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!

Nasi Goreng Kambing "Bunderan 99 Air Mancur"

If you are around Air Mancur in Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Bogor, come and eat at Nasi Goreng Kambing "Bunderan 99 Air Mancur" this street stall provides a variety of delicious fried rice. What's special of this place is their fried rice with lamb. It's very cheap, and they provide free tea, so if you're in a budget this is the best place to eat for you:)

Food starts from Rp. 8000 - Rp. 22000, while drinks start from Rp. 3000 for soda and tea is free. It's cheap right!? While indulging your self in the tasty dish, you will be entertained by various street performers that passes by, singing local and international songs. If you are feeling stingy, just give them a smile and they will understand and leave you, but if you are feeling generous, you can give them a 500 or 1000 rupiah coin after they have finished singing.

Don't be surprised if you come on a weekend, it will be very crowded with people of all types eating here. Since they don't have many seating capacity and only served by 3 workers you have to patiently wait for your food. Well, can you imagine from that how famous this fried rice is since many people come to savor the delicious fried rice at Bunderan 99 Air Mancur. I recommend you guys to eat here, I'll bet you won't regret it and will come back for more!

Nasi Goreng Kambing

Kwetiau Ayam

The Crowd

HOW TO GET THERE?

If you are going there by angkot (public transportation), you can take angkot number 07, 08 (blue), 11, 12. Get off in front of tk Kanak-kanak (preschool) if you are coming from Jalan Jendral Sudirman, then cross the road about 4 meters from the preschool. If you are coming from Jalan Jendral Ahmad Yani, stop at the TOTAL fuel station and cross the road from there, it's not far from there.

Tips: Be careful when you cross the road, motorbikes here are like the angel of death that had just received his bribed motorbike licence! :p

THE HOOLIE

The Hoolie is a cafe & bar established in April 17, 2012. Tucked secretly in the corner of Bantarjati it's hard to find for first timers in Bogor but it's a popular place to hang out frequented by many patrons every night. The Hoolie provides various food and drink from non-alcohol to alcohol. For example: Pizza, Fettuccine, Baked Penne, Sandwich and more special England and Italian cuisine from the cafe. For non-alcohol drinker they have Strawberry Cooler and Virgin Island for the favorite. They also have our favorite beer, Bintang!

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Fettucini Chicken Parmesan

Smoked Beef Pizza

French Fries

Pancake

Strawberry Cooler

Virgin Island

With wooden interior The Hoolie is perfect to relax and chill out while having our favorite meal and drink. Wi-Fi is available, with large screen and LCD TV to watch football matches. So football lovers, this is the best place to come with your friends to enjoy the game together here. The atmosphere here are very friendly and cozy so we definetely say that The Hoolie is one of the best place to gather with family and friends.

THE CROWD

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The range price for food or drink is Rp. 15.000,00 to Rp. 50.000,00. The market segmentation is for youth and family, even though its cheap and affordable you cannot doubt the taste, it's certainly  delicious! If you are around Bogor, come and relax at The Hoolie.

HOW TO GET THERE?

Using public transportation : From Baranangsiang bus terminal, walk to Tugu Kujang (the monument) and hail angkot (minivan) number 08, be careful not to take 08A as that will take a longer route. After the third traffic light the angkot will turn right into bantarjati, stay on the angkot until it reaches an intersection, get off there and it will be on the right side (refer to the picture above)

From Bogor train station, take angkot number 03, get off once you reach an intersection with Jl. Pajajaran then take angkot number 08, then it will turn right on the next traffic light and you're in Bantarjati.

 

WHAT THEY SAID?

Maya, 22, Employee, Jakarta
Tempatnya cozy banget, asik, cocok buat hangout. Makanannya juga enak dengan harga yang sangat terjangkau. Pelayanannya OK, pokoknya asik deh The Hoolie…

Alexa, 25, Teacher, Virginia USA  
Hoolies is a great place for drinkers and non-drinkers to hangout, I enjoy a mocktail and the night air..

Iman Chakra, 26, Employee, Bogor  
Yang gw suka dari Hoolies adalah Pizza Pepperoninya juara, murah dan rasanya bintang lima. Selain itu pelayanannya pun kekeluargaan, anak muda banget. Konsep tempatnya juga sesuai dengan segmen marketnya. Good Job untuk House of Hoolies…

Jonatan, 23, Employee, Jakarta 
Comfort zone for hangout, UNIQUE…

Natalie, 23, Teacher, England 
Hoolies has a fantastic atmosphere, complete with friendly staff and delicious food. It has a good selection of cocktails and shots. Say “YES” to Hoolies..

Nick, 22, Teacher, England (left)

The atmosphere is electrifying, proud to be Indonesian…

David, 23, Teacher, Scotland (right)

I enjoy my wee cold Bintang every weekend…

Nick, 21, Teacher, England  

The food and beer is sensational, I’m having a superb time here…

Pice, 25, Karyawan, Bogor
Tempat kumpul wajib saat weekend, menunya recommended, harganya sangat bersaing, Hoolie bukan sekedar tempat kongkow tapi seperti rumah kedua, sukses terus…

Dionaldy Iqbal, 26, Employee Bogor  

Hoolies tempatnya enak, suasananya beda sama kebanyakan di Bogor. Music yang dipasang juga beda, bukan disko dangdut murahan tapi alternative rock 90’s, dan harga-harga minumannya murah…