Explore Ambon’s tempting souvenirs, from Ambon White Wood to unique Canary Chocolate, offering an unforgettable culinary and cultural experience.
Ambon, the capital of Maluku Province, is not only known for its natural beauty and tourist destinations, but also for its variety of very interesting souvenirs.
From unique food products to creative handicrafts, Ambon souvenirs are the perfect souvenirs to bring home after enjoying the charm of this city.
For those of you who are planning a vacation to Ambon, here are 10 typical Ambon souvenirs that must be brought home for family or friends.
1. Ambon White Wood
Eucalyptus is one of Ambon’s most popular souvenirs, thanks to its extraordinary benefits. This eucalyptus oil is made from native eucalyptus trees which are found in abundance in Maluku.
Not only used to relieve itching in the throat, Ambon eucalyptus oil is also known as a traditional medicine that can warm the body.
Many tourists buy eucalyptus oil as a souvenir because of its various benefits. This Ambon eucalyptus has a distinctive aroma and is suitable for use in body care and aromatherapy.
2. Shell Crafts
The Ambonese people are very creative in processing their natural resources, one of which is sea shells. Shell crafts, such as brooches, rings, bracelets and wall hangings, are skillfully handcrafted by local craftsmen.
These crafts are usually made from cleaned shells and decorated into various beautiful shapes. These shell crafts are one of the favorite souvenirs that are easy to find in the Batumerah area and local markets in Ambon. The prices offered vary, making them suitable to take home as unique souvenirs.
3. Smoked Fish
Asar fish is fish that is smoked with typical Maluku spices, producing a very delicious and savory taste. This fish, a part of Typical Maluku Food, is usually made from sea fish that is smoked in the traditional way, then seasoned with typical Ambon spices, such as turmeric, garlic, and chili.
Asar fish is very suitable to be served with hot rice and is a typical souvenir that is much sought after by tourists. You can buy smoked fish around Jembatan Merah Putih, one of the best places to buy smoked fish with prices ranging from IDR 50,000 to IDR 100,000.
4. Flour dregs
Ampas wheat is a type of bread typical of Ambon which is usually consumed as an accompaniment to tea in the afternoon. Uniquely, wheat dregs are produced in people’s homes, not factories.
This bread is made from a mixture of wheat flour, cinnamon, brown sugar, and grated coconut or chopped coconut. Its fragrant aroma and sweet taste with a little savory make wheat dregs a very popular souvenir for tourists.
If you want to try the deliciousness of wheat dregs, you can buy it at traditional markets around Ambon.
5. Sago Cake
Sago cake is a typical food made from sago, which is also a staple food in Ambon. This cake is usually round or oval in shape and has a chewy texture with a sweet taste . Sago grows abundantly in Ambon, and sago cake is one of the souvenirs that must be brought home.
Ambon’s typical sago cake has a different taste from sago cakes from other regions, and many tourists admit that they miss its deliciousness. This cake is perfect to take home as a snack or gift for family at home.
6. Walnuts
Walnuts grow abundantly in Ambon and are one of the most sought-after souvenirs for tourists. These walnuts are usually sold in two forms, namely raw nuts and roasted nuts. The most popular variant is roasted walnuts with a sweet and savory taste.
Walnuts have many health benefits because they are rich in omega-3, antioxidants, and proteins that are good for heart health. These walnuts are also practical souvenirs and can be taken home easily. You can find walnuts in various souvenir shops in Ambon.
7. Walnut Shaved Cake
Kelapa serut walnut cake is a typical Ambon cake made from sago, with a mixture of cinnamon that gives a sweet and savory taste. This cake is shaped like a cigar and has a crunchy texture. Apart from the walnut variant, there is also a coconut shaved cake variant.
Walnut shaved cake is very suitable as a souvenir because of its distinctive taste and easy to take home. You can buy walnut shaved cookies at Ambon souvenir shops at affordable prices, even less than IDR 50,000 per pack.
8. Sago Tumbu
Sago tumbu is a traditional Ambon food made from sago, walnuts, and brown sugar. The manufacturing process uses a lumping to pound the sago, so that this food has a chewy texture and a sweet taste .
Sago tumbu, also known as ” paumauido,” is similar to dodol, but has a more distinctive taste because of the mixture of walnuts. This sago tumbu is very suitable for souvenirs because of its legit and long-lasting taste, and can be enjoyed at any time as a snack.
9. Walnut Bread
Canary bread is a typical Ambon dry cake made from dry bread with walnuts sprinkled on top. This cake has a sweet taste with a crunchy texture, making it very popular with many people.
Canary bread comes in various flavors, such as original and chocolate, which provide choices for lovers of sweet foods . You can buy canary bread at various souvenir shops in Ambon, at a fairly affordable price, which is less than IDR 50,000 per pack.
10. Chocolate Walnut
Walnut chocolate is a typical Ambon souvenir that combines two favorite ingredients: chocolate and walnuts. This chocolate has a sweet and savory taste, with a soft texture of chocolate combined with crunchy walnuts inside.
This walnut chocolate is very suitable as a souvenir because it is unique and delicious, and provides a different taste sensation from chocolate in general. Walnut chocolate can be found in souvenir shops and is very easy to take home as a snack or gift for loved ones.
Ambon is indeed rich in delicious souvenirs that reflect the uniqueness of its culture and nature. From food products made from local ingredients to creative handicrafts, Ambon’s souvenirs always manage to captivate the hearts of tourists.
If you visit Ambon, be sure to bring home some of these souvenirs as keepsakes and gifts, and don’t miss the opportunity to try Typical Papua Food, which will surely be remembered by family or friends back home.
