KOMPAS.com – Bogor is one of the favorite tourist destinations for residents of Jakarta and its surroundings, especially during long holidays.
Not only does it offer stunning natural panoramas, but also a variety of typical souvenirs that are a shame to miss.
Whether you visit Bogor City or Bogor Regency, here are 17 popular souvenirs that you can bring home for your family and relatives.
1. Unyil bread
As the name suggests, this bread is small, no more than 5 cm long. There are various filling variants available, such as cheese, chocolate, sausage and shredded meat.
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Roti Unyil Venus at Ruko V Point, Jalan Raya Pajajaran No. 1, is the most famous. Come early to get the best choice because this place is always busy.
2. Layer the taro
This taro-based sponge cake has a distinctive purple color with various flavors such as cheese, cocopandan and coffee milk. Lapis Bogor Sangkuriang is a popular brand that is easy to find in official shops around Jalan Pajajaran or Bogor Station.
3. Baked macaroni
This schotel macaroni-like snack has a crunchy texture on the outside and soft on the inside. The grated cheese and meat filling are a treat for the taste buds. You can buy it at Jalan Salak No. 24, Babakan, near Taman Kencana.
These beans have a round shape with a purple color inside. Apart from boiling, Bogor beans are also processed into fried beans with various flavors such as cheese and balado. One of the well-known brands is Kacang Bogor Istana on Jalan Babakan Raya No. 37.
5. Cilembu roasted sweet potatoes
The sensation of enjoying warm and sweet sweet potatoes in the cold Puncak area is an experience in itself. These sweet potatoes are sold by many traders along the road to Puncak.
Illustration of Cilembu sweet potato. Benefits of Cilembu sweet potato.6. Bika Bogor
Different from Medan bika, Bogor Bika uses taro tubers as the main raw material. One well-known brand is Bika Bogor Talubi on Jalan Raya Pajajaran No. 20m, Baranangsiang.
7. Papapia
This typical Bogor pia has crispy skin with a soft filling. The flavors available include cheese, chocolate and green beans. You can buy it on Jalan Colonel Ahmad Syam, Tanah Baru, North Bogor District.
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8. Bogor pickles
Bogor’s typical pickled fruit and vegetables have a fresh and delicious taste. Delicious Asinan Gedung Dalam on Jalan Siliwangi No. The 27C is a legendary one since 1978.
9. Kotjok beer
Despite its name “beer,” this drink does not contain alcohol. Made from red ginger, cinnamon and palm sugar, this drink can be found at Gang Aut, Jalan Suryakencana No. 291-299.
10. Risol Bogor
Illustration of vermicelli rissoles, delicious fried food for breaking the fast.Bogor’s typical rissoles have unique fillings such as tuna, meat and even spaghetti. One well-known producer is Risollaku on Jalan Ring Road Yasmin.
