Bandung is famous for a number of things: delicious cuisine, mountain ranges, gedung sate and a cool climate. It is also great that Bandung has a lot of souvenirs that you can buy, from shoes to cuisine. Buying souvenirs can be an especially tricky thing, where there many things that you can buy.
Here are some ideas of souvenirs that you can buy while on a trip to Bandung:
Shoes, Bags and Wallets at Cibaduyut
Cibaduyut refers to one area in Bandung that especially stores shoes and bags. There are dozens of stores that sells items, we are sure you will find something that you like! Especially that Bandung is known to have the largest shoe industry in all of Indonesia and also known to have the longest line of vendors in Asia.
There, visitors will be able to look at numerous lines of high-quality shoes and bags. You can also have the choice of buying custom-made shoes. Moreover, the prices also tend to be more affordable, as you are buying it immediately from the artisan.
Visit Cibaduyut and prepare to be wowed!
Batik
Batik has been declared as world heritage culture by UNESCO, making it one of Indonesia’s best things to buy. With a unique method of dyeing cloth through wax resisting, the method has spread all throughout Indonesia. At this current moment, almost each area in Indonesia has their own signature pattern and motif. Bandung also has their own pattern that is particular to their own area, which mostly uses base color of black.
Address:
- PD Manonjaya Batik Centre, Jl. Tamblong No. 64, Kb. Pisang, Bandung I Phone: +62-224239502
- Toko Batik Kristin, Jl. Tamblong No. 62, Kebon Pisang, Bandung I Phone: +62-224236512
- Batik Keris at Mall Paris Van Java, Paris Van Java, Lt Dasar GB-09, Jl. Sukajadi No.137-139, Cipedes, Kota Bandung I Phone: +62-2282063611 I Website: https://www.batikkeris.co.id/
- Batik Keris at Trans Studio Mall, Trans Studio Mall, t.1 Unit A170, A172, A176, A178, Jl. Gatot Subroto No.289, Batununggal, Bandung I Phone: +62-2286012021 I Website: https://www.batikkeris.co.id/
- Batik Danar Hadi Martadinata, Jl. R E. Martadinata 60, Bandung I Phone:+62-224261665 I Website: http://danarhadibatik.com/id
- Batik Danar Hadi at Trans Studio Mall, 1st Floor Unit A 166-168, Jl. Gatot Subroto No. 289, Bandung I Phone: +62-2286012019 I Website: http://danarhadibatik.com/id
- Rumah Batik Komar Showroom, Jalan Sumbawa No.22 Bandung I Phone: +62-224237688 I Fax: +62-224210720 I E-mail: batik.komar@gmail.com I Website: http://www.batikkomar.com or https://batik-komar.com/
- Rumah Batik Komar Main Office, Showroom and Workshop, Jalan Cigadung Raya Timur 1 no 5 Bandung I Phone & Fax: +62-222514788 I Whatsapp: +62-81223682669 I E-Mail : batikkomar@ymail.com I Website: http://www.batikkomar.com or https://batik-komar.com/
- Wonderful Galeri Batik & Bordir, Jl. Cigadung Slt I 2-3, Bandung I Phone: +62-222501090 I E-Mail: wonderfulbatikbordir@yahoo.com
- Batik Manonjaya Sumatera, Jalan Sumatera no.17, Bandung I Phone: +62-224206605
- Batik Manonjaya Tamblong, Jalan Jl. Tamblong No. 64, Bandung I Phone: +62-224239502
- Hasan Batik, Jalan Cigadung Raya Timur 136, Coblong, Bandung I Phone: +62-8156070126 / +62-222501029
- For batik textiles, head over to Jabar Craft Center (JCC) Dekranasda Jawa Barat, Jalan Insinyur Haji Djuanda No.19, Dago, Bandung I Phone: +62-224203914
Kartika Sari Bakery
The deliciousness of Kartika Sari bakery has spread via word-of-mouth from Bandung and the surrounding areas. Its particularly famous for its pisang molen (banana and cheese wrapped in pastry), although you can get other snacks from lapis legit, oval bagelan, brownies stick, steamed brownies to cheese roll.
You can also purchase numerous traditional snacks from lemper, kroket, bika ambon, risoles, tempe gurih (savory tempeh), kentang putih (white potato), oncom (fermented soybeans similar to tempeh) and many more.
Address:
- Kartika Sari Jakeju, Jl. Kebon Jukut No. 3 C, Bandung I Phone: +62-224230397
- Kartika Sari Kopo, Jl. Kopo Sayati No. 111 A, Bandung I Phone: +62-225414340
- Kartika Sari Antapani, Jl. Terusan Jakarta No. 77 E, Bandung I Phone: +62-227101280
- Kartika Sari Dago, Jl. Ir. H. Djuanda No. 85 ‐ 87, Dago, Bandung I Phone: +62-222509500
- Kartika Sari Cimahi, Jl. Raya Timur No. 518, Cimahi I Phone: +62-226656280
- Kartika Sari Buah Batu, Jl. Buah Batu No. 165 A, Bandung I Phone: +62-227319385
- Kartika Sari Kawung, Jl. H. Akbar No. 4, Kebon Kawung, Bandung I Phone: +62-224231355, +62-4200441, I Fax: 4239678 I E-mail: order@kartikasari.com
- Kartika Sari Cimah, Jl. Raya Timur No. 518, Cimahi I Phone: +62-226656280
- Kartika Sari Ujung Berung, Jl. A.H. Nasution No. 133, Ujung Berung, Bandung
Website: https://kartikasari.com/
Angklung
Angklung is a famous traditional musical instrument in Indonesia that originates from Sundanese culture. It is played by shaking the instrument, each instrument representing one musical note. You can even buy a smaller sized angklung that is specifically meant for interior decorating. One place that we would recommend is the Saung Angklung Udjo, where you would be able to watch and angklung performance as well as buy angklung of various sizes and notes.
As the angklung specifically comes from the sunda culture, the angklung will most definitely remind you of bandung.
Saung Angklung Udjo
- Address: Jl. Padasuka No.118, Cibeunying Kidul, Bandung
- Phone: +62-227271714
- E-mail: info@angklung-udjo.co.id
- Website: https://angklung-udjo.co.id/
Bamboo Wind Chime
Interested in wind chimes? Then you can most definitely purchase a bamboo wooden wind chime. Rather than the loud clinking noise of the metallic wind chime, those made from bamboo typically give off a softer tune when the wind blows. You can buy these wind chimes from various souvenir shops, although one we could recommend is Cupumanik store.
Tip: Bamboo Wind Chimes do not last as long when put outdoors.
Cupumanik Souvenir Shop
Address: Jl. H. Akbar No.10, Pasir Kaliki, Bandung
Wayang Golek
Java has the wayang kulit, Sunda has the wayang golek. It is a puppet made of wood, which are then decorated with paint and plenty of sparkle in its crowns and clothes. The main difference is the shape of each puppet, in which wayang kulit is made with leather and colored with paint, while wayang golek is in the form of a puppet and is fully dressed. Despite their difference in shape and appearance, both the wayangs tell similar stories, such as the tales of Mahabarata. Each puppet represents a character in the story, in which the story teller sits in front of audiences and performs. You can buy these pieces of artwork from Sin Sin Souvenir shop.
Sin Sin Souvenir Shop
Address: Jl. Braga No.59, Braga, Bandung
Phone: +62-224238574
Wooden Mask
Other than the angklung and wind chimes, wooden masks are the next best souvenirs to decorate your home. Worn by dancers from Cirebon in the mask dance, these wooden masks are more generally collected due to its intricate and beautiful designs. You can also purchase these masks from Cupu Manik store.
Tip: Vendors will usually give you a discount when you purchase many items at their store. The key to some of these stores are bargaining!
Cupu Manik Gallery
Address: Jl H Akbar No. 10, Bandung – West Java
Phone: +62-224239456
Email: shanty_rs@yahoo.com
Peuyeum
Peyeum or tape is made from fermented cassava. This food is particularly popular in Bandung because it can produce a warm feeling in the body when consumed, which is a pleasant feeling in Bandung which is known as a cooler area. As one of the typical souvenirs, it is not difficult to find peuyeum. Apart from being eaten directly, this food is also deliciously processed into various other culinary preparations.
Address:
- Jl. Perikanan Darat kp. Ciseda ds. Sukaasih Singaparna Tasikmalaya
Phone: 081323526266 - Jl. Kihiur no. 44, Bandung (belakang SD Priangan – Jl. Cilaki bawah)
- Sam’s Strawberry Corner, Jl. Ir. H. Juanda No.315, Dago, Kota Bandung
Phone: (022) 2502267 - Karya Umbi, Jl. Cihampelas No.186, Cipaganti, Kota Bandung
Phone: (022) 2031726 - S28 Professional Office & Cafe (S28 Cafe & Oleh-oleh Bandung), Address: Jl. Sulanjana No.7, Tamansari, Kota Bandung,
Phone: (022) 4210194
Amanda Brownies
Brownies Amanda is an extremely famous steamed brownie from Bandung. This brownie offers a distinctive taste that is different from other types of brownies. The sweetness that comes from the chocolate is abundant, combined with the soft texture of the brownies. Apart from chocolate, there are various other flavors that you can try.
Address:
- Outlet Amanda Cikawao, Jl. Cikawao No. 1 – 3, Bandung, Indonesia
Phone: (022) 4209865 - Outlet Amanda Pasir Kaliki, Jl. Pasir Kaliki Ruko Paskal Hyper Square Blok A 43, Bandung, Indonesia
Phone: (022) 86061090 - Outlet Amanda Antapani, Jl. Terusan Jakarta No.6, Bandung, Indonesia
Phone: 022 7211846 - Outlet Amanda Dago, Jl. Ir. H. Djuanda No. 167, Bandung, Indonesia
Phone: 022 2516123 - Amanda Express Padasuka, Jl. Padasuka No. 68, Bandung, Indonesia
Phone: 0813-7922-3256 - Outlet Amanda Setiabudi, Jl. Dr. Setiabudi No. 164, Bandung, Indonesia
Phone: (022) 2042203 - Outlet Amanda Pusat, Jl. Rancabolang No. 29, Margahayu Soekarno Hatta, Bandung, Indonesia
- Outlet Amanda Kopo, Jl Kopo Raya No.527, Bandung, Indonesia,
Phone: (022) 88887426 - Outlet Amanda Cimahi, Jl. Raya Cibabat No.452 Cimahi, Bandung, Indonesia
- Outlet Amanda Ujungberung, Jl. A. H. Nasution No. 63 Ujung Berung, Bandung, Indonesia
- Amanda Express Banjaran, Jl. Raya Banjaran No. 209/337 KM 12, Bandung, Indonesia
- Amanda Express Lembang, Jl. Sesko AU. KP. Sesko AU. Lembang (simpang De’Ranch) Kab. bandung, Bandung, Indonesia
Tahu Susu
Other than the food mentioned above, Bandung is also famous for its specialty tofu called tahu susu. This tofu is different from other tofu, because it has a softer and chewier texture. For the processing itself, it can be processed like other tofu, which is fried or made into other preparations. Unfortunately, tahu susu is exclusively available only in the Lembang Bandung area.
Kue Soes Merdeka
Kue soes has long been a typical Bandung souvenir. One of the legendary cake shops is Soes Merdeka Badranaya. Initially this cake shop was managed by a Dutchman named Meneer Van Grafhorst in 1918. In 1969, the name of this cake shop was changed and was continued by the old shop employees. Until now, the legendary Soes Merdeka continues to produce soes cakes with milky white filling with fragrant rum. There are also cakes without rum, various pastries, sausages, and various processed meats at the shop.
Address: Jl. Purnawarman No.10 – 12, Babakan Ciamis, Kec. Sumur Bandung, Kota Bandung, Jawa Barat 40117
Phone: (022) 85880709
Whether it is the delicious food, clothing accessories or traditional accessories, all of these things are specialties to remember Bandung by. As important souvenirs are, don’t forget to enjoy the rest of the trip from its astonishing nature tourism, historical buildings and more.
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