Savouring Pindang at a Floating Restaurant on the Musi River

The sensation of eating pindang in a floating restaurant is rarely found in other cities. What is more, the price is inexpensive at around Rp 20,000 (US$1.40)-Rp 30,000 per portion.

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Pindang catfish dish at a floating restaurant on the banks of the Musi River in the 16 Ilir Market Area, Palembang, Friday (27/8/2021).

Palembang still preserves the culinary traditions of its river civilization, one being the delicious dish of pindang (seasoned fresh water fish) served on a boat anchored on the Musi River.

At lunch time, Sukana (35) and seven of his siblings came to the floating restaurant Mbok Sri, which rests on the banks of the Musi River in the Pasar 16 area of Palembang, South Sumatra, on Friday (27/8/2021). They had just returned from Lampung and were about to go back to their residence in Lubuk Linggau City, South Sumatra. But before continuing on their journey, they stopped for a moment to taste the city’s famous freshwater fish at the floating restaurant.