At Salira, you can enjoy an assortment of jajanan pasar, or traditional Indonesian snacks, starting at 7:00 AM. We are served alongside the breakfast menu, which is available until 11:00 AM.
The selection includes kue talam, kue lapis, kue ijo, kue pulut, and ongol-ongol. Prices start at IDR 30,000 per variety or IDR 55,000 for a platter featuring all five.
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Traditional Indonesian Snacks at Salira
Here are the traditional Indonesian treats you can enjoy at Salira.
1. Kue Talam
Kue talam consists of two different layers. The bottom layer is made from rice flour batter sweetened with palm sugar or sweet potato, while the top is a savory white layer made with thick coconut milk.
Every layer is poured and steamed in stages, then combined. The result is a balanced combination of sweetness and savory coconut flavors without being overly rich.
At Salira, this traditional snack is called Talam Ube, featuring a vibrant purple sweet potato layer at the bottom.
2. Kue Lapis
Kue lapis is made from a mixture of rice flour, sago flour, and coconut milk, which is steamed one layer at a time. Each layer must be fully cooked before the next one is poured, meaning a single tray can take nearly an hour to prepare.
The chewy texture makes the layers easy to peel apart. Many people enjoy eating kue lapis layer by layer, while others prefer to bite straight into it.
At Salira, you can try Lapis Pandan Cokelat, which combines the fragrance of real pandan leaves with indulgent chocolate layers.
3. Kue Ijo
Kue ijo has a natural green color derived from pandan and suji leaf extracts. The rice flour-based batter is steamed until chewy and served with a savory topping of steamed grated coconut.
Once cooked, it develops a delicate and distinctive pandan-and-suji aroma. The flavor is also not overly sweet. If you are trying traditional Indonesian snacks for the first time, kue ijo is one you should not miss.
4. Kue Pulut
Unlike the flour-based snacks above, kue pulut is made primarily from glutinous rice. The rice is steamed with coconut milk until it becomes tender, sticky, and dense. Of all the treats, kue pulut is the most filling.
Since glutinous rice has a savory, relatively mild flavor, kue pulut is paired with something sweet. One of the most popular accompaniments is kaya jam.
At Salira, this dish is served with a distinctive twist as Kue Pulut Pandan Ube & Selai Kaya.
5. Ongol-Ongol
Ongol-ongol is another traditional Indonesian snack available at Salira. It is made by cooking sago or tapioca flour with palm sugar syrup until the mixture thickens and turns translucent.
Once cooked, the mixture is left to cool, then cut into cubes and rolled in steamed, grated coconut seasoned with a pinch of salt.
This treat has a smooth, chewy texture and a rich sweetness from palm sugar. The grated coconut coating adds a savory contrast while making each bite feel less sticky.
A Variety of Traditional Indonesian Snacks on a Single Plate at Salira
In addition to traditional cakes and sweets, Salira offers breakfast dishes for IDR 35,000, such as green mung bean porridge, coconut rice flour porridge, and black glutinous rice porridge.
Warm fried and grilled bites are also available, including risoles, fried tempeh, fried fermented cassava, and grilled fermented cassava for IDR 25,000. All prices listed at Salira are subject to tax and service charges.
Complete your breakfast with Kopi Hitam, Kopi Susu, or Kopi Talua, a West Sumatran coffee traditionally prepared with duck egg yolk. Non-coffee options include Teh Poci and Iced Honey Lemongrass Tea.
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Try Traditional Indonesian Snacks at Salira!
Salira is The Union Group's first Indonesian restaurant, located at Jl. Senopati No. 52, Floors 1 and 2, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta.
The restaurant features wood and rattan elements, complemented by textiles from BIN House, creating a warm atmosphere reminiscent of a classic Indonesian dining house.
Make a reservation at Salira Senopati and enjoy a platter of traditional Indonesian snacks!
