August 6th, 2014
Destination? Jakarta’s, Indonesian Food & Grill, Clarksville, Delaware, Open Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is a Food Truck!! Welcome to the Delaware Beaches!!
Annie told Cathy to tell me that I needed to try Jakarta’s….I am going, I am going, I said as I stood at her office in Bethany Beach, Delaware. Annie then said “I am coming too”. She is the first one to admit that she has been going several times a week.
Off we went to Jakarta’s, located at 34902 Atlantic Avenue (Rt. 26) in Clarksville. Tel. 480-745-0561. Website? http://www.jakartas.net. You can find them on Facebook, as well, which is great because you can get up to the minute information on what’s cooking throughout the day.
If you are coming from Bethany Beach, west on Rt. 26, then it will be about 3 1/2 miles. Once you past the light on the intersection of Rt. 26 or Atlantic Avenue, and Rt. 17, it will be on your left in no time. Right before Good Earth Market. Look for the colorful umbrellas.
Very casual, as you can see from my photo. The tables are comfortable. Jakarta’s is owned by David and Kiky Olsen. Kiky cooks her Indonesian specialties. Check the website to learn more about them.
Indonesian food is very varied with multi cultural influences. Jakarta is a huge metropolis and a conglomeration of villages known as kampungs. It is the capital of the Republic of Indonesia.
Indonesia introduced the world spices like nutmeg and cloves used in the global cuisine. Indonesia also enjoys a tropical climate. It has plenty of seafood, fresh vegetables and fruits. Rice is a staple.
Our party at Jakarta’s was getting bigger as The Burkes arrived on the scene. They are also hooked. The community is learning about this food truck whose owners are so friendly and are serving delicious Indonesian food, at very reasonable prices and very handsome portions, as well.
A big cooler is on the table, grab your drinks there.
Today, on my first visit I ordered the Javanese Fried Noodles with Beef…they used sliced ribeye. Spicy for me please. The soft noodles were pan fried in a special curry paste which had a hint of sweetness and served with pickled veggies.
At Jakarta’s the menu changes without prior notice. You can check what they will be serving by calling them or by checking the Facebook page.
Annie had a customized dish. Egg and veggie pancake over rice and sauce.
An order of Chicken Curry served with fried beef, jasmine rice, pickled veggies and salsa, was also requested.
Jakarta’s is planning on staying through September and probably even longer if all of us support their cooking. They are planning on returning next year…in the Spring.
Check them out….we hardly have food trucks at the Delaware Beaches. Jakarta’s is worth your trip to Clarksville.
They do parties, and take out, as well.
Have a good one!! Summer 2014 is flying by.
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