Bale Raos

A royal cuisine restaurant located in the Yogyakarta Palace area, serving dishes favored by past Sultans, offering a taste of royal culinary traditions.

The restaurant was envisioned by GKR Hemas, wife of Sultan Hamengkubuwono X, to preserve the culinary culture of the palace. The menu highlights dishes favored by various Sultans from the VIII to X generations, such as the stewed beef tongue loved by Sultan HB IX, the Timlo soup favored by Sultan HB X, and the non-alcoholic herbal drink Beer Djawa. Located in the Magangan Kulon area of the palace, a visit here can easily be combined with a tour of the Kraton. The menu includes English descriptions. It costs about 50,000 to 150,000 IDR per person. Operating hours vary across platforms, so calling ahead to confirm is recommended.

Opening hours

Daily 10:00-22:00 (official website; some platforms list closing at 21:30)

Imperial cuisine · Cultural experience

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