Markets and independent shops in Semarang

27 markets, bookshops, record shops and makers in Semarang.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

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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
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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
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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
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Java Supermall
The mall has four floors. Fashion tenants include Matahari Department Store, Hammer, Giordano, and Bellagio. It is a comfortable place to hangout with culinary tenants including Starbucks, J.CO Donuts, Pizza Hut, Solaria, Es Teler 77, and Kopi Luwak. There is the Cinemazz cinema at the third floor.
09:30–22:00
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Lumpia Gang Lombok
Loempia Gang Lombok or Loenpia Gang Lombok
The pioneer of Semarang's many lumpia (spring roll) stalls. Started operating before the Second World War. Some of the owners of other lumpia outlets started by working at this place. Uses both dried shrimp and fresh shrimp. Semarang lumpia is known for the use of bamboo shoots, which give them a distinctive taste.
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Mall Ciputra
Citraland Mall
The ground floor has many fashion options, including The Bra House, Andre Valentino, Batik Keris, Hammer, Giordano, Nike, dan Rotelli Shoes. The first floor has more with Planet Surf, Wacoal, Warna Fashion dan Fada Boutique. The second floor has XXI and Citra 21 cinemas.
09:30–22:00
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Moaci Gemini
Kue moaci is a Semarang mochi stuffed with the peanut paste and sesame seeds outside.
Closed · opens 7 am
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Paragon City Mall
At the G floor, you can buy beauty products at L'Occitane and the Body Shop. Some of the well-known tenants include Adidas, Giordano, Levi’s, Hush Puppies, and Wakai. Food options include BreadTalk, J.CO Donuts, dan Starbucks.
10:00–22:00
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Pasar Bulu
Bulu Market
In addition to providing ingredients for cooking, there is also a food court here.
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Pasar Karangayu
Karangayu Market
One of the biggest traditional markets in Semarang. Just 5 km away from the airport.
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Pasar Peterongan
Peterongan Market
Known for its old tamarind tree. It is older than the market which was built in 1916.
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Semarang Creative Gallery
Gallery of creative products & unique crafts from Semarang craftsmen.
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Tahu Baxo Ibu Pudji
Tahu Bakso Bu Pudji cabang Pamularsih
Tahu bakso is tofu stuffed with beef or fish dough. It is a delicacy of Ungaran, Semarang (Regency).
Closed · opens 7 am
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Wingko Babat Cap Kereta Api
Railway Brand
This outlet is just on the edge of Semarang's Old Town. In addition to wingko they have a wide range of other sweet and savoury snack stuffs, and a small selection of souvenirs like fridge magnets. The shop is a much calmer experience than the toko oleh-oleh of Jl Pandanaran which can be crowded and hot, especially if a coachload of tourists arrives.
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Andika Art & Crafts Gallery
Jl Puri Anjasmoro, Block O-1/5
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Batik Semarang 16
Meteseh, Tembalang
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Batik Temawon
Jl. Batik No.746, Kampung Batik, Rejomulyo
Closed · opens 9 am
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Klub Merby
Jl MT Haryono (Mataram) No 653.
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La Vogue
The city's oldest antique shop.
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Lia's Gallery
Fine art calligraphy painting.
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Pandjang Art Shop
Jl Widoharjo 31A
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Pasar Antik Semarang
Semarang antique market.
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Golden Valasindo
Jl Jend Sudirman 322, Ruko Siliwangi Square Kav 10
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Rudo Indovalas Dunia
Jl Simpang Lima, Gajah Mada Plaza Bl A/9-10
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Supit
Jl Pemuda 39C
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Supit (branch office)
Mal Ciputra Shop Office Bl B/4, Jl Simpang Lima 1 1
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Valin Internusa
Jl Mayjen DI Panjaitan 158-160

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Semarang (CC BY-SA 4.0).