Head on over to Depot Es Durian Nan Salero in Grogol Petamburan, West Jakarta, where you can have es durian (durian paste blended with ice cubes, topped with Read more...
In theory, fine dining and Padang cuisine shouldn’t go hand in hand, the latter being a culinary tradition accessible to the common folk. But the renowned Marco by Read more...
Padang Merdeka recently opened in the Kota Tua (Old Town) district of West Jakarta. This Padang restaurant is an unusual one due to the modern touches of its Read more...
Rumah Makan Surya is another independent restaurant well worth your time. Also located on Benhil, Surya has been around for decades and the quality of its food is Read more...
Moving on to private, independent Padang restaurants, there’s perhaps none as well-known, while still remaining under the radar, as Bopet Mini in Bendungan Hilir (Benhil), Central Jakarta. Located Read more...
Garuda is a restaurant chain that originated in the North Sumatran capital of Medan and has spread throughout Indonesia, including Jakarta, for its delicious fusion of Minang and Read more...
In keeping with the popular Padang restaurant chains theme, few Jakartans are unfamiliar with Simpang Raya, which is found on practically every major street in the capital. Read more...
Sari Indah is owned by the same people who own Pagi Sore, and there’s not much telling the two chains apart beyond their restaurant signs. That said, Read more...
The thing about popular Padang restaurant chains is that they exist because there’s a huge demand for them. That is true of Pagi Sore, one of the most Read more...
Indonesia has many versions of sate (grilled meat on wooden skewers), but Padang’s take on the popular dish is unique because of its use of a thick, spicy gravy instead Read more...
