Eight Popular and Must Try Food from Manado

6. Sambal Roa

Sambal Roa is a popular Manado specialty. Sambal Roa is made from roa fish that has been smoked and dried in the sun to dry, then mashed and mixed with Manado's signature chili sauce.

7. Klapertart (coconut cake)

Klapertart comes from the words 'Klapper' and 'tart' which means 'coconut' and 'tart' which means cake in Dutch pronunciation. This Manadonese food is often served during Christmas and New Year celebrations.

This coconut cake is made from a mixture of milk, butter, eggs, coconut, and wheat flour. The texture of the klapertart  is very thick and has a creamy taste that makes it very delicious to eat.

8. Panada

The last typical Manado food is Panada. This food is a type of fried bread that has a fish filling. Panada is deliciously eaten both in the morning as breakfast and in the afternoon as a tea companion.