11-day Surabaya Itinerary for Foodies

  • Day 1: G-Walk Surabaya
    15 minutes (4.3 km) from Surabaya City Centre

    G-Walk Surabaya is a culinary destination located in Pakuwon City. This outdoor food court offers a wide range of cuisine, from street food to traditional dishes, perfect for a casual dining experience.

  • Day 2: Pakuwon Food Festival
    10 minutes (3.8 km) from G-Walk Surabaya

    This food festival offers a variety of Indonesian and international cuisine. The area is surrounded by charming mountainous landscapes and offers live performances from singers and dancers, making for a delightful food and entertainment experience.

  • Day 3: Tugu Pahlawan Market
    10 minutes (2.6 km) from Surabaya City Centre

    This traditional market is a one-stop-shop for foodies. Fresh Indonesian traditional food, such as pecel (Javanese traditional salad), tahu tek (Surabayan tofu dish with peanut sauce), and bakso (Indonesian meatballs soup) can be found here in abundance.

  • Day 4: Depot Soto Ayam Lamongan "Cak Har"
    1 hour (32.1 km) from Surabaya City Centre

    This iconic eatery is known for its soto ayam (chicken soup). The soup is made with a combination of broth, chicken, noodles, and various herbs and spices. Don’t leave without trying their traditional iced coconut drink.

  • Day 5: Kampung Laut
    2 hours (63.8 km) from Surabaya City Centre

    Kampung Laut is an open-air seafood market and restaurant that offers a variety of freshly caught seafood. The seafood is grilled over coconut husks and served with various spicy and tangy dips. Enjoy your meal with a sea view.

  • Day 6: Tahu Telor Pak Jayen
    30 minutes (11.3 km) from Surabaya City Centre

    Tahu telor is a savory Surabayan dish made of fried tofu and egg, served with vegetables and a sweet and spicy peanut sauce. Tahu Telor Pak Jayen has been serving their signature dish for generations and is worth the trip.

  • Day 7: Sate Klopo Ondomohen Ny. Asih
    20 minutes (6.7 km) from Surabaya City Centre

    Sate klopo is a satay made with coconut and beef. The beef is marinated in various Indonesian spices and then grilled with coconut shavings, which results in a tangy and sweet flavour with a slight crunch. This eatery is known as one of the best places to try sate klopo in Surabaya.

  • Day 8: Warung Makan Bu Kris
    30 minutes (8.6 km) from Surabaya City Centre

    Indonesian traditional dish, such as nasi campur (steamed rice with various side dishes) and soto (Indonesian soup), is served here in relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. Don’t hesitate to try their traditional Indonesian snacks, such as lupis and kue apem.

  • Day 9: Depot Gang Lombok
    35 minutes (10 km) from Surabaya City Centre

    This historical eatery has been serving its signature dishes for more than 60 years. Its speciality is a noodle dish that is served with a thick savoury sauce, vegetables, and chicken or beef. A local favourite and a must-try for visitors.

  • Day 10: Pasar Atom Surabaya
    25 minutes (9.2 km) from Surabaya City Centre

    A modern market that offers traditional food from various parts of Indonesia. You can enjoy nasi pecel (rice with traditional Javanese salad), a traditional dessert called klepon, bakso (Indonesian meatballs soup), and many more. This market also offers local products and souvenir shopping.

  • Day 11: House of Sampoerna
    20 minutes (6.7 km) from Surabaya City Centre

    This historical site presents traditional Javanese architecture with European influences. Visitors will find it interesting to explore the traditional cigarette making process and enjoy various Indonesian dishes and snacks at the onsite café. A perfect place to end the itinerary.

  • Time and Costs Estimates

    • G-Walk Surabaya (2 hours, IDR 100,000)
    • Pakuwon Food Festival (3 hours, IDR 250,000)
    • Tugu Pahlawan Market (2 hours, IDR 50,000)
    • Depot Soto Ayam Lamongan "Cak Har" (2 hours, IDR 80,000)
    • Kampung Laut (3 hours, IDR 250,000)
    • Tahu Telor Pak Jayen (1 hour, IDR 70,000)
    • Sate Klopo Ondomohen Ny. Asih (1 hour, IDR 60,000)
    • Warung Makan Bu Kris (1.5 hours, IDR 100,000)
    • Depot Gang Lombok (1.5 hours, IDR 80,000)
    • Pasar Atom Surabaya (2 hours, IDR 150,000)
    • House of Sampoerna (2 hours, IDR 100,000)
    • Total Estimated Costs: IDR 1,220,000

    Transportation

    Most of the itinerary locations are accessible by car, taxi, or Grab. Public transportation such as buses and trains are also available. Estimated travel costs range from IDR 20,000 to IDR 50,000 and travel time may vary from 10 to 60 minutes depending on the destination and traffic.

    Useful Tips

    For those with more time, consider visiting Mount Bromo (2 hours and 30 minutes from Surabaya), a well-known landmark and tourists attraction. It’s an active volcano with breathtaking sunrise views. For those with less time, prioritize the recommended places and experiences towards the first half of the itinerary since the second half is less known but equally exciting.

    Airports

    Surabaya has one main international airport called Juanda International Airport (SUB). The airport is located approximately 17 km (30 minutes) from Surabaya City Centre and offers various transportation options, including airlines, taxis, Grab, and shuttles.

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