Bringing back a century year-old culinary tradition, Tugu Rijstaffel Betawi presents both historical and rich culinary values through a time-tested feast.

Well-known for its history-preserved style dining, Tugu Kunstkring Paleis features a piece of Betawi’s ancient culinary tradition with a rich culinary experience called Tugu Rijsttafel Betawi. Serving eight rich traditional dishes, the Rijsttafel presents lifestyle culinary experience from colonial times with culturally-preserved presentation.

The grand meal consists of samples of divergingIndonesian dishes varying in spices, colors and flavors. They range from iconic Betawi cuisines such as Karedok Betawi and Nasi Uduk to savory Bebek Opor, Semur Lidah Betawi, Sate Lembut Betawi, all the way to light bites in the likes of Sayur Gambas Udang, Tempe Lombok Ijo en Taoco or Udang Goreng Kering.

The Tugu Rijsttafel Betawi is delivered with a grand parade consisting of Betawi traditional musicians and dancers before reaching their respective guests’ plates. To complete the historical culinary experience, Tugu Rijsttafel Betawi also includes Indonesia’s well-known side dishes that consist of Sambal Ijo Teri, Acar Kuning, Krupuk Udang, Emping and Betawi’s most favorite desserts, Es Selendang Mayang. 

The whole dining experience is available in two categories: Tugu Rijsttafel Betawi is available at IDR 488.000++ per person, while Tugu Grand Rijsttafel Betawi is offered at IDR 1.250.000++ per person.

PHOTOS Courtesy of Tugu Kunstkring Paleis