Gempol is an area that is famous for its unique market area. How could it not be, this market was formed organically in the middle of a neat residential area since the Dutch East Indies era. Over time, this market area has turned into a favorite culinary center for tourists. Find out and come follow our journey exploring Gempol.
The Gempol Dining Guide / Rekomendasi Kuliner Gempol Bandung
Meet the Legends:
Gempol is the home of several legendary culinary delights in Bandung. These spots offer unique flavors that are guaranteed to satisfy your taste buds.
1. Kupat Gempol
Kupat Gempol Photo by @dotfoodie
This legendary Kupat has been around since 1965. The unique taste of the spices is the main attraction of this food because the taste never changes. Kupat Gempol is also served with kemplang crackers or red crackers which makes it even more iconic.
Kupat Gempol
Jl. Gempol Kulon No.53, Bandung
P: 0813-2278-2653
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2. Roti Gempol
Roti Gempol photo by @andyabok
Apart from Kupat, this area is also famous for Roti Gempol which has been established since 1991. Here they serve soft and delicious wheat bread. Here you can order toast with various toppings ranging from salty to sweet. Roti Gempol can also be a great place to hang out while enjoying a cup of coffee.
Roti Gempol
Jl. Gempol Wetan No.14, Bandung
P: (022) 4239469
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3. Waroenk Sate Gempol
Waroenk Sate Gempol
This shop has been around since 1995. Even though the place looks simple, they serve sweet chicken satay which we think is very delicious. You can enjoy the satay with fresh chili soy sauce. Apart from satay, this shop also sells other foods such as squid, sausages, tamarind vegetables, etc.
Waroenk Sate Gempol
Jalan Pasar Gempol Blok 5, Bandung
P: 0812-2026-3244
4. Lily Patisserie
Lily Patisserie
This cake shop is the most legendary in the Gempol area because it has been established since 1960. Lily Patisserie offers various cakes and puddings in various sizes. The most well-known product is the Negro Cake variant, which is a black forest type birthday cake produced from a recipe passed down from generation to generation.
Lily Patisserie
Jl. Sultan Tirtayasa No.29, Bandung
P: (022) 4206616
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Cup of Coffee:
Who can't get through the day without coffee? Gempol also offers several coffee shops that you can visit for a quick grub.
1. Kopi Kang Kamal
Kopi Kang Kamal
This coffee shop was founded by Kamal, a native of Gempol who is also an architect. Here, he serves delicious espresso coffee at very affordable prices. What we love most about this coffee shop is how humble the atmosphere here is. You can chat with Kang Kamal casually.
Kopi Kang Kamal
Jl. Gempol Kulon No.12, Bandung
P: 0812-2451-4737
2. Little Contrast Gempol
Little Contrast
The coffee shop which is popular for its iced milk coffee has also opened a branch in this area. Even though the place is small, you can order various of their flagship products here.
Little Contrast Gempol
Jl. Gempol No.D-16, Bandung
P: 0856-2475-6553
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3. Oseebo Coffee Gempol
Oseebo Coffee Gempol
If you come to the Gempol market area, it's hard to miss this coffee shop. The reason is that you will definitely see an iconic orange building when you enter the road to the market. The interior design is very attractive, taking advantage of the narrow land space, Ossebo Gempol turns it into a comfortable place to hang out or work.
Oseebo Coffee Gempol
Jalan Pasar Gempol No.3, Bandung
P: 0812-2468-1527
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4. Berlalu: Pos Gempol
Berlalu: Pos Gempol
When passing Gempol you will also find this lovely coffee shop on the left side of the road. Berlalu has a favorite menu, namely Iced Kopi Susu and Iced Shaken Orangepresso. Even though it actually has a coffee-to-go concept, they also have a small dining area if you want to sit here for a while.
Berlalu: Pos Gempol
Jl. Sultan Tirtayasa No.29, Bandung
P: 0851-5681-5611
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Elevate Your Taste:
As time goes by, several more contemporary food outlets have also emerged to enliven Gempol.
1. LOS Tropis Gempol
LOS Tropis Gempol
This hype juice shop is quite well-known to many people in Bandung and Jakarta. Understandably, apart from the large variety of juices and fresh taste. Los Tropis also has a branding concept that is very popular among young people. We can confirm that drinking juice in the morning here is an interesting experience that you should try.
LOS Tropis Gempol
Jl. Gempol Kulon No.20, Bandung
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2. Roti Cane Gempol
Roi Cane Gempol photo by @sekarangmakanapa
If you want to try delicious cane bread, Cane Roti Gempol could be the right choice. They offer roti cane which you can enjoy with goat, chicken, or potato curry which is rich in spices. The cane bread is soft, the sauce is deliciously spicy. Apart from salted cane bread, you can also order sweet cane bread here.
Roti Cane Gempol
Jl. Gempol Wetan No.18, Bandung
P: 0812-2387-8100
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3. Uncle Chen
Uncle Chen
Uncle Chen has a noodle shop that offers fusion noodles between Chinese and Tasikmalaya. Apart from delicious noodles, Uncle Chen also has a comfortable dining area. Here you can order Original, Salted Noodles or Hainanese Noodles which are quite popular here.
Uncle Chen
Jl. Gempol Kulon No.77, Bandung
P: 0851-6370-7036
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