Magelang City Guide

One hour away from Magelang is Papringan Market in Temanggung, open twice in one month according to Javanese calendar that falls on Wage and Pon Sunday.
The uniqueness of this market built on a former landfill is on the bamboo coins used as currency. Through Papringan Market, Mr. Singgih – also the founder of Radio Magno and Spedagi – wants to introduce craft, art and local delicacies to people.

In addition to Pasar Papringan, you can also visit the famous Posong Coffee in Temanggung, which is located between Mount Sindoro, Mount Sumbing, and Mount Prau. We were acquainted with one of the coffee farmers, Mr. Tuhar. According to him, the uniqueness of Posong Coffee is the distinctive taste of tobacco. Because it is planted in an area surrounded by tobacco field.

There are various batik art house near Borobudur Temple area where you can experience drawing your very own Batik art or shop for Batik fabrics. But Limanjawi Art House is the most outstanding art gallery where not only showcasing Batik arts but also local paintings and other artworks by the local people of Borobudur area.

Established since 1942, Kupat Tahu Pojok provides authentic Magelang tofu kupat. Tahu Pojok Magelang has now been passed down to the third generation. The recipe and concoction of kupat tahu at this place is has remained unchanged since its inception, consisting of rhombus, tofu, various vegetables, peanut sauce and soy sauce.

This traditional Magelang soup uses red beans as a substitute for chicken or beef. Even though there is no meat in this soup, the fresh broth makes it taste delicious. This soup has been around since the Dutch era with the original name Snert Soup. At Sop Senerek Pak Parto you can try other menus such as rib soup, oxtail soup, and cingur. The price itself is quite affordable and it can be your lunch option.

Here you can get an authentic presentation of Magelang-style fried rice, also known as “Magelangan.” Magelangan is synonymous with fried rice with noodles and a more watery texture due to the addition of liquid salt. The sweet and spicy flavor comes with large chunks of chicken meat.

Located not far from Borobudur Temple, Stupa Restaurant offers views of rice fields and mountains that will accompany you to enjoy your meal. Providing many varied menus including Taliwang grilled chicken, kecombrang ribs, herbal gurami, labuan bajo grilled kerapu, Borobudur chicken soup, rawon meat, honey grilled prawns, and many more.

The combination of the spice-rich gravy and the chewy processed goat’s head makes this dish a must-visit culinary destination. The cooking process is still very simple, and the food is served straight from the kitchen. Tongseng Kepala Kambing Pak Din has been selling for 50 years, having been established in 1970.

This restaurant is located near Borobudur tourism, serves a traditional Magelang fish dish called mangut beong. Beong is a type of fish that is shaped like a catfish but has a larger size. Mangut beong generally has a spicy flavor, consisting of fried beong fish in a thick spice sauce. It is said that this restaurant is the pioneer of the mangut beong dish in Magelang.

Ronde Miroso, which has been in business for 65 years, is never short of customers. Even the customers can be said to span generations. Ronde Miroso has three signature dishes. In addition to the wedang ronde, they serve soft banana satay and jumbo-sized marinated tofu. If you want to spend a slow afternoon in Magelang with a warm bowl of wedang ronde, this is the perfect place to go.

This fried chicken stall has been around since 1983 and has kept its original humble appearance. This shop’s main menu and only item is fried chicken with soft bones in chili sauce served in a teapot. This stall in Magelang is their first shop, where they faithfully serve customers with their authentic taste of fried chicken.

Fresh beverages will be perfect for you to enjoy in hot weather. Since 1962, Es Murni Magelang has been a legendary tourist destination. This restaurant serves a variety of iced dishes as well as other heavy meals. Despite being legendary, the prices for dishes at Es Murni Magelang can be described as affordable. You can enjoy a variety of ice and food for only Rp. 15,000 per person.

Brongkos is one of the mainstay menus of this food stall which has been established since 1980. By ordering a portion of brongkos rice, you will find a plate of rice doused with brongkos vegetables, and a generous portion of sliced beef. This food stall still cooked their brongkos with firewood using traditional methods. This dish will guarantee an unforgettable culinary experience for you in Magelang.

This legendary Indonesian Chinese restaurant has been open for 20 years. This restaurant has always been a popular stop for local and international tourists visiting Magelang. It’s not complete unless you try the authentic flavors of the various Indonesian Chinese food menus available here. What’s interesting about this restaurant is that, despite the fact that the menu is prepared on the spot, they ensure a quick serving time, which means that customers don’t have to wait long for the menu they ordered.

Enjoying the natural atmosphere while eating geblek, a traditional Kulon Progo dish, is a great way to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Warung Geblek Pari is a must-visit culinary destination. Geblek is a food made from cassava flour and onion seasoning, resulting in a tasty and chewy snack that looks small and resembles the number eight.