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particularly those on the river, as the more expensive the room, the worse value they are.
The Panorama Restaurant is a plus; the fish farm in front is a question mark.
HOTEL
Mess Hijas $
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( 081 256 960 03; Jl Hijas 106; s & d 75,000-150,000Rp; )
Hidden behind a scoot-
er dealer, this hotel surprises with attractive wooden design elements (in some rooms), hot
water and air-con. Find one with a window.
Hotel Surya $
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( 734 337; Jl Sidas 11A; r incl breakfast 150,000Rp; )
Clean, basic concrete
boxes with air-con and private bathroom (squat toilet and
mandi
).
HOTEL
Eating
Warungs and stalls abound along Jl Diponegoro/H Agus Salim, Jl Pattimura, Jl Hijas and
Jl Setia Budi. At night, new stalls sprout, particularly along Jl Gajah Mada.
CHINESE
General Chef $
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(cnr Jl Gajah Mada & Jl Pahlawan; mains from 20,000Rp; 10am-10pm)
Conveniently
located at the intersection of Gajah Mada and Pahlawan, this newcomer has raised the bar
on local cuisine. Service is quick and efficient, the food creative and sophisticated, and the
overall presentation excellent. Ever tried jellyfish?
INDONESIAN
Somay Bandung $
(Jl Zainuddin 15; mains 9000-16,000Rp; lunch & dinner)
Mobbed at lunch for the na-
tional version of
siomay
(steamed dough, potatoes, tofu, and cabbage drowned in peanut
sauce), this restaurant has a great dose of local atmosphere, with benches arrayed beneath
a large awning.
Café Corner $
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CAFE
