15 Most Popular Medan Souvenirs That You Must Buy to Bring Back Home

Commonly called Kota Melayu Deli, Medan is one of the big cities in Indonesia that offers various interesting things, including its culinary and souvenirs. If you are planning to visit Medan, and you are confused about what you need to buy as souvenirs, don’t worry because we’ve prepared this curated list for you.

Check out some recommendations for typical Medan souvenirs that can be an option for you. Keep on reading~

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Best Medan Souvenirs to Bring Home

From food, beverages, to authentic Medan batik, you can bring those all things as souvenirs to bring back home. See below and tell us which one is your favorite?

1. Sate Kerang Rahmat, Tasty Scallop Satay in Medan

A visit to Medan feels incomplete if you haven’t tasted this delicious scallop satay, namely Sate Kerang Rahmat. The interesting thing about this satay is that it is not burnt and does not smell fishy.

In addition, the satay is also available in various flavors such as original, spicy, and sweet-spicy. Anyway, when you come to Medan, it’s a must to taste this satay and bring it as an authentic food souvenir from Medan, t-mates!

2. Lemang Medan, Perfect for Rendang and Durian

The next thing of Medan typical souvenirs is made from glutinous rice mixed with coconut milk and then rolled in banana leaves. Lemang has a fluffier and savory taste so it is suitable to serve together with other foods such as rendang.

Fyi, lemang lasts about 2 days if stored in bamboo. So, if you’re traveling from Medan by plane, you can bring this back home!

3. Tempe Medan, Tempe dengan Kedelai yang Besar 

Do you love tempeh? If yes, then you must try and bring home this kind of souvenir — aside from other food souvenirs.

What’s interesting about this food is that when tempeh is fried, the soy taste is totally delicious. Plus, the large and very fresh soybeans make this tempeh fitting as a souvenir from Medan!

4. Medan Napoleon, Delicious Sponge Roll

For those of you who want to buy one of Medan’s most popular souvenirs, try Medan Napoleon. This sponge roll has a combination of a crispy pastry layer and delicious jam. This cake has 5 types of flavor variants, such as cheese, caramel, banana crazy, red velvet, green tea, and durian. So, t-mates, which flavor do you prefer?

5. Roti Ganda Medan, The Jumbo Bread with Jam Filling

Medan’s typical souvenirs that you can taste next are the Roti Ganda Medan. As the name implies, this bread is a jumbo white bread with various flavors that are certainly tempting.

From srikaya, chocolate, to strawberry flavors, you can choose your preferred flavor. One of the most favorites is plain bread with a layer of Siantar’s signature srikaya jam. Don’t forget to bring it home and let your family taste it!

6. Bika Ambon, Perfect for Sweet Tooth

Having a soft and hollow texture, this cake is made from basic ingredients of wheat flour, eggs, sugar, coconut milk, and many more. There are various flavors available, such as chocolate, cheese, mocha, and pandan. The word Ambon itself comes from the name of the street where this culinary was sold for the first time. Interesting, right?

7. Ulos Cloth, Authentic Gift from Medan for Your Loved Ones

If you want to buy souvenirs typical of Medan besides food, then Ulos cloth can be an alternative, t-mates! Having a variety of bright colors, Ulos cloth has become a favorite souvenir for tourists. Usually, this cloth is used by the community when there are cultural activities, such as wedding ceremonies to funeral processions. However, now it can be used daily as well!

8. Lapis Legit, Tempting Layer Cake

Lapis legit is one of the food that you can get to bring home as a souvenir. If you want to buy one, go to Medan gift shop — Affinois. Located on Jalan Mojopahit, this shop provides a different tempting layer cake or Spekkoek.

Made with a special recipe, don’t be surprised if the taste is different from the usual lapis legit. You must try this Medan typical food!

9. Passion Fruit Syrup from Medan

The next one of Medan souvenirs is Passion Fruit Syrup or Sirup Buah Markisa. Made from real passion fruit juice, this syrup has a sweet and sour taste and contains vitamin C and antioxidants that are good for the body.

This syrup is suitable to be served as a cold drink when the weather is hot. Totally perfect as a tropical drink!

9. Sihobuk Nuts, a Simple Snack

As the name implies, Sihobuk nuts come from Sihobuk Village in North Tapanuli. Famous for the quality of the nuts, which are savory and delicious, making these nuts a favorite souvenir from Medan for tourists.

10. The Legendary Durian Pancake

Medan is known for its durian, so it’s impossible to exclude this food from your Medan trip. However, if bringing back home durian is too much, then you can buy durian pancakes instead.

This culinary is durian fruit flesh mixed with cream and then inserted into thin rolled omelette skin with various colors. In addition, this cake will also not cause a strong durian smell, thus, it will be safe when you bring it inside the airplane cabin.

11. Bolu Meranti, Soft Cake with Various Flavors

Among all those new cake brands that’s spread in various cities in Indonesia, yet Bolu Meranti cake still remains popular among tourists and still a typical Medan souvenir. Bolu Meranti is a sponge roll with sweet cream in it and topped with different flavors such as chocolate and cheese.

. Having a soft cake texture, this cake is suitable to be enjoyed with a cup of tea or coffee. Don’t forget to buy one or two!

13. Teri Medan, Typical Anchovies from Medan

This processed food is one of the most popular side dishes. This special Medan souvenir is suitable to be eaten or mixed with other dishes to add savory flavor. Medan anchovy has a smaller form than anchovy in general and is usually fried with spicy spices and mixed with peanuts. 

Medan anchovy is available in processed anchovy that is ready to eat or still raw. You can go around Jalan Majapahit to taste this delicious food.

14. Kopi Sidikalang, Perfect for Coffee Lovers

Indonesia has various types of coffee that are well known to foreign countries ranging from, Toraja Coffee, Gayo Coffee, to Luwak Coffee. If you visit Medan, don’t forget to buy try Sidikalang Coffee of Medan.

The name of this coffee is taken from its production area, Sidikalang, which is located in Dairi district, North Sumatra. The strong aroma and has a low acid level is a characteristic of this coffee. Many coffee shops in the city of North Sumatra use Sidikalang coffee as their beans.

15. Medan Batik with Unique and Beautiful Patterns

Last but not least, aside from food, Medan’s special souvenirs that you can buy are Medan Batik. Batik from Medan has its own patterns, such as Gorga Sitompi, Semut Beriring, Itik Pulang Petang, Mataniari, Pani Patunda, and Hari Hara Sundung di Langit.

You can use this batik as a souvenir for other people or for yourself. It’s so pretty!

Which One is Your Favorite Medan Souvenirs?

Various special Medan souvenirs above can be your reference for you to determine what to bring home when visiting Medan. If you plan to visit Medan in the near future, you can visit various culinary places easier by renting a car easily at tiket.com. Going around Medan will not be a hassle at all!

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