Nasi Liwet Bu Widodo
A beloved Semarang eatery serving authentic Javanese Nasi Liwet with a unique floor-seating experience, perfect for late-night cravings.
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Nasi Liwet Bu Widodo
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A beloved Semarang eatery serving authentic Javanese Nasi Liwet with a unique floor-seating experience, perfect for late-night cravings.
"Experience the authentic taste of Semarangan culinary delights by dining on the floor at Nasi Liwet Bu Widodo."
Late Night Dining
Open until midnight, making it a perfect spot for a late-night culinary adventure.
Enhance Flavors
Add sambal to your Nasi Liwet for an extra kick and to balance the sweet and savory notes.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Indonesian
Price
$
Address
Jl. Simpang Lima, Karangkidul, Semarang Tengah, Semarang City, Central Java 50136, Indonesia
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Authentic Semarangan Nasi Liwet
Experience traditional Javanese Nasi Liwet with rich coconut milk broth and tender chicken, served authentically on the floor.
Unique Floor Seating Experience
Dine sitting on mats on the floor, creating an immersive and communal traditional Javanese dining atmosphere.
Flavorful Sides & Sambal
Enhance your meal with a variety of side dishes like sate jerohan and telur puyuh, complemented by delicious sambal.
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Late Night Dining
Open until midnight, making it a perfect spot for a late-night culinary adventure.
Enhance Flavors
Add sambal to your Nasi Liwet for an extra kick and to balance the sweet and savory notes.
Try Side Dishes
Consider adding sate usus, crackers, or other side dishes for a more varied and satisfying meal.
Embrace the Experience
Be ready to sit on the floor, which is part of the authentic and immersive dining experience.
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Late Night Dining
Open until midnight, making it a perfect spot for a late-night culinary adventure.
Enhance Flavors
Add sambal to your Nasi Liwet for an extra kick and to balance the sweet and savory notes.
Try Side Dishes
Consider adding sate usus, crackers, or other side dishes for a more varied and satisfying meal.
Embrace the Experience
Be ready to sit on the floor, which is part of the authentic and immersive dining experience.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Nasi Liwet Bu Widodo is celebrated for its authentic Javanese Nasi Liwet, featuring tender chicken and a rich coconut milk broth. Many appreciate the traditional floor seating experience and the flavorful yellow vegetable soup. However, some find the taste slightly too sweet, and the popularity can lead to long queues.
"This is traditional Javanese style gudeg rice, served under a tree on the floor (with some covering/tikar) so everyone is sitting on the floor while enjoying their combination of vegetables (waluh) with their option of chicken upper thigh/wings/neck. There's a live music by street performer who just sit there a sing along without soliciting which make the atmosphere different covering the mufflers sound as it is by the
road side of Simpang Lima area. This one is open at night.
Parking nearby is by the road side, pretty convenient.
I didn't put 5 stars in the atmosphere as sitting on the floor sometimes is not for everyone & it's not gonna be good when rainy."
Heng Dju Ong
"At one corner of the Simpang Lima Semarang, there is a corner that is popular with people craving for traditional food. Apparently, this place is a typical Semarangan culinary tour, Nasi Liwet Ayam Bu Widodo. This dining place looks simple by only using mats that are laid out for dining while on the floor.
In contrast to nasi liwet Solo style, nasi liwet Bu Widodo is served with a yellow vegetable soup with a sweet and savory taste. One portion contains rice, chayote, tofu, spiced eggs, krecek, and shredded chicken.
If you want to add side dishes, there are also various choices of sate jerohan, telur puyuh, sate usus, chicken, and crackers. Because the taste tends to be sweet and savory, it will taste better when eaten with sambal. The sambal is made from boiled cayenne pepper crushed with various spices until soft.
A portion of nasi liwet costs Rp. 12.000, this exclude chicken and other side dishes."
Teddy Hendra Z
"For sure will have another visit if in Semarang"
Angie Jani
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's famous for its authentic Javanese Nasi Liwet, featuring tender chicken, coconut milk broth, and a unique yellow vegetable soup, often enjoyed with floor seating.
The restaurant is open from the evening until midnight, making it a great spot for late-night dining.
The traditional dining experience involves sitting on mats on the floor. Some reviews mention that it might not be ideal for everyone, especially in rainy weather.
Yes, a variety of side dishes like sate usus, crackers, and chicken parts are available to enhance your Nasi Liwet.
The taste profile is generally sweet and savory, but some find it a bit too sweet. Adding sambal can help balance the flavors.
Yes, the restaurant is very popular, especially in the evenings, and often has long queues.
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Nasi Liwet Bu Widodo terkenal dengan kuah santannya yang gurih dan lauk ayam kampung yang empuk. Lokasinya ada di Karangkidul, dekat Simpang Lima Semarang. Warung ini buka dari pukul 17.00 hingga 00.00 WIB.
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Popular stalls include Pecal Yu Sri, Nasi Liwet Bu Widodo and Pandowo Limo Seafood. After dinner take a spin around the square in one of the fun illuminated pedal cars.
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