Magelang City in Central Java is a popular destination for both domestic and international tourists. Apart from being known as the home of the world’s largest Buddhist temple, Borobudur Temple, the city offers a variety of unique and palate-friendly local cuisines for travelers to try.
So, what are the culinary delights you can find in Magelang? Let’s find out in this article!
The first local delicacy from Magelang is sego godog, or “boiled rice” in English. What comes to mind when you read these two words? Congee? Or rice drenched in broth like a bowl of noodle soup?
The correct answer is the latter. When you have sego godog, you eat rice doused with broth. According to Solopos.com, sego godog actually shares the same basic ingredients as noodle soup. A plate of boiled rice typically contains rice, noodles, vegetables, chicken slices, and eggs, all drenched in a brownish broth made from a mix of spices and soy sauce. You can also add sides, such as offal satay, when having this dish.
One of the most popular places to get sego godog in Magelang is Sego Godog Pak Naryo. This eatery, located at Jalan Kesatrian Lor Rindam IV Kota Magelang, is open from 11 am to 11 pm. A plate of boiled rice costs around Rp25 thousand here!
Another must-try Magelang cuisine is called getuk. It is a light snack made from mature cassava, boiled until tender, then mashed until smooth and sprinkled with granulated sugar. Getuk has long been people’s go-to quick bite when hunger strikes.
In the past, getuk was said to be created because cassava trees grew abundantly in Magelang. Now, getuk is a common tea or coffee companion for Magelang residents, as well as a light bite during physical activities.
One of the bustling shops that sell getuk is Getuk Trio Magelang. The store has been open since 1958, making it a pioneer in getuk production in Magelang. If you want to try or buy getuk as souvenirs, go visit Getuk Trio Magelang at Jalan Mataram Nomor 47 Kota Magelang, which is open from 9 am to 5 pm.
Another culinary recommendation you should not miss in Magelang is nasi goreng mawut, also known as magelangan fried rice. This fried rice is a unique and carbohydrate-rich dish native to Magelang. A plate of nasi goreng mawut is made from fried noodles and rice, mixed together and topped with condiments such as shredded boiled chicken, fresh cabbage, carrots, eggs, sweet soy sauce, soy sauce, pepper, garlic, shallots, and salt.
If you enjoy a hearty meal, this dish is definitely worth a try! One of the most famous spots for nasi goreng mawut in Magelang is Nasi Goreng Magelangan Pak Yatno, located at Jalan Jendral Sarwo Edhie Wibowo Nomor 9 Kabupaten Magelang. The place is open from 4 pm to 12 am. Prepare to pay around Rp20 thousand to Rp32 thousand for a satisfying plate of nasi goreng mawut!
Apart from those three dishes, Magelang also has other local specialties. Some of them include mangut lele (spicy and watery catfish stew), nasi lesah (rice with coconut milk broth, similar to soto Betawi), and bubur blendrang (porridge made from wheat flour mixed with goat or chicken bones).
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