A flavorful beef rib soup dating back to the colonial era, cooked in a spiced coconut milk broth.
3 top-rated spots found
Soto Tangkar & Sate Kuah H. Diding
Soto Tangkar & Sate Kuah
Betawi
ยท $
ยท Jembatan Lima
โ โ โ โ ยฝ 4.6
2,850 reviews
Local LegendClassicMust-Try
9.7
Flavor
9.2
Value
6.5
Vibe
Widely regarded as the gold standard, this establishment pioneered the 'Sate Kuah' style. The broth is a complex, multi-layered masterpiece of coconut milk and beef stock that has remained consistent since the 1960s.
๐ Jl. Jembatan Besi Raya No.11, Tambora, Jakarta Barat ยท View on Maps
Soto Tangkar Bang Edi
Soto Tangkar Special
Betawi
ยท $
ยท Tanah Abang
โ โ โ โ ยฝ 4.7
1,200 reviews
Local LegendOffice Crowd FavoriteHidden Gem
9.4
Flavor
8.8
Value
6
Vibe
A favorite among the Tanah Abang office crowd and Paspampres personnel, Bang Edi is celebrated for the exceptional tenderness of his beef ribs and a broth that leans heavily into aromatic galangal and lemongrass.
๐ Jl. Tanah Abang II No.41D, Gambir, Jakarta Pusat ยท View on Maps
Soto Tangkar Tanah Tinggi
Soto Tangkar Asli
Betawi
ยท $
ยท Johar Baru
โ โ โ โ ยฝ 4.4
850 reviews
ClassicHidden GemTraditional
9.1
Flavor
8.5
Value
5.5
Vibe
This spot is a time capsule that still employs traditional cooking methods, including the use of firewood and charcoal, which imparts a subtle, earthy smokiness that modern gas stoves cannot replicate.
๐ Jl. Tanah Tinggi III No.54, Johar Baru, Jakarta Pusat ยท View on Maps