Archipelago Korean Street Food Festival - 60 Seconds to Seoul” Comes to Yogyakarta

Archipelago Korean Street Food Festival - 60 Seconds to Seoul” Comes to Yogyakarta
Combining K-Food and K-Culture within the Archipelago Food Festival
 

Archipelago Hotels, the largest privately owned hotel management group in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, presented the culinary program “Archipelago Korean Street Food Festival - 60 Seconds to Seoul” in Yogyakarta on May 12, 2026. The program is part of the Archipelago Global Flavours Series, a culinary campaign showcasing a variety of authentic street food flavors from different countries, with Korea featured as the culinary destination for this edition.

The festival also marked the second offline event organized by Archipelago Hotels, delivering an immersive Korean street food experience through quick-serving dishes, authentic flavors, and interactive live cooking sessions inspired by the practical and dynamic culinary culture of Seoul.

“As part of the Archipelago Global Flavours Series, we continue to present ‘60 Seconds to Seoul’ through the Korean Street Food Festival at Royal Malioboro, Yogyakarta, in collaboration with ten other Archipelago Hotels properties in Yogyakarta and Solo. This culinary pop-up concept brings the vibrant and authentic flavors of Seoul’s street food culture to our guests, while reflecting our commitment to delivering memorable dining experiences and hospitality journey,” said John Flood, CEO of Archipelago Hotels.

Live Cooking Becomes the Main Attraction, Korean Street Food Festival Offers an Interactive Culinary Experience

This festival is inspired by the practical and fast-paced nature of street food in Seoul. All dishes are prepared in a short time through a live cooking concept, creating an interactive experience while becoming the main attraction for visitors.

The festival features a variety of popular Korean dishes, ranging from tteokbokki, Korean fried chicken, to Korean BBQ and kimchi-based dishes. In addition, visitors can also enjoy fusion menu variations such as Korean burgers, mozzarella corndogs, dakgangjeong, and kimchi fried rice, prepared directly by chefs from various units of Archipelago Hotels.

More than eight live cooking stalls participate in this festival, each presenting different specialty menus, from street snacks such as odeng, dakkochi, and twigim, to main dishes like galbitang, jjampong, and Korean grilled beef.

Left to right: the Live Cooking Station, the vibrant atmosphere of the Archipelago Korean Street Food Festival – ‘60 Seconds to Seoul’, and Baesuk Pear & Jeju Mocha Puffs dishes.”

To complement the culinary experience, the festival also offers a selection of unique and refreshing Korean beverages, including:

Omija Cooler, a combination of omija syrup, strawberry, lime, and tonic water
Seoul Milky Mango, a blend of mango syrup, probiotic mango milk, and soda
Fruity Herbs Korean, a mix of omija syrup, ginger syrup, orange juice, infused herbs, and citrus
Sparkling Yuzu Honey, a refreshing drink with a distinctive Korean citrus touch

In addition to the main menu, visitors can also enjoy a variety of desserts, ranging from mango sago pudding, tiramisu, and raspberry mousse to premium pastries and tarts, along with local favorites such as es teler and es cendol nangka. The selection also includes various kimchi-based dishes and one of the currently popular menu items, Butter Tteok.

Royal Malioboro Hosts the Festival, Engaging a Network of Hotels in Yogyakarta and Central Java

The event is held at Royal Malioboro. Yogyakarta was selected as the location due to its strong creative ecosystem, active community, and high interest in culture and lifestyle-based events.

The festival also involves several other units of Archipelago Hotels in Yogyakarta and Solo as part of an effort to reach a broader audience across DI Yogyakarta and Central Java, including:

Royal Malioboro by Aston
Hotel Neo Malioboro
Aston Gejayan Yogyakarta Hotel & Conference Center
The Alana Hotel & Conference Center - Malioboro
The Alana Hotel & Convention Center - Yogyakarta
fave hotel Malioboro Yogyakarta
Aston Solo Hotel
fave hotel Solo Baru
fave hotel Manahan - Solo
Harper Malioboro Yogyakarta

A Variety of Interactive Activities Complements the Korean Street Food Festival in Yogyakarta

“Archipelago Korean Street Food Festival - 60 Seconds to Seoul” in Yogyakarta emphasizes direct interaction with visitors through a more intimate and personal concept. As a key attraction, the event features Korean street food stalls and live cooking stations, allowing visitors to witness the preparation process firsthand. Supporting activities such as K-Pop dance performances, interactive quizzes, door prizes, and costume competitions further enhance the event experience.

In addition, noraebang (Korean karaoke), random play dance, and photo spots are also available, encouraging visitor engagement while creating a content-driven experience. A fun cooking challenge with the Corporate Pastry Chef of Archipelago Hotels, Risman Sukmawan, further adds to the excitement. This approach makes “60 Seconds to Seoul” not only a culinary festival but also a lifestyle experience that blends food, culture, and community.

Left to right: Dance performance by Azhtrone, Fun Cooking Challenge with the Corporate Pastry Chef of Archipelago Hotels, and Noraebang with Voks Radio.

“60 Seconds to Seoul” Available Across Indonesia Through Archipelago Hotels Network Until June 2026

As part of the Archipelago Global Flavours Series program, “60 Seconds to Seoul” can be enjoyed not only through the Korean Street Food Festival event, but also across various Archipelago Hotels properties throughout Indonesia until June 2026. With availability through dine-in, room service, and delivery platforms such as GoFood and GrabFood, the program is easily accessible for both hotel guests and the general public.

Through this program, Archipelago Hotels continues to deliver creative and memorable F&B experiences while bringing the spirit of Seoul street food closer to Indonesia without having to leave the country.

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