3 Restaurants Serving Legendary Pempek in Lampung
Pempek, a traditional Indonesian dish made from fish and tapioca flour, is not only popular in Palembang but also has a dedicated fanbase in Lampung. The province is renowned for its variety of pempek, offering a unique and tantalizing flavor.
Pempek in Lampung is known for its distinct taste, thanks to the fresh fish used, such as tenggiri (mackerel) or gabus (snakehead fish), which are abundant in the region. The cuko (vinegar-based sauce) in Lampung also has a slightly different flavor, with a milder balance of sour, sweet, and spicy compared to the Palembang version.
In addition to traditional flavors, innovations in Lampung’s pempek are evident in the presentation, such as cheese toppings, modern sauces, and creative pempek shapes.
Here are three restaurants serving legendary pempek in Lampung:
1. Pempek Tenda Biru
Pempek Tenda Biru is one of Lampung's iconic eateries, offering pempek with a distinctive flavor. The restaurant has a simple ambiance characterized by its signature blue tent. It is a cozy spot for dining with family or friends.
Menu
Various types of pempek such as kapal selam (filled with an egg), lenjer (long-shaped), adaan (round and fried), and tekwan (fish ball soup).
Special cuko with a balanced tangy, sweet, and spicy taste.
Price
Pempek prices range from IDR 10,000 to IDR 25,000 per portion, depending on the type and size.
Operating Hours
Open daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Location
Jalan Sultan Agung No. 45, Bandar Lampung, Lampung.
2. Pempek Nony
Pempek Nony offers a more modern and comfortable setting. Designed with a minimalist and neat concept, this restaurant is suitable for casual dining or small events like birthday celebrations or social gatherings.
Menu
Famous for its large-sized kapal selam pempek, which is incredibly satisfying.
Other offerings include otak-otak (grilled fish cake), lenggang panggang (grilled pempek with eggs), and model (pempek with tofu filling in soup).
Price
Prices range from IDR 15,000 to IDR 40,000 per portion.
Operating Hours
Open daily from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Location
Jalan Jenderal Sudirman No. 12, Bandar Lampung, Lampung.
3. Pempek Nori
Pempek Nori is a well-known spot in Lampung, providing a clean and comfortable dining area. The restaurant features an indoor dining space with air conditioning, making it a perfect choice for family gatherings.
Menu
Signature dishes include pempek kulit (made from fish skin), pempek lenjer, and kapal selam.
They also serve es kacang merah (red bean ice dessert) as a refreshing treat.
Price
Prices range from IDR 12,000 to IDR 35,000 per portion.
Operating Hours
Open daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Location
Jalan Pangeran Antasari No. 78, Bandar Lampung, Lampung.
