Pecenongan Culinary Street
Central Jakarta's classic night food strip, famous for thick martabak, with noodle and porridge stalls along the same road.
- Address
- Jl. Pecenongan, Kebon Kelapa, Gambir
- Hours
- About 06.00–23.00; most stalls open late afternoon
- Area
- Gambir, Jakarta Pusat (Central)
About
Jalan Pecenongan wakes up in the late afternoon, when stalls for martabak, noodles and porridge line the road. Martabak Pecenongan, sweet or savoury and very thick, is the dish to share. Come after dark and walk the length of the street before you choose.
- Martabak Pecenongan
- Noodles and porridge
- Busiest after dark
- Close to Monas
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Culinary listing. Hours and prices change — check before you go.