When you live in Jakarta, the most common food you can find in every corner of the city is Padang food. Padang food is the cuisine originated in Padang, West Sumatera. Although this dish has spread all over Indonesia, the dish still kept its original name. Padang dish is very rich and has a bold flavors, that’s why this dish will never disappoint you. Padang restaurants are very distinctive with the clear glass in front of the restaurant. They showcase numerous choices of foods to the people walking past them. Although you can find Padang restaurants pretty much everywhere, here is a list of the best Padang restaurant chains in Jakarta:
1. Restoran Garuda
Established in 1976 in Medan, Restoran Garuda serves Minang and Melayu cuisines. The reason this restaurant was built is because the lack of proper Minang and Melayu restaurant in Medan. As years went by, Restoran Garuda has expanded its chain to numerous cities including Jakarta.
Phone Number: (021) 3142466
Social Media: Restoran Garuda on Facebook
Address:
- Jl. H. Agus Salim No.59, RW.1, Kb. Sirih, Kec. Menteng, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10340
- 3, Jl. Sultan Iskandar Muda No.79D, RT.3/RW.5, Kby. Lama Sel., Kec. Kby. Lama, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12240
- 3, Jl. Hayam Wuruk No.100, RT.3/RW.8, Maphar, Kec. Taman Sari, Kota Jakarta Barat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 11160
Price Range: 160.000,00 for two people
Opening Hours: Open 24 hours
2. Pagi Sore Restaurant
This restaurant provides the authentic taste of Padang cuisine based on the traditional recipes. Since 1973, Pagi Sore continuously improves the spice and herbs in their dishes to make sure the visitors taste the best out of Padang food. If you are planning to visit this restaurant, make sure not to miss their gulai daun singkong. Once you’ve tried it, you’ll crave for more.
Phone Number: (021) 7667000
Social Media: @pagisoreid on Instagram
Address:
- Jl. Cipete Raya No.2 No. 1, RT.1/RW.4, Cipete Sel., Kec. Cilandak, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12410
- Kompleks Billy Moon Blok M1 No. 1A, Jl. Raya Kalimalang No.2, RT.2/RW.10, Pd. Klp., Kec. Duren Sawit, Kota Jakarta Timur, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 13450
- Jl. Cemp. Putih No.A5, RT.7/RW.6, Cemp. Putih Tim., Kec. Cemp. Putih, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10510
Price Range: 200.000,00 for two people
Opening Hours: 10.00 – 23.30 (Monday – Sunday)
3. Sari Ratu
Nested in numerous malls in Jakarta, Sari Ratu is a casual fine dining restaurant. They specialize in ikan pari, gulai telur ikan, sayur urap, and sayur lalap. Sari Ratu is one of Padang restaurant chain that has expanded abroad, so there’s no need to question the quality of their dishes.
Phone Number: (021) 3107534
Social Media: @sariraturestaurant on Instagram
Address:
- Plaza Indonesia Lantai LB, Jalan M.H. Thamrin No.28-30, RT.9/RW.5, Gondangdia, Menteng, RT.9/RW.5, Gondangdia, Kec. Menteng, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10350
- Plaza Senayan Lantai 3 Unit 338C, Jl. Asia Afrika No.8, RT.1/RW.3, Gelora, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10270
- Cibubur Junction, Jl. Jambore No.1, RW.7, Cibubur, Kec. Ciracas, Kota Jakarta Timur, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 13720
Price Range: 120.000,00 for two people
Opening Hours:10.00 – 22.00 (Monday – Sunday)
Read also : Your Guide To Padang Food
4. Restoran Sederhana
This restaurant also has the biggest chains all over the country. Started at Bendungan Hilir, Jakarta in 1972- the owner came straight from Padang and introduced Padang cuisine to Jakarta. He also adjusted the spices used in the dishes to match the palate of the people in the city. Restoran Padang is still growing everywhere from inside the country, and to our neighboring country, Malaysia.
Phone Number: (021) 4716944
Social Media: @restoransederhanaofficial on Instagram
Address:
- Jl. Balai Pustaka No.1, RT.7/RW.15, Rawamangun, Kec. Pulo Gadung, Kota Jakarta Timur, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 13220
- Jl. Matraman Raya No.51, RT.1/RW.3, Palmeriam, Kec. Matraman, Kota Jakarta Timur, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 13140
- Jl. Raya Bogor Km. 26.5 No.12, RT.11/RW.4, Ciracas Timur Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta, RT.4/RW.8, Ciracas, Kec. Ciracas, Kota Jakarta Timur, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 13740
Price Range: 160.000,00 for two people
Opening Hours: 08.00 – 22.00 (Monday – Sunday)
5. Padang Merdeka
Padang Merdeka also serves Padang cuisine with a twist. For example, they have roti rendang- bread that uses rendang spices to be the filling. The spices for rendang is usually cooked with beef. Surprisingly, this bread tastes unique, spicy, yet delicious.
Phone Number: (021) 22833956
Social Media: @padangmerdeka on Instagram
Address:
- Jl.Kh. Abdullah Syafe’i No.2, RW.1, Tebet Tim., Kec. Tebet, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12820
- Jl. Lada No.1, RT.4/RW.6, Pinangsia, Kec. Taman Sari, Kota Jakarta Barat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 11110
- Jl. KH. Wahid Hasyim No.55A, RT.1/RW.4, Gondangdia, Kec. Menteng, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10350
Price Range: 200.000,00 for two people
Opening Hours: 10.00 – 22.00 (Monday – Sunday)
6. Simpang Raya
This delicious Padang restaurant is one of the most famous Padang chains that can be found all over the country. They specialize in ayam pop, and gulai kepala ikan kakap. Make sure not to miss these two when you visit Simpang Raya!
Phone Number: (021) 3920161
Social Media: @simpang_raya on Instagram
Address:
- Jl. Kramat Raya No.71, RT.1/RW.7, Kramat, Kec. Senen, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10430
- RT.7/RW.1, Cipayung, Kec. Cipayung, Kota Jakarta Timur, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 13840
- Landmark, Tower 7th Floor Telkom, Jl. Gatot Subroto No.Kav. 52, RT.6/RW.1, Kuningan Bar., Kec. Mampang Prpt., Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12710
Price Range: 120.000,00 for two people
Opening Hours: 08.00 – 22.00 (Monday – Sunday)
7. Sepiring Padang
This is probably the youngest Padang restaurant chain compared to those above. Unlike the others, Sepiring Padang has modern vibes in the restaurant. You can also enjoy the famous Padang’s kopi talua in here.
Phone Number: (021) 45843837
Social Media: @sepiringpadang on Instagram
Address:
- Jl Boulevard Raya QF 1 No 1, RT.11/RW.12, Klp. Gading Bar., Kec. Klp. Gading, Kota Jkt Utara, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 14240
- Sinarmas Land Plaza Tower 3 Lower Ground, Jl. M.H. Thamrin No.51, RT.9/RW.4, Gondangdia, Kec. Menteng, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10350
- Patra Jasa Office Tower, Jl. Gatot Subroto No.Kav. 32-34, RT.6/RW.3, Kuningan, Kuningan Tim., Kecamatan Setiabudi, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12950
Price Range: 150.000,00 for two people
Opening Hours: 09.00 – 19.30 (Monday – Sunday)
So, there you have it! Some of the most delicious Padang Restaurants that you can visit in Jakarta. If you happen to be a fan of Padang cuisines, this list might help you or if you just want to give these foods a try but don’t know where to find them. Eating with some companies might be cheerful, but if you prefer to eat alone then go for it! Give it a try!