Surabaya Traditional Foods – Do you know that Surabaya is the second largest city in Indonesia after DKI Jakarta? Not only famous as a business hub, Surabaya is also a favorite destination for tourists to visit.
While visiting Surabaya, don’t forget to try the traditional foods, t-mates! More interestingly, you can also buy many of these foods as souvenirs for your family and friends back home. Want to know more about what you should buy from the capital city of East Java? Let’s read along!
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Traditional Surabaya Foods: Delicious Souvenirs for Your Loved Ones
So, are you ready to spoil your taste buds with these traditional foods from Surabaya?
1. Spikoe Resep Kuno
The name sounds unique, right? Yup, it is actually a legendary store in Surabaya, which is widely known for its Lapis Surabaya, a delicious 3 layered soft cake. Now there are various variants of Lapis Surabaya, such as the regular one, with raisins, or with plum. Which one do you prefer, t-mates?
To buy the product of Spikoe Resep Kuno, you can go to the store at Jl. Rungkut Madya 41 Surabaya.Your family or friends must be happy to receive this cake as a souvenir. It’s indeed such a good accompaniment for your afternoon tea.
2. Bikang Cake
Have you heard about this cake before? When you visit Surabaya, you definitely should try this traditional cake, which is made from rice flour, coconut, and sugar dough. The shape of Bikang Cake that resembles a blooming flower with bright colors make it more unique.
You can easily find this cake in the nearest traditional market. The best part? The price of this yummy cake will not drain your wallet, t-mates!
3. Almond Crispy Cheese
Here is another snack originally from Surabaya that you should try! Almond Crispy Cheese comes in various variants, such as original cheese, chocolate, matcha, and many more. The texture is thin and crispy, and will really make you want to eat it again and again.
You can find Almond Crispy Cheese in many places, including souvenir shops. One of the stores is Wisata Rasa Surabaya, which has several branches in Surabaya.
4. Sambal Bu Rudy
Raise your hand if you love spicy food and can’t live without sambal or chilli paste? Sambal Bu Rudy from Surabaya is a legendary sambal that definitely will make you fall in love instantly. Give it a try, and you will be craving for more.
Sambal Bu Rudy comes in various variants and if you want to try, all you have to do is go to the store at Jl. Dharmahusada 140, Surabaya.
5. Lapis Legit
In 2017, CNN announced a list of 17 of the world’s best national cakes, and among the list there is Lapis Legit! This layer cake is also known as spekkoek and was first introduced during the Dutch colonial era.
Lapis Legit usually has 18 layers, but some may also have up to 20 to 22 layers. In Javanese, ‘legit’ means ‘very sweet’, and indeed the taste of it is very sweet! Do any of you have a sweet tooth? Then you’re gonna love Lapis Legit that much!
6. Abon Sapi Padmosusastro
Abon sapi or meat floss is a dried meat product with light texture and usually used as toppings of many foods. The taste mostly is a combination of sweet and spicy, and you can eat it with rice, porridge, and many more.
In Surabaya, there is the famous Abon Sapi Padmosusastro which has been producing meat floss since around 1995. Don’t forget to buy it either for you or your family and friends, t-mates!
7. Kerupuk Ikan Kenjeran
Around Kenjeran Beach, Surabaya, you’ll find many sellers selling different kinds of products made of fish. One snack you should try is the fish cracker known as Kerupuk Ikan Kenjeran.
It’s very delicious and crispy, and will make you crave for more and more. So while you’re in Surabaya, don’t miss the chance to buy it!
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