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Batam is one of the cities in Indonesia which has a very strategic location. The city is on an international scale shipping lane. This is what makes various sectors in Batam develop rapidly, especially the tourism sector. Currently, many foreign tourists are interested in visiting the city of Batam. Apart from being a cool tourist attraction, the city of Batam sells a variety of original goods that are much cheaper than other cities. If you are satisfied with traveling and shopping in this city, usually tourists will look for souvenirs to take home. Here are seven recommendations for the most famous typical souvenirs from Batam.
- Rosella Tea
The rosella flower, the basic ingredient for making this tea, is quite difficult to find. That’s what makes this tea different from the usual tea. Rosella Flower Tea is red and has a special taste. This tea is usually sold dry to make it last longer. So it’s perfect for a family gift.
- Bingka Bakar
Want to find souvenirs typical of Batam but do not have much time? Maybe Bingka Bakar can be an option, you can find Bingka Bakar in almost every corner throughout Batam city, so it is perfect for those who have limited time to buy souvenirs. This local snack has a sweet original taste with a fragrant pandan leaf aroma. At first glance, the shape of this cake is similar to Bika Ambon from Medan, but what makes it different is how to make it. Apart from the cooking process, Bingka Bakar has a distinctive taste that is stronger than Bika Ambon.
- Curry Chips
Curry is generally used as sauce for various Indian foods. However, here curry is used as a flavor mix for chips. These Curry Chips are a favorite souvenir for tourists to bring to their place of origin. In Batam itself, these Curry Chips are made with a variety of selected spice mixtures. Uniquely, many Singaporeans and Malaysians come to Batam just to buy this one snack. So, why don’t you?
- Luti Gendang
Have you ever tried bread with fish filling? If you haven’t, this Batam food is a must try. Luti Gendang is bread with fish filling. This fish has previously been fried and seasoned first. The appearance of Luti Gendang is similar to croquettes, but the taste of Luti Gendang is more savory. In addition, the texture of this food is very soft when bitten. No wonder it is hunted by many tourists as souvenirs.
- Rocklate
Most people who are travelling to Batam will buy chocolate as a souvenir. No one can resist the sweet taste of chocolate sold here. In Batam, processed chocolate is a favorite of tourists to be used as souvenirs is Rocklate. Rocklate chocolate has many favorite flavors besides the original taste such as chocochip chocolate, crunchy dark chocolate, strawberry chocolate, and crunchy milk chocolate. Many choices to add to the excitement of your souvenirs for relatives.
- Pisang Villa Cake
A visit to Batam is incomplete if you haven’t tasted Cake Pisang Villa. This cake is much sought after by tourists because it has a unique taste from its primary ingredient, bananas. In addition, the price of this cake is very pocket-friendly for the tourists. Cake Pisang Villa comes with various flavors such as black forest, coconut, blueberry, chocolate, and pandan cheese. For tourists who come from far away areas, there is no need to worry if you want to make this cake a souvenir, because this cake can last for quite a long time.
- Batang Buruk Cake
This one cake is called Batang buruk — which in english buruk means “bad” because it looks less pleasing to the eye. Although it has the least visual appearance, the taste of this cake is the winner. Batang Bad Cake has a savory taste that makes anyone want to keep eating it. According to various sources, this cake was only made on special occasions such as weddings and Raya Day (Eid al-Fitr). But now, this cake has become a tourist favorite when visiting Batam.
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