A traditional Betawi dish featuring snakehead fish in a dark, earthy broth made from kluwek nuts.
3 top-rated spots found
Widely considered the 'Mecca' of Gabus Pucung in Jakarta. The broth is exceptionally dark and rich without the metallic bitterness often found in lesser kluwek dishes. The fish is sourced daily to ensure no muddy aftertaste.
📍 Jl. Moh. Kahfi II No.21, Srengseng Sawah, Jagakarsa, Jakarta Selatan · View on Maps
Famous for the sheer size of the snakehead fish served. While the setting is a humble roadside 'warung', the depth of the spice profile (rempah) in the soup is unmatched in East Jakarta.
📍 Jl. Raya Bekasi KM 24, Cakung, Jakarta Timur · View on Maps
The gold standard for West Jakarta. It offers a lighter, more 'soupy' version of the dish that is perfect for those who find the traditional thick gravy too heavy for lunch.
📍 Jl. KH. Abdul Wahab, Cengkareng Barat, Jakarta Barat · View on Maps