Minangkabau · Singapore hawker food
Nasi Padang
Nasi Padang is a Minangkabau hawker dish loved across Singapore. Here is what it is, what to order and where to try it, starting at Jalan Pisang, Bugis.
What is Nasi Padang?
Nasi padang is named after Padang in West Sumatra. Rice comes with a spread of dishes like beef rendang, cooked low and slow for hours. Nasi Padang is part of Singapore's hawker culture, recognised by UNESCO in 2020 as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Where to eat Nasi Padang in Singapore
Lunch crowds pile in around Bugis and Kampong Glam. In Hawker Fantasy, the Nasi Padang food gem is found at Jalan Pisang, Bugis.
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- What to order
- Rice with beef rendang, sayur lodeh and sambal goreng
- Tip
- Point at the dishes you want
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