Enjoy the delicious culinary delights of South Kalimantan such as Soto Banjar, Lontong Orari, and Nasi Itik Gambut, as well as various other unique dishes that are rich in flavor.
South Kalimantan, especially Banjarmasin, is famous for its variety of appetizing culinary specialties. This cuisine not only reflects the richness of local nature and culture, but also becomes a tourist attraction in itself for visitors.
If you are on vacation in South Kalimantan, don’t miss the opportunity to taste the typical food that you can find in traditional markets to legendary restaurants. Here are recommendations for 10 Typical South Kalimantan Culinary delights that you must try!
1. Soto Banjar Bang Amat
Soto Banjar is the most iconic culinary from South Kalimantan. Its fragrant broth with a mixture of spices such as cinnamon,nutmeg, and cloves makes Soto Banjar different from other soto.
This soto is served with shredded chicken, perkedel, boiled eggs, and ketupat. At Soto Bang Amat stall, you can enjoy this dish while gazing at the beautiful Martapura River. This place also often features traditional Banjar music, adding to the strong local atmosphere.
2. Rice cake
Lontong Orari is one of the legendary culinary in Banjarmasin that has been around since the 1980s. This culinary consists of triangular-shaped lontong served with coconut milk vegetables and side dishes, such as haruan fish (snakehead fish).
Lontong Orari has a unique savory and delicious taste. You can find Lontong Orari on Jalan Seberang Masjid, Banjarmasin, and enjoy it from morning until early morning.
3. Peat Duck Rice
This culinary is a combination of rice with duck meat cooked with habang spices (red spices). Although the color is deep red, the taste of this habang spice is not spicy but sweet because it uses brown sugar.
Peat Duck Rice is usually wrapped in banana leaves, giving a distinctive aroma that is appetizing. One of the best places to sample this dish is Warung Nasi Itik Tenda Biru in Gambut District, which is located between Banjarmasin and Syamsudin Noor Airport.
4. Patin Juice Depot
Depot Sari Patin is a heaven for catfish lovers. This restaurant serves various processed patin fish with typical Banjar spices, ranging from grilled patin to pais patin (steamed patin with spices).
Not only that, you can also enjoy other menus such as grilled chicken, grilled shrimp, to jelawat tim. The price of food here is very affordable, starting from IDR 25,000, making it a favorite place to eat for tourists and locals.
5. Bancir Noodles
Mie Bancir is a unique Banjar noodle dish. The name “bancir” which means transvestite refers to the way it is served which is not too dry, but also not too soupy.
This noodle is served with free-range chicken, duck eggs, and South Kalimantan’s signature lime, giving it a fresh and delicious taste. This dish was popularized by Agus Sasirangan, a MasterChef Indonesia finalist, who opened a Mie Bancir specialty shop in Banjarmasin.
6. Dodol Kandangan Ibu St. Khadija
If you are looking for a typical souvenir from South Kalimantan, Dodol Kandangan is the perfect choice. This dodol has a softer texture and a sweet taste that is just right compared to dodol in general.
You can buy dodol Kandangan at various souvenir shops in Banjarmasin, one of which is Toko Dodol Ibu St. Khadijah, which also serves online purchases.
7. Ketupat Kandangan by Hj. Ida
Ketupat Kandangan is a traditional dish that is usually served with coconut milk sauce like chicken opor. The difference is, Kandangan ketupat is often served with fish or chicken and accompanied by sambal acan (a typical Banjar sambal).
Hj. Ida’s restaurant in Banjarmasin is one of the places famous for its delicious Kandangan ketupat, and is often a culinary destination for tourists.
8. What is the meaning of the word
Apam Batil is a type of traditional Banjar cake that is similar to surabi from Java. Made from wheat flour, this cake is served with sweet palm sugar.
Usually, apam batil is eaten with hands, in accordance with local tradition. You can find this cake in traditional markets, one of which is the famous Floating Market in Banjarmasin.
9. Time to time
Kalangkala is a typical South Kalimantan vegetable made from the kalangkala fruit. This fruit is round and pink in color.
Kalangkala vegetable is often served in a simple way,but has a unique taste. If you want to taste it, you can visit Rumah Makan Sambal Acan Raja Banjar which serves various traditional Banjar dishes, including Kalangkala vegetable.
10. Corn Ice
A refreshing ending to culinary tourism in South Kalimantan is Es Jagung. This drink is made from boiled sweet corn, then mixed with ice, milk, and sugar. This sweet and refreshing drink is perfect to enjoy on a hot afternoon. You can find es jagung in various traditional markets, one of which is Pasar Papan in Banjarmasin.
With the culinary diversity that South Kalimantan has, culinary tourism here will be an unforgettable experience.
Typical Banjarmasin Food includes the legendary Soto Banjar and the refreshing Es Jagung, showcasing South Kalimantan’s unique and authentic flavors. Make sure to try these dishes when visiting Banjarmasin and its surroundings.
