10 Signature Foods from Semarang that Will Tempt Your Taste Buds, Must Try When Visiting

Kapanlagi.com - Semarang city has its own charm as a tourist destination. Besides its beautiful city atmosphere with historical buildings, Semarang also offers delicious culinary delights. Yes, your vacation to Semarang won't be complete without trying out the local cuisine. Semarang's signature foods have a unique taste that you must try when visiting the capital of Central Java.

Until now, Semarang is probably more well-known for its historical buildings. This has caused the local cuisine to not receive much exposure. However, Semarang is still one of the popular tourist destinations. Curious about the delicious and tempting signature foods from Semarang?

Adapted from Liputan6.com, here are some reviews of Semarang's signature foods.

1. Toko Oen

Semarang is known for its hot weather. But don't worry, the hot weather doesn't hinder you from enjoying the beauty of Semarang city and its delicious culinary delights. When experiencing hot weather in Semarang, it might be the perfect time to visit Toko Oen on Jalan Pemuda No.52, Bangunharjo, Semarang Tengah.

Toko Oen is already famous as a store or restaurant that sells legendary ice cream. Established since 1935, the quality of ice cream in this store is unquestionable. In addition to ice cream, Toko Oen also has signature dishes such as beef tongue steak and fried rice. Interesting, isn't it?

2. Tahu Gimbal Pak Eddy

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A visit to Semarang would not be complete without trying tahu gimbal. This culinary delight consists of fried tofu, shrimp fritters, and a tempting special sauce. One of the most famous ones is Tahu Gimbal Pak Eddy. Located on Jalan Menteri Supeno, Mugassari, Semarang City, this tahu gimbal stall is open from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

3. Soto Bangkong

For lovers of soupy dishes like soto, you must try this typical Semarang food. Soto Bangkong is located in Bangkong Alley or now known as Brigjen Katamso Street. Unlike most soto, soto bangkong has a brownish broth with fillings, chicken, vermicelli, bean sprouts, and tomatoes. It becomes more delicious with various side dishes served on the table, such as fried chicken, various types of satay, crackers, and so on.

4. Asem-Asem Koh Liem

Asem-asem Koh Liem is also a must-try Semarang specialty. At first glance, asem-asem looks like soto. However, as the name suggests, asem-asem tends to have a refreshing sour taste. In addition to asem-asem with beef filling, this restaurant also provides various other menus, such as lontong cap go meh, milkfish, and green chili kikil. Everything is guaranteed to whet your appetite.

5. Bebek Goreng Pak Thori

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If you visit the Kandri tourist village, Gunungpati, make sure to try the food at Bebek Goreng Pak Thori. This restaurant is famous for its tender and juicy duck dishes. The crispy skin adds a unique sensation when tasting this culinary delight. In addition, there are two choices of sambal, namely red and green sambal, which will enhance your appetite.

6. Nasi Ayam Bu Sami

Prefer chicken over duck? Don't worry, in Semarang there is also famous chicken rice called Nasi Ayam Bu Sami. This culinary delight is also located in the heart of Semarang city, Simpang Lima. So you can taste this culinary delight while enjoying the hustle and bustle of Semarang city.

7. Nasi Gandul Pak Memet

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Nasi gandul may be a rare culinary find in big cities. Nasi gandul consists of warm rice served with beef or beef offal. It is then poured with savory coconut milk broth. Although it actually originated from Pati, nasi gandul can also be found in Semarang. One of the famous nasi gandul in Semarang is Nasi Gandul Pak Memet.

Nasi Gandul Pak Memet is served on banana leaves, enhancing its aroma. If you're interested in trying it, Nasi Gandul Pak Mamat can be found at Jalan Dokter Cipto No. 12, Bugangan, East Semarang.

8. Babat Gongso Pak Karmin

The next typical Semarang food recommendation is Babat Gongso Pak Karmin. This famous Semarang dish is made from tripe and offal such as liver, lung, or spleen. All of these ingredients are cooked with soy sauce and red chili. Sounds appetizing, right? Babat Gongso Pak Karmin is located on Jl. Pemuda, right on the edge of Kali Semarang.

9. Loenpia Gang Lombok

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Lumpia has become an icon of Semarang culinary. One of the most legendary lumpia is Loenpia Gang Lombok. It has two variants, which are dry lumpia and wet lumpia. Loenpia Gang Lombok is always crowded with buyers. What makes it special is that this lumpia not only contains bamboo shoots, but also shrimp and chicken. You can find this legendary lumpia at Loenpia Gang Lombok, you can go to Jalan Gang Lombok No. 11, Purwodinatan, Semarang Tengah.

10. Leker Paimo

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Want to taste the food or sweet snacks in Semarang? Leker Paimo could be the right choice. This famous leker has many variations. One of them is wet leker with a choice of sausage or tuna. Leker Paimo is never empty of buyers. So to avoid long queues, it's best to come to the location of Leker Paimo itself in front of SMA Kolese Loyola.

Those are among the 10 recommendations of typical Semarang food that you must try when visiting. How about it, are you interested in tasting which one?

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