4 Wira Dillon - 2 years ago
Pindang 77
Bengkulu City
Bengkulu
February 2020
Tempoyak Pindang Kepala Patin for 35 K IDR++
Various sources who do not know each other all pointed to this place as the best pindang place in town, so i had to give it a try. Admittedly this is the freshest patin (Pangasius) i have ever had and I guess in that light they did work with it magnificently, but what this meant is that the pindang broth itself should not overpower the fish. And overpower it did not - the broth was nice and subtle, but that's exactly my beef with it - that it was a bit too soft and subtle in regards to its flavour profile. Perhaps i am a bit more used to other pindangs in which the strength of the yellow broth is essential in imparting its flavours into whatever was cooked in it, but i really could have used some more heat and spiciness.
Even the tempoyak (sambal made with fermented durian) became more of a subtle aftertaste rather than the strong pungency i have come to expect out of the namesake. But i guess this then probably becomes a good way to introduce both pindang and tempoyak to those who prefers a softer palate.
The 8 K++ for 4 fried tempeh was quite okay for that price. The 15 K++ cah kangkung was also quite ample and nice, but i have a suspicion they cheated a bit. Sadly the 12 K++ avocado juice was too watered down and the 7 K++ for a portion of rice also kinda hurts.
However, on its own 35 K++ for such a huge piece of really fresh fish is amazing value for money. I know this is kind of the boondocks, but this is definitely worth a visit if you're ever in the area.
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