Nasi Jagung Jangkar

This place is located in Tuban, very famous among locals because of their traditional cuisine: eel, frog, and catfish, cooked in hot chili sauce mixed with other herbs. It does make you sweat when you eat the hot sauce with freshly steamed grounded corn (nasi jagung). I agree with most people that eel suits best with the steamed grounded corn compared to frog or catfish. Everyone who's eating there seemed to enjoy the pleasure of every drop of their sweat due to burning sensation in their mouth. A traditional fermented drink called tuak, poured in a centhak, a traditional bamboo glass, is usually asked by visitors to accompany their meals.

As most visitors’ first impression, that place might look a bit “inappropriate” as a place to eat. But people say that this place now is in a much better condition than it used to be after they’ve renovated it. Jangkar now has more and more loyal customers; and gains more popularity, not only for local Tuban people but also among visitors. If only they pay more attention to hygiene, I believe, they will have much more customers. I admit that the foods there are very amazing! I think I’m addicted to their nasi jagung with hot eels. I my self don’t mind to eat there. Hmmm…yummy!