10 Cheap Places to Eat in Bandung: Save Your Budget Without Compromising Taste

Welcome to Bandung, the Flower City which is not only beautiful and cool but is also a paradise for culinary lovers. Looking for cheap places to eat in Bandung doesn't mean you have to sacrifice the quality of taste. In fact, Bandung's most delicious culinary secrets are often hidden in street vendors or simple stalls with budget-friendly prices.

This guide is dedicated to travelers, students, and anyone looking for good, cheap food with prices starting from Rp 30 Thousand per portion but with high-quality food. We focus on spots that are proven to be budget-friendly yet legendary, and easy to reach from our main TRAVL Points.

Although many cheap eating places in Bandung are located in campus areas, most of this list has branches or locations that are still easily accessible from TRAVL Point Pasteur. This ensures you can immediately fill your stomach after a long journey from Jakarta or South Tangerang, without needing to spend on expensive local transportation.

10 Super Budget Culinary Recommendations in Bandung (Starting from Rp 15 Thousand)

We have filtered the 10 best, delicious, and definitely budget-friendly spots, grouped by food type:

1. Bubur Ayam Mang Haji Oyo (Legendary Breakfast)

Bubur Ayam Mang Oyo is a mandatory breakfast in Bandung. The portion given is just right with abundant toppings, making it a perfect, filling choice. Open since dawn, it is ideal for those of you getting off the travel in the morning for breakfast or a meal after 10 AM.

This comfort food has Signature Dishes such as the Complete Chicken Porridge (with egg and offal), and Liver & Gizzard Satay. The price is very cheap, starting from Rp 15,000 per portion, excluding the additional satays.

Alamat: Jl. Sultan Tirtayasa No.49b, Citarum, Kec. Bandung Wetan

2. Gurame Cobek Bu Ade

Rumah Makan Gurame Cobek Bu Ade went viral among traditional culinary lovers because it serves authentic Sundanese dishes at very friendly prices but with "bold" flavors. The most hunted signature menu is its Gurame Cobek, where the gourami fish is fried crispy and then doused in fresh and spicy raw seasoning, providing a mouth-watering blend of savory and sharp flavors. With a simple and homey restaurant concept, this place offers meal packages starting from only Rp 25,000 to Rp 60,000, making it a favorite choice for family lunches or groups.

If you have just arrived at TRAVL Point Pasteur, this restaurant is strategically located and is only about 1.5 to 2 kilometers away. You only need a short 5-8 minute drive to reach the location around the Pasteur/Sukajadi area. The restaurant usually operates every day from 10.00 to 20.00 WIB.

Alamat: Jalan Gunung Batu Pasteur, Kav.I No.201, Sukaraja, Kec. Cicendo

3. The Mom’s Kitchen

The Mom's Kitchen is a very popular choice for those looking for home cooking at very affordable prices in the city center. This place went viral for serving simple rice packages that have the authentic taste of a mother’s cooking.

With satisfying portions and a humble atmosphere, visitors can enjoy a quality lunch without digging deep into their pockets, with prices ranging from Rp 15,000 to Rp 30,000. Operational Hours: Very specific to serve lunch, which is open every Monday to Saturday from 11.00 to 14.00 WIB.

If you are departing from TRAVL Point Pasteur, the location is about 5.3 kilometers away with a travel time of approximately 17 minutes by car.

Alamat: Jl. Trunojoyo no.11 A, Citarum Kec Bandung.

4. Kedai Sinar Berkah Bandung

Kedai Nasi Sinar Berkah is a viral culinary destination because it presents the "nasi rames" concept with an abundant selection of side dishes that remain pocket-friendly. This place is often dubbed a "lunch heaven" because visitors can choose from various typical Sundanese home-cooked dishes that are always fresh every day.

With filling portions and consistently delicious taste, this stall has become a regular for students and workers in Bandung with a very affordable price range, starting from Rp 15,000 to Rp 35,000 depending on the choice of side dishes. Open every day from 08.00 to 20.00 WIB.

For those of you departing from TRAVL Point Pasteur, this stall located in the Jalan Martanegara area is about 10.8 kilometers away. Although the distance is a bit further than the previous places, the journey takes about 44 minutes if passing through the Pasupati Flyover due to busy city center traffic.

Alamat: Jl. Martanegara No.3, Lkr. Sel., Kec. Lengkong, Kota Bandung

5. Mie Baso Akung (Student Price Chicken Noodles)

Chicken noodles and meatballs are fast and affordable comfort food, with prices starting from Rp 18,000. Mie Baso Akung is famous for its savory broth, chewy Bakso Urat, and delicious Mie Yamin portions. This food is fast-serving and effective at relieving hunger after a trip. The most sought-after Signature Menus are Sweet/Salty Mie Yamin and Bakso Urat.

Alamat: Jl. Lodaya No.123, Burangrang, Kec. Lengkong, Kota Bandung

6. Telur Dadar Juara

Telur Dadar Juara went viral for successfully turning a simple menu into something extraordinary: super crispy and savory omelets served with warm rice and a choice of sambal that is truly a "champion" (juara) in spiciness.

The main attraction is the texture of the eggs which are crispy on the edges but remain juicy in the middle, with prices that are very friendly to the pocket, around Rp 15,000 to Rp 35,000. Usually open from 11.00 AM until 04.00 AM.

Alamat: Jl. Pungkur kk / Jl. Sasak Gantung no.19

7. Batagor Kingsley (Best Quality Street Version)

Batagor is an iconic Bandung snack. Kingsley offers the best quality at still affordable prices at its street food branches, with prices starting from Rp 15,000 per portion.

Cheap, fast-serving, and very satisfying. Ideal for an opening snack while you are waiting for a pickup from TRAVL Point Pasteur. The signature menus you must try are Batagor Kuah and Dry Batagor with peanut sauce.

Alamat: Jl. Veteran No.25, Kb. Pisang, Kec. Sumur Bandung, Kota Bandung

8. The Mom’s Kitchen

Mom's Kitchen is a popular home-style culinary destination in the Bandung area, especially for those looking for authentic dishes with flavors that remind them of mother's cooking at home. Prices are very cheap starting from around Rp 15,000 to Rp 90,000.

This restaurant has signature menus of seafood and also "jukut" (vegetables) that are just as good as Bu Imas' restaurant. The operational hours are also quite fast because they sell out quickly. Open from 11.00 AM - 15.00 PM.

Alamat: Jl. Trunojoyo, Citarum, Kec. Bandung Wetan.

9. Sate Maranggi & Sop Hj Maya

Sate Maranggi and Sop Hj. Maya Pasteur went viral for serving authentic Purwakarta flavors with tender satay meat texture as well as fresh peanut sauce and tomato sambal. In addition to the legendary satay, the Rib Soup (Sop Iga) and Meat Soup menus are also favorites because of the savory broth, rich in spices, and served hot, which is perfect to enjoy in the cool Bandung air.

With fairly large portions and selected meat quality, this restaurant offers a price range starting from Rp 30,000 to Rp 75,000, making it a family culinary destination that is always crowded, especially during lunch hours and weekends.

For those of you at TRAVL Point Pasteur, this location is very close as it is only about 1.4 kilometers away on Jalan Dr. Djunjunan. You only need a short 6-minute drive to get there. This restaurant operates every day from 09.00 to 21.00 WIB.

Alamat: Jalan Dr. Djunjunan

10. Ayam Bekakak Sampurasun Nusasari

Warung Bakakak Sampurasun Nusasari became viral because it offers a typical Sundanese "ayam bakakak" menu with abundant secret spices and prices that are very friendly for a whole bird portion.

The main attraction is the way the chicken is served, grilled to perfect maturity, providing a soft meat texture and a tempting smoky aroma, which is perfect enjoyed with warm rice and shrimp paste sambal (terasi).

With affordable prices, usually ranging from Rp 40,000 to Rp 80,000 per bird/large package, this place is often a main destination for families or groups who want a big meal at a cheap price.

For those of you at TRAVL Point Pasteur, this location is very close as it is only about 1.2 kilometers away. You only need about 9 minutes of driving through the Jalan Dr. Djunjunan route to reach this stall. Warung Bakakak Sampurasun Nusasari operates every day from 10.00 to 21.00 WIB.

With this guide to 10 Cheap Places to Eat in Bandung, you can enjoy delicious dishes from Legendary Chicken Porridge to satisfying Nasi Goreng Bistik, without worrying about the budget.

Enjoy every bite, and hopefully, your journey in the Flower City is full of economical and unforgettable culinary experiences!

Enjoy every bite, and may your journey in the Flower City be filled with budget-friendly and unforgettable culinary experiences! To make the most of your food adventure in the Flower City without the travel fatigue, ensure your trip from Jakarta or South Tangerang remains comfortable with TRAVL.   

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