An interesting way to follow history is through food. Eat the story first, is what we at Jong Java kitchen are encouraged to do before the preparation of a dish. The story behind a recipe often reveals social and cultural histories — thus gathering respect and richness.

When you hear our name you will probably already have a sense of what dishes we bring to you. The Jong Java team will take you to an era, back in the colonial age of Indonesia. A serene oasis of elegance, sophistication and savoir-faire in the heart of bustling Surabaya, Jong Java is Indonesian food with colonial culture influence that sets out to respect culinary traditions and celebrate innovation.