In a matter of days, we will celebrate the renowned Dragon Boat Festival that falls on Friday, June 22nd, 2023 this year. During this time, there are a number of delicious dishes in Chinese cuisine served. One of which is the famous 'Rice Dumpling', ‘Bacang’ or ‘Bakcang’ or ‘Zongzi’ in the original Chinese. It is a rice dumpling made out of rice or glutinous rice, wrapped in bamboo leaves to form a pyramid shape that is tied with plant stems.
There are also a number of different fillings available, such as egg yolk, lotus seeds, ham, red bean paste, chestnut, and pork. Some places even make mixed sweet and savory fillings for an ultimate treat.
With this list, we help you find the delectable rice dumpling in Jakarta. We hope that it will satisfy your craving for rice dumpling.
Where to Get Bacang for the Dragon Boat Festival in Jakarta
JW Marriott Hotel Jakarta
Guests can take advantage of the indulging flavors of Bak Chang which are made meticulously to perfection by the highly skilled Executive Chinese Chef Tee Swe Sem along with his team. The delectable rice dumplings are crafted in two choices: 'Hokkien Pork Belly Bak Chang' with tender pork belly as the filling, and 'Hokkien Chicken Bak Chang' filled with succulent chicken meat, both are infused in richly savory spices, and chestnuts, wrapped in fragrant bamboo, then ultimately steamed in lotus leaves. Priced at IDR 98,000+ per piece, the tantalizing Hokkien Bak Chang at Pearl Chinese Restaurant is available for both takeaway and delivery until 23 June 2023 and can be ordered via call at +6221 5798 8888 or WhatsApp at +628115886111.
Jl. DR Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung Kav. E.1.2 No. 1 & 2, Mega Kuningan, Jakarta 12950, Indonesia
Phone: (62-21) 5798 8888, +62811 5886 1111
Shangri-La Jakarta
JIA, the contemporary Chinese restaurant at Shangri-La Jakarta, celebrates this festival with a variety of delights and classic flavours. As part of the celebration, JIA will offer a range of signature creations including the JIA Signature Hong Kong Abalone Rice Dumpling, the Five Spice Rice Dumpling, XO Roasted Pork Rice Dumpling, Beef Rendang Rice Dumpling, and the Sweetened Red Bean Glutinous Rice Dumpling. These five (5) exquisite Rice Dumpling flavours are prepared with the finest ingredients and are available to order from 26 May to 22 June 2023. Prices start from IDR 78,000+.
Kota BNI. Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 1, Jakarta 10220, Indonesia
Phone: +62 21 2922 9999
Chāo Cháo
Chāo Cháo is celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival with signature zongzi. Indulge in the abundant flavours of their exclusively crafted glutinous-rice dumplings made with premium ingredients served from 16th to 25th June.
Alila SCBD, 25th & 26th floor
Lot 11 Jl. Jend Sudirman, Jakarta
Phone: +62 811 9628 001
Hotel Mulia Senayan, Jakarta
Let’s celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival with very special glutinous rice dumplings from Hotel Mulia Senayan, Jakarta. Indulge in the delicious flavors of chicken, signature Beef Rendang, or Pork Belly wrapped in bamboo. Available from 8 May – 22 June 2023.
Jl. Asia Afrika Senayan Jakarta 10270, Indonesia
Phone: +6221 574 7777
Paradise Dynasty
Paradise Dynasty really knows how to spice up Dragon Boat Festival. Their heavenly delicious premium bakcangs are all made from premium ingredients. There are 3 bakcang variants you can choose from Original Bakcang, Xo Sauce Bakcang, and Red Bean Paste with Salted Egg Yolk Bakcang.
Multiple locations: Plaza Senayan, Central Park, Baywalk Mall, Central Market PIK
Phone: +62822-8931-5858
Twelve Chinese Dining
Twelve Chinese Dining has prepared a special rice dumpling for this special occasion. Savory Glutinous Rice filled with chicken, mushrooms, and of course salted egg yolk filling the center, to create the perfect rice dumpling or also called Bacang! Containing a burst of savory chicken, shiitake, salted egg, and chestnut.
JI. Dr. Kusuma Atmaja No.75, Menteng, Jakarta 10310
Phone: +62212123 7040, +62 812 1212 4502