9 Must Try Padang Restaurants in Jakarta

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Jakarta is always a little heaven of culinary delights, where almost every type of cuisines from all over the world can be found here. From fast foods, street foods, to the most fascinating traditional cuisines. And one of the most favorite and charming ones is Minang, or as the locals like to call it, Padang cuisine. If you crave for something authentic, spicy, savory, and a bit of guilty-pleasure taste, here are our favorite Padang restaurants in Jakarta:

1. Pagi Sore

It is one of the oldest Padang restaurant in Jakarta which opened in 1973. Pagi Sore serves the authentic flavor of Minang cuisine as the restaurant still uses Minang’s traditional and inherited recipe until now. You can choose the a la carte style that several plates of dishes served on your table. The winner is none other than its Rendang, that many swears the best in Jakarta  It is a spicy meat dish cooked with coconut milk, a paste of mixed ground spices (ginger, galangal, turmeric leaves, lemongrass, garlic, shallots, chillis, etc.), and thorough 8 hours of cooking process. You should try the Martabak as well, a Minang style of omelette, thicker than usual Indonesian Martabak. Pagi Sore’s outlets is spread across Jakarta and also available in Palembang.

Pagi Sore
Jl. Rawamangun Muka Timur 1A P. +6221 478 60000
Jl. Cempaka Putih Raya A5 P. +62 21 426 6000
Jl. Cipete Raya 2 No. 1 P. +62 21 766 7000
Jl. Kalimalang Raya 1A, Komp. Billy Moon, Blok M1 No. 1 P. +62 21 8690 7422

2. Garuda

The Daily Meal once listed Garuda as one of the 101 Best Restaurants in Asia and we could’t agree more. Originated from Medan, North Sumatra, Garuda wins Jakartan foodies’ heart by serving authentic Minang cuisine with the touch of Malayan recipe. The most wanted dish here is Ayam Pop, a fried coconut-soaked skinless chicken served with spicy dip sauce. Despite its pale visual, Ayam Pop is so savory, buttery, and blends well with fresh taste of the spicy dip sauce. Try the a la carte style for you trying other delightful dishes.

Garuda
Jl. Sultan Iskandar Muda No. 79D, Kebayoran Lama, Jakarta Selatan 12240
P. +62 21 724 6999

Jl. Haji Agus Salim No. 59, Kebon Sirih, Menteng, Jakarta Pusat 10340
+62 21 314 2466

Jl. Raya Boulevard Barat Blok XC09 No. 7-8, Kelapa Gading Timur, Jakarta Utara 14250
+62 21 458 46658

3. Marco Padang

Marco is an eatery where Chef Marco Lim share story of his culinary journey through an authentic and fresh Padang Peranakan Cuisine. There are some of the highlighted menus that you should definitely try. First is Barramundi Panggang Pacak, a grilled Barramundi fish marinated in coconut milk with finely ground curly red chili, slices of turmeric leaf, lemongrass, tamarind, lime leaf, and lime juice. Also, don’t miss out its signature rendang, Randang Itam Kayu Bakar, a beef shank stewed in coconut milk and cirik minyak (condensed burnt coconut oil), mixed with herbs and ground curly red chili. Cooked 8 hours with traditional techniques using wood-burning stoves. Another Marco’s most wanted is Es Kopi Padang, a double shots iced coffee of Bukittinggi robusta.

Marco
Pondok Indah Mall
Street Gallery 2nd floor unit 201A
Jl. Metro Pondok Indah, Kebayoran Lama, Jakarta 12310
P. +62 21 2952 9742

Lotte Shopping Avenue
Ciputra World I 3rd floor unit 16 & A08
Jl. Prof. Dr. Satrio Kav. 3 – 5, Karet Kuningan, Jakarta 12940
P. +62 21 2988 9377 / F. +62 21 2988 9376

4. Sari Bundo

Another oldest Padang restaurants in Jakarta, since 1967, that serves authentic and high quality Minang cuisine. Sari Bundo is also our former president, B. J. Habibie’s, favorite. The place might not be luxurious, but it’s clean and comfortable with a really friendly staffs. Almost all the dishes here are great, so should try all of them. For a not too excessive taste, try its crunchy, savory, yet moist Fried Chicken. And if you crave for some spicy taste, Sari Bundo’s Dendeng Balado (spicy crispy sliced beef) and signature rendang are the winners.

Sari Bundo
Jl. Ir. Juanda No. 27, Gambir, Jakarta Pusat 10120
+62 21 345 8343

5. RM Sepakat

Named as the best Padang restaurant in Jakarta and serves some of the most authenticMinang dishes with inherited recipe. Sepakat is also the oldest Padang restaurant in Jakarta, since 1967. The most wanted dish here is Gulai Gajeboh, a dish that recently rarely found in Padang restaurants. Gulai Gajebo is basically cow fat served in spicy Padangnese coconut milk curry. It might be too strong for foreigners, but after one bite, you’ll probably crave for more. Try other mouthwatering dishes here, such as grilled chicken, chicken rendang, and also its signature oxtail soup. Sepakat outlet is quite small, so take-away might be the best way to enjoy its menu.

Sepakat
 Jl. Melawai 9 No.165, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta Selatan 12130
+62 21 720 4712

6. Padang Merdeka

Experience different sensation of enjoying Minang cuisine here at Padang Merdeka restaurant. The place serves Minang inspired dishes with modern twist that rich of flavour. Here you must try Dendeng Batako (crispy sliced beef) topped with fried green or red chili. Not like other common Padang restaurant, Padang Merdeka also serves Sate Padang, grilled meat, usually cow tongue, on wooden skewer served with thick, spicy, and savory peanut sauce. A must try too! Beside enjoying its flavorful dishes, you can also learn about Indonesia history here, as the restaurant decorated with Indonesia’s historical journey ornaments.

Padang Merdeka
Jl. Lada No.1, Kota Tua, Pinangsia, Tamansari, Jakarta Barat 11110
+62 21 226 92291

7. Sederhana

This might be the biggest Padang restaurant chain in Jakarta as there are tens outlets in this city alone. Opens since 1972, Sederhana becomes public’s favorite for its huge selection of Minang dishes with milder taste compare to other authentic Padang restaurant. A must try here, and usually quickly sold out, is Gulai Kepala Kakap, a head snapper cooked with spicy and savory coconut milk based soup. Rendang and Ayam Pop are also the highlighted dishes here.

Sederhana
Kawasan Niaga Terpadu Lot. 8 Jend. Sudirman Kav. 52 ­- 53,
Jl. SCBD, Senayan, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta Selatan 12190
+62 21 515 4415

8. RM Medan Baru 

RM Medan Baru is a restaurant that’s legendary for its fish head stew and also its hard-to-find dish of braised and deep fried punai or green pigeon that’s a West Sumatran favorite delicacy. As the name implies, the restaurant offers a mix of Medan (North Sumatra) flair to its minang dishes.

Jl. Pesanggrahan Raya No. 168D-E (deretan Sandwich Bakar), West Jakarta
Phone: 021-5806207, 5806208
Jl. Krekot Bunder 65 (belakang Metro Pasar Baru), Sawah Besar
Telepon: 021-3858992, 3860715, 3844922
Komplek Griya Inti Sentosa
Jl. Griya Agung No. 62 Blok N3/18, Sunter Agung Jakarta Utara
Phone: 021-6404105, 6409683, 6409684

9. RM Surya 

Another oldie but  goodie padang restaurant that’s been around since the 70s. You can find the classics such as ayam kalio (chicken curry), rendang, gulai kikil, although a dish that’s not to miss is the dendeng batakok or deep fried beef served with green chili sambal, as well as their gulai kurma that’s only available on Friday.

Jl. Bendungan Hilir No. 5, Bendungan Hilir, Jakarta Pusat
Phone: 021 5731474, 081310032485

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