Semarang's Most Famous Souvenirs

Most Famous Souvenirs in Semarang Central Java

Semarang, the capital of Central Java Province, has a number of reasons why you should visit it. Semarang is one of the cities in Indonesia with a diversity of Javanese and Chinese cultures that are able to live side by side in harmony.

Traveling around Semarang definitely want to get a lot of famous souvenirs. Have you tasted the delicious culinary variety? So, don't miss the typical souvenirs of Semarang. The following are typical souvenirs of Semarang that must be taken home.

1. Lumpia (Spring Rolls)

Enjoying spring rolls directly in his hometown can indeed cause its own sensation. Every bite is crispy with the contents of a tasty sweet bamboo shoots can make you not tired of chewing. What about family at home? Going home with spring rolls will be one way you show that you always remember them while on vacation to Semarang.

Not hard to get a spring roll as a souvenir. You can find spring rolls all over the city of Semarang. However, it helps you buy directly from the original place where the spring roll recipe was created. Come to the Lombok Gang which is in the Chinatown area of Semarang. Here, you can buy spring rolls packed in baskets or boxes made of bamboo. The spring rolls here still use the original recipe which has been preserved for generations.

2. Wingko Babat

Wingko Babat is indeed not a typical Semarang hawker, but it comes from a district in Lamongan, namely Babat. Round-shaped snacks in various sizes with a sense of legit are sought after tourists who come to Semarang. The combination of flavors produced from selected young coconut and sugar makes wingko have a delicious special taste.

One popular wingko in Semarang is the Wingko Babat Cap Kereta located on Jalan Cenderawasih 14, Semarang. From here Wingko began to be introduced by Mrs. Mulyono who came from Babat and settled in Semarang. Initially, Wingko was sold around Tawang Station, and this was also the reason for the naming of Wingko.

3. Bandeng Presto

Processed fish enthusiasts must stop by milkfish Juwana Erlina which is located at Jalan Pandanaran 57 and Jalan Pamularsih 70, Semarang. Here, you are like entering a paradise of various delicious milkfish preparations. Some milkfish preparations that you can bring home include soft thorns, smoked milkfish and milkfish brains.

In addition to the milkfish brought home, you can also enjoy a special dish of milkfish Juwana Erlina in her food stall located on the 2nd floor. You can taste milkfish satay, milkfish tauco and also warm milkfish.

4. Tahu Meatballs

Like to drink tea in the afternoon? Drinking tea usually requires a snack. Well, know the typical Semarang meatballs can be a casual friend to drink tea in the afternoon. The taste is tasty, very delicious served warm and eaten with cayenne pepper. There are two kinds of meatball tofu namely fried meatball tofu and boiled meatballs tofu. No need to ask which one is better, because both are equally delicious.

Know this meatballs would not be as popular as it is today if it wasn't for Mrs. Pudji, a citizen of Unggaran. In 1995, he started his business by hawking his homemade meatballs to government offices in Unggaran and Semarang. Because many people like this snack, Mrs. Pudji finally made the meatball tofu as her business field. Nowadays, tofu meatballs are easily found in various souvenir shops typical of Semarang, especially on Jalan Pandanaran.