Semarang

ADA

Modern supermarket in Semarang. It provides a variety of household needs, clothing, shoes, toys, and a food court. It has 4 branches all over Semarang.

09:00–21:00

Ayam Goreng Mbok Berek

Ayam penyet (traditional Javanese fried chicken that is smashed in a mortar and pestle so you can enjoy the sumsum - marrow), served with sambal and lalapan (raw vegetables).

Closed · opens 7:30 am

Bandeng Juwana Elrina

Bandeng presto, lumpia Semarang, wingko babat, ganjel rel cake and more. Free tasting.

Sun-Thu 06:30-22:00, Fri Sat 06:30-23:00

Bowery

Steaks, wine, cocktails, mocktails, generally fine dining. Western and Asian. Black and chrome, atmospheric lighting, Gotham-city vibe. Paired with the more casual dining Eastman.

Burung Kuntul Banteng Raider

Do birdwatching, white egrets in some tamarind trees beside the road.

DP Mall

The mall has three floors. Fashion tenants include H&M, Uniqlo, and Giordano. It is a comfortable place to hang out with culinary tenants including Sushi Tei, Yoshinoya and Istana Mie & Es. There are the Cinema XXI cinema and Masterpiece karaoke on the second floor.

10:00–22:00

Dharma Boutique Roastery

Margo Redjo

A coffee shop that has been established in 1916. There is traditional coffee processing.

Mon-Sat, 09:00-17:00

Dyriana Bakery & Cafe

Freshly baked bread — try "roti pisang" (bread with a small banana inside) —– cakes, and a nice cafe serving local hot food and cold drinks. Air-conditioned. Often has demonstrations of traditional products being made (call first, often around 15:00-17:00).

Closed · opens 6:30 am

Elrina Restaurant

Serving different dishes of milkfish with local taste, Chinese and seafood. Air-conditioned.

Es Cao Gang Lombok

Es cao is a traditional Semarang iced drink with black grass jelly, coconut, and red colour coconut pandan syrup.

Closed · opens 8 am

Es Kelapa Muda Kartika

One of the most delicious young coconut drinks. Daytime only, just get there early because in late afternoon they're most likely sold out already.

Closed · opens 10 am

Es Puter Cong Lik

A traditional ice cream based on coconut milk, with fruits, coconut and jelly.

Closed · opens 6 pm

GOR Jatidiri

There is a sports complex owned by the Central Java government. Main football stadium, swimming pool, indoor stadium, roller skate velodrome, and so on. You may watch the tier-1 Indonesian football league match on the weekend.

GOR Tri Lomba Juang

Running track, badminton, and tennis venue. Every afternoon, many Semarang people run and jog in this place.

Gedung Djakarta Lloyd

Gedung Djakarta Lloyd was once the office of the largest shipping company in the Netherlands named Stoomvaart Maatschappij Nederland (SMN). This building was designed by Ir. Thomas Karsten in 1930. SMN was later nationalized to become Djakarta Lloyd. Until now this building is still used as the office of state-owned, Djakarta Lloyd.

Gedung MARBA

Marba (Martak Badjened) is a company owned by a Yemen-Indonesia businessman who is engaged in export and import. This building was built in the mid-19th century.

Gedung Monod Diephuis & Co

Located in the middle of Hoogendoorpstraat, now Jalan Kepodang. Monod & Co company was founded in 1882 by CLF Monod de Froideville and is one of the oldest companies in Semarang. This company is engaged in brokerage, especially sugar, coffee, copra, and other agricultural products for export to Europe. The building is used for art galleries, public libraries, and wedding halls also social activities.

Mon-Fri 08:00-21:00, Sat 08:00-17:00

Gedung Oudetrap

The building has a spiral staircase in front of the building, which was built in 1834. It was used as a spice warehouse in the Dutch colonial era.

Gedung PELNI

This building was used by Koninklijke Paketvaart Maatschappij (KPM) in the early 20th century. The building is an Art Deco Indies style building that was first built in Semarang. Designed by F.J.L Ghijsels of the AIA bureau in 1917. Construction took a year and was only completed in 1918. Now, It is owned by the national marine passenger transport company, PT PELNI.

Gedung PTPN XV

Built in the early 19th century and used for Cultuur-Maatschappij der Vorstenlanden N.V., a Dutch company engaged in plantations and agriculture. The company opened a branch in Semarang in 1888. Now, the building is owned by state-owned PT Perkebunan Nusantara.

Gelato Matteo

Real Italian gelato made by a real Italian man. All the favourite flavours plus some specials. Cups, cones and in brioche. Small range of other snacks, and proper Italian coffee.

Mon-Fri 10:00-22:00, Sat 10:00-23:00, Sun 10:00-20:00

Gereja Blenduk

GPIB Immanuel

The name means "domed church". A beautiful Protestant church built in 1753, it is the oldest church in Semarang. It has a baroque organ, a rarity in Indonesia.

Grand Mosque of Central Java

Masjid Agung Jawa Tengah

If you want to see a big mosque, this will probably not disappoint. Presumably non-Muslims can take the lift up to the top of the minaret for a scenic view of the city too.

04:00-22:00 daily

Gua Kreo

Kreo Cave

A modest cave formation surrounded by a man-made lake with a resident band of long-tailed macaques. Can get crowded on the weekend, but you may have it all to yourself on a weekday. Near the cave, there is Waduk Jatibarang or Jatibarang reservoir with a beautiful sight.

Daily 06:00–18:00·Rp3,000

Gule Kambing Bustaman Pak Sabar

Gule is a type of Javanese food containing rich, spicy, and succulent curry-like soup. The main ingredient of this dish is goat meat.

Closed · opens 8 am·Start from Rp31,000

Holliday

Chinese food, including dim sum, is often considered the best Chinese restaurant.

Closed · opens 8 am

Hutan Wisata Tinjomoyo

A city forest with a lush atmosphere and an iconic suspension bridge. It is good for picnics and camping. Some music events had been held there.

Closed · opens 8 am

Ikan Bakar Cianjur

IBC

Highly dependable Sundanese food with quick service in lovely old Dutch bank building. The name refers to the grilled fish for which it is famous.

Jamu Jun Mbak Lina

Jamu jun is a typical Semarang's jamu (Indonesian herbal medicinal drink). It is made from rice flour and some spices.

Jateng Fair

Annual showcase of the Central Java Promotions and Development. It's held between June and July.