Authentic Indonesian cuisine uses various mix of spices that can really work wonders with even the simplest of dishes. As major ingredients, they are usually combined to induce a delightful taste that lingers after every bite. In order to taste authentic Indonesian food in Singapore, you can either learn to cook with a recipe from your Indonesian friend or go to one of the restaurants listed below to get yourself into a food coma. Â
- Pagi Sore - Pagi Sore offers satisfying meal packages, so you can get the most out of the Indonesian dishes they offer like Fried Fish with Balado Chilli, Grilled Chicken, and their forever famous Beef Rendang. Â
Pagi Sore: 88 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 048470 | Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday (11am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 9.30pm), Closed on Sundays |Â
- Cumi Bali Indonesian Restaurant - A family-run restaurant located in Tanjong Pagar, their house specials include Cumi Bali (squid with Balinese spice), Sate Madura (chicken skewer specialised from Madura), and Ikan Bakar (grilled fish). Pair them up with rice and you're good to go!Â
Cumi Bali: 66 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088487 | Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday (11.30am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 9.30pm), Sundays (6pm – 9.30pm) |Â
- Ayam Penyet Ria - Specialised in Ayam Penyet, a smashed fried chicken served with rice and sambal chilli, this restaurant is pretty legit for their consistency of flavor throughout their restaurant in Singapore and Indonesia. Besides, what matters most is they are pocket friendly!
Ayam Penyet Ria: Lucky Plaza, 304 Orchard Road, #04-25/26, Singapore 238863 | Opening Hours: Monday – Thursday (11.30am – 1am), Friday – Sunday (11.30am – 3am) |Â
- Tambuah Mas - Helmed by native Indonesian chefs, it serves up some of the most authentic dishes that have won over many customers who keep coming back even after decades. They only use the best ingredients in their dishes, with their Tahu Telor (tofu and egg dish) being popular among diners.
Tambuah Mas Indonesian Restaurant: The Paragon, #B1-44, 290 Orchard Road | Opening Hours: 11am – 10pm daily |Â
- The Rice Table - The Rice Table's name came about from the Dutch term ‘rijsttafel’. Some must-tries includes the most popular Sate Ayam (chicken skewer) and Otak (cow’s brain). Expect to be served a wide array of meat, poultry, seafood and vegetable dishes in a lavish buffet style fit for a king.
The Rice Table: 360 Orchard Road, #02-09/10, International Building, Singapore 238869 | Opening Hours: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 9.30pm daily |Â
- Riverside Indonesian BBQ - The food is of such superb quality because of the signature black sauce that is drizzled on top of every dish. You could have the Ayam Panggang (grilled chicken) set that includes curry rice & omelette for only S$5.50! Extremely affordable price tag, isn't it?
Riverside Indonesian BBQ: 68 Orchard Road, #06-15/20 Plaza Singapura Kopitiam, Singapore 238839 | Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm daily | Â
- IndoChili - The servings consist mostly of Javanese, Padangnese and Balinese cuisine. A popular pick from the menu is definitely the Nasi Goreng Seafood (seafood fried rice), served together with prawns, squid, fried egg, veggies, and keropok.
IndoChili: 54 Zion Road, Singapore 247779 | Opening Hours: Monday – Thursday (11.30am – 10pm), Friday & Saturday (11.30am – 10.30pm), Sundays ( 11.30am – 10pm) | Â
- Rumah Makan Minang Indonesian Restaurant - In Singapore, diners can find the best Padang food at Rumah Makan Minang restaurant, established and run by a multi-generational family, migrated from Padang. Nestled in the heart of the Malay heritage district, the ground floor is an open-air area with outdoor seating, overlooking the Sultan Mosque.
Sari Ratu: 20 Pahang Street, Singapore 198617   |  Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday 10.00am - 9.00pm |Â
- Warong Nasi Pariaman - One of the great seafood offerings is the Ikan Panggang, which is a charcoal grilled fish that is marinated in kecap manis (sweet soy sauce) and served with chunks of raw onions along with red and green chilli.
Warong Nasi Pariaman, 736/738 North Bridge Road, Singapore 198704 | Opening Hours: 10am – 8pm daily |Â
- Hjh Maimunah Restaurant & Catering - The signature Sundanese BBQ Chicken is simply the best. Pair this with your Nasi Padang and you're ready for a treat. This dish boasts many great flavours from ingredients like coconut milk, galangal and kaffir lime leaves that makes it as aromatic as curry but in a grilled chicken form.
Hjh Maimunah Restaurant & Catering: 11 & 15 Jalan Pisang, Singapore 199078 | Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday (7am – 8pm), Closed on Sundays |Â
Source:
http://thesmartlocal.com/read/indonesian-food
https://thehoneycombers.com/singapore/best-nasi-padang-in-singapore-our-favourite-indonesian-restaurants-that-serve-this-traditional-sumatra-rice-dish/