Thursday, June 23, 2011

Jakarta taste test: Street food vs. flashy cuisine

As Indonesia?s economy grows and its earners start demanding more for their money, its traditional street-side eats, sold out of stalls called warungs, are being given a contemporary spin in modern restaurants.

But does that make these new, revamped dishes superior?

Here, locals compare the old with the new, to find out whether paying more means tasting better. The ratings are based on scores given by the tasters in each case. 

 

Nasi goreng

Fried rice with sweet soy sauce

Rating: Old = 8, New = 8.25

Price: Old = US$1.75, New = US$5.25

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Source: http://www.cnngo.com/explorations/eat/jakarta-taste-test-street-food-vs-flashy-cuisine-326730

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