What should I order at Soto Bang Amat?
Soto Bang Amat
Soto Banjar
The signature dish and most frequently mentioned item, praised for its authentic, delicious taste with a light chicken broth, served with rice cake (lontong), shredded eggs, and other condiments. Many reviewers highlighted it as the best Soto Banjar in town and a must-try for visitors.
Chicken Satay (Sate Ayam)
Often recommended alongside Soto Banjar, the chicken satay is noted for its great taste and is a popular complementary dish. Reviewers appreciated it as a tasty alternative or addition to the Soto Banjar.
Location details
Jl. Banua Anyar No.6, Banjarmasin City, South Kalimantan, 70121, ID
Open in Google MapsHours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Sunday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
About Soto Bang Amat
Soto Bang Amat is a soto restaurant, Indonesian restaurant, and satay restaurant in Banjarmasin City, South Kalimantan. It is best known for Soto Banjar, a light chicken soup often served with rice cake or rice vermicelli, egg, and condiments, plus chicken satay. Reviewers consistently praise the authentic taste, the Martapura River view, and the traditional Banjar live music. The setting is described as casual and cozy, with outdoor seating and a lunch crowd that often makes it busy.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great tea selection
- Live music
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Offerings
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trending
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked questions
What is Soto Bang Amat known for?
It is known for Soto Banjar, the restaurant’s signature chicken soup, often served with thick rice cake, egg, and other condiments. Reviewers also mention chicken satay as a common backup choice, along with the riverside setting and traditional music that make the meal feel distinctly local.
What dishes are most recommended at Soto Bang Amat?
The most recommended items are Soto Banjar and sate ayam, with some reviewers specifically mentioning the soup with rice vermicelli or thick rice cake, plus egg and condiments. A few reviews also note fruit like mango sold at the entrance, but the food people return for is the soto and chicken satay.
What is the atmosphere like at Soto Bang Amat?
The atmosphere is casual, cozy, and lively, with outdoor seating beside the Martapura River and live traditional Banjar music. It suits groups and tourists well, especially people who want a riverside lunch with a local cultural feel rather than a quiet, formal meal.
Is Soto Bang Amat good value, and what is the price range?
The listed price level is not provided in the data, but reviewers describe the food as affordable and say not to worry about the price. The value comes from the signature Soto Banjar, chicken satay, and river view, which many people feel makes it worth a lunch stop in Banjarmasin.
When is the best time to visit Soto Bang Amat?
Lunch is the most important time to plan for, because reviewers say it gets crowded and the business profile notes that a wait is usual and lunch reservations are recommended. Arriving early is the safest way to get a seat if you want to eat by the river and hear the traditional music.
Is parking available at Soto Bang Amat?
Yes. Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is Soto Bang Amat kid-friendly?
Yes, Soto Bang Amat is good for kids.
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