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Medan as the capital of North Sumatra has many good foods, and is a melting pot in itself. When you came back from a trip to Medan, don't forget to pack some authentic local specialty products. The following is an extensive guide to the hottest Medan souvenirs applicable.
1. Ambon Bika
Synopsis
Bika Ambon is a traditional Indonesian cake from Medan. This is very popular not only for its rich aroma and flavor but also the spongy, honeycomb like structure. Tapioca flour, eggs, coconut milk (cochuj), sugar and yeast all adda up to a yet sweetish tasting bread which is quite unique.
Favorite Place to Choose Bika Ambon Zulaikha: This place is famous for its large variety of flavors, including original taste bika ambon, pandan flavor and soon cheese & chocolate is located in Jalan Mojopahit.
Bika Ambon Ratna: Another famous spot for taste and freshness, truly impressive Bika ambom.
2. Dodol What is it: A sweet sticky toffee-like dessert whose main ingredients are glutinous rice four, coconut milk and palm sugar. This confection is quite popular in Indonesia and comes in various flavors like chocolate, durian (yeah the weird fruit) or pandan.
Well-liked Retail Locations
Toko Dodol Ayu: The shop on Jalan Gatot Subroto offers tasty dodols of different flavors.
Pasar Petisah: This common market also sells several kinds of dodol, original ones and the modernized from other regional foods.
3. Lapis Legit Description: Sometimes called Spekkoek, Lapis Legit is a rich layered cake with dense yet moist consistency and buttery flavor. Cake tastes good and looks nice because there are multiple layers baked individually.
Well-liked Retail Locations
Toko Kue Yen-Yen: Famous for very tasty, pure Lapis Legit that comes with various tastes such as original, prune and cheese.
Toko Kue Majestyk: if you look for plain Indonesian sweets like Lapis Legit etc. this bakery may be a good choice (Jalan Diponegoro 18).
4. Markisa Syrup (Passion Fruit Syrup) Info
One of the Medan special drinks Passion Fruit Syrup from fresh passion fruit and taste is very sour refreshing. They top your drinks or enhance desserts.
Common Noerlen Traders: This enterprise, positioned on Jalan Sei Tuan is a well-known Markisa Syrup manufacturer. Passion fruits are used only from nearby farms while it is fresh.
Brastagi Supermarket: It offers a great place where you can buy different brands of Markisa Syrup
5. Teri Medan (Medan Anchovies) By : Terrawarta (Own work), via Wikimedia Overview: Commonly used in Indonesian cooking, teri medan are the small anchovy species. They are also suitable for use as a condiment or integration of chili and peanuts in the form of "Teri Kacang" snacks.
Well-liked Retail Locations
The traditional market around here is Pasar Beruang where you can find Fresh Teri Medan and other seafood from the region.
One of the most famous stores on Jalan Sutomo is Toko Cahaya Baru (New Light Store) which sells high-quality dried seafood such as Teri Medan
6. Bolpen Titi (Titi Pen)Keterangan: Bolpen titi merupakan oleh-oleh khas dari Medan yang semula merupakam merek bolpont setempat, seiring waktu berubah fungsi menjadi sebuah simbol kebudayaan. The ink pens make a wonderful gift and are well known for their reliability.
Best Known Stationery-bulpen-titi: Bol pen Titi banyak dijual pada toko alat tulis kantor Medan terutama yang ada dekat dengan sekolah ataupun universitas.
7. Ulos Fabric Overview
Ulos is a type of customary fabric woven by Batak ethnic origin society from North Sumatra. It is often used in different occasions and has a cultural value. Ulos fabric is a very beautiful and meaningful souvenir because this fabric has many types of colours and patterns.
Well-liked Retail Locations
Pasar Ulos Pasar Petisah — Medan heritage market, here are available wide variety of fabrics of “ULOS”.
Souvenirs Stores: Provided Ulos fabric and other traditional handicrafts at Toko Souvenir Bunda.
8. Pancake Durian: An Overview
Durian, dubbed as the "king of fruits" is a crowd favorite in Medan. Famously, the thin pancake-like durian meat is wrapped as a dessert generally known as pancake durian. We wanted to eat the strong flavor of durian in a delicious and special way.
Well-liked Retail Locations
Merdeka Walk: A popular spot where vendors sell freshly made durian pancakes.
Best Restaurant of Durian House : Located in Jalan Sekip known for it Pancake Durians and other fine quality products.
9. Medan Coffee – In Medan, some nice strecht of coffee plantations can be found there and if you love your cuppa joe then this is a great gift for yourself. Coffee from this region is known for its bold intense flavor.
Where to Buy Otten Coffee: a local roastery and coffee shop with a variety of Indonesian-originated green beans.
Sibayak Coffee: This café is famed for its coffee, grown exclusively in the highlands of North Sumatra.
10. Features of Batak Crafts
Distinctive and possess deep cultural meanings is Batak handicrafts. These include weaved baskets, traditional musical instruments and wooden carvings.
Well-liked Retail Locations
Pasar Petisah is a typical market containing lots of Batak crafts.
Followed by a visit to the Gallery Ulos Sianipar & UKM; here you can also shop for quality souvenirs that are demanded among Batak enthusiasts.
A selection of mementos from Medan that reflect the city's diversity of cuisine and culture. Whether you like textures in—you found it with Bika Ambon, flavors out—with Markisa Syrup. Ensure to have a thorough walk around the neighborhood markets and specialty stores in order for you to find these gems of Medan and take some home with you. Cheers to your shopping!