Takjil Cheap In Ramadan Betawi Village, Street Prices At Five Star Hotels

Telor Kerak, a typical betawi food that is the menu for breaking the fast/ Photo: IST

TANGERANG - The month of Ramadan is the month most awaited by the community, especially Muslims. All Muslims will undergo fasting for the next 30 days.

Interestingly, during the holy month of Ramadan, various foods or snacks that are rarely found appear as a complement to this momentum. Not to be left behind in the takjil menu, which of course is the most sought after by the community.

A number of places selling takjil menus are also available, ranging from the cheapest ones, to the quite expensive ones with the support of a luxurious atmosphere or dish.

However, there is one location that is quite different. Where, takjil is sold cheaply, with a luxurious place served at JHL Solitaire, Tangerang. This five-star hotel also has the concept of Kampung Ramadan Betawi which sells food starting from Rp. 20,000 and drinks starting from Rp. 10,000.

F&B manager Rian said the concept was deliberately promoted by the manager to break the stigma of high prices in five-star hotels.

"We carry different concepts. Where, we provide food and drinks starting at Rp. 10 and Rp. 25 thousand, especially the betawi village theme, which of course we prepare typical Indonesian food," he said, Saturday, March 25, 2023.

Even though the price is quite affordable, his party still serves food, which is enough to upload taste. This is because his party cooperates with one of the famous chefs, namely Chef Degan, who also serves food at a low price.

Chef Degan said, the concept is very interesting so that people can feel different nuances at this year's breaking of the fast. Where, cheap food drinks, with the concept and location of five-star hotels.

"In the past, a concept like this was in Singapore, that was a long time ago. Now it's here, of course I'm interested in joining. And for this concept, I served some food that I made myself, such as Pandan Chicken, Sayur Lontong, Iga Sapi Bumbu Ketumbar and there are a few more," he said.

The food is also available at Chef Degan Shop at the location of the Ramadan Betawi Village. And to taste or enjoy the famous chef's food, every visitor only needs to spend costs ranging from Rp. 25 thousand to Rp. 60 thousand per post.

"According to the theme and concept, of course it is not expensive, people can enjoy it," he said.

In addition to Chef Degan's stall, there are several other menus that are set at affordable prices, such as village fried rice, mixed ice accompanied by various fruits such as leci and longan, thenamayang scarves, kebab and mandhi rice, satay, telor crust, and others.

Until later, as a supporter of the concept of Kampung Betawi, a typical Betawi music group was also presented, namely Tandjidor and ondel-ondel.

To be able to taste cheap food and drinks together with family, the public can directly visit the hotel location in the Gading Serpong area, Tangerang.