Bakpia Pathok

Bakpia pathok is an Indonesian delicacy that consists of a round, slightly flattened pastry filled with a sweet mung bean mixture. The pastry is characterized by a soft and flaky texture, while its interior, containing the filling, has a pasty consistency that perfectly adheres to the dough.

Its name derives from a suburb area in the city of Yogyakarta called Pathok, where the production of these pastries initially began. Apart from the traditional mung bean filling, bakpia pathok can nowadays be made with chocolate, cheese, and exotic fruits such as pineapple or durian fruit.

Other, more innovative flavors have also emerged in recent years, such as cappuccino, banana cheese, blueberry cheese, and tuna. Even though it has been influenced by traditional Chinese cuisine, this specialty has been adapted to local flavors and has become one of the most beloved street snacks in Indonesia.

The pastry’s flavor is not appreciated only by the local population, but also by tourists, owing to whom the pastry is nowadays considered a popular food souvenir to bring back home after visiting the country. In Indonesia, this sweet specialty can be bought from street food vendors, market stalls, and numerous shops that offer packaged versions of the pastry.