Bubur Ayam (chicken porridge) is a traditional Indonesian dish and has its fans by the dozen. Besides being a breakfast staple, Bubur Ayam is also perfect for a meal after the sun goes down – especially for those looking to eat something light. The following are seven Bubur joints that we recommend you have a go during the night-time.

Bubur Ayam Bang Roby

Located on Jalan Sabang right across Robinson, it also serves the likes of Nasi Goreng (fried rice), Nasi Goreng Gila (fried rice with various side dishes), and a variety of Bihun (rice vermicelli), Kwetiau (flat rice noodles), and Mie (noodles) dishes. Its closing time of 2am makes it the ideal spot when you’re hungry at night. Don’t forget to order its Bubur Ayam Telur Kornet (chicken porridge with egg and corned beef) to take the chill off your hungry tummy.

Jl. Sabang, Menteng (across Robinson Department Store), Central Jakarta
T: 0813 8753 3500
Open daily from 5pm-2am

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Bubur Ayam Cikini HR Sulaiman

At a glance, the Bubur Ayam at this establishment may resemble any other of its kind. However, the warung situated on Jalan Cikini Raya adds a dash of Emping (gnetum gnemon seed crackers) on top of its masterpiece. The texture of its porridge is velvety and flavorous, while the place – founded in 1987 – also offers the likes of Martabak (stuffed fried pancake) and Nasi Goreng.

Jl. Cikini Raya No. 90, Central Jakarta
Open daily from 6.30am-11.30pm

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Bubur Ayam Barito

Have a conversation regarding Bubur Ayam joints in Jakarta and the name Bubur Ayam Barito will always pop up. Established in 1992, it is famous for pioneering the use of unique toppings long before others followed in its footsteps. Imagine tucking into a bowl of hot porridge with a raw egg that has become half-boiled on top due to the heat from the Bubur, along with a few cheese sticks to replace the quintessential Kerupuk (crackers).

Jl. Gandaria Tengah No. 3, South Jakarta
T: 0813 8148 8989
Open daily from 4pm-12am

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Bubur Ayam Sukabumi

Bubur Ayam Sukabumi is open 24/7, so it doesn’t matter whether you come here in the morning, during the afternoon, or even in the dead of night. Found on Jalan Tebet Barat Dalam, it offers a variety of dishes on its menu besides its trademark Bubur, including Nasi Goreng, Chinese delicacies, and Siomay (steamed fish dumplings). They would place an optional raw egg in the middle of their porridge. Besides Tebet, you can also locate its branches in Radio Dalam and Pondok Gede.

Jl. Tebet Barat Dalam No. 2, South Jakarta
T: 021 831 2257
Open 24 hours daily

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Bubur Ayam Tangki 18 Wawah

The culinary utopia that is Kelapa Gading is also home to a number of fine Bubur joints. Located not far from Mal Kelapa Gading, this place is open from 6am until 1pm, before it closes up shop only to resume business again from 6pm to 11pm. Its soft and flavorous porridge is topped with various delights, including chicken meat, pork meat, and even seafood. It also provides its own home-made mustard to enrich the flavour of its Bubur.

Jl. Boulevard Raya QF1, No. 26, Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta
T: 021 450 7706
Open daily from 6am-1pm and 6pm-11pm

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Bubur Ayam Garut Bogasari

One of the most popular Bubur Ayam eateries in South Jakarta, it is located nearby SMK 57 and tends to be crowded during the night-time. Similar to Bubur Ayam Barito, the chicken porridge here is also topped with cheese sticks. There’s also the additional grated cheese in great amount on top that will guarantee to elicit cheers from cheese lovers.

Jl. Taman Margasatwa, Ragunan (near SMK 57), South Jakarta
Open daily from 6pm-12am

Bubur Ayam Keluarga Pak Beng

Slightly veering outside of Jakarta is Bubur Ayam Keluarga Pak Beng in Tangerang, which is open from 2pm until midnight. The Chinese-style Bubur Ayam here is delicious mainly because its rice is cooked with chicken stock that lends a very savoury taste to the proceedings. It is halal too, so Muslim diners need not worry about giving it a go.

Jl. Ki Samaun, Tangerang Banten, West Java
Open daily from 2pm-12am

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