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Nikkei Asia
26-07-2025
- Nikkei Asia
In search of the real 'nasi goreng'
Indonesia's beloved fried rice takes many forms, ranging from a simple salted version to bold, Thai-inspired variations. AISYAH LLEWELLYN MEDAN, Indonesia -- Travelers and food lovers considering Indonesian cuisine might think of many succulent dishes, including gado-gado , a mixed salad topped with a rich peanut sauce, beef rendang , slowly simmered in coconut milk, or soto , a traditional soup typically eaten for breakfast. But of all of Indonesia's best-known foods, one stands out as the national dish: nasi goreng (fried rice), which is served all over the country from roadside stalls to high-end hotels.
Nikkei Asia
29-06-2025
- Nikkei Asia
Footloose in Nias: A quiet alternative to Bali and Lombok
Locals wear traditional ceremonial attire at the Bawomataluo cultural village on Nias, an island off the western coast of Sumatra. (All photos by Aisyah Llewellen except where indicated) AISYAH LLEWELLYN NIAS, Indonesia -- With around 17,000 islands, Indonesia offers a wide range of destinations -- yet only a handful have made a firm mark on the international tourist map. Bali, Lombok, Java and Sumatra draw the most visitors, while a few venture to Flores, home of the fearsome Komodo dragon. But few go beyond. One reason why most visitors stick to the "big four" islands is that they are the easiest to reach -- travel becomes more challenging and costly the farther you go. But for those willing to journey deeper into Indonesia, hidden gems await, including Nias, an island off the west coast of Sumatra.
