Throughout Java and Indonesia, Yogya is known for it’s authentic but reasonably priced Indonesian cuisine. Food from this region is relatively mild and sweet.

If you wish to dine like royalty, the private home of the Sultan’s brother, Hadinegoro, is open for groups of 30 people and for special occasions. Here you will be served authentic royal food served only to the Sultans (for further information contact Vista Travel at Garuda Hotel). There are also special restaurants catering to international group tours.  

While you are here, take the chance to sample many of the regional delicacies that are unique to this area. From bakpia cookies, wingko babat, to enting-enting kacang, visitors will be delighted to find so many delicious options. Make sure you avoid sambal or chili-based dishes unless you like spicy food.

Kesuma Restaurant
Telp +62 274 824 5027
Gang Sartono - Jalan Parangtritis (Opposite side Market Prawirotaman)
MJ III - 827, Yogyakarta, Indonesia 55143
Email : kesuma_restaurant@ymail.com

Some of the most popular dishes from Yogya include:

Gudeg – A specialty of Yogya this stew of jackfruits simmered in coconut cream and spices is served with chicken, egg or tofu. Locals will tell you that gudeg tastes best when eaten at sidewalk stalls in the evening.

Ayam goreng – Fried chicken simmered in coconut cream with pepper, onions and coriander.

Wedang uwuh - Although the literal translation of this local drink may be ‘rubbish drink’ it tastes like anything but rubbish and is actually a delicious combination of cloves, nutmeg, ginger and palm sugar.  

Restaurants all along Malioboro road serve refreshing shaved ice drinks with every imaginable tropical fruits in season as well as a variety of Indonesian, Chinese and Western dishes.

For further information try reading our Yogyakarta's Dining Guide.

There are a number of warrungs or local food stores close to Prambanan where you can grab a snack or a meal of some local Indonesian cuisine.
 
For further information about dining in Yogya, see the Yogya dining guide.