Dapur Padang

Dapur Padang at Food Republic brings authentic Indonesian Padang-style cuisine to the bustling food court environment of 313@Somerset. Located within the basement food court at 313 Orchard Road, this Malay-based stall specialises in the traditional nasi Padang format—steamed rice accompanied by an array of richly spiced dishes characteristic of West Sumatra's culinary heritage that has become a beloved staple across Singapore and Malaysia.

The serving style follows the classic Padang approach where customers select from a wide range of pre-cooked dishes displayed prominently at the stall. The extensive vegetable options provide variety often lacking at typical food court outlets, with offerings including tofu and tempeh preparations, beansprouts with long beans, and achar—the quintessential sweet and sour tangy mix of cucumber, carrot, and pineapple that provides refreshing contrast to richer dishes. The Nasi Padang Set A, priced at an accessible $5.50, includes rice plus choice of three vegetable dishes, delivering substantial value for the Orchard Road district.

The interactive service adds to the experience, with servers offering to complement selections with sauces from other dishes and enquiring about preferred spice levels—allowing customisation that accommodates both heat-seekers and those preferring milder flavours. This personalised approach elevates the transaction beyond mere food court efficiency, creating engagement that references traditional Padang restaurants where multiple dishes arrive at the table simultaneously.

For shoppers and office workers seeking flavourful, filling, vegetable-forward meals that move beyond standard food court fare, Dapur Padang delivers the aromatic, complex flavours of Indonesian cuisine in a convenient, affordable format that fits seamlessly into busy Orchard Road schedules.