Lontong Balap

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One of the culinary signature of the city of Surabaya is Lontong Balap (racing). Unique and distinctive. because From the name is very intriguing. Lontong really using that race.

history
Many versions of the origin & history of the name Lontong Balap. There is a mention because it was a selling the lontong balap with racing everywhere to sold with large barrel-shaped bear. Because of the weight, so the course must faster as people are racing. despite the fact now, artisan vendors reinforcements Lontong balap already use the cart for more easy reason, than the bear.

Another story, told that the seller Lontong balap are race lived in the suburbs, so when they wanted to sell his wares to raise up a train. And dash the repairman lontong balap seller to the city with high speed .. Wuzz .. !

Mr. Fat
The most famous Lontong Balap seller's around Surabaya is "Lontong balap garuda Mr. Fat". why is that? Mr Fat subscription includes the Republic of Love artists like Ahmad Dhani & Andra. Stalls can be tracked at Mr Fat Kranggan Road, at a location adjacent to the former cinema Garuda. for more easily, get it off the road in addition to BG Junction.

But becarefull to chose, there may be many other stalls who claimed Lontong Balap Garuda. Choose Mr. Fat's most crowded because Lontong racing more steady

Price was good too. just sometimes not everyone is fond of sprouts, paste and garlic-scented sauce. so if you want to invite friend, should be confirmed first about the marinade. Ok, good race with Fat Pak lontong balap .. Brmmmm ..

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