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Penang Bistro

Jl. Kebon Sirih Raya No. 59, Jakarta 10340, Indonesia
2131906000
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Ranked #36 of 1,540 restaurants in Jakarta
Price range: RM0 - RM60
Cuisines: Malaysian
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
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Australia
Top Contributor
53 reviews 53 reviews
37 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

I stumbled across this restaurant in Mega Kuningan as I could not get into a restaurant downstairs. First of all, the service lacked, trying to get someone to take my order was difficult, the hostess actually ended up coming over. I was here for lunch so I ordered one of my favourite Malay dishes - nasi lemak nyonya. I have... More

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See 3 more reviews by Aussiefoodlover for Jakarta
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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25 reviews 25 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

We ordered fish, vegetable, chicken, rice and drinks. All were great. I love the decoration and layout of this bistro.

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See 3 more reviews by TurtleFan4 for Jakarta
Jakarta, Indonesia
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25 reviews 25 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

Had business gatherings in the Mega Kuningan and Kebon Sirih branches. Food was delicious. The one in Kebon Sirih has rooms for small groups so it is really convenient. The fruit juices are excellent and they are fresh .

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See 3 more reviews by ClaraLeChat for Jakarta
Jakarta
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28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

We've eaten at the many branches this restaurant now has, including the 1st one in a shop house ("ruko") complex in Pondok Indah once upon a time (no longer there at that original location), if I recall correctly. The restaurant continues to serve its signature menu with consistency in taste, texture & size (although prices have inflated quite a bit... More

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See 23 more reviews by gachen1 for Jakarta
Bogor, Jawa Barat, Indonesia
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

If you like Asian cuisines, especially South East Asia, you really should try this one when you come to Jakarta, Indonesia. The price is quite expensive but it's totally worth it! My favorite food are Ayam Mangga and Udang Mayonnaise. For drink, Kedondong Juice is recommended (unless you hate its sourness). Roti Canai Beef Curry and Sweet Roti Canai Tissue... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013 via mobile

There are not many reasons to spend time in Jakarta but the food scene is one of them. Do not much about Malaysian Food but it was very good. Chicken with mango, beans, stingray all typically prepared. Guave jelly dessert I liked too. Decent bill for the quality provided, pretty quick service too.

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Jakarta, Indonesia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

Had dinner with friends at the Oakwood, Mega Kuningan branch. Very nice ambience with real friendly staff. The food was very authentic and yummy - as Malaysians we can attest to it. The portions were reasonable and the deep fried soft shell crabs were great as was the ayam terasi, satay and spring rolls. Also we could take our own... More

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Pattaya, Thailand
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47 reviews 47 reviews
35 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013

Nice, modern and very clean is our first impression when we walked into this restaurant. We were promptly seated and greeted with a smile. Large, impressive selection of traditional Malaysian dishes including: roti channa, beef Rendang, mango salad, deep fried crispy soft shell crabs, and much more. There were 7 of us, so we ordered a sampling of very dish... More

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Jakarta, Indonesia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

Jakarta has many fine eating spots. One of them is Penang Bistro. Its cuisine is Malaysian (from Penang area, well known for its culinary delights). However, don't expect it to offer every street food you find in Penang. Instead Penang Bistro has dishes that reflect the style and taste of Penang, but not necessarily found in Penang. Having said that,... More

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Senior Contributor
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4 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2013

There are some Penang Bistro in Jakarta, and I usually goes to Penang Bistro at Kebon Sirih and Oakwood, Mega Kuningan. Both restaurants have very good ambiance and good services, although the price was more expensive compares to other one type of restaurant. My favorite foods were Roti Canai, Crispy Squid, Grill Jumbo Sotong, Deep Fried Chicken (ayam goreng terasi),... More

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