Bakso Bakar Pak Man
Said to be the pioneer of bakso bakar: small meatballs grilled in a sweet-spicy soy glaze, with free tofu and glass noodles.
- Address
- Jl. Diponegoro No. 19, Klojen
- Hours
- Daily 09.00–20.00
- Price
- About Rp3.5k per skewer, up to Rp52.5k for a full portion (2025)
- Area
- Klojen, Klojen (Central)
About
Pak Man's meatballs are grilled over charcoal and brushed with a sweet and spicy soy sauce, which gives them a smoky crust. They are small, so most people order ten at a time, choosing between fine and sinewy (urat) bakso. Tofu and soun noodles are free and unlimited.
- Pioneer of bakso bakar
- Smoky soy glaze
- Free tofu and soun
- Order by the skewer
Known for: Bakso Malang (Rp10k–40k)
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