Lara Djonggrang Restaurant

Address: Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro 4 Jakarta Pusat
Telephone: (021) 315-3252
Operating Hours: 11.00 - 01.00
Reservations: Recommended
The legend of Lara Djonggrang lives on through time, symbolizing a daughter’s undying love for her father that ended with her sacrificing her life for him. Touched by her noble deed, Lara Djonggrang was transported on a Javanese mythological lion by the gods to heaven, where she finally found eternal peace. In line with its mission to keep alive the forgotten romantic history of Indonesia’s beautiful history of Indonesia, Tugu Hotels & Exotic Spas dedicated the Lara Djonggrang and other artwork presented throughout the restaurant bring to life the luxurious romantic and ancient atmosphere of the Prambanan temple in Central Java. The statue of Lara Djonggrang and other artwork presented throughout the restaurant bring to life the luxurious romantic and ancient atmosphere of the Prambanan temple in Central Java.
The primary influence on Lara Djonggrang cuisine is the royal journeys during the reign of King Hayam Wuruk who ruled over the Kingdom of Majapahit at the beginning of the 14th century. The menu at Lara Djonggrang blends with the mystical, romantic atmosphere created by the setting of the restaurant. Dishes offered include Nasi Goreng Desa (humble but delicious fried rice with fresh vegetables of the day), Javanese Baby Chicken Liver (a special recipe from a Javanese village warong), salted fish crackers and Soto Daging Madura (turmeric and ground coconut soup with tender beef slices and bean sprouts, served with candlenut sambal and lime).
Another tempting dish is Tahu Telor Pasar Senggol (bitter fried tofu pancakes from an East Javanese local market, served with bean sprouts and shrimp paste sauce), a dish that will surely tempt your taste buds. Vegetarians enjoy a wide array of dishes such as Pecelan Tumpang (Javanese vegetarian dish of asparagus bean, cassava leaves, water lettuce, and Tumpang soybean and coconut sauce, served with sweet potatoes and thin rice fish crackers). The atmosphere and tempting cuisine will more than meet your needs for a special evening out.