Stallone Tjia
Jun 01, 2025
In a matter of days, we will celebrate the renowned Dragon Boat Festival that falls on Saturday, 31st May 2025 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 dumplings in Jakarta. We hope that it will satisfy your craving for rice dumplings.
Where to Get Bacang for the Dragon Boat Festival in Jakarta
AYANA Midplaza Jakarta
Liu Li Palace Seafood Restaurant at AYANA Midplaza Jakarta warmly invites you to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival from 1 to 31 May 2025. During this period, Liu Li restaurant presents authentic Chinese rice dumplings (zongzi) selection, offering a flavorful and meaningful culinary experience rooted in tradition. It's the perfect time to gather with loved ones and share a moment of heritage and togetherness. This year’s festival menu features three specialty rice dumplings. The Liu Li Traditional Rice Dumpling (IDR 89,800++) is a signature creation filled with glutinous rice, salted egg, samcan, shiitake, and beans, wrapped in bamboo leaves for an authentic taste of heritage. For those who enjoy a rich, savory flavor, the Rice Dumpling with Chicken and XO Sauce (IDR 69,800++) offers tender chicken infused with bold XO sauce for a satisfying twist, complete with salted egg and shiitake. A lighter option, the Vegetarian Rice Dumpling (IDR 69,800++) is filled with sweet corn, shiitake, peas, and tofu skin into wholesome ingredients, making it a delightful choice for plant-based diners.
AYANA Midplaza Jakarta
Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 10-11, Jakarta Pusat, Jakarta 10220, Indonesia
Phone: +6221 2510888
Hotel Mulia Senayan, Jakarta
The most sought-after handcrafted rice dumplings from Mulia are still available at Table8. Celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival with a timeless culinary gift. Lovingly prepared, the signature rice dumplings — filled with chicken, pork belly, and beef rendang — offer a true celebration of tradition and taste.
Hotel Mulia Senayan, Jakarta
Jl. Asia Afrika Senayan Jakarta 10270, Indonesia
Phone: +6221 574 7777, +6281399393619
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JW Marriott Hotel Jakarta
Celebrate the Season with a Taste That Feels Like Home This Dragon Boat Festival, Pearl Restaurant at JW Marriott invites you to savor a timeless tradition—our handcrafted Bak Chang, made with care and culinary craftsmanship. Wrapped in aromatic bamboo leaves and filled with silky glutinous rice, each dumpling is generously stuffed with your choice of tender Hokkien-style chicken or pork, seasoned with rich, traditional spices. Crafted using authentic ingredients and time-honored techniques, our Bak Chang brings the warmth of home and the joy of the season to every bite.
JW Marriott Hotel Jakarta
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
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Lee Palace
Lee Palace celebrates the Dragon Boat Festival with authentic bakcang, featuring the Bakcang Isi Daging Babi & Aneka Jamur. Take advantage of the special Buy 2 Get 3 promotion and don't miss out on this festive treat.
HXC (Harmonie Exchange), 4th Floor,
Jl. Hayam Wuruk, Jakarta 10120
Phone: +622122035818, +6282118577773
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Paradise Dynasty
Paradise Dynasty presents three exceptional bakcang options, each packed with premium and generous fillings: Emperor Bakcang Original Pork, Emperor Bakcang Pork XO, and Emperor Bakcang Pork with Abalone. These delectable offerings are perfect for enjoying with family or for convenient delivery.
Multiple locations: Plaza Senayan, Central Park, Baywalk Mall, Central Market PIK
Phone: +62822-8931-5858
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Shangri-La Jakarta
Guests can indulge in five distinctive creations this season, beginning with the JIA Signature Hong Kong Rice Dumpling (鲍鱼果蒸粽) at IDR 448,000++, a decadent delicacy generously filled with abalone and premium ingredients for an opulent festive experience. The Five-Spice Rice Dumpling (五香咸肉粽 ) at IDR 128,000++ presents a timeless recipe with savoury notes elevated by the warm aroma of traditional Chinese spices. For those seeking comfort, the Chicken and Mushroom Rice Dumpling (香菇滑鸡粽) at IDR 108,000++ features tender chicken and earthy mushrooms wrapped in fragrant glutinous rice. Celebrating Indonesian flavours, the Beef Rendang Rice Dumpling (仁当牛肉粽) at IDR 108,000++ infuses the bold, aromatic essence of rendang into a festive parcel that unites culture and taste. For a lighter, plant-based delight, the Winter Melon and Sesame Rice Dumpling (冬瓜芝麻粽) at IDR 78,000++ offers a subtly sweet combination of winter melon and toasted sesame for a refreshing end to the experience.
Shangri-La Jakarta
Kota BNI. Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 1, Jakarta 10220, Indonesia
Phone: +62 21 2922 9999, +62 818 181 530
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