Fried Chicken to Sambal Tempong, This Local Cuisine Is the Most Ordered on Food Delivery Apps

JAKARTA - Not only being a daily comfort food, traditional Indonesian food is also increasingly sought after by tourists who want to enjoy a typical local culinary experience in every region.

It's no wonder that menus such as fried chicken, noodles, gudeg, to various sambal specialties of the archipelago still dominate orders on food delivery apps because they have authentic flavors that are familiar in the tongue.

The strength of authentic taste, traditional recipes, and consistency of quality make many local culinary MSMEs continue to survive and even grow into a favorite culinary destination. Digital platform support also helps business actors reach a wider customer base and introduce the richness of Nusantara gastronomy to various circles.

In line with the spirit of Wonderful Indonesia, Grab Indonesia through the Grab Bintang 5 Awards works exclusively with the Ministry of Tourism to support the growth of culinary MSMEs while introducing a variety of Nusantara flavors to local and foreign tourists.

Through GrabFood services and the Grab 5 Star feature supported by millions of customer reviews, people are now easier to find the best culinary recommendations. On the other hand, business actors also have a greater opportunity to increase business visibility while reaching new markets.

The series of nominations in this category shows the various Indonesian culinary characters that are most sought after by customers, ranging from legendary foods that have lasted for decades, spicy dishes typical of the region, home comfort food, to traditional snacks that are popular as souvenirs.

Here are the 15 favorite Indonesian culinary dishes of customers, curated by Grab Indonesia together with the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism. All of these merchants have received the 5-Star rating on GrabFood and have been nominated for the Wonderful Indonesia Taste category in the Grab 5-Star Awards:

Starting from Ayam Goreng Berkah Rachmat in Jakarta which has maintained a traditional recipe since 1963, to Bakmi Keriting Singa from Medan which is known for its chewy noodle texture and authentic taste like home cooking. There is also Bakmi Setiabudi with large portions and abundant toppings, as well as Bubur Angke THI which has been loved for decades thanks to its soft texture and savory broth.

From Yogyakarta, Gudeg Mercon Sagan offers a blend of sweet and spicy flavors through its signature mercon oseng. Meanwhile, Medan presents a number of legendary culinary such as Kede Bubur with additional pitan eggs and seafood toppings, Kwetiau Ateng which is famous for its smoky aroma typical of wok hei because it is cooked using charcoal, to Mie Pangsit AON which consistently maintains its authentic taste since 1967.

Not only heavy food, traditional snacks are also on the list of customer favorites. Pia Tamiang from Medan is known for its crispy skin texture and soft filling, while Bu Nanik's Honey Fried Banana in Jakarta has a characteristic layer of caramelized honey that is crispy on the outside but soft on the inside. There is also Risol Special Gogo which is popular thanks to its abundant filling and savory taste that goes well with fresh chili sauce.

From Bali, SABO or Ibu Oka's Pork Satay offers pork satay with distinctive spices and a strong roasting aroma, while Warung Pink Tempong presents tempong rice complete with a traditional sambal with a spicy, savory, sweet, and fresh taste. Surabaya is also represented by Warung Bu Kris, which is famous for its iconic chicken satay and spicy sambal.

Meanwhile, Tip Top Restaurant in Medan is one of the legendary restaurants that have survived since 1934 with various classic menus and consistent tastes, including Square Mocca Cake which is a favorite of many customers across generations.

"We are working with the Ministry of Tourism to help promote Indonesian tourism through the richness of Nusantara gastronomy, one of which is through the 'Wonderful Indonesian Taste' category in the Grab 5-Star Awards. This initiative is also a form of appreciation for 5-Star merchants who consistently maintain quality, authentic taste, and customer trust,"

This is what Grab Indonesia's Country Marketing and Communications Head, Melinda Savitri, said in a statement to VOI, Friday, May 15.

This election event can be followed directly by users through voting for favorite merchants on the microsite grabbintang5awards.com until May 15, 2026. Customers still have the opportunity to determine their favorite culinary that will win the Grab Bintang 5 Awards.

Grab together with the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism is scheduled to hold the Grab 5 Star Awards award night on June 12, 2026 to announce the results of user-selected culinary merchant voting from 24 GrabFood and Grab Dine Out categories.

This event is also a form of appreciation from Grab for culinary industry players, ranging from MSMEs to large restaurants, who have managed to maintain the quality of service and customer satisfaction.