Dapur Penyet at The Centrepoint has pioneered Indonesian comfort food in Singapore since 2005, earning recognition as the first establishment to introduce ayam penyet to local diners. Located on the ground floor of The Centrepoint along Orchard Road, this halal-certified restaurant brings authentic Indonesian flavours to one of Singapore's busiest shopping districts, offering accessible pricing and generous portions that have built a loyal following over two decades.
The signature ayam penyet remains the star attraction – chicken marinated in traditional spices, fried until crispy, then smashed (penyet) to flatten the meat before serving with sambal, fresh vegetables, and fluffy rice. This preparation method creates textural contrast between crunchy skin and tender meat while allowing sambal flavours to penetrate the dish. The house-made sambal balances heat with complexity, incorporating ingredients like shrimp paste, lime, and aromatics that define authentic Indonesian taste profiles.
Beyond ayam penyet, the menu spans comprehensive Indonesian offerings including ikan penyet (smashed fried fish), tahu telor (egg tofu), rendang, and various vegetable preparations that showcase regional cooking techniques. Set meals provide complete dining experiences at affordable price points, making Dapur Penyet particularly popular among office workers, students, and families seeking satisfying meals without Orchard Road premium pricing.
Operating daily from 10am to 10pm, the restaurant maintains consistent service across lunch and dinner periods. The Somerset MRT proximity and central Orchard location make it a convenient choice for shoppers needing refueling breaks or diners specifically seeking halal Indonesian cuisine in the area. Contact at 6734 2840 for table reservations or takeaway orders.
For those craving authentic Indonesian comfort food with nearly 20 years of proven quality, Dapur Penyet at The Centrepoint delivers reliable flavours, generous portions, and the warm hospitality that has sustained its Orchard Road presence across changing F&B landscapes.
6038 0664
Orchard Road
Operating Hours
Closed - Opens Tomorrow
Opens tomorrow at 11 am
Monday
(Today)
11 am–8:30 pm
Tuesday
11 am–8:30 pm
Wednesday
11 am–8:30 pm
Friday
11 am–8:30 pm
Saturday
11 am–8:30 pm
Sunday
11 am–8:30 pm
Price Distribution
$1–100%
$10–2081%
$20–305%
Our Menu
Menu Highlights
Ayam Penyet Asli
Our Specialty
Sate Ayam
Iga Penyet Bakar Lele
Soto Ayam
Ayam Sambal Ijo
Empal Penyet Bakar
Ayam Bakar Madu
$3.00
Teh Tarik
Lime Juice
Bakso Penyet
Alpukat Orange
Milk
$2.20
Black
$2.20
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$2.00
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$2.20
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$2.50
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$1.80
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$2.00
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$2.20
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$2.50
Juice
$3.00
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$3.00
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$2.00
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$2.00
Menu Highlights
Ayam Penyet
$10.50
with Rice
Ayam Geprek
$10.00
with Rice. Choose a Chilli sauce: Mercon Chilli Sauce, Hijau Chilli Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese
Chicken Wings
4.5 (2 Pcs), 8.0 (4 Pcs), 14.0 (8 Pcs)
Ayam Bakar
$10.50
with Rice. Original with Honey Sauce
Chicken Satay Indonesian-Styled
$10.00
with Rice
Fried Pomfret Fish
$12.00
Grilled Pomfret Fish
$12.00
with Rice. Original with Honey Sauce
Fried Sundanese Dancing Fish
$16.00
with Rice
Grilled Tilapia Fish
$16.00
with Chilli Padi Sauce & Rice
Fried Catfish
$9.00
with Rice
Squid
$10.00
Fried Grilled
Oxtail Soup
$15.00
with Rice
Beef Ribs Soup
$15.00
with Rice
Javanese Chicken Soto
$9.00
Choose an option: Beehoon, Lontong, Yellow Noodle, Rice. Mixed
Beef Ball Noodle
$9.00
Choose an option: Beehoon, Lontong, Yellow Noodle. Mixed
Sour & Sweet Vegetable Soup
$7.50
Fried Tofu & Eggs
$8.50
Gado Gado
$8.50
with Peanut Sauce
Fried Tofu & Tempe
$7.00
Fried Eggs
$7.00
with Belado Chilli Sauce
Menu Highlights
Grilled Duck with Fragrant Sweet Sauce & Rice
$10.90
Fried Beef Ribs with Rice
$13.00
Grilled Beef Ribs with Rice
$13.00
Smashed Fried Beef with Rice
$9.50
Grilled Beef with Sweet Sauce & Rice
$9.50
Fried Beef Ball with Rice
$7.90
Stir Fried Bean Sprout
$6.00
Eggplant with Belado Chilli Sauce
$6.50
Kangkung
$6.00
Stir Fried Kailan
$7.50
Fried Rice - Chicken Satay
$8.90
Fried Rice - Seafood
$8.90
Fried Rice - Chicken
$8.00
Fried Rice - Anchovies
$8.00
Fried Rice - Petai
$8.00
Fried Rice - Belacan Chilli
$6.50
Steam Rice
$1.00
Crackers
$3.00
Menu Highlights
Fried Pork
Original with Hot
Grilled P
Fried Sundanese Tilapia
Grilled Catfish
Fried
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Bela
Menu Highlights
Ayam Penyet
$10.50
Choose a Chilli sauce: Bellacan, Betado, Rica, Hijau, Bawang
I had dinner with a friend at this place and ordered Ayam Bakar and Sate Ayam. The Ayam Bakar was a little tough, but the taste was average. The sate ayam was tender, but it was a bit too sweet for my liking.
jessie lee
Today, I went to this restaurant with my son and my helper; our number was 3. We ordered 2 ayam penyet and 1 gado-gado . The service is very bad because they missed our order and were very late in preparing it. The staff is not good because, even though they prepared our food very late, they never apologized or said "sorry." What's more, one of the staff shouted at me when the food were ready , "Kaka, take your order, number 3."
The gado-gado tastes okay, but the ayam penyet is really salty. I am not sure if the ayam is fresh or overcooked . Most drinks are out of stock; they just offered me canned drinks or mineral water.
Very Disappointed 😔
Positive Reviews
Angelia Ong
Tried the Ayam Penyet with rice and noodles — both were delicious! Chicken was crispy outside, tender inside, and the sambal was super spicy and fragrant. Love the crunchy crackers and soup on the side too. Great portion and authentic Indonesian flavour!
John Goh
Food was fairly good. Ordered the Geprek. Thought it would not be spicey but boy was I wrong. It was super spicey but nice cos it provided the Kick. Usually easy to get a seat but the day I went it was crowded.
Ck Yak
Good authentic food. Self service but staff was polite helpful and patient. Deco is Indonesian simple modern great place for a quick fix for Indonesian food. Halal as well.
usman shaikh
A bit inside in the mall but perfect location if you want to have some food with great ambiance and peace.
Very neat and clean, tables n chairs have decent space in between each other.
Service staff was very welcoming and served everyone with professional behaviour and a smiling face.
The food is awesome, tasty, good quantity and specially presentation is great.
A lady worker was constantly cleaning the floor and tables. Some of the desperate tourists purposely used their rare gate to pass through the walk way from the mall to the adjoining street, and left the door open but staff did not say them any thing and politely went n close the door.
A must visit and highly recommended place to taste halal food in the downtown Singapore.
You will not find easily such a budget food with high ambiance, taste and Halal in Downtown area.
Jon Wan
Nice place to enjoy Indonesia cuisine. Friend service. Enak banget