01/31/2011

a new addition outside Shibuya's Warung Bintang

Maybe it's because I don't usually go along this street at lunch time, but I've just noticed that Warung Bintang now has a cute little hawker's street cart outside.

warung bintang yatai © Tokyo Food File

 

It's advertising the daily set lunch menu, which apparently includes a couple of cans of beer...

warung bintang yatai 2 © Tokyo Food File

 

These photos were taken just after lunchtime, which is why the sign says "Tutup", which of course means "closed" — from the bahasa pronunciation of "Shut Up" (yes, lame joke...)

warung bintang yatai 3 © Tokyo Food File

 

UPDATE: Warung Bintang is now closed

Jan 31, 2011 7:45:55 PM | food and drink, food photos, indonesian, Shibuya

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