meat ball soup combined with somay (grilled chicken or fish), fried somay and noodle. Also be sure to try out another one of Malang’s specialties, Rawon, a braised beef soup with a mixture of sweet tasting juices. Served with warm rice and fried onion on top of the soup, the taste is simply exotic.
Inggil
Specialising in Javanese cuisine and seafood, Inggil is a fantastic eating place complete with décor from early 20th century Java.
Toko Oen
Tired of exploring the town and looking for a place to have light meals or just want to chill out in the afternoon? Why don’t you try Toko Oen, an old restaurant decorated in the Dutch Colonial style set in the heart of Malang? This restaurant has a cozy atmosphere and offers Indonesian as well as International food in addition to their well-known ice cream and Dutch cookies. Soak up the romantic ambiance by choosing a table on the far corner while listening to the olden music of Dutch and English songs.