Bogor Traditional Food : DOCLANG

Doclang is one of Bogor's traditional cuisine since the Dutch colonial era. 
Doclang is not not as popular as other Bogor famous dish such as Tauge Goreng (fried beansprout), Asinan Bogor (Bogor Pickles), but for local Bogorians they know what it is and what it taste like. Doclang consists of lontong made in patat leaf, hard boiled egg, boiled potato,  tofu and crackers. But behind these simple ingredients what makes Doclang delicious is the peanut sauce with its many spices. It is savoury, sweet and a bit spicy.

Doclang..Yummy!

This time I went to Jalan Veteran in Merdeka Barat area near Bogor train station. This location is popular for traditional Bogor food, but this time I am focusing on one dish, which is Doclang. The location of the cart "DOCLANG KUPAT TAHU 405" is in front of Toko Terang. This Doclang cart is very popular, the owner Haji Aos start selling from 9pm to 6am, it depends on the customers though. The hustle and bustle of the street, street performers and activities in the night market adds to the joy of my culinary tour tonight.

The Crowd

Inside the cart

Front cart

A plate of Doclang without eggs is Rp. 6000, but if you want a complete set with eggs it's Rp. 8000, very cheap right?! I think you guys won't regret eating the delicious Doclang, it is harder to find Doclang now days because of the growth of modernculinary establishment in Bogor. Come and try it, it is delicious, nice service with a smile by Haji Aos will make you come back to this place.

HOW TO GET THERE?

From Baranang Siang (the Bogor bus station), you can take angkot number 03 to Merdeka passing the train tracks and get off near the Paledang Jail

From the train station, go to the right to the big road, then turn right again and cross the train tracks and walk until you find Toko Terang nearby the Paledang Jail. The cart is found infront of Toko Terang.


WHAT THEY SAID? 

Ajo, 24, Freelance, Bogor
Doclangnya enak, lezat dan gurih. pokonya cukuplah untuk menambal perut yang lagi lapar malam gini :D

Winda, 22, Freelance, Bogor
Mantab lah malam-malam ngisi perut kosong. Mak nyos!





Rian, 23, Freelance, Bogor
Di cuaca yang dingin pas banget makan doclang, apalagi dengan bumbu kacangnya. Pas lah buat ngisi perut, doclangnya enak banget (budayakan makan doclang) :D

Lemenk, 26, College Student, Bogor
Doclang bumbunya lembut, baru pertama kalinya makan doclang di Jembatan Merah, Bogor.





Kasma, 40, Wiraswasta, Bogor
Saya sering makan kesini abis doclangnya enak banget!