What Is Gudeg? Discover Yogyakarta’s Famous Local Dish & Best Places to Eat It

What is Gudeg?

Gudeg is a traditional dish widely loved in the central part of Java Island, including the Special Region of Yogyakarta and Central Java. It is a particularly popular dish in Javanese cuisine and is enjoyed by locals in various settings, from home-cooked meals to special events.

The ingredients for Gudeg are young jackfruit (Nangka) stewed for a long time with coconut milk, Gura merah, and teak leaves (daun jati) with sweet-smelling spices, along with chicken, eggs, and tofu. Gudeg made with young jackfruit can be found at street stalls and restaurants throughout Yogyakarta.

Nowadays, it is also sold in canned form, making it a famous souvenir from Yogyakarta.

Recommended Restaurants Where You Can Eat Gudeg

Gudeg Sagan

This is my personal most recommended place.
I love the Gudeg here the most. Eating Gudeg with Bubur (porridge) is especially delicious.

The Bubur itself has a sweet aroma and pairs perfectly with Gudeg.

You can also order tofu Gudeg and tempeh Gudeg as additional sides, so be sure to try them.

Gudeg Yu Djum

This is the most famous Gudeg place in Yogyakarta and has a chain of restaurants, so there are quite a few branches in the city.

Canned Gudeg from Gudeg Yu Djum

This is a canned version of Gudeg, a representative local dish of Yogyakarta.

For those who like it, this dish with its characteristic sweetness is addictive. The most famous franchise chain, Gudeg Yu Djum, offers a canned version, which allows for long-term storage (about 2 years) and makes for an interesting conversation piece.

Be sure to serve it as a dish to your friends and family.
※Be warned, it’s an acquired taste, so not everyone will like it… lol

＼ Check out the canned Gudeg! ／

Gudeg Bu Hj. Amad

This is also a very famous Gudeg shop, with about 8,000 reviews on Google Maps and a rating of 4.5.