Delight Your Tastebuds

As one of Indonesia’s heritage cities, Yogyakarta continues to preserve authentic wellness traditions and gastronomical flavours. Fly two hours from Bali to delight in the local food scene and indulge in a world of wellness practices all rooted in centuries-old Javanese philosophy. This is truly a destination where travellers can balance rest and relaxation with cultural immersion.

WELLNESS RITUALS

Spa rituals, herbal culture, meditation and holistic healing experiences: find it all – and more – in Yogyakarta. Here, wellness is a journey through timeless practices.

The ROYAL AMBARRUKMO YOGYAKARTA hotel, once a palace modelled after the Sultan’s residence, is home to NURKADHATYAN SPA, which combines Javanese beauty and health wisdoms with treatments designed to restore harmony.

Experience modern wellness with a Javanese touch at HOTEL TENTREM YOGYAKARTA’s signature GAHARU SPA, where holistic healing rituals are paired with refreshing jamu (a traditional Indonesian herbal drink).

TRADITIONAL CUISINE

In Yogyakarta, the cuisine is defined by rich, sweet Javanese flavours and fiery street food. Start with the province’s signature dish, gudeg, a traditional Javanese slow-cooked stew. Made from unripe jackfruit simmered for several hours with palm sugar, coconut milk and a blend of aromatic spices, the result is rich, sweet and savoury.

Sate klathak is another local favourite. It’s satay with a difference, made with large chunks of goat meat that have a simple seasoning of salt and pepper, and served on iron rods in a shallow pool of spiced curry broth.Visitors should also try the traditional Indonesian comfort food, bakmi jawa, which is composed of yellow egg noodles with shredded chicken, eggs and vegetables, all cooked in an aromatic blend of spices.

Wash it all down with traditional drinks like wedang uwuh, a hot tea-like blend of dried spices, herbs and woods.

DIVERSE DINING OPTIONS
As well as the food itself, Yogyakarta offers a vibrant and diverse dining scene, no matter what travellers are in the mood for. Eat like a royal at BALE RAOS. This famous restaurant serves traditional Javanese dishes, once reserved exclusively for the kings and sultans of Yogyakarta. For something more modern, take in breathtaking mountain views along with local and international menus at ENAM LANGIT BY PLATARAN.

Learn more There’s never been a better time to explore Indonesia, with collaborative travel offerings between Garuda Indonesia and Luxury Escapes. You can also discover more of Indonesia’s experiences with tourism experts at Luxperience in Sydney this November.

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