Street Food Recommendation 

Semarang streets are full of local flavours. Street food in Semarang is usually full of savory snacks, sweet treats, and traditional dishes that have been loved for generations. Exploring the city through its street food is the best way to taste the authenticness of Semarang. Here are the lit of recommendation street food for the traveller:

• Sate Kambing Pak Amat Thamrin 

This food is known for the thick meat chunks and  its signature gulai broth. If the travellers come to this place, another menu that should be tried is Tongseng Kambing or Goat Stew, it is Indonesian savory broth made with sweet soy sauce and spices with goat meat.
– Opening Hours: 10.30 AM to 9.30 PM
– Price: Start from IDR 27,000 (USD 1,66)/serving
– Recommended: Complete goat satay with rice and gulai sauce.
– Address:  MH Thamrin No. 23, Semarang City, Central Java.

• Sate dan Gule Kambing 29

This store has been established since1945, it serves any kind of satay and goat’s gulai (gulai broth). If you need more information about this store you can check on their official IG: @satekambing29semarang
– Opening Hours: 8.00 AM to 9.00 PM (Sunday closed)
– Price: Start from IDR 20,000 (USD 1,23)/serving
– Recommended:Goat satay with rice and gulai sauce.
– Address: Letjen Suprapto Street No. 29, Semarang City, Central Java.

• Gulai Kambing Bustaman Pak Sabar

This dish serves and cooks using traditional wood-fired stoves, with spices that combine Javanese and Arabic influences. This store has been established  since 1969 and the recipe passed down through its generations.
– Opening Hours: 8.00 AM to 2.30 PM
– Price: Start from IDR 25,000 (USD 1,54)/serving
– Recommended: Gulai Kambing.
– Address: Tanjung Mas, Semarang City, Central Java

This dish consists of fried tofu, rice cake, bean sprouts, egg, and shrimp fritters with peanut sauce.
– Opening Hours: 12.00 AM to 10.00 PM
– Price: Start from IDR 25,000 (USD 1,54)/serving
– Recommended: Complete tahu gimbal
– Address: Pandanaran Street No.2, Semarang City, Central Java

This store has been operated since 1989. This is a simple and comforting spot and dishes. From the rich flavors of nasi pindang Kudus and the warm, savory taste of beef soto to the uniquely delicious fried rice with tripe.
Opening Hours: 6.00 AM to 10.00 PM
– Opening Hours: 6.00 AM to 10.00 PM
– Price: Start from IDR 25,000 (USD 1,54)/serving
– Recommended: Nasi Pindang
– Address: MH Thamrin Street No. 40, Semarang City, Central Java

Tahu Pong is a dish from tofu and it has become a legendary Semarang delicacy that has existed since long before Indonesia’s independence. The word ‘pong’ means hollow or empty, as the tofu has no filling, and it is typically enjoyed by dipping it into a flavorful broth.
– Opening Hours: 11.30 AM to 8.00 PM (Sunday closed)
– Price: Start from IDR 15,000 (USD 0,92)/serving
– Recommended: Tahu Pong
– Address: Gajahmada Street No.63B, Semarang City, Central Java.

This store serves a comforting bowl of clear chicken soup with rice, vermicelli, bean sprouts, and shredded chicken, topped with fried garlic and a splash of lime for a fresh, savory taste.
– Opening Hours: 7.00 AM to 10.00 PM
– Price: Start from IDR 25,000 (USD 1,54)/serving
– Recommended: Chicken soup with a savory taste.
– Address:: Brigjen Katamso No. 1 Peterongan, Semarang City, Central Java.

Unlike the typically sweet flavor of Yogyakarta’s gudeg, Gudeg Koyor Mbak Tum offers a more savory twist. What makes it even more special is the addition of tender, flavorful beef tendons (koyor), giving the dish a rich and unique taste.
– Opening Hours: 7.00 AM to 5.00 PM
– Price: Start from IDR 25,000 (USD 1,54)/serving
– Recommended: Chicken soup with a savory taste.
– Address: Wonodri, Semarang City, Central Java

If you like fried rice, this is the fried rice you should try. This fried rice stall has been around since 1971, serving its signature nasi goreng babat gongso—a flavorful fried rice topped with tender, savory beef tripe.
– Opening Hours: 10.00 AM to 11.00 PM (Sunday closed)
– Price: Start from IDR 25,000 (USD 1,54)/serving
– Recommended: Fried rice topped with beef tripe.
– Address: Pemuda Street No. 2, Semarang City, Central Java.

Kepala Manyung Bu Fat is a must-visit legendary eatery in Semarang, established in 1969. The star of the menu is the giant manyung fish head (that commonly used to make salted jambal bread), cooked in a steaming hot broth infused with spices and fresh chilies.
– Opening Hours: 8.00 AM to 8.00 PM
– Price: Start from IDR 25,000 (USD 1,54)/serving
– Address: Ariloka Street No. 44, Semarang City, Central Java

Nasi Gandul Pak Memet is a dish that serves on banana leaves, this fragrant rice comes with tender beef drenched in a savory-sweet mix of gulai and semur gravy, creating a rich and comforting taste locals can’t resist.
– Opening Hours: 4.30 PM to 9.30 PM
– Price: Start from IDR 12,000 (USD 0,74)/serving
– Recommended: Complete Nasi Gandul
– Address: Dr. Cipto No. 12, Semarang City, Central Java.

Mie Kopyok Pak Dhuwur is a simple dish and becoming comfort food that is prepared with authentic flavors and becomes locals favorite. Mi Kopyok is a traditional Semarang noodle dish made with yellow noodles, tofu, and bean sprouts, served in a light savory broth. If you need more information about this store you can check on their official IG: @miekopyok_pakdhuwur
– Opening Hours: 4.30 PM to 9.30 PM
– Price: Start from IDR 15,000 (USD 0,92)/serving
– Recommended: Complete Mie Kopyok with koya and crackers.
– Address: Tanjung Street No. 18A, Semarang City, Central Java.

This is the most famous snack in Semarang. Lekker Paimo is a thin crepe filled with chocolate, cheese, tuna, sausage, and mozzarella. Even though this dish is just a crepe, this place is never short of customers.
– Opening Hours: 9.00 AM to 5.00 PM
– Price: Start from IDR 4,000 (USD 0,25)/serving
– Recommended: Sweet and Savory Crepe
– Address: Karang Anyar Street No. 37, Semarang City, Central Java

Cong Lik Es Puter is one of Semarang’s legendary sweet treats. This traditional coconut milk ice cream, made without dairy, comes in classic flavors like coconut, chocolate, and durian. Creamy yet refreshing, it’s a nostalgic dessert that has delighted locals for generations.
– Opening Hours: 6.00 AM to 11.00 PM
– Price: Start from IDR 25,000 (USD 1,54)/serving
– Address: Ahmad Dahlan No. 11, Semarang City, Central Java