
Nasi padang, anyone? Rendang, gulai ayam and ayam bakar: That’s how we roll.
Affordable lunches are aplenty in Singapore. From laksa and nasi lemak to a wide selection of hawker food, living in the Lion City is pretty sweet. A favourite lunch staple of Singaporeans? Nasi padang. Originally an Indonesian dish – where it’s eaten banquet-style – the diverse renditions in Singapore are delish and pretty pocket-friendly. We’ve rounded out the top spots where you can get this hearty dish on our island.
Where to get an authentic plate of nasi padang in Singapore
1. Rumah Makan Minang
We can’t make a list of best nasi padang in Singapore and not mention this foodie institution. Since 1954, Rumah Makan Minang has established itself as the go-to for a hearty plate. If you need more convincing, just take a look at the snaking queues during mealtimes. Adventurous eaters should get the paru belado (spicy beef lungs); if not, stick to the popular botok botok (steamed fish marinated in various spices).
Rumah Makan Minang, multiple locations including Kandahar Street and Our Tampines Hub
2. Sabar Menanti

Bugis is a treasure trove for halal food, and if you’re craving nasi padang, we know just the place to savour this dish. Enter Sabar Menanti, which means “waiting patiently” in Malay. It’s been around since the 1920s, starting as a pushcart business before flourishing into a sit-down restaurant with multiple outlets in Singapore. Here’s where you can enjoy sambal goreng pengantin all year round – no need to wait for a wedding invitation.
Sabar Menanti, 719 North Bridge Road, Singapore 198687
3. Warong Java Nasi Padang
If you ever find yourself in the East, be sure to drop by this stall in Bedok. Even though it’s famous for its nasi jenganan offering nowadays, a look at the humble business’ name lets you know it started with nasi padang. Overwhelmed by the sheer number of side dishes? Fret not, just take your time to decide on what you want on your plate.
Warong Java Nasi Padang, #01-619, 539 Bedok North Street 3, Singapore 460539
4. Warong Nasi Pariaman

It’s hard to ignore the longest-surviving nasi padang stall in Singapore! Warong Nasi Pariaman has admirably stayed put near Kandahar Street since 1948, and it’s a go-to haunt for many who visit the Arab Street precinct. A homely family-run business, the food here is prepared as early as 4am – signatures include gulai ayam (chicken in yellow gravy), tender beef rendang and spicy sambal goreng (comprising tofu and long beans).
Warong Nasi Pariaman, 738 North Bridge Road, Singapore 198706
5. Hjh Maimunah

Established in the ’90s, this beloved restaurant still embraces the good ol’ kampung days. It serves traditional cuisine like sambal goreng, tahu telur (fried tofu and egg), beef rendang and oxtail soup – all appetising nasi padang staples. But if you want to amp up your sedap experience, try specialities like the Sundanese grilled chicken or BBQ seabass.
Hjh Maimunah, multiple locations including City Square Mall and Joo Chiat Road
6. Warung M. Nasir
What you have in this cosy Orchard Road eatery is top-notch nasi padang – rice drenched in thick, spicy curry from dishes like sayur lodeh (vegetable curry with coconut milk) and gulai ayam. You’ll be so satisfied that your stomach will be singing with delight.
Warung M. Nasir, 69 Killiney Road, Singapore 239526
7. Pagi Sore

A popular lunch spot for the CBD crowd, Pagi Sore offers satisfying meal packages. That means you can get the most out of the Indonesian dishes on offer: Think tahu telor, fried fish with balado chilli, grilled chicken and more.
Pagi Sore, Far East Square, 88/90 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 048470
8. Sinar Pagi
Sometimes, the way to quell the pressures of stuffy corporate work-life is the comfort of a home-cooked meal. And this well-known nasi padang stall in Singapore offers one such ravenous reprieve. Though a tad on the pricier side, the eatery dishes out crowd favourites like sayur lodeh, sambal quail eggs, chicken rendang and a towering tahu telur. Food coma for the rest of the afternoon? Yup.
Sinar Pagi, multiple locations including Geylang Serai and Joo Chiat
Go on and enjoy a hearty plate of nasi padang in Singapore.