Lupis Mbah Satinem, a well-known lupis seller in Yogyakarta, is no stranger to the spotlight. It's been featured in Netflix's culinary series and has even welcomed international figures to its humble stall. However, having tried their famed lupis, I found that the hype may exceed the actual experience.
Firstly, the taste of the lupis is average at best. While it's certainly not bad, it doesn't stand out as exceptional either. If you're a culinary adventurer, there are other places in Yogyakarta where you can find lupis that might better tantalize your taste buds.
Another point to consider is the wait time. The queue to get your hands on Lupis Mbah Satinem's offerings can be dauntingly long. It's common to have to wait for up to an hour or more, and you need to arrive early, preferably after Subuh, to secure an early queue number. This time commitment may not suit everyone, especially those on a tight schedule.
That said, Lupis Mbah Satinem holds a certain charm that comes with its story and the international recognition it's gained. But if your primary concern is the taste and you're not keen on spending a considerable amount of time in line, you might want to explore other lupis options in Yogyakarta.
In conclusion, while Lupis Mbah Satinem offers an interesting experience thanks to its fame and history, the taste and long queues might leave some visitors with mixed feelings. This place is perhaps more suitable for those who value the story and fame of a place over the actual...
Read moreLaunching from the official Visit Jogja Lupis website, Mbah Satinem is known as one of the legendary culinary delights in Jogja that must be visited. This eating place has been established since 1963.The lupis has a taste that is known to be delicious and distinctive, especially the combination of steamed cake and sweetness from the right amount of liquid brown sugar. Then Lupis at this place is also made from white sticky rice which is steamed and cut into pieces then sprinkled with liquid brown sugar and sprinkled with grated coconut.Apart from selling lupis, this place also sells other traditional snacks ranging from gatot, tiwul, to cenil. It is known that this place was sold by Mbah Satinem, who has been selling for decades.It was even stated that his business selling traditional snacks had been going on for generations. Because he often participated in making and selling with his mother and then sold it himself in 1963.As a result, Lupis Mbah Satinem has a snack menu that uses recipes passed down from generation to generation and still...
Read moreTOURISTY - OVERRATED - OVERPRICED!! I am local, originally from Yogyakarta. I have been buying Lupis Mbah Satinem for a long time. I am a admirer of Mbah Satinem. However, recently, things have been very different from before. In my opinion, Lupis Mbah Sartinem recently now become very overrated and touristy. Very small portion at IDR 10,000. With more or less the same taste but with 3-4x portion, you can get similar food at Kranggan Market which is only about 50m away from this place, as well as at any traditional markets in Yogyakarta (usually they sell around Rp 3,000-5,000 with decent portion). If you are FOMO or curious about the reviews on the internet, please come and buy but don't have high expectations. But if you are looking for quality food with decent portions and prices, you should go to other traditional markets (Kranggan/Pathuk/Lempuyangan), where the sellers are ALSO ELDERLY...
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