Delicious Foods in Sambas Regency, West Kalimantan Province
Well, Sambas Regency perhaps is not as famous as Pontianak City when it comes to tourism. That doesn’t mean the region isn’t worthy to visit! One of the reasons for visiting Sambas is the presence of delicious traditional foods that tourists can enjoy during the visit. The option is many and those foods are easy to find. Not to mention the price is quite affordable. The problem is that many tourists haven’t recognized both the places to get the foods and the choices of culinary. Have no worries. Everyone can read more information below.
Where to Get Them
Due to the variety, visitors can find lots of unique traditional foods in Sambas Regency. Still, the most famous one is Ranggah Shrimp. These river creatures have a bigger shape than regular shrimps and they taste great. Tourists can get the foods at local villages or restaurants, actually. For a more affordable price, however, it is recommended to buy Ranggah or other foods in a local eatery or food vendor. Still, for simplicity and the best service, tourists can get them at hotels or fancy restaurants in the downtown.
Various Foods to Get
Well, Sambas Regency has more delicious foods aside from Ranggah Shrimps. What tourists need to do is to explore the region and find some recommended eateries. For the best result, it is recommended to hire a local guide who can give information regarding the places and choices of foods. In terms of popularity, the first choice would be Bubur Paddas. This traditional porridge consists of numerous vegetables, anchovies, peanuts, turmeric leaves, local seasoning, and much more! The taste is indeed different than regular porridges.
Aside from Paddas, the region has another famous porridge called Ambok. Usually, villagers eat it in the morning as breakfast. They eat this along with fish chips, soy sauce, and chilies. The next recommended food to try in Sambas Regency is called Serabi. This snack is sweet and features coconut milk. Thus, it tastes a little bit appetizing as well. For those who love soups, there is Bandong. Unlike regular soups, this one features noodles! Usually, people eat it as lunch along with some side dishes like Kemillek.
What is next? When visiting Sambas Regency, everyone should try Nasek Lammak. The main ingredient is sticky rice. For the information, the locals often eat it along with a cup of coffee in the morning, as a snack. In terms of price, this one is the cheapest. Still, in order to try all those foods, it is recommended to carry much cash when visiting Sambas later!
Nearby Attractions
- Tanjung Mekar Tourist Site
- Museum Daerah Sambas
- Sebedang Lake
- Liteng Mountain
- Keramat Bantelan Petinggi Segerunding
How to Get There
Before heading to Sambas Regency, tourists (especially outsiders) should drop by in Pontianak City first (which is the capital of West Kalimantan Province). From Jakarta City (Soekarno – Hatta International Airport), in this case, a flight to Supadio Airport would take about 1 hour and 25 minutes. Once tourists arrive at Pontianak, they can head to Sambas by taking Ahmad Yani Street. This trip would take around 4 hours and 51 minutes, as the distance is 229 km. Once arriving at Sambas, it is recommended to visit nearby eateries and get those foods right away!
Where to Stay
- Sambas Indah Hotel
- Sambas Terigas Hotel
- Pantura Jaya Hotel
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