Yogya's food scene is centered on Javanese home cooking and street food. Gudeg -- jackfruit stewed in coconut milk with rice, chicken, and egg -- is the city's signature dish and available everywhere from street carts to proper restaurants. The Prawirotaman area south of the Keraton has the best concentration of restaurants for travelers, with both Indonesian and international options.
Jalan Malioboro is lined with food stalls in the evening. For something more refined, several restaurants in traditional Javanese wooden houses (joglo) serve excellent local cuisine in atmospheric settings.