Warung Padang

Warung Padang serves authentic Indonesian Padang cuisine at Shaw House, bringing the spicy, rich flavors characteristic of West Sumatra to Orchard Road diners seeking genuine Indonesian tastes beyond the sanitized versions often found in Singapore food courts. Padang cuisine ranks among Indonesia's most celebrated regional cooking traditions, known for complex spice blends, coconut milk-enriched curries, and the distinctive nasi padang service style where numerous dishes are presented simultaneously for diners to select preferred items.

The menu features traditional Padang specialties including rendang (beef slowly simmered in coconut milk and spices until tender and deeply flavored), gulai (curry preparations using turmeric, galangal, and aromatics), sambal balado (fiery chili sauces), ayam pop (crispy fried chicken), ikan bakar (grilled fish), perkedel (potato patties), and vegetable preparations like jackfruit curry and fermented cassava leaves. Each dish carries the bold, layered flavors from spice pastes pounded fresh, coconut milk adding richness, and generous use of fresh herbs and aromatics that give Padang cuisine its distinctive character.

The Shaw House location at 350 Orchard Road brings authentic Padang flavors to Orchard's dining scene, appealing to Indonesian expats craving familiar home cooking, Singaporeans seeking regional Indonesian cuisine beyond generic offerings, and adventurous eaters willing to embrace bold flavors and spice levels that challenge timid palates but reward culinary exploration with one of Southeast Asia's most complex regional cuisines.