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Eater's Guide in Yogyakarta : Experience Mouthwatering Local Cuisine

Eater's Guide in Yogyakarta : Experience Mouthwatering Local Cuisine

January 2020 · 4 min read · Yogyakarta

This is your first time in Yogyakarta, you’ve known all the places to visit and the must-see but what about must eat?

Look no further than visiting House of Raminten. A mid-sized restaurant offering various selections of local and authentic Yogyakarta and Central Java cuisine. The place is one-of-a kind with friendly staff dressed in jarit, javanese garment. The restaurant ambient is also something to look forward to. Furnished with wooden-traditional floor surrounded with aromatic smell of offerings, it offers a magical dining experience.

How Does The Restaurant Look Like?


Raminten is instagrammable, meaning there are various objects you can take pictures with. Inside the restaurant, there are two chariots and some traditional statues that might decorate your selfies. The restaurant also features plenty Javanese ornament and even musical instrument that will give you a bit of glimpse of Javanese culture. The overall atmosphere is rather dim, so you might need to use flash to take pictures inside this place.

The restaurant is divided into three floors. The first floor consists of mini garden and a small round bathtub, yes there’s a mini bath tub inside the restaurant. There’s also a stable nearby the toilet, so you might hear the horse neigh every now and then.

The restaurant also plays traditional gamelan music. So, for audiophile, expect something that will transcend your dining experience.

When is The Best Time to Visit?


The best time to visit the restaurant is around 9 a.m or 10 a.m.The restaurant opens 24hr so anytime, you can visit this unique place. Don’t worry about the meal, they’re fresh from the oven. It is also important to note that during holidays the waiting line can be up to an hour. Most people typically spend 1-2hr.

What Do You Recommend?


There’s no particular menu to recommend. I would say everything is worth trying if you have the tummy for it. Price wise, the meal are reasonable. But if you really ask me what to try, the milk served in a woman’s breast cup is a must ! quite a sight for a dining experience. Another one I can recommend is Nasi Kucing, a small size serving rice with anchovies and spicy paste (sambal). The menu book provides pictures of the meal, so you can order anything that’s pleasant to your eyes because the taste is already guaranteed.

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How to Get Around ?


Being one of the top eating destinations in Yogyakarta, Raminten is easy to get around. The cheapest way to get into this place is by using TransJogja. Mention that you want to get to Raminten and they will instantly know where it's located. The same way with traditional taxi and also online transportation.

Jl. Faridan M Noto No.7, Kotabaru, Kec. Gondokusuman, Kota Yogyakarta, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55224>

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Other than Raminten, here are some of the places with similar ambient and even must-try while visiting Yogyakarta.
Authentic Local Cuisine : Gudeg yu Djum (traditional), Ayam goreng mbok berek (fried chicken served with traditional spices).
Local pies : Bakpiaku, Bakpia Kencana, Bakpia Kukus Tugu (local pies with various fillings option)
Coffee : Anything from coffee stalls nearby Tugu railway station. Experience the local hospitality and also the infamous kopi arang.
Chocolate : Anything from chocolate moggo and chocolate HK.

Personal Note

I have visited the place numerous time. I've tried plenty dishes from this place and it never fail to amaze me. It's a great place to hangout when you're bored as it opens 24hr. So, if you want to spend the night outside, this could be the place. If you are in town, feel free to mention it to me. I might take you to this place if I have the time.


Mac is a student and freelance writer based in Asia. She specializes in Lifestyle, Minimalism,How-to articles, Travel, Food,and Technology. If not writing and traveling, she can be found reading books.

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