16 Typical Jogja Drinks and Foods You Must Try

Jogja is always synonymous with the city you miss. Although I visited him often, I was never bored. Besides the city feel that makes you comfortable, the food also makes your tongue happy. When you visit Yogyakarta, you not only have to go for a walk, but also have a culinary experience in the city of Jogja. You have to try the special foods and drinks when you go to Jogja. Please see the following test reports for more information.

1. Oseng Mercon

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This spicy food rounds off your trip in Jogja. Opseng Mercon is a food containing fat, skin, gravel, and young bones that is cooked with super flavorful spices. Very tasty when eaten with fluffier warm rice. One of the famous Oseng Mercon is Oseng Mercon Bu Narti, which you can get on Jl. Kh. Ahmad Dahlan, Ngampilan. You can also take the Oseng crackers with you as they are packaged in cans.

2. Gudeg

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Gudeg and Jogja cannot just be separated, they stick like glue. So for those of you in Jogja, take the time to feel Gudeg in her hometown. Gudeg is a processed young jackfruit seasoned with special spices. Now you can bring Gudeg home for souvenirs too by buying Gudeg Kering. There are several places like the Malioboro area that you can get this special food.

3. Wedang Uwuh

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Wedang Uwuh, which means Wedang garbage doesn't mean it is made from garbage. But from some spices and leaves that are believed to have properties for the body. Actually, this drink comes from Imogiri Bantul, which is usually served hot. The taste of this bright red drink is unique, a mixture of sweet and spicy. You can easily eat this Wedang Uwuh in different places in Jogja.

4. Ice cream Rujak

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This typical Jogja cuisine is unique with a shaved fruit salad followed by ice cream. The ingredients for rujak that are usually used are young mango, young papaya, bengkuang, kedondong to pineapple. Then all ingredients are poured with brown sugar and 1 scoop of ice is poured over it. To find out the taste you can try it yourself while in this particular area of ​​Jogjakarta.

5. Placard

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This food is a traditional snack that still exists today. The sweet taste is characteristic because it is made from desiccated coconut, flour and sugar. The color is cute too, so you'll be more interested in eating it. Since it is durable, you can also make this food as a souvenir when you visit Jogja. You can also find food in souvenirs like Malioboro.

6. Bakmi Jogja

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It is incomplete if you go to Jogja and not try the typical Jogja noodles that will whet your appetite. You can choose a menu of pasta, you can choose yellow pasta or vermicelli, fried or boiled, everything can be adjusted to your taste. What makes Bakmi Jogja so special is the cooking process with a brazier or a clay oven. Bakmi Jogja, known for its delicious taste, is located near the North Square, namely Bakmi Pak Pele.

7. Sego Abang Lombok Ijo

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This Gunungkidul specialty is no less tasty and you have to try it when you step inside Jogja. Red rice is served with gudeng papaya leaves, pepes, fried village chicken, lodeh vegetables, and other set menus. Although it's pretty simple, you have to try the taste, besides, the price is also affordable. You can be sure that your appetite will increase when you enjoy this food.

8. Jadah Tempe

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Jadah Tempe is one of Sleman Regency's specialties that you should try. Made from sticky rice mixed with coconut, it tastes delicious and delicious. To become a companion, you can also choose sweet bacem tempeh, which is usually filled with jadah. One of the famous Tempeh Jadah is Mbah Carik Jadah Tempe which is located on Jl. Astomulyo, Hargobinangun, Pakem.

9. Fried grasshopper

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Hearing just the name tends to be creepy and shuddering. However, this typical Gunungkidul food is high in protein. If you are not amused it can be bought as it is usually sold in jars. It tastes crispy and tasty, and you can eat all parts of its body. Prices start at Rp. 20,000 for a glass and are usually sold on the street or in shops.

10. Bakpia Pathuk

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This snack is not only warm, but also very popular in Jogja. Bakpia Pathuk is a cake with fillings ranging from green beans to cheese. This one food makes a great souvenir for families at home. These snacks are easy to find in the Malioboro region. You can even see firsthand how they are made. A box can be set from Rp. 25 thousand.

11. Entok Slenget

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Have you ever enjoyed duck meat? Duck is a poultry similar to a duck. The duck meat is cooked with special spices such as stews with a spicy taste. Because of its sharpness, people therefore call it entok slim. One of the stalls that make up this process and are very famous is Entok Slenget Kang Tanir. Which is on Jl. Pakem Turi, Sleman is open from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

12. Beer Pletok

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Since it is golden yellow in color with foam, it makes this typical jogja drink called Bir Pletok. This beer does not contain alcohol so you will not get drunk. However, Pletok beer is made from spices like lemongrass, cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, etc. Several restaurants in Jogja offer this Pletok beer. Instead of being curious, you better try direct.

13. Wedang round blank

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A typical Jogja drink that shouldn't be missed is Wedang Ronde. A drink made from ginger sugar water that will warm your body. Then add colorful circles made of sticky rice. This circle contains peanuts that make it taste unique. Wedang Ronde is very suitable for consumption when the rainy season has come because it can make it warm.

14. Es Semlo

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When it's hot, drinking ice cream is refreshing. When visiting Jogja, you can enjoy an ice cream loaf. Semlo-ice made from banana, which is then cascaded with water made from a solution of sugar and spices. Then add lime juice and ice cubes. The color is also attractive and made from natural ingredients, namely Secang wood. Would you like to enjoy this unique Semlo ice cream?

15. Brongkos Jogja

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This cuisine is similar to Rawon and can be found in Jogja. What makes it different is that using coconut milk for Broncos and Rawon does not use coconut milk. The broncos filling itself is made with meat, tolo beans, melinjo, and chilli to make it taste spicy. The legendary Bronkos booth that you have to try is Brongkos Warung Ijo Bu Padmo which is located on Jl. Gading No. 2. For opening times from 7 am to 4 pm.

16. Satay Klatak

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Do you love satay? You have to try this young goat satay. What sets this satay apart from satay in general is the curry sauce that compliments each other. Another unique thing is that the Satay Klatak uses bicycle spokes as graver. It's called Satay Klatak, because as soon as the meat touches the grill, Clatak Klatak is created. Imagine enjoying your saliva when you enjoy it with a serving of warm rice.

There are several places that give Sate Klatak excellent taste. Like Pak Baris Satay Klatak, which is not served with curry soup but with Tongseng. The thick meat is also cooked perfectly so that it cooks evenly. You can go straight to the wonokromo market on Jl. East Imogiri No. 5, Pleret, Bantul.

Jogja not only offers an unforgettable experience, but also many culinary delights that you have to try. From traditional menus to modern menus that will leave your stomach full and satisfied. Some foods are known, but some people still don't know. Plus, it's worth trying a typical jogja drink, rich in spices, so you can feel the benefits. Have you decided on one?