Phrase in 30 Seconds
Kaki lima refers to the vibrant, affordable food stalls and street vendors found on Indonesian sidewalks.
- Means: Sidewalk food vendors or the stalls themselves.
- Used in: Casual dining, late-night snacks, and urban travel.
- Don't confuse: With a literal 'five-legged' creature or a formal restaurant.
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뜻
Food stalls found on the sidewalk
문화적 배경
In the capital, kaki lima are everywhere. Famous spots like Jalan Sabang or Pecenongan become culinary heavens at night. It's the primary way office workers eat lunch. Here, the 'lesehan' style is king. You sit on mats on the sidewalk of Malioboro street. It's a very relaxed, slow-paced way to enjoy 'Gudeg' (jackfruit stew). Known as a 'culinary city,' Bandung's kaki lima often sell innovative snacks like 'Cireng' or 'Cilok.' The vendors here are known for being very creative. Street food here is bold and spicy. Kaki lima vendors selling 'Rawon' (black soup) or 'Rujak Cingur' are local favorites.
Look for the crowd
The best kaki lima stalls are the ones with the longest queues. Indonesians know where the good stuff is!
Check for hygiene
If you have a sensitive stomach, look for stalls that use bottled water and have a high turnover of food.
Look for the crowd
The best kaki lima stalls are the ones with the longest queues. Indonesians know where the good stuff is!
Check for hygiene
If you have a sensitive stomach, look for stalls that use bottled water and have a high turnover of food.
Learn the 'Abang' call
Call the vendor 'Abang' (older brother) to sound like a local and get friendly service.
Bring small change
While many now accept QRIS (digital payment), having small cash (2k, 5k, 10k notes) is still very helpful.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
Saya lapar, ayo kita cari makan di _______.
The standard idiom for street food stalls is 'kaki lima'.
Which of these is the common abbreviation for street vendors?
Para pedagang _______ sering disebut PKL.
PKL stands for Pedagang Kaki Lima.
Match the situation to the most likely use of 'kaki lima'.
You want to tell a friend that the street food near the office is delicious.
This correctly uses the phrase to describe the quality of street food.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Wah, ramai sekali di trotoar ini.' B: 'Iya, banyak _______ yang jualan di sini.'
Stalls (kaki lima) are what you find selling things on a crowded sidewalk (trotoar).
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시각 학습 자료
Kaki Lima vs. Restoran
연습 문제 은행
5 연습 문제Saya lapar, ayo kita cari makan di _______.
The standard idiom for street food stalls is 'kaki lima'.
Para pedagang _______ sering disebut PKL.
PKL stands for Pedagang Kaki Lima.
You want to tell a friend that the street food near the office is delicious.
This correctly uses the phrase to describe the quality of street food.
A: 'Wah, ramai sekali di trotoar ini.' B: 'Iya, banyak _______ yang jualan di sini.'
Stalls (kaki lima) are what you find selling things on a crowded sidewalk (trotoar).
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자주 묻는 질문
12 질문Generally yes, but choose busy stalls where food is cooked fresh in front of you. Avoid raw vegetables if you're unsure.
It refers to the 5-foot width of the sidewalk where the stalls are located.
No, tipping is not expected at street stalls in Indonesia.
Nasi Goreng (fried rice), Sate (satay), and Bakso (meatball soup) are the most ubiquitous.
Yes, but many only open in the evening (starting around 5 PM) as 'night culinary' (kuliner malam).
Yes, PKL is just the abbreviation for 'Pedagang Kaki Lima' (the vendor).
Usually, you pay after you eat. Just ask 'Berapa, Bang?' (How much, brother?).
It's a gray area. Many are tolerated, but some face relocation if they block traffic or sidewalks.
Rarely. Usually, the name of the food is written on the cart or a banner hanging in the tent.
It means 'to go' or 'takeaway.' If you don't want to eat there, say 'Bungkus, Bang!'
Yes, a warung is usually a small permanent shop, while a kaki lima is a mobile cart or temporary setup.
Absolutely! You can ask for 'tidak pedas' (not spicy) or 'tambah telur' (add an egg).
관련 표현
Gerobak
similarThe wooden cart used by vendors
Warung
similarA small shop or stall
Nongkrong
builds onTo hang out aimlessly
Lesehan
specialized formSitting on a mat to eat
Abang-abang
similarInformal way to call the vendor
어디서 쓸까?
Planning dinner with a friend
Budi: Lapar nih, makan apa ya?
Sari: Cari kaki lima di depan yuk, ada martabak enak.
Asking for recommendations
Turis: Di mana kaki lima yang paling terkenal di sini?
Warga: Coba ke Jalan Sabang, di sana banyak kaki lima legendaris.
Discussing the news
Presenter: Pemerintah akan menata ulang kawasan kaki lima di pusat kota.
Ahli: Ini penting untuk kelancaran lalu lintas.
Ordering on a food app
Andi: Kamu mau pesan apa?
Rina: Pesan sate kaki lima saja lewat aplikasi, lebih praktis.
Complaining about traffic
Supir: Macet sekali di sini!
Penumpang: Iya, banyak kaki lima yang jualan di badan jalan.
Talking about childhood
Ayah: Dulu Ayah sering makan di kaki lima ini sepulang sekolah.
Anak: Wah, sudah lama sekali ya!
암기하기
기억법
Think of a 'Five-Foot' (Kaki Lima) sidewalk where you walk to find food.
시각적 연상
Imagine a colorful wooden cart with two wheels, plus a vendor with two legs, and a kickstand. That's 5 'legs' supporting your meal!
Rhyme
Makan di kaki lima, rasa bintang lima! (Eat at a street stall, five-star taste!)
Story
Once, a king ordered all sidewalks to be five feet wide. Instead of walking, people started cooking there. Now, we call the cooks 'Five Feet'.
In Other Languages
Similar to the 'Yatai' in Japan or 'Pojangmacha' in Korea, which also refer to specific types of street food structures.
Word Web
챌린지
Next time you see a street vendor, try to identify three things they are selling using the phrase 'Kaki lima ini jual...'
Review this phrase every time you feel hungry for a snack!
발음
Both 'k' sounds are unaspirated (no puff of air).
The 'i' is like 'ee' in 'see', and 'a' is like 'ah'.
격식 수준 스펙트럼
Saya ingin mengonsumsi hidangan dari pedagang kaki lima. (Expressing hunger/desire for street food.)
Saya mau makan di kaki lima. (Expressing hunger/desire for street food.)
Makan kaki lima yuk! (Expressing hunger/desire for street food.)
Nyari PKL kuy! (Expressing hunger/desire for street food.)
The term is a direct translation of 'five feet.' It dates back to the 1817 London Building Act, which influenced colonial architecture in the Dutch East Indies under Stamford Raffles.
재미있는 사실
Despite the name 'five feet,' modern Indonesian sidewalks are rarely exactly five feet wide!
문화 노트
In the capital, kaki lima are everywhere. Famous spots like Jalan Sabang or Pecenongan become culinary heavens at night. It's the primary way office workers eat lunch.
“Makan siang di kaki lima Jakarta itu seru tapi panas.”
Here, the 'lesehan' style is king. You sit on mats on the sidewalk of Malioboro street. It's a very relaxed, slow-paced way to enjoy 'Gudeg' (jackfruit stew).
“Ayo lesehan di kaki lima Malioboro.”
Known as a 'culinary city,' Bandung's kaki lima often sell innovative snacks like 'Cireng' or 'Cilok.' The vendors here are known for being very creative.
“Kaki lima di Bandung kreatif banget makanannya.”
Street food here is bold and spicy. Kaki lima vendors selling 'Rawon' (black soup) or 'Rujak Cingur' are local favorites.
“Kaki lima Surabaya pedasnya mantap!”
대화 시작하기
Apa makanan kaki lima favoritmu?
Di mana ada kaki lima yang enak di dekat sini?
Menurutmu, kenapa orang Indonesia suka makan di kaki lima?
Bagaimana pendapatmu tentang relokasi pedagang kaki lima?
자주 하는 실수
Saya makan di lima kaki.
Saya makan di kaki lima.
L1 Interference
Kaki lima itu sangat mahal.
Restoran itu sangat mahal.
L1 Interference
Pedagang kaki limas.
Pedagang kaki lima.
L1 Interference
Saya melihat kucing kaki lima.
Saya melihat kucing berkaki lima.
L1 Interference
In Other Languages
Puestos callejeros
Kaki lima specifically implies the sidewalk location.
Cuisine de rue
French is more formal and descriptive.
Imbissstand
German emphasizes the 'snack' aspect.
Yatai (屋台)
Yatai are often associated with festivals or specific districts like Fukuoka.
Basta (بسطة)
Basta often refers to goods/clothes more than just food.
Lùbiān tān (路边摊)
The Chinese term is more literal (roadside).
Pojangmacha (포장마차)
Pojangmacha often implies drinking alcohol, which is less common at Indonesian kaki lima.
Camelô
Camelô is more about the person selling goods than the food stall itself.
Spotted in the Real World
“Kita harus coba sate kaki lima yang di sana, itu legendaris.”
The characters are on a culinary road trip across Indonesia.
“Di bawah terik matahari, kau dorong gerobak kaki lima.”
A song about the struggles and hard work of street vendors.
“The kaki lima is the soul of Jakarta's food scene.”
The Jakarta episode focusing on local street food legends.
혼동하기 쉬운
Both involve temporary street selling.
Pasar kaget is a 'pop-up market' (usually for clothes/groceries), while kaki lima is primarily for individual food stalls.
Both contain the word 'kaki' (foot).
Jalan kaki means 'to walk.' Kaki lima is a noun for a stall.
자주 묻는 질문 (12)
Generally yes, but choose busy stalls where food is cooked fresh in front of you. Avoid raw vegetables if you're unsure.
practical tipsIt refers to the 5-foot width of the sidewalk where the stalls are located.
basic understandingNo, tipping is not expected at street stalls in Indonesia.
cultural usageNasi Goreng (fried rice), Sate (satay), and Bakso (meatball soup) are the most ubiquitous.
basic understandingYes, but many only open in the evening (starting around 5 PM) as 'night culinary' (kuliner malam).
usage contextsYes, PKL is just the abbreviation for 'Pedagang Kaki Lima' (the vendor).
grammar mechanicsUsually, you pay after you eat. Just ask 'Berapa, Bang?' (How much, brother?).
practical tipsIt's a gray area. Many are tolerated, but some face relocation if they block traffic or sidewalks.
cultural usageRarely. Usually, the name of the food is written on the cart or a banner hanging in the tent.
practical tipsIt means 'to go' or 'takeaway.' If you don't want to eat there, say 'Bungkus, Bang!'
practical tipsYes, a warung is usually a small permanent shop, while a kaki lima is a mobile cart or temporary setup.
comparisonsAbsolutely! You can ask for 'tidak pedas' (not spicy) or 'tambah telur' (add an egg).
practical tips
