Gudeg Once More

Yogya is known under several alias names: the city of learning, city of revolution, city of art, and city of gudeg. Gudeg is the regional breakfast speciality (although it is not strange to find it with lunch or dinner). It's sweet (like most of food in Yogya), contains rice, and is mostly cooked jackfruit. The best gudeg is cooked at home and is sometimes sold on Malioboro late at night or in the early morning. One of the advantages of gudeg is that it takes several days to get stale. The best gudeg is usually served in a clay "kendhil" (cooking-pot).

There are many places you can visit to taste gudeg in Yogya. Gudeg Bu Citro at Solo Street 17th kilometers consider to be one of the best. Gudeg at Wijilan (east of the Sultan's Palace), that of the Tugu Monument crossroad (southside of Malioboro), and one near the Permata Theatre are good alternatives.

By the way, it really is an unforgettable experience to eat gudeg at the Tugu at night (11pm - 12pm). Under the light of glowing, hissing gas lamps, neon lights of the closed shops, and accompanied by the grandeur of the Tugu monument.

Under the same moon...
Sate sapi Karang (skewered cow meat -- not unlike shiskabab -- at Karang, Kotagede, 5 kilometers east from the city central) is quite different from others. Open daily at 6.30pm - 11.00pm and served under the moon, it lends a peaceful atmosphere, making it the right place for business negotiations, relaxation, or even brainstorming. It is only 20 minutes ride from the center of town.

Home sweet home...
McDonalds, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Texas Fried Chicken, California Fried Chicken, Pizza Hut, and Dunkin' Donuts are easily found in Yogya. Although we recommend you to explore the delicious Jogjanese food, those kind of western food are still available as alternatives. Pizza Hut is located at the Sudirman Street (near the Tugu monument) while others can be found along Malioboro.

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