What are Russians in Makassar eating? I found the answer for you.

To be honest, when my friend recommended this fast-food place in Makassar, I opened up the map and took a look, and wow... the location is way out there, isn't it?[1] My heart sank instantly, and I almost gave up on it.

But my curiosity got the better of me, so I casually scrolled through the Google reviews, and it was straight-up Anjay! Over 400 reviews, and the rating was surprisingly almost a perfect score. Plus, the comment section was practically taken over by Russian[2], with everyone raving about it. Alright, I had to go check it out. I had to see for myself what kind of magical little eatery had this much charm.

The shop has that clean, modern fast-food style, but its menu has some serious ambition, focusing on "a modern Indonesian traditional celebration"[3].

But enough talk, let's get straight to the point. That chicken[4] that all the foodies have been hyping up—I have to say, hand on heart, it's Mantap! It's not the brute saltiness and crunch of American fried chicken, but rather has a delicate Indonesian spice flavor. The skin is crispy and fragrant, and the meat inside is so tender you could squeeze water out of it. After one bite, I completely understood the praise for "the best chicken in Makassar." It's seriously not just blind hype! 🍗

My friend who came along ordered the Beef Noodle[5] for her kid, but it turned out that we adults were fighting over it more than the child. The noodles were perfectly chewy, and the beef broth was rich—not at all a half-hearted flavor made for kids. There was also something called SolRoho[6], which all the reviews said was a must-try, so we ordered it without knowing what it was. It's a super refreshing and appetizing dish with a very unique flavor. As for what it is exactly, you'll have to go try it for yourselves. I'll leave a little mystery!

The only thing you need to be mentally prepared for is its location. It's definitely a bit out of the way[7], and you'll need some patience for the taxi ride from the city center. If you're the type who values the ultimate convenience of "finding food right downstairs," you might find it a hassle. But for someone like me who would cross a city for a good meal, it's not a big deal at all.