How to pronounce Lunpia Semarang

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈlunpia ˈsəmaraŋ/. In plain English letters that is LOON-pee-ah seh-MAH-rahng, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Lunpia Semarang?

Lunpia Semarang is a street food of Indonesia. Where it comes from: Central Java (Semarang). People usually eat it as a snack. Its main ingredients are vegetables, egg and seafood. It tastes savory.

Where Lunpia Semarang comes from

Lunpia Semarang is one of 46 signature dishes of Indonesia on this map.

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Food of Indonesia

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