KOMPAS.com – Semarang Chinatown is located not far from the old city, precisely in Kauman, Central Semarang District, Semarang City, Central Java.
This area is a culinary center and Chinese culture that is never quiet ahead of the Chinese New Year every year.
In addition to visiting the big Tay Tay Sie Sie, you can also come to the Semarang Chinatown for a culinary tour.
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Kompas.com Summarizing the recommendations of five places to eat in Chinatown Semarang that you can try below.
1. Mrs. Pini Chicken Rice
One of the famous chicken rice stalls in Semarang is in the Chinatown area, precisely in Gang Pinggir number 75, Kranggan, Central Semarang District, Semarang City, Central Java.
Similar to liwet rice, chicken rice is served with various side dishes, such as satay, eggs, papaya vegetables, and shredded chicken.
The price of BU Pini Chicken Rice Food is Rp. 15,000 per serving. The portion is fairly medium. So, you can add side dishes when ordering this chicken rice.
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Mrs. Pini chicken rice is suitable for breakfast, lunch, or dinner because it is open every day at 05.30-21.30 WIB.
2. Lunpia Gang Lombok
This typical Semarang peranakan snack should not be missed. Warung Lumpia which is visited in Chinatown Semarang is Lunpia Gang Lombok.
Although you can eat in place, the space is not large enough. Not to mention, there is a queue snaking almost every day.
As an alternative, you can buy and bring home spring rolls to be enjoyed at home.
Fried spring rolls from Lunpia Lombok Gang Hold 24 hours at room temperature and wet spring roll variants last 12 hours at room temperature.
The contents of this spring roll consist of a mixture of shrimp, eggs, and bamboo shoots. For sale Rp. 22,000 per piece.
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Lunpia Gang Lombok is open every Monday-Thursday at 07.00-16.00 WIB and Friday-Sunday at 07.00-17.00.