Putra Minang
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But if you’re already ready to handle the level of spice enjoyed by big boys and girls, there is probably no restaurant chain more liberal in their use of chili peppers than Putra Minang.
Putra Minang is also a testament to the fact that Padang food is usually best when taken to go and wrapped in banana leaves (bungkus). The richness of the spices are locked inside the all-natural food wrap, adding a fresh, leafy aroma by the time you unwrap your meal and eat it.
There are too many Putra Minang restaurants to count in the Greater Jakarta Area, but the one that is consistently great is located in Pesanggrahan, South Jakarta. Be sure to try their fried dried paru (cow lungs), a salty, more aromatic alternative to the beef jerky, while you’re there.