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| - This Indonesian food cart is AMAZING. Not only one of my favorite food carts, but easily one of the top lunch options in the entire city in my opinion. Today I saw it outside as I went to work and it made my day! It is right in front of St. Paul's on Library Mall.
I've tried both the curry tofu and the oseng tahu (candlenut tofu) and both were fantastic! They were both served with a vegetable mix and then spooned with extra sauce over a bed of fluffy, perfectly cooked rice. I would say probably a 3:1 or 3:2 tofu to vegetable ratio.
-The curry tofu was coconut-based and very mild, sweet, and mellow. A large pinch of toasted coconut added some texture and heightened the complexity just a touch more.
-Of the two tofus, though, I prefer the oseng tahu. It is a dish that has a bit more bite - not spicy, but that I think it strikes a less sweet note and more of an earthy one.
I've never personally tried any of the other dishes, but I've heard great things about the Ayam bakar, which is barbequed chicken breast in a peanut sauce.
NOTE: Be sure to take advantage of the condiments next to the forks! The hot sauce is great if you enjoy your food spicier and the sweet soy-based one is also delicious and would likely be a great accompaniment to the dishes with a thicker-looking peanut sauce to thin it out.
All the entrees come with acar, which is a lightly picked vegetable salad, and krupuk, which are crunchy tapioca puffs. Both are very tasty and add a refreshing crunch. Personally, I like to pile my extra rice and sauce on the the krupuk when I am done with my tofu.
The owner is super friendly, clearly there are several vegan options, everything seems to be gluten-free. I am *racking* my brain and I cannot think of a single reason to not send ALL of you here. Seriously, just go. You won't regret it!
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