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Semarang Culinary

Many visitors buy Bandeng (milkfish) – locals call it Bandeng presto (pressure-cooked milkfish) or Bandeng duri lunak (soft-boned milkfish) – whatever the name, it has been pressure-cooked. Other famous food souvenirs include lunpia Semarang (a kind of fried spring roll with bamboo-shoot filling), wingko babat (small patties of glutinous rice and shredded coconut in a variety of flavours) and pia Kemuning (various kind of filling, but the traditional ones are filled with palm sugar). You can purchase any of these at food stores called toko oleh-oleh (a lot of them are located in “Jalan Pandanaran”) or from street vendors and open stalls. If buying from street vendors or open stalls, you might look for those where locals go, as it is an indication of which ones are popular. Pressure-cooked milkfish can also be found in Jakarta, Bandung and Surabaya supermarkets, but not in such variety, particularly the large number of hot sauces available locally. Wingko Babat is already known before World War II and can be stored in room tempearature at least for one week. It is from Babat village and the legendary is Tjap Kereta Api d/h Loe Soe Siang which then other many Wingko Babat makers imitate it, but usually smaller and not so delicious for cheaper price, although sometimes is sold expensive by many hawkers. There is also the money-minded eater’s snack – nasi kucing (literally, cat rice, which is a very small portion of rice served with a modest amount of meat and vegetables), which can be had for about Rp 5,000.
There are hawker-style food stalls and tents all across Semarang. They are very popular and offer good food at unbelievably cheap prices. Please note that, as they are not permanent establishments, they do not have phone numbers and exact addresses. However, they usually open in the same spots and at a regular time every day. Also, as in any hawker-style establishments, hygiene is not a top priority here. If you have a sensitive stomach, you should always consider cook’s access to the fresh water and toilets, as well as whether the food is cooked fresh or set out in serving dishes. Anything served with ice should be questioned so as to avoid the trots.

Culinary around Gg. chili

Lunpia Gg. Lombok's famous for being famous leazt tasty and the price is pretty expensive spring rolls Rp. 10,000 per piece.

Toko Oen




Toko Oen in Semarang a second pastry shop built by Liem Gien Nio in 1936. The first store was built in Yogyakarta in 1922, followed by development in Malang then Jakarta. Currently, the store is still operating is Toko Oen in Semarang and Malang. The name "Oen" comes from the name of the store owner's husband, Tjoen Oen Hok. Oen store building is easily found because the Art Deco-style architecture and is located at the corner of Jl. Youth no. 52. Workers in these shops are descendants of previous workers. In fact, the average is already the third generation.

Huzaren Sla is a classic menu of the Dutch.

Jl. Pandanaran

Jl. Pandanaran is a renowned center for souvenirs in the city of Semarang. In this way there is a wide variety of souvenirs Semarang because the location is very strategic, in between Tugu Muda and Simpang Lima, this road will definitely not be missed by travelers. Besides wingko, spring rolls and milkfish Presto known as typical food of Semarang, there are still many other unique foods and can serve as a souvenir. In one store, there is a new menu is spiced milkfish Presto with a variety of flavors.