December 27, 2024 | 08:28 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - A fan of Nasi Padang and all the rich, flavorful spices and coconut milk that come with it will love what Jakarta has to offer. Padang restaurants are not just about amazing food—they’re all over the city, with some even being prety upscale and come with a fancier price tag.
Whether on a budget or ready to splurge, here’s the lowdown on the priciest Padang Restaurants in Jakarta.
Most Expensive Padang Restaurant in Jakarta
From Antara, here is a list of the most expensive Padang restaurants in Jakarta:
- Sari Ratu
Sari Ratu is an iconic Padang restaurant that has been serving customers since 1982, with branches not just in Jakarta, but even in Malaysia. On food delivery apps, their nasi rames (packed rice a choice of side dish) start at Rp46,200 for a humble side like perkedel (fried potato croquette) or telur dadar (Indonesian omelet). Something more indulgent like nasi rames rendang or gulai kikil (beef tendon curry) costs Rp59,400. The restaurants also have a la carte options starting from around Rp26,000. One of their branches is in Pondok Indah Mall 2.
- Pagi Sore
Pagi Sore, which has been serving Padang food since 1973, has multiple branches across Jakarta. A nasi bungkus (wrapped rice) with one side dish is priced starting at Rp50,000, with options including chicken, dendeng (dried beef), rendang (spicy beef stew), and tunjang (beef tendon).
- Sari Bundo
Founded in 1967, Sari Bundo is a popular choice for many famous statemen, including the late BJ Habibie and Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. On food delivery apps, a plate of nasi rames with one side dish costs around Rp51,000, with choices like chicken, rendang, dendeng, or cincang (minced beef).
- Garuda
Garuda, which has been serving Padang classics since 1976, continues to be a top destination for Padang food lovers. A nasi bungkus with one side dish starts at Rp40,000, with options such as omelet, rendang, dendeng, chicken, and paru (fried beef lungs). Branches can be found in Kebon Sirih and Cikini, near Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM).
- Sari Indah
Sari Indah, located on Wolter Monginsidi in South Jakarta, offers a wide range of Padang dishes, from ayam pop (steamed chicken with traditional seasonings) to gulai (curry), kakap (snapper), rendang, and cincang sapi (minced beef). A nasi bungkus with one side dish starts at around Rp40,000, with higher-end options like cincang or sambal udang (shrimp sambal) priced over Rp50,000.
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