Banyuwangi Regency is one of the regencies in East Java that has exotic natural beauty. Located at the eastern end of the province of East Java, this district is always crowded with tourists, both domestic and foreign. Many tourists make this district a must-visit destination, at least once in a lifetime.
After feeling satisfied exploring the beauty of Banyuwangi, it’s incomplete if you don’t taste the following typical Banyuwangi snacks.
1. Ladrang
This one snack must be made as a souvenir from Banyuwangi. Ladrang is a Banyuwangi souvenir made from yellow or purple sweet potato, which is processed by frying. This snack has a shape like flat noodles, not too long with a crunchy texture, and is available in various flavors, namely savory, sweet, and spicy. In addition, Ladrang is believed to be nutritious for the body and is suitable as a snack for those of you who are on a diet program! Enough with the price of Rp. 10,000 – Rp. 20,000, you can bring home these souvenirs.
2. Pia Glenmore
Bakpia or pia is not only delicious in Yogyakarta, but Banyuwangi also has bakpia that is no less delicious, Pia Glenmore. It was named Glenmore because this pia was first made in Glenmore District, Banyuwangi Regency.
This snack has various flavors, ranging from cheese, chocolate, green bean, pineapple, durian, banana cheese, purple telo, pandan, and even chicken to a crunchy texture on the outside and soft on the outside inside. It is the distinctive taste that makes Pia Glenmore always missed by tourists to be used as snacks on the way or to take home.
Suppose you are interested in bringing Pia Glenmore home as a souvenir. In that case, you can buy it directly at Bakpia Glenmore, which is located at Jalan Raya Jember No. 51 Banyuwangi or in front of the Telkom Glenmore office. The price offered is also relatively affordable, starting from Rp. 20,000/box only.
3. Banyuwangi Coffee
Banyuwangi’s natural wealth is very much and most of it is famous in many countries, one of which is processed coffee. Visiting Banyuwangi will be incomplete if you don’t taste Banyuwangi coffee. The coffee has a distinctive aroma, delicious, and different from other coffees. So don’t be surprised if Banyuwangi Coffee becomes a souvenir that must be brought home. There are several famous Banyuwangi coffees, such as Kemiren Coffee, Lanang Coffee, and Sebalang Coffee.
4. Bagiak Cake
For those looking for pastries as souvenirs for your family at home, Kue Bagiak can be an option. Bagiak cake is a souvenir typical of Banyuwangi in the shape of an oval and long made of sago flour, grated coconut, and various other spices. Having a texture that is a little hard but melts when you bite it and a unique combination of sweet and savory flavors, this cake is perfect for drinking coffee or tea in the afternoon.
In addition, Kue Bagiak is also available with a variety of flavors, which are ginger, peanut, milk, pandan, jackfruit, cheese, vanilla, cinnamon, and durian flavors that you can choose according to your taste. Not only that, but the packaging of Bagiak Cake is also diverse. Some are wrapped in plastic and some are packaged in boxes to make them look neater and more practical.
Bagiak cakes can last up to 3 months, so you don’t have to worry about bringing them home. If you are interested in bringing it as a souvenir, you can buy it at various souvenir centers in Banyuwangi with prices starting from Rp. 20,000 – Rp. 25,000.
5. Klemben
The reference for typical Banyuwangi cakes suitable as gifts for loved ones is Klemben. This snack made from wheat flour and eggs with a balanced savory and sweet taste is suitable as a companion for drinking tea or as a treat on the day of Eid. The texture of the cake, similar to a dry sponge and can last up to a month, makes Klemben suitable for Eid hampers or distributed to relatives.
In addition, the price is also affordable. Only Rp. 15,000 is enough, then you will get one Klemben package containing 40 seeds. For that, if you are interested in bringing Klemben as a gift for your family at home, you can buy it at one of the Klemben production houses owned by Mrs. Sri Wahyuningsih Klemben, Gringsing, which is located in the Sumberejo Pakis area, Banyuwangi.
6. Savanna Cake
For those who like to taste contemporary cakes, this Banyuwangi Savana Cake souvenir will be your favorite. This contemporary cake is made from bananas and has various topping variants that represent Banyuwangi as a tourist destination, you can choose according to your taste.
You can choose toping variants ranging from Savana Red Island (representation of Red Island Beach), Savana Green Bay (representation of Teluk Ijo Beach), Savana Blue Fire (representation of the Blue Fire of Mount Ijen), Savana Wedi Ireng (representation of Wedi Ireng Beach), and Savana Sunrise of Java.
7. Banyuwangi Banana Sale
Pacitan has a Banana Sale as a souvenir, but Banyuwangi also has a Banana Sale snack that is suitable as a souvenir for the family at home. As the name suggests, this typical Banyuwangi souvenir is made from dried bananas and has a sweet taste and a distinctive aroma of bananas.
Banyuwangi Banana Sale is available in various types, namely roll banana sale, fried banana sale, and wet banana sale with a shelf life of up to 6 months. These souvenirs are also easy to get at various souvenir centers scattered around the corner of Banyuwangi city. The price is also quite affordable, starting from IDR 10,000 – IDR 25,000. So, are you interested in bringing how many boxes for your family at home?
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