The short answer
Soto Ojolali: what visitors should know first
Go for a warm soup if you eat meat; Soto Bandung is a clear beef broth, so it is not a vegetarian stop. Wikivoyage lists about Rp30,000 per portion.
Useful facts
Soto Ojolali facts at a glance
- Location
- Jl. Cibadak No. 79-81, Bandung
- Dining style
- Casual soup restaurant
- Price signal
- About Rp30,000 per portion per Wikivoyage
- Signature order
- Try: Soto Bandung (beef broth, not vegetarian)
- Listed hours
- Daily 08:00-21:00 (confirm)
- Good for
- Meat-eating family members
Why it matters
Why Soto Ojolali is worth your time
Soto Bandung is among the city's named dishes, and a specialist soup place lets a family taste it properly. For older travellers a hot clear soup can be gentler than fried street food.
It matters here as an honest note: not everything in the guide is vegetarian, and families who eat meat will be glad of a simple, affordable address in the centre. Families with mixed diets can use it for the members who eat meat while vegetarians choose a stop from the vegetarian listings in this guide, so nobody has to compromise on a meal they cannot eat.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Soto Bandung
A clear broth soup named for the city.
- 02
Soto Jakarta
The other specialty the guide names.
- 03
Not vegetarian
The broths are meat-based; vegetarians should skip it.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Wikivoyage lists Soto Ojolali at Jalan Cibadak 79-81 as a budget eatery specialising in Soto Bandung and Soto Jakarta, with about Rp30,000 per portion and hours of 08:00 to 21:00 daily. Soto is the Indonesian family of soups, and Soto Bandung is described on Wikimedia Commons as a clear beef broth with daikon, beef and tofu.
Because the broth is meat-based, this listing suits mixed groups where some members eat meat; strict vegetarians should look elsewhere in this guide. We did not see the menu and do not know if a non-meat soto is offered.
Order a bowl with rice, add lime and sambal at the table, and go in the middle of the day when soup is most welcome. Cibadak is a busy commercial street in the old centre, so a taxi is simpler than a walk.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Vegetarians should choose another listing
- Confirm hours and the address
- Ask for the soup mild if you dislike chilli
- Take a taxi on busy Jalan Cibadak
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Jl. Cibadak No. 79-81, central Bandung
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Best time
- Lunch
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- We could not verify steps or toilets. Soup is easy to eat without much cutting, which helps some older travellers, but seating is unverified.
- Tickets and access
- Walk-in is normal; the guide we read mentions no booking. Its hours date from earlier years, so confirm them before you go. We found no diet certification, so this listing carries no diet tag.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
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Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
We could not verify steps or toilets. Soup is easy to eat without much cutting, which helps some older travellers, but seating is unverified.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Soto Ojolali vegetarian?
No; Soto Bandung is a meat-broth soup. We saw no vegetarian menu.
What does it cost?
Wikivoyage gives about Rp30,000 per portion.
When is it open?
Listed 08:00 to 21:00 daily; confirm.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
