Bogor - From the moment I arrived, I was swept up by the energy. The street was packed—vendors arranging their goods, locals queuing for breakfast and the irresistible aroma of sizzling dishes filling the air. Suryakencana is not a quiet street; it thrives on noise, colour, and movement. Everywhere you turn, there is vegetables and fruits being sold, chicken and fishmongers hawking their produce and the whole place was chaotic.
Breakfast at a Bakso Mie Stall
For breakfast, I stopped at a modest bakso mie stall. The crowd around it was enough to tell me I was in the right place. Bakso mie is a beloved Indonesian dish that combines bakso (meatballs) with mie (noodles), often served in a rich broth with vegetables, tofu, and sometimes fried dumplings.
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The bakso itself was flavourful. The meatballs were firm yet tender, made from a mixture of beef and tapioca flour that gave it that signature springy bite. The noodles were simple but satisfying, soaking up the savoury broth perfectly. Sitting on a wooded stool, I felt completely immersed in the local rhythm of life.
The Historical Significance of Suryakencana
Suryakencana is more than just a food street; it is also a place steeped in history. Bogor’s Chinatown dates back to the Dutch colonial period, when Chinese traders and settlers played a vital role in the city’s economy. Over the centuries, this area became a hub for commerce, religion, and cultural exchange.
Even today, you can still see traces of its heritage. Traditional Chinese shophouses line the street, many with faded yet beautiful architectural details. Temples and shrines add a spiritual layer to the neighbourhood, standing as reminders of Bogor’s multicultural roots. Walking through Suryakencana feels like stepping into a living archive of Bogor’s past, where the stories of migration, resilience, and cultural blending continue to unfold.
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