Things to Know About Laksa Bogor, A Bogor Delicacy to Try on Your Way While Strolling Around in Bogor City

Laksa is one from the many soups dish in Asia, including Indonesia. There are a few theories about the name of “laksha”, either it is from Chinese, Javanese inscription, or Sanskrit. However, it is widely known that the dish has been brought by “peranakan” or Chinese descendants that is influenced by local food. So does in Bogor, what makes it different from laksa in other areas or regions are the type of ingredients that are used to make the dish.

Find the Special Ingredients in Laksa Bogor as Authentic Cuisine to Find on Bogor Walking Tour

In general, laksa is a soup dish that uses vermicelli, but in Indonesia, it is quite common to find laksa that is using ketupat, or rice cake that is made with a coconut leaf mold in a shape of a diamond. For the broth, it is made from coconut milk, combined with a variety of spices like turmeric, coriander, garlic, ginger, and more. What differentiates Laksa Bogor from other types of laksa around the regions is red oncom. Oncom is a kind of fermented food that is made from tofu dregs. Since the color is red, thus the name is “red oncom”.

Where to Find Laksa Bogor in While Walking Around in Bogor City with Bogor Walking Tour

In Bogor City, there are an area that is known as a center where you can find delicious Bogor and other Indonesian cuisines, which is Suryakencana Street. You can find various kinds of dishes and snacks along the street, especially on weekends. Of course, you can also find other Bogor cuisine, like Soto Mie, Soto Kuning, etc. in other areas around Bogor city beside the particular place.

Find More Things to Explore and More Cuisines to Try in Bogor City with Bogor Walking Tour

If you are curious about what Bogor City has to offer, come to Bogor and join us on the Bogor Walking Tour. We will learn and explore about the city’s history, culture, and cuisines together. See you around!