TL;DR
Nex Carlos reviewed 4 restaurants across 2 cities from Sep 28 to Oct 4, 2026. The top pick is Ketupat Gorengan Bang Hasan in Jakarta Barat, famous for Betawi-style ketupat gorengan. Standouts include Restoran Mawar Sharon Kawasan Megamas in Manado, noted as the tastiest with 880k views.
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- 2
- Places to eat
- 4
- Cities
- 2
- Total views
- 3.4M
Key takeaways
- Nex Carlos reviewed 4 restaurants in 2 cities: Jakarta Barat and Manado.
- Ketupat Gorengan Bang Hasan ranked #1 with 2,475,259 YouTube views and best value pricing.
- Restoran Mawar Sharon Kawasan Megamas was rated the tastiest with an enak level of 2/3 (Badabest!).
- All places offer dishes priced moderately between Rp 25,000 to Rp 75,000.
- The ranking is based on enak level, YouTube views, like rate, and price value.
This week, Nex Carlos explored four notable Indonesian eateries in Jakarta Barat and Manado, Sulawesi Utara, showcasing traditional and regional specialties. With over 3.3 million combined YouTube views, these spots highlight Indonesia’s diverse culinary scene, from Betawi ketupat gorengan to Manado’s flavorful ayam goreng and local soto dishes.
1. Ketupat Gorengan Bang Hasan — Jakarta Barat
Ketupat Gorengan Bang Hasan in Jakarta Barat leads this week’s list with a score of 45 out of 100. This eatery specializes in ketupat gorengan, a Betawi (native Jakarta) dish featuring deep-fried rice cakes served with gulai (curry) and assorted jeroan (offal). Customers can choose their preferred meat and offal pieces priced at Rp 9,000 each, with total meal prices ranging from Rp 25,000 to Rp 75,000. Open from afternoon until night, it offers moderate pricing and a solid enak level of 1/3 (Enak), making it both popular and affordable. The video titled “BEBAS PILIH DAGING SENDIRI!! ADA YANG KUAT MAKAN 20 POTONG?!” garnered 2,475,259 views, the highest among this week’s picks.
2. Restoran Mawar Sharon Kawasan Megamas — Manado
Ranked second with a score of 33, Restoran Mawar Sharon in Manado is known for its ayam goreng (fried chicken), which is praised for tender meat and deeply infused spices. The dish is served with lalapan (fresh vegetable sides) and sambal terasi, a Manado specialty chili paste made with shrimp paste. The price is moderate, between Rp 25,000 and Rp 75,000. The video "KELILING KOTA KULINERAN SAMPE KALAP!!" attracted 880,347 views and a like rate of 0.67, reflecting strong viewer appreciation. This restaurant earned the title of tastiest among the four.
3. Coto Maros Teling — Manado
Also located in Manado, Coto Maros Teling offers Coto Maros, a type of soto (Indonesian soup) originally from Makassar. Though sharing the same video and views as Mawar Sharon, this eatery scored 18 out of 100 with an enak level of 1/3 (Enak). The pricing remains moderate at Rp 25,000 to Rp 75,000. Coto Maros is a hearty beef soup with rich spices, popular in Sulawesi, providing a comforting culinary experience.
4. RM. Rahang Tuna Chit Chat — Manado
RM. Rahang Tuna Chit Chat in Manado serves Rahang Tuna Bakar, grilled tuna jaw, a unique local delicacy. It shares video stats with the previous two Manado spots but scored lowest at 13 out of 100 with an enak level of 1/3 (Enak). Prices are consistent with the other recommendations, offering affordability alongside regional flavor.
Highlights
The tastiest dish this week was from Restoran Mawar Sharon Kawasan Megamas, recognized for its flavorful ayam goreng. The best value pick went to Ketupat Gorengan Bang Hasan in Jakarta Barat, which combines moderate prices with a popular and satisfying Betawi specialty. Ketupat Gorengan Bang Hasan also achieved the most popular status on YouTube with 2,475,259 views, showcasing its wide appeal among viewers. These highlights reflect a balance of taste, value, and popularity across Indonesia’s diverse food scenes.
Full ranking
| # | Place | Location | Enak level | Price | YouTube | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ketupat Gorengan Bang Hasan · Ketupat Gorengan (Gulai dan Jeroan khas Betawi) | Jakarta Barat, DKI Jakarta | 🔥 Enak | Sedang (Rp 25-75k) | 2.5M views · 0.46% 👍 | 45 |
| 2 | Restoran Mawar Sharon Kawasan Megamas · Ayam Goreng | Manado, Sulawesi Utara | 💥 Badabest! | Sedang (Rp 25-75k) | 880K views · 0.67% 👍 | 33 |
| 3 | Coto Maros Teling · Coto Maros (Soto khas Makassar) | Manado, Sulawesi Utara | 🔥 Enak | Sedang (Rp 25-75k) | 880K views · 0.67% 👍 | 18 |
| 4 | RM. Rahang Tuna Chit Chat · Rahang Tuna Bakar | Manado, Sulawesi Utara | 🔥 Enak | Sedang (Rp 25-75k) | 880K views · 0.67% 👍 | 13 |
Highlights
- TastiestRestoran Mawar Sharon Kawasan MegamasManado · 💥 Badabest!
- Best valueKetupat Gorengan Bang HasanJakarta Barat · Sedang (Rp 25-75k)
- Most popular on YouTubeKetupat Gorengan Bang HasanJakarta Barat · 2.5M views
Frequently asked questions
What did Nex Carlos recommend this week?
Nex Carlos recommended four restaurants in Jakarta Barat and Manado, featuring ketupat gorengan, ayam goreng, coto soto, and grilled tuna jaw.
Which Nex Carlos pick this week is the cheapest?
Ketupat Gorengan Bang Hasan in Jakarta Barat offers the best value with prices ranging from Rp 25,000 to Rp 75,000 and individual pieces at Rp 9,000 each.
What is Ketupat Gorengan?
Ketupat Gorengan is a Betawi dish consisting of deep-fried rice cakes served with curry (gulai) and assorted offal (jeroan).
Which restaurant had the most YouTube views?
Ketupat Gorengan Bang Hasan had the most views with 2,475,259 on Nex Carlos’ YouTube video.
This week’s Nex Carlos recommendations highlight Indonesia’s rich culinary diversity, from Jakarta’s Betawi specialties to Manado’s flavorful regional dishes. Whether seeking the best value or the tastiest option, these four eateries offer something memorable at moderate prices, backed by strong online popularity and genuine local flavors.
How we rank
The 0–100 score is computed from data: 45% enak level (Nex Carlos' on-camera verdict: 1 = Enak/tasty, 2 = Badabest!, 3 = Ga Ada Obat/"no cure", his highest praise), 25% YouTube views, 10% like rate and 20% price (cheaper scores higher). Views, likes and prices are compared among places in the same period.
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