Holiday Ayo - Noodle dishes, or bakmi, are never boring. Now that you've just received your salary, it's time to enjoy restaurant-style bakmi with a varied and delicious menu.

Chicken noodles aren't the only popular choice; other types of bakmi are also popular culinary delights in Jakarta.

This is evident in the mushrooming number of bakmi restaurants with modern or contemporary concepts.

Although the menus may seem similar, each bakmi restaurant has its own unique characteristics.

For example, bakmi is topped with mouth-watering slices of Peking duck.

There are also bakmi dishes known for their juicy and savory oven-baked chicken, as well as bakmi soup mala. Prices vary depending on the menu.

Here are three recommendations for delicious bakmi restaurants.

1. Bakmi Kun

Bakmi Kun is one of the most popular bakmi restaurants in South Jakarta, especially in the Kemang area.

Its hidden location in a residential area adds to its appeal. In addition to Kemang, Bakmi Kun now has several branches in Tebet and Cibubur.

This restaurant's specialty lies in its Peking Duck Noodles, served with tender, juicy duck slices and a fishy aroma.

A portion of noodles starts at IDR 35,000 for the regular size and IDR 47,000 for the jumbo portion.

Visitors can also choose from rubbery or smooth noodles, as well as try the Special Noodles menu, which includes Peking duck, free-range chicken, and minced chicken, starting at IDR 39,000.

2. Sedjuk Bakmi

Sedjuk Bakmi is a popular eatery among young people in South Jakarta, especially due to its hidden location in the SCBD area.

With a simple and cozy concept, this restaurant offers noodle dishes with a distinct character.

The most frequently ordered dish is the oven-baked chicken noodles, featuring soft, savory noodles and crispy pieces of grilled chicken. A serving of noodles is served complete with two meatballs and two boiled dumplings, priced at around IDR 40,000.

Besides noodles, Sedjuk also offers other menu options, such as the rice bowl se'i beef with kecombrang chili sauce, a favorite among many customers.

3. Demie Bakmie

Demie Bakmie offers a unique and different experience eating rubber noodles, unlike other noodle restaurants.

The noodles are available in two seasoning options: original and yamin, with prices ranging from IDR 30,000 to IDR 45,000 per portion.

Demie also offers a variety of toppings, such as boiled chicken, complete chicken, meatballs, suikiaw, and the ever-popular "full chicken."

Additional toppings like fried dumplings and fried meatballs are also available, further enhancing the experience.

This restaurant has several branches in South Jakarta, including Dharmawangsa and Tebet. In addition to its delicious dishes, Demie offers a comfortable atmosphere with an oriental blue design that is both Instagrammable and appealing to diners.