The Sultan's Palace or Kraton of Yogyakarta is not just a cultural monument but also a place where the culinary heritage of Java is preserved. The royal kitchen, known as "Pawon", has been the center of Javanese cuisine and has seen the creation of many unique dishes over the centuries. The cuisine often reflects a blend of different cultural influences, including indigenous spices, cooking techniques from the Dutch colonial period, and flavors brought by traders from India, the Middle East, and China. Kraton's cuisine portrays a significant aspect of Javane culture, where certain dishes are served during specific ceremonies and royal events as a tradition.