As the sun commences its descend into the horizon, pushcarts start lining the bustling roads of Jakarta. Indonesian delicacies are aplenty, but it is the martabak manis that has captivated the attention of both locals and foreigners.
For the uninitiated, the martabak manis is a folded pancake stuffed with sweet ingredients. Describing it as delicious would be an understatement. These sweet treats are beyond sinful and rank extremely high in terms of calories, but its exceptional tastiness makes it way too hard to resist.
The next time you visit the capital of Indonesia, do make it a point to hit the streets and grab a martabak manis from the various roadside vendors. They are typically only sold during the evening onwards.