Founded in 2002 by Azhar Bin Mohamed Salleh 'Zoul', this family-run casual eatery has garnered numerous accolades for its tasty food and unique menu offerings.
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Their white rice is infused with spices and chicken stock, resulting in a pleasant savoury grainy earthy sweet spice flavour with a fluffy loose texture. There are crisp juicy vegetables (lettuce, cucumber) with vegetal sweet flavour, soft spongy deep-fried tofu bean curd with grainy savoury earthy salty flavour, and dense firm tempeh / fermented soy bean cake with nutty earthy salty flavour. A chunky coarse sambal terasi / pounded fermented shrimp chili paste with sharp sour tangy zesty spice flavour, and a thin spiced chicken soup / broth with meaty savoury salty sweet spice vegetal flavour, accompanies.
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Their bumbu / spice paste includes candlenuts, garlic, turmeric, ginger, and coriander seeds, blended and used to marinate their ingredients. The deep-fried bone-in chicken thigh with drumstick is lightly smashed, yielding a crispy outside tender inside texture with meaty salty savoury sweet spice flavour. The deep-fried boneless dory fish fillets are lightly smashed, yielding a crispy outside soft inside texture with sweet salty savoury spice flavour. Uniquely, they offer a rendition with calamari squid rings.
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Nasi Penyet
Zoul's Corner
@ 801 Tampines Avenue 4 #01-257
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Founded in December 2023 by Alson Ng and managed under the Indonesian Express Private Limited Group, this brand is known for offering wallet-friendly Indonesian fare in Singaporean campuses and heartlands. Their dishes rank amongst the most affordable versions for dine-in.
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Uniquely, they offer the option to add a thick luscious chicken curry gravy with meaty salty savoury spice flavour, over the base fluffy moist steamed white rice with grainy earthy sweet flavour. A smattering of vegetables (lettuce, cucumber, cherry tomato) lends a juicy crunch and vibrant colour, carrying vegetal sweet flavour. The deep-fried tofu bean curd is soft and spongy with grainy earthy savoury flavour, while the coarse sambal terasi / pounded fermented shrimp chili paste has sharp sour tangy spice flavour, among the most fiery with a lingering grip on the palate.
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The bone-in chicken thigh with drumstick is well marinated deep-fried and gently smashed, served up quickly, carrying meaty salty savoury sweet spice flavour and a crispy outside tender inside texture. The boneless dory fish fillets are well marinated deep-fried and gently smashed, served up quickly, carrying sweet salty savoury spice flavour and a crispy outside soft inside texture. Optional sticky thick kecap manis / dark sweet soy sauce with sweet savoury earthy flavour may be added on request.
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Nasi Penyet
Uncle Penyet
@ Pasir Ris Central Hawker Centre, 110 Pasir Ris Central #01-02
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Founded in July 2021 by Indonesian entrepreneur Edy Ongkowijaya as a brand off-shoot, this concept offers a straightforward down-to-earth focused menu for casual everyday heartland dining.
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On a plate resembling a traditional woven basket, there's fluffy soft steamed white rice with grainy earthy sweet flavour, juicy crunchy vegetables (lettuce, cucumber, cherry tomato) with vegetal sweet flavour, spongy soft deep-fried tofu bean curd with grainy earthy savoury flavour, firm dense tempeh / fermented soy bean cake with nutty earthy salty flavour, and a choice of 1 of 5 levels of sambal. I usually default to the sambal terasi / pounded fermented shrimp chili paste of level 3, with its sharp sour tangy zesty spice flavour.
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The marinated deep-fried and smashed chicken thigh with drumstick is well-executed, with a tender moist interior and crispy crunchy exterior, carrying meaty salty savoury sweet spice flavour, enhanced with crispy fritter bits. The marinated deep-fried and smashed pomfret fish is well-executed, with a tender flaky interior and crispy crunchy exterior, carrying sweet salty savoury spice flavour, enhanced with crispy fritter bits. The variation with a pairing of Indomie instant noodles (instead of white rice) is very popular too.
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Nasi Penyet
The Penyet Company
@ Admiralty Place, 678A Woodlands Avenue 6 #01-31
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Founded in September 2017 by wife-and-husband team of Wahyu Ning and Abang Batman, this humble hawker stall is lauded for their authentic Indonesian dishes and fresh hand-made sambal terasi / pounded fermented shrimp chili paste, chunky coarse in texture with mild sour tangy zesty spice flavour. Spot the display of Batman collectibles here!.
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Each order features fluffy soft steamed white rice with grainy earthy sweet flavour, juicy crunchy cucumber with vegetal sweet flavour, spongy soft deep-fried tofu bean curd with grainy earthy savoury flavour, and the house-made sambal terasi / pounded fermented shrimp chili paste.
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The marinated deep-fried and smashed chicken thigh with drumstick is done well with a tender chewy texture and meaty salty savoury sweet spice flavour. The marinated deep-fried and smashed pomfret fish is done well with a firm flaky texture and sweet salty savoury spice flavour. A mountain of light crispy crunchy fritter bits lends addictive savoury salty spice flavour. On the side is a full-flavoured spiced chicken soup, thin and oily with meaty salty savoury spice herbal flavour.
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Nasi Penyet
Impian Wahyu
@ 462 Crawford Lane #01-29
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Founded in 2005 by Indonesian entrepreneur Edy Ongkowijaya, this up-market mid-range restaurant offers a tasty range of authentic and consistently well-executed Indonesian dishes.
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Their marinated deep-fried and smashed chicken (either thigh with drumstick or chicken breast) is moist and chewy inside, crispy outside, with meaty sweet savoury salty spice flavour. Their marinated deep-fried and smashed pomfret fish is tender and flaky inside, crispy outside, with sweet savoury salty spice flavour. Both are garnished with crispy fritter bits, lending a satisfying crunch with added salty savoury flavour.
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Each meal is served with fluffy moist steamed white rice with grainy earthy sweet flavour, juicy crunchy vegetables (lettuce, cucumber) with vegetal sweet flavour, spongy soft deep-fried tofu bean curd with grainy earthy savoury flavour, light crispy krupuk / keropok / deep-fried tapioca crackers in hues of white red green yellow with savoury spice flavour (hinting of garlic), and a chunky coarse sambal terasi / pounded fermented shrimp chili paste with sharp sour tangy zesty spice flavour.
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Nasi Penyet
Dapur Penyet
@ The Centrepoint, 176 Orchard Road #01-59
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Founded in 2009 by Indonesian entrepreneur Edy Ongkowijaya, this casual dining Singaporean eatery has expanded globally to 5 countries. They are best known for their 9 increasingly spicy levels of sambal, and their wide variety of chicken, beef, fish, and duck dishes.
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Their meals are served with fluffy moist steamed white rice with grainy earthy sweet flavour, juicy crunchy vegetables (cherry tomato, cucumber) with vegetal sweet flavour, spongy soft deep-fried tofu bean curd with grainy earthy savoury flavour, firm dense tempeh / fermented soy bean cake with nutty earthy savoury flavour, and a choice of 1 of 9 levels of sambal. I usually default to the sambal terasi / pounded fermented shrimp chili paste of level 3, with its sharp sour tangy zesty spice flavour.
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Their marinated deep-fried and smashed chicken thigh with drumstick is juicy and tender with meaty savoury salty spice flavour. Their marinated deep-fried and smashed tilapia fish is tender and flaky with salty savoury spice flavour. They offer complementary stewed vegetables soup, with soft tender cabbage and carrots within, carrying vegetal sweet spice flavour.
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Nasi Penyet
D'Penyetz
@ Jem, 50 Jurong Gateway Road #05-02
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Established in 1998 in Batam, Riau Islands, Indonesia, by Ibu Ruth, this family-owned restaurant brand arrived in Singapore in 2004. Born out of a dream the founder had during a period of uncertainty in her life, where she dreamed of serving her signature smashed fried chicken with a fiery sambal and sides, this brand is largely credited with popularising this dish in Singapore.
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Made according to closely-guarded recipes featuring a house bumbu / spice blend, the marinated deep-fried and smashed chicken thigh with drumstick is tender chewy with meaty savoury salty spice flavour, while the marinated deep-fried and smashed pomfret fish is tender flaky with sweet savoury salty spice flavour. The spongy soft deep-fried tofu bean curd has grainy earthy savoury flavour, while the firm dense tempeh / fermented soy bean cake has nutty earthy savoury flavour.
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Accompanied with sticky soft steamed white rice with grainy earthy sweet flavour, crunchy crisp vegetables (cucumber, cabbage, water spinach leaves) with vegetal sweet flavour, and a chunky coarse sambal terasi / pounded fermented shrimp chili paste with mild sour tangy zesty spice flavour. The crumbly bits of fritters sprinkled over lend a satisfying crunch.
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Nasi Penyet
Ayam Penyet Ria
@ Lucky Plaza, 304 Orchard Road #04-25
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Established in August 2009 by the family of Bahar Riand Passa, this brand has grown to 12 outlets and introduced tech-enabled cloud kitchen operations. They are known for their no-frills ambience, friendly service, and tasty food that is reasonably priced.
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Their meals are accompanied by sticky soft steamed white rice with grainy earthy sweet flavour, crunchy juicy vegetables (cabbage, cucumber, tomato) with vegetal sweet flavour, a chunky coarse sambal terasi / pounded fermented shrimp chili paste with unusually mild sour tangy zesty spice flavour, and sticky thick kecap manis / dark sweet soy sauce with sweet savoury earthy flavour.
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Their marinated deep-fried and smashed chicken thigh with drumstick has a tender gentle chew to texture and meaty savoury salty spice flavour. Their marinated deep-fried and smashed dancing tilapia fish is beautifully presented with a flaky tender chew to texture and sweet savoury salty spice flavour. The deep-fried tofu bean curd is soft and spongy in texture with grainy earthy savoury flavour, while the tempeh / fermented soy bean cake is firm and dense in texture with nutty earthy savoury flavour.
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Nasi Penyet
Ayam Penyet President
@ Lucky Plaza, 304 Orchard Road #03-36
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Opened in their current location in April 2011, this humble stall attracts long queues during peak lunch hours, with waiting times stretching up to 40 minutes. They offer a range of about 20 dishes daily, often selling out after lunch. They had moved here from the old Changi Airport Terminal 1 staff canteen, where they had been operating since the 1980s.
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Noted for their nostalgic traditional flavours and generous portions, each dish is robust and well-executed in taste. Their friendly and attentive service lends to the long queue times, as the owners interact patiently with each customer. Their Nasi Rawon is also highly praised for its richly spiced components.
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Nasi Padang
Warong Java Nasi Padang
@ 539 Bedok North Street 3 #01-619
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Founded in the early 1980s by Madam Zulbaidah Binte Marlian (youngest daughter of Haji Marlian Bin Athar "Bagindo Marlian" and Hajjah Rosemah Binte Mailu) and her husband Mohamad Zin Bin Harun, this heritage brand is probably the most successful in the Nasi Padang family business, with quality being managed consistently through a central kitchen, offering about 70 dishes daily.
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Today, their children Mohamad Ariff Bin Mohamed Zin, Nur Syahidah Binte Mohamed Zin, and Mohamad Hazmi Bin Mohamad Zin, are taking their family business forward. Their core dishes are widely celebrated, and the buzzing communal dining ambience lends well for large groups and families.
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Nasi Padang
Rumah Makan Minang
@ 18 Kandahar Street
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Founded in February 2006 by Madam Rabiah and supported by assistant Jamilah Latiff, this hawker stall is also known as Whampoa Nasi Melayu, offering a range of about 20 dishes daily, all made with fresh ingredients. Their portion sizes are huge and generous, and together with their wallet-friendly affordable prices, attract long queues daily.
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Purists may argue that their dishes are more Malay than Indonesian Javanese, but are no less tasty or delicious as evidenced by their many loyal and regular customers. Each dish is tasty and well-executed, with flavours being contributed through rich curries rather than dry spices. A recent fire in June 2026 originating from a neighbouring stall has damaged their kitchen equipment, resulting in a temporary closure.
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Nasi Padang
Rabiah Muslim Food
@ Whampoa Makan Place, 90 Whampoa Drive #01-34
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Established in January 2021, this humble casual eatery offers the best of Minangkabau cuisine, with a range of about 40 dishes available daily. Despite the understated ambience, the robust tasting dishes and generous portions at affordable prices regularly attract crowds.
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Their long and slow-cooked dishes, built around aromatic spice bases, feature a balance of textures and deep flavours. Gently layered, dishes feel hearty and comforting, the kind that entices you to reach for more. They also offer uncommon dishes, including Kikil Gulai / Beef Tendon Curry or Kikil Sambal Ijo / Beef Tendon In Stir-Fried Green Chili Paste.
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Nasi Padang
Putra Minang
@ Somerset Bencoolen, 51 Bencoolen Street #01-05
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