Is Culinary Tourism Very Important Part of Your Traveling?

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Arisarmu - Eating and drinking experiences are part of a memorable Journey to my tourist destination. 

During my trip in Lombok, my priority simply visited interesting tourist attractions where I was able to reach it and culinary tourism as the second priority. Even though it wasn't my main priority, at that time I was sure on the way I would find some local dishes. Such as when I traveled to Narmada Park, a trace of Karangasem Kingdom in Lombok, which was built by Anak Agung Gde Ngurah Karangasem from Karangasem Kingdom, Bali. It's one of places where tourists can have tasty Bulayak Satay which is made from beef, cow's intestines and chichen with spicy watery sauce.

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> Narmada Park, a trace of Karangasem Kingdom in Lombok
> Sate Bulayak is made from beef, cow's intestines and chicken

On my way home to Ampenan from somewhere (I forget as it happened about ten months ago or two weeks before the severe earthquake hit Lombok). I accidentally found a row of warungs on the roadside in Loang Baloq, Mataram which sold grilled fish. I ordered grilled Tongkol (Macharel Tuna) and grilled Baronang (Rabbit fish). They were served with hot chili sauce.

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> Having Tasty Grilled Fish in Loang Baloq, Mataram

I also saw a warung selling Nasi Puyung while I was riding a scooter on jalan Raya Senggigi. The delicious Nasi Puyung was consisted of rice, spicy chicken, srundeng (sauteed grated coconut), fried soy beans, fried egg and bakwan jagung (corn fritters).

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> Spicy Nasi Puyung - Lombok: Dare to try?

One sunny day after gathering at my sister in law's home (Wulan) in Pemenang, North Lombok with my brother in law (Fajar) and his wife (Minah) and daughter (Intan). Not long after Fajar and his wife had gone home to Ampenan, Mataram. Then Intan and I decided to go back to Ampenan as well. Most of my days in Lombok I stayed with them. Thank you for the kindness. The distance from Pemenang to Ampenan is about 33 km, and it takes one hour drive. We decided to pass through Jalan Raya Senggigi-Pemenang and had a short stop on Malimbu Hill to see beautiful scenery from up there.

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> Exotic Views From Malimbu Hill - Lombok

Prior to arrive at Intan's home. It's on Jalan Raya Senggigi. On the left side I read a banner written 'Rumah Makan Taliwang'. We stopped by at that restaurant. Then we each ordered a set menu of rice, ayam Taliwang (chicken Taliwang) and plecing kangkung (water spinach with hot chili paste).
In conclusion, a culinary tourism was my second priority after I visited a tourist destination. How about yourself?