Jalan Pandanaran souvenir strip
Semarang's souvenir street, lined with shops selling bandeng presto, lumpia, wingko babat, tahu bakso and moaci from early till late.
- Address
- Jl. Pandanaran, between Tugu Muda and Simpang Lima
- Area
- Semarang Selatan, Pusat Kota (Central)
About
Jalan Pandanaran is where most visitors stock up on food souvenirs that survive the trip home. Shops such as Bandeng Juwana Elrina (No. 57 and No. 83), Pusat Oleh-oleh Djoe (No. 51), Lunpia Mbak Lien and the old Wingko Babat Cap Kereta Api sell soft-boned milkfish, lumpia, wingko, tahu bakso, moaci and chips, many vacuum-packed. Bring small notes, check expiry dates and avoid weekends if you can.
- Bandeng presto and lumpia
- Wingko babat
- Vacuum packs for travel
- Open early till late
Nearby
Bandeng Juwana Elrina
The best-known bandeng presto shop on the Jalan Pandanaran souvenir strip, selling soft-boned milkfish fresh or vacuum-packed.
Colonial landmark & museumLawang Sewu
The 'thousand doors' head office built from 1904 for the Indies' first railway company, now a KAI museum facing Tugu Muda.
Arts parkTaman Indonesia Kaya
A green park with an open-air theatre stage and a fountain that dances and lights up at night, opened in 2018.
Town squareSimpang Lima
The five-road junction and Lapangan Pancasila field at the city's heart, busy with Sunday car-free day, light-up bikes and roadside food.
Shopping listing. Hours and prices change — check before you go.