Plan to Visit ASEAN Schools Games Semarang?

Here Top 5 Foods You Should Try

Known for its culinary richness and specialties, Semarang becomes Indonesians’ favorite vacation
destination. However, do you know that this city in Central Java has the opportunity to host ASEAN
Schools Games (ASG) this year?

Well, for those of you who are planning to visit Semarang between July 17-25, you have that
opportunity to watch ASG while still culinary. But, don’t forget to put these 5 top Semarang foods in
your culinary lists!

1. Lumpia Gg Lombok

Lumpia and Semarang are inseparable. Even though there are a lot of lumpia sellers in Semarang, this
lumpia in Gang Lombok is still locals and tourists favorite.

Lumpia Gang Lombok located near Kelenteng Tay Kak Sier which is reportedly the oldest temple in
Semarang. In this place, you can have both lumpia basah dan lumpia kering.

Fyi, you can enjoy the lumpia you order right away or perhaps take it away. Psst.. you can munch this
lumpia while watching ASG!

2. Lekker Paimo

Located at Jl Karang Anyar No. 37, Lekker Paimo called as Semarang legendary food since you have to be
willing to queu long just to taste this food.
Unlike most other lekkers, lekker paimo has various and generous toppings from sweet ones such as
chocolate to salty ones such as cheese, egg and sausage. Despite having premium toppings, you still can
enjoy lekker paimo at an affordable price!

Btw, having generous topping makes lekker paimo similar to crepes.

3. Nasi Gandul Pak Memed

The food that is best enjoyed once you are done watching ASG looks a lot like soto betawi. The
difference is nasi gandul is served on a plate with banana leaves.

One serving nasi gandul has rice drenched in brown savory sauce with beef and offal. As complement,
you can add fried tempeh, few drops of lime juice and sambal.

If you would like to taste nasi gandul in Semarang, the most popular one is Nasi Gandul Pak Memed
which located at Jl Dr. Cipto No 12A.

4. Tahu Gimbal Pak Edy

If ‘gimbal’ is not familiar to you, this food looks a lot like bakwan in Jakarta. Tahu gimbal is one of the
most popular foods in Semarang. There are so many tahu gimbal in Semarang, but there is only one tahu
gimbal that can spoil your taste buds!

Located at Jl Pandanaran II close to taman KB Semarang, Tahu Gimbal Pak Edy served with lontong,
bakwang udang, sliced cabbage, bean sprouts and drenched in shrimp paste peanut sauce. As
compliment, you can sprinkle sliced fried onions and add shrimp crackers as you like.

The perfect blend of its sweet and savory taste makes people addicted to tahu gimbal pak Edy. If you
would like to taste, please come to tahu gimbal pak Edy on the sidelines of ASG match.

5. Pisang Plenet

Feels like you want to munch something light? Don’t worry there is pisang plenet that you can try. In
Javanese, plenet means “dipenyet” or “ditekan”. So, you can tell that pisang plenet is banana that is
grilled until browned then pressed using small board like ‘talenan’. For topping, you can add meses,
cheese, powdered sugar, pineapple or strawberry jam.

You can get pisang plenet in Gajah Mada district starting from Rp 6.000 to Rp 10.000. This popular
pisang plenet is available at 13:00 – 20:00. However, make sure you come early so you won’t run out of
this pisang plenet.

Well, those are 5 top foods you should try while having holiday in Semarang. Since culinary during
holiday can lead to gain weight, you may want to come to Komplek Olahraga Stadion Jatidiri to support
Indonesian students competing in ASG 2019!