Cianjur

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Cianjur is a city west of Bandung, the provincial capital of West Java, and the capital of Kabupaten Cianjur, Indonesia. Cianjur is about 120 km from Jakarta, and 60 km from Bandung.

It has a population of about 100,000, and many of its residents commute to work in Bandung. Cianjur is famous for its rice, often called the "rice warehouse" (gudang beras) of the region. Cianjur was found in 1677, with the first ruler was R.A.A. Wiratanu I or titled Dalem Cikundul, as the descendant from the old Sundanese kingdom of Pajajaran.

It is also famous for its preserved fruits called manisan, which is popular as snack. The preservation method is either dry or wet, using white sugar in both cases and vinegar and water in the latter case. The most popular manisan is made from mango, with plums and other fruits also available.

Other than rice & 'manisan', Cianjur also got a nick name 'tauco city', tauco is made from soya bean & internationally known as main ingredient for miso soup (Japanese soup).

Cianjur popular place is Puncak, most of the people knew about this place and did not aware that Puncak is part of Cianjur location. Everybody who will travel from Jakarta to Bandung via Puncak will go through Cianjur before reach Bandung.

Below list is popular food from Cianjur (other than traditional food as mentioned above): - Ayam Goreng Jakarta (Fried Chicken 'Kampung') - Ikan Bakar Cianjur (Fried Fish), in Surabaya this restaurant consider as one of the trend setter - Sate Maranggi Kang Soma (Beef Satay)