Eccentric Culinary Journey in Jogja 🤯

For my last night in Yogyakarta, I wanted to try some traditional Javanese food and that is where I came across the House of Raminten. Arriving at 7pm, we waited for approximately 10 minutes for our table to be ready. Stepping into the restaurant, you are immediately hit by its eccentric charm and unexpected surprises. The decor exudes a whimsical blend of traditional Javanese motifs, vibrant colors but also unexpected items (like a statue of Jesus standing over Wayang Kulit puppets, the hot tub at the corner of the restaurant. The most peculiar feature has to be the small horse stable nestled discreetly at the back of the restaurant, housing two ponies. This unexpected sight added a unique touch to the dining experience and is definitely a conversation starter. I remember excitedly telling my wife about the stable when I got back from my trip to the washroom LOL. Amidst this intriguing ambiance, we ordered the Bakso Sapi and Sego Gudeg Ayam. The Bakso Sapi had rich broth and tender meatballs, and it was definitely my comfort food when travelling to Indonesia. The highlight of the meal must be the Jogja special - Sego Gudeg Ayam. The traditional Javanese dish featured a jackfruit stewed with chicken, and as it was my first time trying gudeg, I would not have thought that I was having cooked jackfruit if I was blindfolded. The texture really resembles stewed meat, coupled with the sweet sauce, the jackfruit is hardly discernable! It was an interesting and enchanting experience dining at the House of Raminten and would recommend it to others looking for traditional Javanese food in Jogja! #WinHKFlight #winhkflight To me, Hong Kong is a city that has so much to offer - culture, outdoors, nightlife, food and history! I want to travel to Hong Kong to visit the Instagram spot of Sai Wan Swimming Shed, the traditional Man Mo Temple, stop at a cafe at Sheung Wan to savour a cup of latte and...so much more!