What do you look for when you go to a tourist spot or area besides entertainment?
Perhaps the answer is the culinary speciality of the place, be it food or drink.
If we take a closer look, culinary tourism in recent years has grown rapidly in Indonesia.
With the increasing public interest in culinary, we can see it from the many fast food cafes and restaurants that have sprung up in Blitar, such as Roketto Coffee, Wizmie, and Hotways Chicken.
People are even willing to queue for hours just to try the taste of the destination's food.
Even so, amidst the popularity of fast food, traditional culinary is still the main favourite in Blitar City.
Many tourist areas become famous because of the speciality food or traditional food served.
Various tourist destinations that are known for their delicious specialities.
Local visitors who are interested in the culinary richness of a region usually enjoy the traditional food that characterises it.
The uniqueness and different flavours from one region to another make traditional cuisine a favourite among tourists.
This is not only because food is a daily necessity, but also because eating local food is an integral part of the travelling experience.
In addition, it is also because enjoying food is a daily necessity and a complementary need to the travelling experience for tourists.
In Blitar City, various traditional dishes also continue to be developed.
From pecel rice, ampok rice, to snacks like peyek uceng, geti, wajik kletik, ice drop, and ice pleret.
Travellers often enjoy these dishes on the spot, but may also choose to take them home as souvenirs.
Tourist destinations such as Bung Karno's Tomb and Blitar Square are favourite places for travellers to enjoy a variety of traditional culinary delights.
Despite the emergence of various fast food restaurants in Blitar, traditional culinary remains the top choice for visitors.
Traditional food not only attracts tourists, but also helps boost the local economy.
Merchants around tourist attractions benefit from the surge in tourist visits.
In addition, maintaining traditional culinary diversity also plays an important role in maintaining the cultural value of a region.
Since 1972, efforts have been made to promote traditional cuisine.
The modification and promotion of traditional food has helped introduce Indonesia's culinary richness nationally and internationally.
The role of traditional food in the tourism industry not only adds to the appeal for tourists, but also strengthens regional identity as a unique tourist destination.
With the continued development of culinary tourism, it is hoped that various other types of tourism will emerge in Blitar City.
The introduction of a tourist attraction can be done through various means, ranging from promotion by the local government to the active participation of local merchants.
This will all help increase local community income and enrich the tourist experience for visitors who come to Blitar City.
In addition to the city area, the Regency also has interesting culinary tourism destinations, namely De Karanganjar Koffieplantage.
Wisatawan yang datang berkunjung tidak hanya dibuat terpukau oleh cita rasa coffee Blitar yang khas, tetapi juga pemandangan perkebunan coffee yang luas serta pemandangan bangunan-bangunan klasik yang membuat suasana seperti sedang berada di Eropa.
Bagi Anda yang tidak bisa minum coffee, tidak perlu khawatir.
You can taste a variety of culinary delights ranging from traditional processed foods such as tempe mendoan, food Chinese such as capcay, Indonesian specialities such as fried rice, ayam geprek, and others, to the waffle dessert menu which is always a crowd favourite.
Starting from just 10,000, you can enjoy these dishes at OG Cafe It is a classic Dutch building that is still well-maintained.
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