What To Eat at Pasar Santa

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Nov 30, 2014

(Business Lounge – Fine Culinary) At the earlier stage, Pasar Santa might only has ABCD Coffee to thanks on bringing the humble market into a place to go for coffee lovers. But now, they have grown into a modern market and one of the destination to go for foodie with the variety of stalls selling not only F&B.

A quick look on what Pasar Santa looks like. Don’t imagine an air con and comfortable market, as they make the market just as is before. They don’t do any renovation but rest assure as the place is clean and all the vendors have their own humble design concept. We enjoyed our visit due to there are so many great stalls selling good and affordable food. Pasar Santa has really turn into a pioneer on being the first market for hang out place. They even have their own popular hashtag #jajandipasar.

Several things to take note about Pasar Santa modern market:
1. Unlike the typical market operational hours, the vendors at Pasar Santa open pretty late, most of them start to open around 2pm, though there are also some vendors open start from 12 afternoon.
2. Not all vendors open everyday and they tend to change their opening hours weekly so it is very important to follow the instagram of the vendors for update. You can check each of their ig @pasarsanta.
3. All vendors don’t have specific closing time. Most of them closed when they are sold out.
4. Most of the vendors do not take credit card, so make sure to bring cash in hand.
5. Make sure to wear comfortable clothes. The market can be hot and humid especially on weekend when it’s crowded.

When malls seem to be a bit boring, Pasar Santa can be a good change of scene.

Aside from the food vendors, there are also many stalls selling things beside food such as clothes, books, and accessories but I will not do a review on that. There are around 20 – 25 stalls and counting at the moment, and of course we haven’t tried everything. I could write about all the vendors at Pasar Santa but you can check that from their instagram as I want to focus in making the guide list only on the vendors which I have tried.

So, here’s my guide on what to eat at Pasar Santa!

PAPRICANO MEXICAN CANTINA
@papricano_mexicancantina
Ph. +6281514298907
Opening hours:
Wed – Fri: 3pm – 9pm
Sat – Sun: 2pm – 10pm

One of the busiest stall in Pasar Santa is this Mexican vendor. Selling all kinds of Mexican food from tacos, quesadillas, burritos and many more in affordable price. We tried the beef buritto (30k) and beef taco (25k) and satisfied with both. The taco here is hard shell, crisp and crunch. Don’t forget to order their special Horchata drink.

CLAYPOT POPO
@claypotpopo
Opening hours:
Fri: 6pm – finish
Sat: 12 noon – finish
Sun: 1pm – finish

Claypot Popo only serves one type of food. Beef or chicken claypot rice (25k). Each claypot rice comes with choice of meat, tofu, corn, carrots and egg yolk on top. Served hot for your pleasure. We chose the beef claypot and enjoyed it very much.

FATBOY
@fatboy_jkt
Ph. +6281294124024
Opening hours: Changing daily, pls check their instagram.

One of our personal favorite vendor. Fatboy serves delicious kinds of satay. Fish, seafood, chicken, beef and sausages. Everything is nom nom but our recommendation goes to the sausage!

BEYOND CENDUR BAR
@beyondcendur_bar
Ph. +628128132312
Opening hours: Thursday – Sunday 2pm – 9pm

Beyond Cendur (Cendol Durian) Bar serves variety of cendol and durian desserts. There are plenty of options from cendol mixed with cincau, glutinous rice, even durian as the best seller. We tried the Iced cendol durian and though it tasted good.

BARNANA

@barnana_jkt
Opening hours: Sat – Sun 3pm – finish

Barnana proves how innovative they are with their delicious idea of having frozen banana wrapped inside melted chocolate and topped with your favorite choice of toppings, from nutella, sprinkles, orea, salted caramel, peanuts and many more. With 16k per stick, make sure to try this one as it is good!!! Love the soft frozen banana and who could resist chocolate?

SATE PADANG AJO RAMON

At the parking lot of Pasar Santa. Start open at 4.30pm.

Sate Ajo Ramon is not something new. They have been in the market for many many years, but I still feel the need to include them on the list. To date, they are still the best sate padang in town. If for any reason you haven’t tried, please do. Guaranteed that you won’t be disappointed. Our personal favorite is the beef tongue as it has more tender texture.