Location: Pekanbaru
Top Restaurants in Pekanbaru
Most Popular Indonesian food in Pekanbaru, Sumatra, Indonesia
Reviews on Indonesian food in Pekanbaru, Sumatra, Indonesia. Pekanbaru (Jawi: ڤكنبارو, Chinese: 北干巴鲁; pinyin: Běigānbālǔ, Dutch: Pakanbaroe), is the capital of Indonesian province of Riau, and a major economic center on the eastern part of Sumatra Island. It has an area of 632.26 km² with a population of 1,093,416. Located on the banks of the Siak River, which drains into the Strait of Malacca, Pekanbaru has direct access to the busy strait and was long known as a trading port. Pekanbaru was originally built as a market by Minangkabau merchants during the 18th century. Its name is derived from the Malay words for 'new market' ('pekan' is market and 'baru' is new).
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10. Rumah Makan Kota Buana
Overall Ratings
4 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By Darnel-HDI
I know this restaurant since I was tenager more than 40 years ago. A s far as I know this is the oldest and most well known Minang traditional food in Pekanbaru. All its dishes are very delicious and the most special one is its rendang.
9. Pempek & Es Palembang 628 Tini
Overall Ratings
4 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By jatihutama
Best pempek you can you have in pekanbaru! It's very tasty and not too expensive also, located near from takigawa and resti menara hotel.
8. Ketupat Sayur Onen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By zzmelayu
We went in search for this canteen after reading the reviews. It was as per expectation. The place was small but it had an extension in the building beside. The "ketupat sayur gulai paku" was good. The "satay kerang" was not bad. We tried the "teh telor" but it was too sweet. We don't think it was necessary to add sugar after they added sweet condensed milk. We think locals have sweet teeth. The bakwan or deep fried flour & vege was interesting.Overall worth the visit to know what the fuss is about. Will go again.
7. Rumah Makan Pak Abbas
Overall Ratings
4 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By BangFei
Come at a perfect time to get parking easily. At lunch time, there will be many customers having lunch there. If you like to come again, it's good idea to have its phone number for reservation of a table and meal.
6. Rumah Makan Serba Nikmat
Overall Ratings
4 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By anton10186
Great location infront of ciputraHave a enough parking areaFood was delicious and many variance . Also many variance of side dish.Room without ac. And using wood ornamentIt's cloud be better. If the size in the actual need to be communicated to customer. And need more smile and respect to the the customer.
5. Sate Bundo Kanduang
Overall Ratings
4 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By Andieyoung
I'm a regular client. This mean good. Coz I'm kinda picky that I'm willing to spend more money to taste anything good, rather than cheap but bad taste. My whole staffs in the company love it. The restaurant consist of 2 floor. The 2nd floor has AC and quieter (They play Dangdut all day long).But most important is the food, isn't it. The taste is fantastic, and it's cheap. Really recommend it.
4. RM Pondok Gurih
Overall Ratings
4 based on 116 reviews
Reviewed By paul s
Big open restaurant full of families and groups. We went with a large group in an evening and all sat at a big long table. Food served family style. All very good with plenty of veggy options. Some unusual dishes but we liked every one of them. If you ask nicely they might even find you a cold Bintang but it isn't on the menu. And they take cards which can't always be assumed ok in this part of the world.
3. Pondok Patin H.M. Yunus
Overall Ratings
4 based on 119 reviews
Reviewed By hingdranatan
This is one of the most popular restaurant in Pekanbaru. The food is good, especially âUdang Galahâ (big prawn). The Patin fish is also good. The service is good, friendly and quick. Overall, a very good experience.
2. RM Raso Situjuah
Overall Ratings
4 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By ariefp_12
My business partner brought me here for lunch. Well the location is around city center. The place is big and convinience (no aircon). The service was good, they got lots of staff. And lastly the taste is good with moderate price.
1. Chilli Crab
Overall Ratings
4 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By Abdul Razak A
Restaurant is clean though located off the main street. Looks very ordinary and not that many diners. We were sceptical at first, thought we made the wrong choice. We had the chilli crab, black pepper crab, honey prawns, squids, friend rice and all tasted beyond our expectations. A must try for seafood enthusiasts.
