Yogyakarta. For those of you who are true lovers of spicy food, a visit or trip to the city of Yogyakarta feels incomplete if you don’t take the time to hunt for dishes with a distinctive spicy taste.
This spicy culinary delight in the City of Gudeg has a strong and unique taste characteristic that makes it very appetizing and addictive for anyone who tries it.
Not infrequently, the experience of eating this dish will make many people sweat profusely and close their eyes to withstand the hot sensation in their mouths.
But it is precisely this challenge that creates an exciting, unforgettable, and truly memorable dining experience while in Yogyakarta.
Instead of wondering, here are some recommendations for the most popular spicy dishes in Yogyakarta that you should definitely try. Guaranteed to whet your appetite!
- Juwara Pedas
Fantastic news for spicy food fans! Yogyakarta now has a new culinary destination: Juwara Pedas.
Located in the city center, precisely on Jalan Pajeksan, this restaurant offers maximum comfort.
With a spacious area, guaranteed cleanliness, and an eye-catching red interior, you can also eat cool thanks to the air conditioning (AC).
Dare to try the spicy challenge? The signature dishes are truly mouth-watering, ranging from Squid Grenade, Cakalang Nendang, Ayam Beringas, to Iga Nasa and Koyor Nyonyor.
But don’t worry, those who don’t like spicy food can still enjoy classic and simple dishes, such as fried free-range chicken, beef rib soup, stir-fried tempeh, and fresh vegetables.
- Sego Telkem Mbak Nur
For spicy food lovers, Jogja is heaven, and Sego Telkem Mbak Nur is one of the culinary icons of the night that should not be missed.
Always busy with locals and tourists, this stall serves complete portions even though the name ‘sego telkem’ means a handful of rice.
The attraction lies in the rice combined with extraordinary spicy side dishes such as oseng mercon, oseng kikil, shredded pindang fish, and “kick” ground chili sauce.
There are also variations such as fried chicken, crispy omelettes, and satay, as well as spicy menus such as sego gudeg and soto ayam.
The good news is, all of this deliciousness is offered at a very friendly price.
- Oseng Mercon Tugu Jogja
The famous Oseng Mercon Tugu Jogja now has a night-time lesehan stall, after previously only serving online.
Located near Grha Sabha Pramana (GSP) UGM, an area that is indeed busy with night culinary, this spicy dish has become increasingly viral because it is often reviewed by content creators.
The main menu is simple, namely rice, spicy oseng mercon which is “kick” and crackers, to which you can add a fried egg.
Consumers don’t need to worry, because this food is halal and free of preservatives or MSG.
The side dishes are varied, from tempeh with eggs, koyor (a type of fish), ribs, to a complete package. The flavors are guaranteed to be addictive!
- Wahana Sambal
Wahana Sambal is a paradise for spicy food lovers! Imagine, here you can sample around 23 different sambal variations, from classics like tomato, shrimp paste, and onion, to unique options like petai (peti) and jengkol (jengkol).
Just looking at the variety of choices is enough to whet your appetite.
Not only chili sauce, this place also serves a variety of delicious side dishes, such as clams, squid, gourami, duck (with a choice of rica-rica or black chili sauce), chicken, tofu and tempeh, and even pigeon.
The combination of fresh chili sauce with delicious side dishes, accompanied by warm white rice, will definitely make you addicted and want more.
- Dapur Mamaks
Mamaks Kitchen has recently become popular on social media because of its unique appeal.
The place is clean with ethnic design, creating a peaceful and traditional dining atmosphere like in a village, very comfortable for casual dining.
When it comes to food, the main menu is home cooking which is known to be very spicy, not the usual spiciness.
The price is also very pocket-friendly, only IDR 8,000 for rice and one vegetable, or IDR 10,000 for two vegetables.
The choice of side dishes is abundant, ranging from pindang, rendang, shredded chicken, balado eggs, lungs, squid sambal, to various stir-fries.
They also provide soupy menus such as lodeh and soup. Fluffier rice is available with the additional option of yellow rice. Guaranteed eating satisfaction.
That’s a review of the 5 best spicy culinary recommendations in Jogja that are ready to rock your tongue when you eat them, hopefully it’s useful.
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