Got schooled by a 50k/person durian shop in Tangerang
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2026-03-04
Curious about the viral Sop Durian Teh Mela in Tangerang? For around 50k, you can devour a massive, basin-sized bowl of their signature durian soup, packed with creamy, authentic durian paste. While the value is incredible and the taste is a must-try for durian lovers, be prepared for festival-like crowds, long waits, and a smoky environment. This spot is all about that amazing durian fix, not a quiet hangout spot.
Friends in Tangerang, has a place called Sop Durian Teh Mela been blowing up your social media feeds lately? Honestly, I went because of all the recommendations. I headed over on a Saturday night, and man oh man, the scene was wild. It was packed with people[1], the roadside was full of motors, and there was even live music. It was as lively as a festival.
But behind all the liveliness was a long, long wait. After placing my order, I watched people at the surrounding tables come and go, but my bowl of durian was nowhere to be seen. After waiting for almost an hour, my patience was wearing thin, and I seriously wanted to just Anjay and leave…
The Durian Arrived, and All Was Forgiven
Just a second before I was about to lose it, the main character finally made its appearance. I ordered the signature Sop Durian[2] with added cheese, and I was shocked the moment it was served. This wasn't a bowl, it was practically a basin! The portion was huge[3], it felt like one bowl was enough for two people. I took a spoonful, and it wasn't that thin, watery durian pulp. It was solid, pure durian paste, super creamy, and you could taste the authentic sweetness of the durian itself. They weren't stingy with the cheese either. The savory cheese paired with the cold, sweet durian was absolutely Mantap with every bite!
Just eating dessert isn't very filling, so we also ordered some main courses. The sambal chili sauce for the Ayam Geprek[4] had a real kick; it was super powerful. My friend's Bakso Ikan Malingping[5] fish ball soup was also very fresh, and the fish broth was rich.
Don't Rush Over Just Yet, You Should Know These Downsides
Although the food is undeniably amazing, this place is definitely not the perfect chill spot. First, the service is really a bit chaotic. During peak hours, it's easy for your order to get missed[6], so you have to keep reminding them. Second, and this is what I couldn't stand the most: there's absolutely no non-smoking area[7]! It's smoky upstairs and downstairs, which is a disaster for families with kids or anyone who hates secondhand smoke.
My [TL;DR] Guide to Avoiding the Pitfalls
For the girls who want to try it out, take my advice and save this guide:
- Time: Absolutely do not go on a weekend night! If you must go, pick a weekday afternoon, otherwise you'll be waiting forever and a day.
- Ordering: The durian soup itself is very sweet and icy. If you're not a huge fan of sweets, remember to say “tanpa es” (no ice)[8] or “es sedikit” (less ice) when you order.
- Transportation: There's basically nowhere to park if you drive[9], so riding your little motor here is the smart move.
- Crowd: If you're just looking for a quiet place to Nongkrong, you can skip this one. This place is suitable for coming with a big group of friends who don't care about the environment and are just there for that bite of durian.
- Budget: This is the best part! Main courses are around 20k, the durian soup is around 30k. For a full meal, you can eat until you're stuffed to the gills for about 50k[10] per person. The value for money is really high.
- A mountain of Sop Durian Durian Soup, packed with pure durian pulp. Pure durian sweetness, every bite [1][2].
- Divine combo: Salty cheese meets chilled sweet durian. One bite, pure Mantap!
- Mains 20k IDR, durian soup 30k. Just 50k per person to eat till you're stuffed! Unbeatable value, don't miss it [3]!
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