The "Gulai Ikan Patin" (Catfish soup) has a very delicious and powerful taste and it can be easily be found around Pekanbaru. "Gulai Ikan Patin" is a typical Pekanbaru food that has a deep yellow sauce to soak the pieces of catfish. The people of Riaum especially Pekanbaru, generally also consume other ingredients other than the catfish. There are sidedishes accompanying the dish, such as boiled yams, leaf tops and more. "Gulai Ikan Patin" is usually cooked with the "etlingera elatior" to enhance the flavouring.