Holiday Ayo - Medan has a lot of tourist charm and unique souvenirs that make it one of the cities in Indonesia that must be visited. Various tourist attractions in this city offer exciting experiences ranging from adventure, learning, to shopping.

However, visiting Medan is not complete without tasting the delicious food. You can buy lots of good food souvenirs for family or office friends. Apart from the popular Meranti Bolu, there are also other interesting options to try.

The types are in the form of cakes, pancakes, to anchovies. Everything can be given to loved ones. What are the recommendations?

As cited from food.detik.com, here are 3 recommendations for delicious Medan food souvenirs:

1. Bika Ambon

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Many people mistakenly think that bika Ambon is a typical Ambonese food, when in fact it comes from Medan. This cake was originally offered on Ambon Street, Medan.

Bika Ambon has a fibrous texture with a legit taste made from tapioca flour, sugar, coconut milk, eggs and sap water. There are several flavors ranging from original, pandan, to cheese. This typical Medan snack can last up to four days.

2. Meranti Cake

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Very popular in Medan, this is Meranti Cake which seems to be a mandatory souvenir for every tourist. This food has a unique story.

Initially Meranti cake was made based on a trial recipe by Mrs. Ai Ling which was then entrusted to be sold at her sister's shop on Meranti Street.

Currently, you can buy Meranti cake with various flavors, such as cheese, pineapple, mocca, strawberry, peanut to blueberry. Meranti cake only lasts three days, but if you want it to last longer, a maximum of 7 days, you can leave it in the refrigerator.

3. Pancake Durian Medan

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Basically durian is a delicious fruit but it becomes even more delicious when it is processed into other foods. Medan durian pancakes are one of them.

Different from the usual pancake shape, Pancake Durian Medan is shaped like a rolled omelet made of flour dough skin filled with durian flesh which tastes amazing.

Currently, Medan durian pancakes have grown rapidly with many flavors such as mocca, original, chocolate, and pandan.