Along: A Flavor That Welcomes You to Pontianak

Along presents Pontianak through taste, with its iconic lempok durian slowly cooked into a dense, glossy sweetness instantly recognized by locals.

By Rangkaya Bada

Souvenir Shop on Jalan Gajah Mada in Pontianak is a culinary stop that introduces West Kalimantan through flavor, street life, and living tradition. For travelers, Along is not just a place to buy souvenirs but an authentic gateway into the everyday rhythms of Pontianak, carried home in taste.

Where the Journey Begins on Gajah Mada

On Jalan Gajah Mada in Pontianak, where the city’s tempo slows over cups of coffee and unhurried conversations, Toko Oleh-oleh Along stands as a familiar marker. Located at No. 92, Along is not simply a place to shop. 

For travelers arriving in Pontianak and West Kalimantan, it often becomes an informal point of orientation, a first encounter with the everyday life of the city. 

Sitting amid one of Pontianak’s most active corridors, surrounded by legendary warkop, Along allows visitors to observe the rhythm of the street while stepping briefly into it.

Tasting Pontianak, One Bite at a Time

Inside, Along introduces Pontianak through flavor. Its most famous offering, lempok durian, is cooked patiently until it reaches a dense, glossy sweetness that locals recognize instantly. 

For many travelers, this is the taste they carry home, packed carefully for flights and long road journeys. Beyond lempok, the shelves present mooncakes, candied fruits, chips, and a variety of traditional cakes that reflect the city’s layered cultural history. 

These are not novelty items designed for tourists, but everyday foods that locals trust, making them especially meaningful as souvenirs.

A Practical Stop with a Lasting Impression

Along’s appeal lies in its quiet reliability. Its location is easy to reach from hotels and main roads, and purchases can be made in person or ordered conveniently via WhatsApp. This balance between tradition and accessibility adds real value for travelers with limited time. More importantly, Along offers something harder to find than convenience. It offers continuity. 

Along’s appeal lies in its quiet reliability.

The shop does not stage culture or package nostalgia. It simply serves the city as it always has, inviting guests to share in that routine. 

For visitors to Pontianak and West Kalimantan, Along becomes more than a stop for souvenirs. It becomes a small, authentic connection to place, remembered long after the journey ends.

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