Warung Entok Mbak Hesti

KUDUS – Muscovy duck dishes have become a culinary staple in Kudus Regency, offering a variety of flavors. Located in Pasuruhan Lor Village, Jati District, Warung Makan Entok Mbak Hesti has been serving its signature fried duck and duck tongseng since its establishment in 2019.

The duck is meticulously cleaned and boiled with a blend of spices before preparation, a traditional cooking method maintained to ensure deep, well-developed flavors.

The fried duck is served savory with a side of raw bird's-eye chili sambal, while the duck tongseng offers a balance of spicy and sweet flavors, with adjustable heat levels to suit customer preferences.

Hesti Wulandari, owner of Warung Makan Entok Mbak Hesti, noted that the eatery experiences its busiest hours during dinner, requiring a small team to assist with operations.

“We have used this cooking process for a long time. The duck is cleaned and then boiled. It gets crowded during dinner, so I have staff to help,” Hesti said.

Prices are set at Rp26,000 for a fried duck meal set, which includes white rice and a large hot or iced tea. The duck tongseng set is priced at Rp30,000, also including rice and a large tea, with rice served buffet-style.

Daily demand reaches 30 to 35 ducks, peaking over the weekend, highlighting the high volume required to meet customer orders.

Ari, a resident of Ploso Village and a frequent customer, said he often visits with family and colleagues, citing both the convenient location and the depth of flavor in the duck meat as his primary reasons for returning.

"I have been coming here for a long time. The flavors suit my palate; it’s delicious. The seasoning on the Muscovy duck really penetrates deep into the meat," said Ari.