Welcome to Pekanbaru
The capital of Riau Province and the main gateway to Malay culture on the island of Sumatra.
About Pekanbaru
Known as a business city, Pekanbaru also has a rich food scene and strong traces of Malay history. It suits travellers who want to experience everyday life at an unhurried pace, so visitors settle in easily and feel at home.
For tourists, Pekanbaru offers a distinctly local experience. The An-Nur Grand Mosque is the city's icon and a centre of religious life, while the banks of the Siak River show its historic side and lovely evening views.
Pekanbaru is also a handy transit point for nature destinations elsewhere in Riau and West Sumatra.
Food to try
- Patin fish curry (gulai)
- Sour-spicy baung fish
- Fried selais fish
- Tempoyak (fermented durian)
- Coffee at legendary coffee shops
Dishes from all over Indonesia and the world are easy to find too.
About BroSisPKU
BroSisPKU is a local media outlet started by people of Pekanbaru to show the city as it really is. Founded on 5 October 2014, it has grown into a place for stories about places, food, events and everyday life in Pekanbaru, told from a local point of view.
On brosispku.com, travellers find practical information and local stories about Pekanbaru, from places to eat and spots that are popular right now to a picture of everyday city life.