Cooking the taste of Yogyakarta local dish : Ayam Goreng Kalasan and Sambal Goreng Kercek

Ayam kalasan and sambal goreng kercek – the ultimate cook-off in Yogyakarta Food is the best way to learn about any place and the local palate is something that is most insanely fascinating, especially when it comes to the local dishes. During the recent 5 days and 4 nights trip to Yogyakarta for local culinary familiarizing with some …

Uniquely Indonesia- Gudeg (Stewed Young Jackfruit)

Stewed Young Jackfruit at Gudeg Bu Ahmad, Yogyakarta #sycookiesxjog #jogjaistimewa #jogjaculinary #ftmyborobudur #wonderfulborobudur #wonderfulindonesia It is common to have neighbouring countries sharing the similar influence and recipe across boarders but Indonesia itself is unique when it comes to local flavours. The Indonesia Archipelago has a rich and long history including abundance of influence from early …

Restaurant Sekar Kedathon , Yogyakarta

Restaurant Sekar Kedathon for a spread of Javanese dishes to go with rice – Yogyakarta style   Built in the 1800s, and a historic building once owned by Pak Tembong, a gold trader and pawnbroker, the Sekar Kedathon restaurant is considerably one of the largest restaurants in Yogyakarta, and is located in Kotagede. With the …

Village Homestay, the next way to travel in Indonesia

Village Homestay as the next Bali in Yogyakarta   Both a natural and a cultural destination, there are so many to see and to do when it comes to Indonesia. A country so rich and old when it comes to age and history, this sprawl of archipelago of a great deal with countless natural landscapes …

Mee Goreng Jawa of Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Local market is best place to learn about local food! Time spent in Yogyakarta was a happy collision between the timeless and the right-now. And spending the days in Yogyakarta learning about the country through culinary is one of the best way to experience the city. One of the memorable food is none other than …

Bakpia pathok 25 – food with history preserved of authentic Fujian pastry.

Indonesia and Malaysia are similar in many ways, but at the same time, tremendous differences when it comes to incorporation of evolution when it comes to multiculturalism and differences of different ethnic group of the locals of different traditions and customs on certain city or states. Yogyakarta in particular is very well-known as capital of …

“Tofu Mercon”- a local spicy tofu in Yogyakarta

The most delicious Tofu Dish I have ever tasted. And it is right here in Yogyakarta.  There are plenty of resources and info on Google when it comes to researching and bookmarking your destination when traveling. I do plenty of bookmarking whenever stumbling upon anything interesting or trendy. One can only do this much as …

Jemput Makan this Ramadan at Sunway Resort Hotel

    The annual Jemput Makan returns at The Resort Café in Sunway Resort Hotel and Spa and believe it or not, it’s my very first time at this Ramadan after all these years being actively tasting hotel buffets. Bright flavours are prepared and characterize traditional favourites, employing fresh produce complimented by local herbs and …

Pork Rendang Nasi Kerabu at ANTE @ Solaris Dutamas

  Celebrating patriotism with Pork Rendang Nasi Kerabu .Love it or hate it, this vibrant blue rice leaves a memorable impression upon the first sight. It is not unusual to see one but it is rare, and when spotted one, will be difficult to take your eyes off it. Served with ulam, the mix of …