Soto Kediri? I think some people may have heard about it. However, this specialty from Kediri is not that well known as its counterpart, nasi sambal Tumpang. I am not going to talk about the latter, but I am going to talk about this Soto Branggahan.
Every time I go home to my kampong in Kediri, one of the must-to-do items is going on a culinary trip, particularly to take the tasty sip of Soto Branggahan. Yes, I am a vegetarian. But, not that 100%. I can taste this light and tasty coconut oil of this so-called Soto Branggahan. Of course, I do not eat the chicken, just the soup. It has its unique taste different from any other Soto in other areas. It is so famous that lots and lots of Soto vendors are lining up along 3 km long in Ngadiluwih and Branggahan subdistrict in Kediri, East Java. Everywhere we look, we will encounter on each side of the road, the sellers with its big banner attached or set up in front of the house or tent where the Soto is being sold.
For any passers by who are going through the road, it is likely that they may get enticed by the striking atmosphere of how Soto is being sold as the main culinary of the district.
This time around...of course...we did not let the chance pass us by. We surely got to taste it again. This time around, we went into Soto Pak Munir --one of the three of our favorites. Pak Beno and Pak Sumali being the other two.
The most interesting thing about this culinary venue is how each Soto seller decorates or serves its guest. This one still uses the traditional method of preparing all the stuffs right in front of us so as to make us more eager to eat. Or better yet, it challenges our patience. But, patience pays off here. The Soto is completely different from any other Soto in the country, even Soto Kudus. For me, this particular Soto Branggahan is the best. :) not because it came from my hometown...but simply it is. Try it for yourself....:)
So, just visit Kediri in East Java and go straight to Ngadiluwih and Branggahan road. It lies between the main road that connects Kediri and Tulung Agung district in East Java.
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