Restaurant Scams in Yogyakarta

Kraton Warung Tourist Menu

Warungs (small local eateries) clustered around Yogyakarta's Kraton palace complex and Malioboro Street sometimes operate a dual-pricing system, handing tourists a menu with prices two to three times higher than those on the Indonesian-language menu given to locals. Staff may also add a 'palace area fee' or 'tourist zone surcharge' to the bill that is not disclosed upfront. The practice is widespread enough that many tourists overpay significantly throughout their entire stay.