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Dapur Sunda Klaten A Fun Culinary Experience with Family
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If you seeking a cozy place to dine with traditional but trendy ambiance, Dapur Sunda Klaten is an excellent place to visit. My last trip with my mother amazed me so much, particularly because of the harmony of a chilly atmosphere, comfortable facilities, and naturally, extravagant dishes...
As soon as we entered, I was warmly welcomed by such a hospitable ambiance. The building of the restaurant is quite large, and the dining sections are split into numerous divisions. There are usual dining sections with tables and chairs and can accommodate small groups of people, and there are conventional seating sections that are private and have an extremely serene countryside ambiance to them. My mom was particularly fond of this seating section because it was more relaxed and cozy. The large area also provided ample room between tables, allowing us to converse in peace without interruptions from fellow diners...
The availability of a children's play area is among the best attributes of Dapur Sunda Klaten, which is of significant importance to families with kids. The area is spotless and features a number of safe games. It is the best solution for parents to engage their children in an active and enjoyable manner when waiting for food or after meals. I witnessed that many families take advantage of these facilities, and the children were so happy. Having this facility indicates that Dapur Sunda Klaten is not merely a restaurant, but also a hangout place which pays attention to the convenience of every member of the family...
We both agreed to get some of the signature dishes that appear popular among most individuals. We got Corn Fritters, Union Rings, Sauteed Kale, Fried Fish with Sweet Spicy Sauce and Fried Chicken...
This was such a satisfying appetizer. The corn fritters are cooked golden brown but remain soft in the center. The sweetness of the corn and the well balanced savory spices make one piece not enough. The portion is big enough to be shared...
While not an everyday Sundanese food, the Onion Rings are a stunner. The onion rings, which are battered and deep-fried to golden brown, crunch well on the outside. The sweetness of the onions is balanced by the saltiness of the batter to form a great snack. Combined with the chili sauce served on the side, it tastes even better...
As vegetable side dish, stir fry water spinach was served. The portion was large, and most important of all, the water spinach was just harvested. Stir-fry seasoning is properly infused to every leaf of the water spinach, giving a strong savory taste. It is not too spicy that my mom, who does not like spicy food, can relish it to the fullest...
This is the star of the main course. The fish is crisply fried but remains moist within and not dry. The sweet spicy sauce is also the star of this dish. The taste is perfectly balanced, not over-spicy yet still with a warm feeling on the palate, with a sweet finish that teases the senses. The fried fish with the sauce on top perfectly complements each other and this dish is sublime...
Then we had fried chicken. Chicken is deep fried until crispy, and the meat is very tender and spice flavors penetrate as deep as the bone. It has a naturally savory flavor, which pairs beautifully with hot rice and Dapur Sunda typical chili sauce...
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Overall, Dapur Sunda Klaten can be a very satisfying dining experience. Not only is the food delicious and superb, it also comes with a cozy atmosphere and full facilities. Friendly and quick service makes a good value. Anyone in Klaten seeking a good dining spot with diverse capabilities, ranging from family meeting to ordinary lunch experience, Dapur Sunda Klaten is worth it. My time there with my mom was indeed an unforgettable experience...
