Dapur Padang serves authentic Indonesian Padang cuisine from West Sumatra, presenting traditional dishes characterized by rich coconut-based curries, complex spice blends, and bold flavors representing Minangkabau culinary heritage. Padang cuisine gained fame throughout Indonesia and globally through distinctive presentation style—multiple dishes displayed simultaneously allowing diners to select preferred items, charged only for what's consumed. Traditional offerings center on rendang, arguably Indonesia's most famous dish featuring beef slow-cooked in coconut milk and spices until tender and intensely flavored, various gulai curries in coconut-based sauces with meat or vegetables, sambal chili pastes from mild to fiery providing heat and flavor layers, and rice-based meals binding everything together.
Padang cooking requires extensive preparation—spice paste grinding, slow simmering developing flavor depth, and balancing coconut richness with acidic and spicy elements. Authentic versions don't compromise heat levels or spice intensity for sensitive palates. The restaurant likely offers signature dishes alongside daily specials reflecting traditional Padang restaurants' rotating offerings. The question of halal certification matters for Muslim diners given Indonesian cuisine's cultural connections. Padang cuisine appeals to adventurous diners seeking authentic Indonesian flavors beyond tourist-friendly versions.
Orchard Road
Operating Hours
Closed - Opens Tomorrow
Opens tomorrow at 11 am
Monday
11 am–10 pm
Tuesday
11 am–10 pm
Wednesday
11 am–10 pm
Friday
11 am–10 pm
Saturday
11 am–10 pm
Sunday
11 am–10 pm
Price Distribution
$1–1060%
$10–2040%
$20–300%
Our Menu
Dishes
Tofu & Tempeh
$0.00
Indonesian-style tofu and tempeh in spiced sauce
Beansprouts with Long Beans
$0.00
Stir-fried beansprouts and long beans
Achar
$0.00
Sweet & sour tangy mix of cucumber, carrot, and pineapple
Rendang
$0.00
Slow-cooked spiced curry with coconut milk
Sambal Goreng
$0.00
Spicy stir-fried vegetables with sambal
Nasi Padang Sets
Nasi Padang Set A (Rice + 3 Veg)
$5.50
Steamed rice with choice of 3 vegetable dishes
Photo Gallery
The exterior of Dapur Padang, a restaurant offering Indonesian cuisine.
A plate of Padang cuisine with rice, beef rendang, fried anchovies, and vegetables.
A food stall displaying a variety of Padang dishes and a digital menu.
A plate of rice with a chicken drumstick in red sauce and a side of cabbage.
Customers ordering food at a Dapur Padang restaurant counter with a display of dishes.
A plate of Padang cuisine with rice, fried chicken, vegetables, and fried egg.
A plate of Indonesian food with rice, chicken, vegetables, and egg.
A plate of Padang cuisine with rice, beef rendang, omelet, and vegetables.
A plate of Nasi Padang with fried chicken, rice, eggplant, okra, and sambal.
A display of various Indonesian dishes, including curries, vegetables, and eggs, ready to be served.
A staff member at Dapur Padang looks at her phone while wearing a mask and apron.
Dapur Padang Delights shop front with a menu board and staff member.
A plate of rice with meat curry, stir-fried vegetables, and an omelet.
SCAM. Do not eat here. I ordered beef rendang set 8$ and additional chicken 4.20$. But the old lady gave me set rendang and set chicken in receipt. Too bad I did not check before payment.
Ariana B
Scam. Avoid buying single takeaway dishes. They charge $5 per small spoonful of dish.
The lady who serves needs to stop sighing and being so impatient.
Crisy Bel
The woman who sales there very bad behavior same as her face
Yung Sien Wahyu
Crazy waiters
Positive Reviews
Alan Tang
The Padang meals from this stall in 313 Mall Food Court (Dapur Padang) were delicious.
They had several vegetable selections, we choose 3 types and all were really nice - the brinjal, long beans and lady’s fingers.
The Beef Rendang was quite tender, the portion was rather small.
However, the Ayam Merah Thigh/Leg was a big portion, the gravy of this item wasn’t spicy but delicious.
The sambal dried fish was crispy and flavorful.
The slice of egg omelette was rather small, but tasted really good with the Sambal chili they provided.
The next time we dine there, we need to request for more curry gravy on our rice….and the rice serving for wifey was “too big”. Wifey said 2/3 portion would be just right for her.
All in all, the $22 for the 2 servings were priced reasonably.
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I ordered 2 vegetables and 1 meat with rice.
I was satisfied with the taste and quantity. It's hard to get enough vegetables when eating out, so this format is very useful.
There are various types to choose from, so I'd like to order again if I can't decide what to get or if I'm craving vegetables.