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10 Most Scrumptious Padang Restaurants in Jakarta

 

The credit for the popularity of Nasi Padang in the world, must be given to its worldly-renowned dishes, Rendang, which has stolen the world’s attention after announced as the "World’s Most Delicious Food" multiple times by international media.

The local meat dish from Padang,is popular for its deep and succulent flavor of beef stewed in thick coconut milk and rich spices.

1 | Ajo Ramon

10 Most Scrumptious Padang Restaurants in Jakarta
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If you are looking for perfect Satay Padang, then Ajo Ramon is the answer. The secret menu of Ajo Ramon created a rich flavor, tender meat and sweet spicy sauce that could make people line up for hours to get the taste of the heavenly good satay. 
Ajo Ramon was named by many local and international tourists as one of the best eateries in Jakarta.

Address: Jalan Cikajang Raya No.72, Petogogan, Kebayoran Baru, RT.1/RW.5, Petogogan, Kby. Baru, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12170

2 | Garuda

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Great food and restaurant, Garuda has them both. It has several branches in Jakarta, but all of them have large place for you to enjoy Padang food with friends and families. You can find the restaurants in several spots across Jakarta, one of them is located at Jl. Hayam Wuruk, West Jakarta.

Address: Jl. Hayam Wuruk No.100, RT.3/RW.8, Maphar, Tamansari, Kota Jakarta Barat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 11160

3 | Marco Padang Grill

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Chef Marco Lim, who established the restaurants, offers a different experience of eating the usual Nasi Padang by combining technique and spices from his Chinese cuisine background and authentic Padang tradition as well as fresh ingredients from Minangkabau. The combination is served in a relaxing interior ambience, with a more elegant and modern touch. After the first visit, you will definitely want some more.

You can find his restaurants in these shopping malls, namely, Lippo Mall Puri, Grand Indonesia, Pondok Indah Mall, Lotte Shopping Avenue and Pacific Place.

4 | Padang Merdeka

10 Most Scrumptious Padang Restaurants in Jakarta

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Padang Merdeka also shows a modern concept for their theme. Their newest outlet in Kota Tua for example, elevate Indonesia’s patriotism for the theme, creating a wooden and homey vibe inside the restaurant. Their Rendang is very recommended, with soft tender beef and rich spicy taste.

Address: Jalan Lada No.1, RT.4/RW.6, Kota Tua, Pinangsia, Tamansari, Kota Jakarta Barat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 11110

5 | Pagi Sore

10 Most Scrumptious Padang Restaurants in Jakarta

But if we are talking about Rendang, it is hard not to include Pagi Sore Padang restaurant in the discussion. The restaurant even use “Jagonya Rendang” (The Master of Rendang), for their tagline.

Pagi Sore rendang caramelized beef curry looks darker and thicker than the usual rendang. The curry taste so good, that even if you eat it with warm rice without the meat, you can still enjoy it. And the meat.. has to go through eight hours straight cooking process to produce such tender and delicious meat.As of 2016 the Pagi Sore restaurant has four outlets across Jakarta. One of them is in Cilandak.

Address: Jl. Cipete Raya No. 2, RT 6/RW 4. Cipete Selatan, Cilandak

6 | Sari bundo

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Established in 1967, Sari Bundo is one of the first Padang Restaurants established in Jakarta, and became an old time favorite among Jakartans to eat Padang delicacies, including former president, B. J. Habibie. Habibie’s favorite meal and also one of the restaurants popular menu is its fried chicken which is famous for its crispy and spicy flavor. Rendang and Ayam Pop are also their most recommended menu.

They are also well-known for their fast service. Once you sit on your chair, tasty Padang food will come on your table in flash.
Jalan. Ir Juanda No. 27, Jakarta Pusat
You can find the restaurant at Jalan. Ir Juanda No. 27, Jakarta Pusat, Mangga Dua Square, Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya No.1, Jakarta Utara and Food Court Area at Halim Perdanakusuma airport Jl. Halim Perdana Kusuma, Jakarta Timur.

7 | Simpang Raya

10 Most Scrumptious Padang Restaurants in Jakarta

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“The Palace of Ayam Pop”, the tagline can be seen at every Simpang Raya restaurant in Jakarta. The restaurant is famous for its delicious ayam pop, a fried chicken dish which has been cooked in broth of coconut juice. If you still doubt about their quality, Simpang Raya received Indonesia Tourism Award in 2010 from the Tourism Ministry as the most favorite restaurant in Indonesia. So, what’s holding you back, go and grab your lunch there.

There are at least eight Simpang Raya restaurants across Jakarta, you can find one of them at Jl. Kramat Raya No. 71, Jakarta Pusat.

8 | Sederhana

10 Most Scrumptious Padang Restaurants in Jakarta

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This restaurant has the biggest Padang Restautant chain not only in Jakarta but all across in Indonesia and even Malaysia. Dozens of its franchises are established across Jakarta.  Sederhana Padang restaurant can easily be found at almost every area in Jakarta. There are many of them but you could start your journey by visiting the first restaurant built by its owner, Bustaman, at Bendungan Hilir, in 1974.

Address: Jl. Bendungan Hilir No.1, Bendungan Hilir, Tanah Abang, RT.12, Bend. Hilir, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10210

9 | Suntiang

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How does it feel when your rendang menu and favorite ayam pop came to your table with conveyor belt like at the Sushi Restaurant? Well, only in Suntiang restaurant you could experience Padang cuisine served in Japanese style. One of their signature dishes called rendang roll. Just like sushi roll the sushi rice will be filled with nori, kyuri, salad and rendang in it. On top of the roll, there will be rendang sauce, sesame seed and spicy mayo. If you want to check this modern combination you could visit their restaurant at Pondok Indah Mall, South Jakarta.

10 | Surya

10 Most Scrumptious Padang Restaurants in Jakarta

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Surya Padang restaurant is possibly the only restaurant visited by both food travel blogger and vlogger, Mark Wiens, and the late US celebrity chef, Anthony Bourdain. It is hard not to fall in love with the restaurant when it could pamper you with heavenly delicious dishes, especially the rendang which Mark wrote in his blog at migrationology.com as  “pieces of beef in a dangerously tasty blend of spices, and what really came through nicely was the dry coconut within the curry.” You could visit their restaurant at Jalan Bendungan Hilir No. 5, Tanah Abang.

 

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