Besides Batik! Here are 5 Unique Souvenirs from Pekalongan That Are Just as Interesting

Pekalongan is known as one of the best batik-producing cities in Indonesia. The distinctive batik motifs attract many people to visit this city to hunt for batik. Various souvenir shops in Pekalongan also sell batik as one of their main products. However, not everyone wants to buy batik as a typical souvenir from Pekalongan to take home. You might feel the same way. The good news is that Pekalongan has quite a few other interesting typical souvenirs for you to consider. Check out the reviews here!

Visiting the city of Pekanbaru, located in the middle of Sumatra Island, gives you the option of interesting typical souvenirs from Pekanbaru that you can get. Let's take a look at some recommendations for typical souvenirs from Pekanbaru city below.

1. Capret Pekalongan

For those who love snacking, capret Pekalongan is perfect to accompany your journey. Capret is a type of snack similar to crackers made from starch or sago flour, seasoned with special spices to enhance its flavor. Its shape may seem irregular, but generally, it is round and flat, served fried until crispy. Capret comes in various flavors, such as spicy salty, barbecue, balado, black pepper beef, and grilled corn. One of the famous capret products in Pekalongan is Capret Cap Pak Raden. This capret is widely sold in souvenir shops in Pekalongan, one of which is Toko Pitung located at Ruko Gajah Mada Plaza No 4, Jalan Gajah Mada Pekalongan.

2. Ogak Jahe

Ogak jahe is one of the original typical sweets from Pekalongan. It is made from ginger, coconut, and sugar. The ginger flavor is quite strong when tasted, but uniquely, it is not too spicy as it is balanced with its sweetness. If you want to buy it, one place in Pekalongan you can visit is Toko Idjo. It is located at Jalan Hayam Wuruk No 80. The price starts from Rp32,000 per package.

3. Soto Tauto

Soto tauto is one of the culinary delights you must try when visiting or vacationing in Pekalongan. Soto tauto consists of vermicelli, bean sprouts, chopped cabbage, and mixed with beef or chicken offal. All these ingredients are then cooked together with tauto spices and a selection of herbs. Finally, the soto is poured with chicken or beef broth and topped with green onions. To make it even more complete, soto tauto is usually enjoyed with skin crackers. One famous soto tauto seller in Pekalongan is Warung Soto Tauto Bang Dul. It is located on Jalan Dr. Sutomo, right in front of the Brimob Dormitory in Pekalongan. Its customers range from artists to state officials. The price is quite friendly to the pocket, starting from Rp15,000 per serving.

4. Oriental Lemonade

Besides food, another souvenir you can bring home from Pekalongan is oriental lemonade. This local soft drink has been widely known by the people of Pekalongan since 1923. The founder and inventor of this lemonade recipe is Njoo Giek Lien. To this day, its production process still uses traditional methods. This is to maintain the authenticity of the taste and freshness of the oriental lemonade itself. You can choose from various flavors, including mocha, pineapple, orange, soursop, and lemon. Want to get this Cap Nyonya oriental lemonade? You can visit the production center directly at Jalan Rajawali Utara No 15 or behind Rutan Lodji. The price is very affordable, starting from Rp5,000 to Rp7,000.

5. Gendar Crackers

Gendar crackers are sometimes also known as rice crackers. This is because the processing comes from a rice dough seasoned with spices and flavor enhancers. To make it chewier, the dough is mixed with tapioca flour. Then, the dough mixture is pounded until smooth and even. After being pounded and sliced thinly, the dough will be sun-dried for 2 to 3 days before frying. Gendar crackers can easily be found in Pekalongan, from small stalls, traditional markets, to souvenir centers. The price varies, usually ranging from Rp3,000 to Rp15,000 per package. You can buy them in raw form or already fried.