Lombok is one of the tourist destinations in Indonesia is close to the island of Bali and is synonymous with the charm of its spectacular white sand beaches. The natural beauty of Lombok is indeed very stunning. Lombok is also surrounded by three cool islands, namely Gili Meno, Gili Trawangan and Gili Air. In the Sasak language, Gili means island. In addition, Lombok also has the highest mountain in Indonesia, namely Mount Rinjani. This natural beauty makes Lombok a popular tourist destination in Indonesia.

In addition to nature tourism, Lombok souvenirs also attract many tourists when they return to their hometown. Pearls and weaving are some of the typical Lombok souvenirs that are sought after by families at home. If you want to know references to other typical Lombok souvenirs that can be purchased, see the information below.

  • Lombok Seaweed Dodol

Dodol is generally found in arrowroot or betawi, especially when there are traditional events. It turns out that in Lombok, you can also find lunkhead that is different from the others. If lunkhead is usually made from coconut and palm sugar, the typical Lombok dodol is made from seaweed. Dodol from Lombok has a chewy texture, uniquely sweet and delicious. In addition, the typical lombok seaweed lunkhead has many flavour variants such as fruit and vegetable flavours.

Interestingly, this typical Lombok seaweed lunkhead has colourful colours, according to the taste of the dodol. Dodol seaweed is delicious to eat and provides many benefits such as anti-bacterial, reducing weight, and eliminating toxins in the body.

The sweet taste in Lombok’s typical dodol is more natural and doesn’t contain too much sugar. Even diabetics can eat these foods without worry. On the other hand, seaweed lunkhead contains high fiber. Usually, this lunkhead is wrapped in a mica jar, bamboo basket or paper box. The price starts from IDR 10,000 to IDR 15,000 per 200 grams.

  • Sumbawa Lombok Honey

Another typical Lombok souvenir is Sumbawa honey. Sumbawa NTB is famous as a producer of white honey. But you don’t just find these products in Sumbawa. In several places in Mataram, many sell this product. So while on vacation in Lombok, you can still find it. Sumbawa honey has a uniqueness that no other honey has.

Usually, honey is golden brown, but Sumbawa honey is white. However, if you like chocolate honey, Sumbawa honey also provides it. This is what makes Sumbawa honey special in the eyes of tourists, so it is worthy of being brought as a typical Lombok souvenir. Sumbawa honey has a sweet and delicious taste. In addition, there is honey taken from the forest. Although the price is higher, this forest honey has better quality.

  • Tuak Manis Lombok

Tuak Manis Lombok is one of the typical Lombok souvenirs that you can take home. The typical Lombok wine is very refreshing and not drunk. This drink can even be easily found on the roadside, placed in mineral water bottles. Tuak Manis Lombok is made from beluluk fruit (sap). This fruit has a sweet taste, so there is no need to add sugar again in the manufacturing process. The juice of the sap is taken and then processed in such a way so that it produces sweet palm wine. Sweet wine must be stored cold so it doesn’t go stale. So after buying it, you are advised to drink it immediately because this drink cannot be stored for a long time.

Tuak Manis Lombok is usually drunk when breaking the fast. The sweet and fresh taste can replace the lost energy. This drink is easy to find on Bilasundung Street, Bilasundung Village, Masbagik District, East Lombok Regency. In addition, you can buy it at Pancor, Selong sub-district, East Lombok, as a typical Lombok souvenir. Interestingly the price is very cheap, around Rp. 5000 per bottle.

  • Grilled Salted Egg

The unique reference for souvenirs typical of Lombok that you can take home is grilled salted eggs. The residents know this food of Lombok around 2012. This product is produced by the hamlet of New Hut, Terara Village, East Lombok Regency. In contrast to salted eggs in general, the manufacturing process is done by burning. It’s also not as salty as salted eggs in general.

Before you plan a trip to Lombok, be sure to read more about Lombok and Indonesia by visiting Wonderful Indonesia.