The short answer
Batagor Riri: what visitors should know first
Go only if you eat fish. Batagor here contains fish according to the guide, so it is not vegetarian, Jain or vegan. Vegetarians should skip it and choose lotek or yoghurt instead.
History and context
The story behind Batagor Riri
Wikipedia says batagor was first made in Bandung in 1968. The What's New Indonesia guide gives 1985 as the start of Batagor Riri, which it describes as operating since then.
Useful facts
Batagor Riri facts at a glance
- Location
- Jl. Burangrang No. 41, Bandung
- Dining style
- Casual batagor restaurant
- Price signal
- Budget
- Signature order
- Try (if you eat fish): batagor campur
- Not suitable for
- Vegetarian, Jain and vegan diets
- Good for
- Fish-eating families, souvenirs
Why it matters
Why Batagor Riri is worth your time
Wikipedia credits batagor to Bandung in 1968, and Batagor Riri is one of the city's best-known places to eat it, with the guide giving a start of 1985. A visit shows a food that really began here, unlike many dishes sold to tourists.
The honest point for Indian visitors is that batagor is a fish dish. It is a fine cultural stop for travellers who eat fish, and a skip for those who do not.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Batagor campur
Dumplings plus fried siomay, per the guide.
- 02
Peanut sauce
The classic accompaniment to batagor.
- 03
Souvenir spot
The guide notes it doubles as a gift stop.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
The What's New Indonesia guide says Batagor Riri serves batagor, fried tofu-and-fish dumplings with peanut sauce, and names batagor campur as the popular order, which adds fried siomay to the dumplings. It also calls the restaurant a souvenir spot.
Order batagor campur if you eat fish, and ask for the sauce on the side if you like to control the spice. Our guide states the dumplings contain fish, so vegetarian, Jain and vegan visitors should not order them. Group members who eat fish can enjoy the dish while others pick another stop on the same day.
Because fried food can sit heavy, share a plate with other family members and drink plenty of water. Confirm hours before going.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Skip it if you avoid fish
- Share a plate to limit fried food
- Drink water alongside
- Check current opening hours before you go; sources we read do not give reliable hours.
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Jl. Burangrang No. 41, Bandung
- Time needed
- 30 to 45 minutes
- Best time
- Lunch or afternoon
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- A casual sit-down stop; we did not verify steps or seating, so ask on arrival if mobility is limited.
- Tickets and access
- Walk-in; no booking. No diet tag: batagor contains fish, so this is a non-vegetarian recommendation.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
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Travelling with parents?
A casual sit-down stop; we did not verify steps or seating, so ask on arrival if mobility is limited.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is batagor vegetarian?
No; the dumplings contain fish.
What should I order?
Batagor campur is the popular choice, per the guide.
Who invented batagor?
Wikipedia says it was first made in Bandung in 1968.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
