Ayam Penyet Ria was one of the first to bring the ayam penyet trend to Singapore. The chickens here are broiled with a special blend of herbs and spices every morning, before being fried to crispy golden perfection. Love your meat with some spice? Pair it with their house-made Sambal Terasi. And if you’re not the biggest fan of chicken, the Ikan Bawal Penyet (smashed fried pomfret) is a great opti...

Bara Food is famous for its grilled dishes and Nasi Bakar. They come in sets with grilled rice, Melinjo crackers, house-made twin sambals, fried tofu, tempeh, and ayam goreng serunding. You can also change your protein to something else, with options ranging from kemangi to ayam bakar, sate lilit and bawal bumbu Bali! Address: Multiple outlets

Tucked away in Lucky Plaza and Westgate is Bebek Goreng Pak Ndut. As its name suggests, they specialize in bebek goreng or fried duck. If you’re health-conscious they also have Sangan Crispy Fried Duck on the menu which is pan-fried without oil. And if you prefer chicken, the Ayam Penyet Original is made with their own signature spice blend. To complete your meal, take your pick from a variety of...

Gather your crew and head to Bumbu, an antique-themed restaurant dishing out quality Thai-Indonesian food served family-style. Tuck into dishes such as Beef Rendang and Buah Keluak Chicken as well as Green Curry and Tom Yum Soup, alongside some Belachan Fried Rice for carbs! Address: 44 Kandahar St, Singapore 198897 Opening Hours: 11 AM–3 PM, 6–10 PM Tues to Sun. Closed on Mon

Named after one of their specialty dishes (cumi is squid in Indonesian), it’s pretty obvious that the squid is a must-try at this restaurant. The Cumi Bali is marinated with a heady blend of bumbu (spices) and then grilled. Priding themselves on their unpretentious and authentic food, this family-friendly restaurant has been around for over 30 years! Address: 50 Tras St, Singapore 078989 Openi...

A modern Indonesian dining concept inspired by the street hawkers in Jakarta, Five Foot Lane brings to you an extensive variety of Indonesian dishes from Beef Rendang to Grilled Pork Satay. Paired with draft beers or wine, it is the perfect venue to unwind after work. Try the Signature Beef Rendang Burger that’s served in a brioche bun with a side of shoestring fries, or Grilled Chicken Bumbu Pada...

Gading Street Food claims to deliver the most authentic Martabak in Singapore by using authentic ingredients from Indonesia. They’re similar to our local min jiang kueh, and different from the Indian martabak in they are sweet instead of savoury. Find over 10 Martabak flavours here on their menu, ranging from Red Velvet to Matcha, Pandan Kaya and Kit Kat! Address: 313 Orchard Rd, B3-10A, 313@S...

Our hawker centres have some of the best food, and Gerai Nenek Obek in Geylang Serai Market has some of the best Nasi Rawon, Nasi Jenganan and Nasi Ambeng in town – all made with a special family recipe that’s been passed down through generations. The Nasi Rawon here is served with beef gravy, tempe, sambal sotong, paru, begedil, serunding and sambal belacan. Address: 1 Geylang Serai, #02-136,...

At IndoChili, you’ll be served dishes from traditional Indonesian recipes. Satay is something we’re all familiar with, but the Sate Ayam Madura is a chicken skewer that’s a little different from what we know. A heritage dish from Madura, this charcoal-grilled skewer is glazed with a sweet soy sauce that creates a wonderful contrast to the savoury meat. Other dishes include the Sop Buntut, a hearty...

Situated within Furama Riverfront, find unassuming plates of Indonesian and Balinese classics like the Gulai Tunjang (beef curry), Gado-Gado (various vegetables in peanut sauce) and Mee Bakso, among a whole range of dishes at Kintamani. The best part? Prices here are extremely reasonable — the all-you-can-eat buffet experience starts at just S$38++ per person! Address: 405 Havelock Rd, Level 3...