Rujak uleg is a traditional Surabaya dish made from fruit, peanut sauce, chili, and petis, often celebrated in a dedicated festival.

Bakso, a meatball soup, is originally from Surabaya and not found in other regions of Indonesia.

Rujak Cingur: A dish of boiled cow muzzle (cingur), vegetables (kangkung, bean sprouts, long beans) or fruits (pineapple, young mango, jicama), topped with a petis sauce made from peanuts, chili, and brown sugar is from Malang.

Rawon is a traditional Surabaya soup made with beef and keluak nuts, known for its dark color and rich flavor.

Lontong Balap, a favorite Surabaya dish, consists of rice cakes, bean sprouts, tofu, and savory broth.

The Ludruk is a traditional Surabaya performance art that tells the daily life of the working-class people.

Surabaya’s culture has been influenced by Madura, Arab, Chinese, and European communities.

The terms “Cak” for men and “Ning” for women are unique forms of address in Surabaya.

The Remo Dance is only performed during funerals in Surabaya.

The Sailboat Festival in Surabaya is held to commemorate Indonesia’s Independence Day in August.

The Tjap Toendjoengan Night Market is an annual event where visitors can enjoy both culinary treats and traditional performances.

The Surabaya Juang Parade is organized every December to celebrate the New Year.