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Ramadhan, a month of street food festival

Ramadhan is a perfect time to hunt for street food festival at every corner Here are some famous spots to hunt for Ramadan culinary delights in Yogyakarta.

Kampung Ramadhan Jogokariyan

The Jogokariyan Mosque, located not far from the well known Prawirotaman street (maps) has long been renowned for its leadership, serving as a model for many mosque administrators in Indonesia. They come to learn about good and modern mosque management.
Jogokariyan Mosque in collaboration with local residents, regularly hosts the Kampung Ramadhan Jogokariyan (KRJ), a food festival held before breaking the fast for the whole month. Hundreds of people from all over Yogyakarta come daily to seek out delicious, authentic culinary delights, some of which are only available during Ramadan.

Pasar Sore Ramadhan Kampung Kauman

Kauman (maps), the birthplace of Muhammadiyah, the second largest Islamic organization in Indonesia, has its own unique Ramadan traditions. Pasar Sore Ramadhan Kampung Kauman is one such tradition enduring in Kauman. Located not far from Malioboro street, the festival is packed with visitors hunting for takjil (breakfasts).

From the entrance gate to the end of the alley, vendors display a variety of snacks. Kicak and Songgo Buwono are some of the typical snacks available at the Kauman Ramadan Afternoon Market. Kicak is a sweet sticky rice dish. Songgo Buwono, on the other hand, is a cream puff pastry filled with egg, shredded chicken, lettuce, and pickles.

Kotagede

Kotagede is the birthplace of Yogyakarta before it was moved to its current location in the city. There lies the kings’ graveyard and the oldest market in Yogyakarta. It has become one of the best spots to hunt for takjil with abundant sellers by the streets. You can have a Kotagede tour combined with Prambanan and Plaosan temple.

Must-try delicacies in Yogyakarta

These are must-try delicacies in Yogyakarta that will enrich your taste palate recommended by jogjatripper.

Gudeg

Gudeg is the most famous typical food of Yogyakarta, even people nickname Yogyakarta as the city of gudeg. This dish is made from raw jackfruit, cooked in thick coconut milk for few hours until the coconut milk is absorbed to the jackfruit and its color turns red. It tastes savory and a little bit sweet. This dish is usually served along with steamed rice, duck eggs and opor ayam (chicken curry). There two types of gudeg : gudeg basah (‘wet’ gudeg with a bit curry which is served fresh) and gudeg kering (dried gudeg which is purposedly taken back home on long travel).

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Bakpia

Bakpia is the most-wanted specialty gift from Yogyakarta. The sweet treat is from green bean mixture, and wrapped in thin flour crust. Now bakpia comes in various flavors from cheese, milk, chocolate, pineapple, and many more. Many well known bakpia sellers stay in Pathuk, an area near Malioboro. So bakpia pathuk becomes popular to hunt for this sweet treat.

Brongkos

The main ingredient of brongkos is beef. Cooked with coconut milk, sweet soy sauce, ginger, lemongrass, galangal and chili, brongkos tastes sweet and alternatively spicy. Brongkos always comes with rice. For the best Brongkos, go to Warung Handayani.

Pecel

Another must-try on the list is Pecel, a dish made of various vegetables dressed with spicy peanut sauce. Pecel is just like salad, but the vegetables are cooked and the sauce dressing is usually spicy (so you must say not to use chili if you don’t like it). Spinach, green bean and bean sprouts are cooked in boiling water, drained and served with spicy peanut sauce.

Kopi joss

Java island used to be strongly related to coffee (kopi). They serve local brew strong and black, traditionally on burning charcoal then put it on your glass. Wondering how it tastes? It’s unique and delicious! The charcoal draws out the acidity.

Kopi Joss Lik Man who has been selling kopi joss since 1940s is the one you should try.