KOMPAS.com – Surabaya is not only known as the city of heroes, but also a paradise for culinary lovers, especially Rawon.
The Christmas and New Year holidays are the right moments to explore the 10 best Rawon eating places in this city.
Rawon is a typical East Javanese dish with a rich, dark black sauce.
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Every eating place in Surabaya offers unique flavors, from spicy ones to full fillings such as empal and serundeng.
Enjoy a culinary journey in Surabaya by visiting various legendary Rawon eating places.
From Rawon Kalkulator to Rawon Mayit, each stall serves up an unforgettable taste experience.
1. Rawon Calculator
Rawon Kalkulator is one of Surabaya’s culinary icons with its unique way of calculating quickly by its waiters. Located in the Taman Bungkul PKL Center, this place is open until early morning, suitable for night culinary fans. With prices starting from IDR 30,000, Rawon Kalkulator serves rawon with thick black sauce and tender meat that will pamper the taste buds.
2. Rawon Mayit
Even though the name sounds scary, Rawon Mayit actually refers to the location of the stall which is close to the mortuary at RSU Dr Soetomo. The rawon sauce is rich in spices and the tender meat makes this place still busy with visitors. With a distinctive atmosphere, this place offers a different culinary experience in Surabaya.
3. Rawon Nguling
Rawon Nguling, which was founded in the 1940s, offers various rawon variants, such as rawon ribs and rawon oxtail. With prices starting at IDR 26,000, this shop is famous for its abundant rawon filling and accompaniments such as salted egg. Located on Jalan Kendang Sari Industri, this place is suitable for breakfast to dinner.
Rawon illustration.4. Rawon Pak Pangat
Rawon Pak Pangat has various choices, such as rawon krengsengan to rawon empal shredded. Located on Jalan Ketintang Baru Selatan, this place is open from early morning, perfect for starting a holiday. The rawon sauce is rich in flavor, blending perfectly with the tender meat and spicy chili sauce.
5. Rawon Satan
Rawon Satan is known for its spicy, biting taste and large, tender meat. This stall used to be open only at night, but now serves 24 hours. Located on Jalan Embong Malang, prices start at IDR 28,000 making Rawon Satan a favorite for those looking for a spicy sensation in Surabaya.
6. Rawon Gajah Mada
Rawon Gajah Mada was originally popular in Sidoarjo, but is now present in Surabaya to pamper rawon lovers. The rich black sauce and pocket-friendly prices, starting from IDR 25,000, are the main attraction. Its location on Jalan Raya Jemursari makes it easy to access for tourists and local residents.
Rawon illustration. 7. Rawon Ibu Supinah
Rawon Ibu Supinah has been established since 1966 and is famous for its special additions of empal and serundeng. Located on Jalan Pasar Kembang, this place opens early in the morning, ideal for breakfast. The rawon dish offers an alluring authentic taste of East Java.
8. Warung Rawon & Semur H. Suparan
Located on Jalan Raya Lidah Wetan, this place serves rawon with tender meat and empal typical of East Java. The black sauce is thick and rich in spices, suitable to be enjoyed with crackers as a complement. The taste of rawon here is no less than other big stalls.
9. Warung H. Mufid (Rawon Balungan Benowo)
Rawon Balungan at Warung H. Mufid presents the sensation of eating balungan (bones) full of meat. Located on Jalan Raya Benowo, this place offers a unique dining experience at affordable prices.
10. Rawon Pecel Rice Pucang Moroseneng
Nasi Pecel Rawon combines the deliciousness of rawon with the spicy taste of pecel seasoning. Located on Jalan Pucang Anom, this stall serves a unique combination that is suitable for culinary lovers. Add white crackers for maximum enjoyment, and enjoy the dining atmosphere in a comfortable seating area.
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