Singapore’s Oldest Nasi Padang Is Closing After 78 Years, Get Their Famed Rendang While You Can

Warong Nasi Pariaman is closing on 31 January 2026

We’ve got sad news to start the year with: joining the recent spate of F&B closures, popular Bugis eatery Warong Nasi Pariaman has announced that they’re shutting their doors on 31 January 2026, after a 78-year run. Dubbed the oldest nasi padang stall in Singapore, they’re known for their traditional Indonesian dishes, including rendang, charcoal-grilled chicken and more. 

Established in 1948, the eatery has been passed down through several generations, serving heritage recipes from the coastal city of Pariaman in Indonesia.

While no reason was given as to why they’ve decided to close shop, they thanked their customers in a heartfelt post on Instagram, writing in Malay, “With immense gratitude, we would like to inform you that Warong Nasi Pariaman will cease business on 31 January 2026. Thank you for your support, love, and sweet memories with us all these years.”

With just a couple of days left until they’re gone for good, we paid them a last–minute visit and had several of their signature nasi padang dishes.

A fan favourite here is their Rendang Daging ($5.50+), AKA beef rendang. We were told that they use beef shank for the dish, as the cut of meat becomes particularly tender and flavourful after being slow–cooked—and this proved true when we tried it!

The dish came with a heap of ultra-tender beef chunks, slathered in a mildly spicy and coconut-rich sauce. Apart from its heavenly texture, the meat stood out for its smokiness, adding a delicious depth to each bite.

We also had their Sambal Goreng ($4+), a staple at any nasi padang stall.

Each plate comes with stir-fried long beans, nutty tempeh, and springy tofu slices, cooked in a house-made sambal sauce.

We enjoyed the flavorful sambal sauce, which was mildly spicy and aromatic from the drizzle of coconut oil.

A visit to Warong Nasi Pariaman wouldn’t be complete without having their famous Ayam Bakar ($6.50+), AKA grilled chicken, which the eatery serves in a bowl of curry.

The lemak, coconut-milk–based curry was the perfect match for the smoky charcoal-grilled chicken. It had just the right amount of spice and richness, making the gravy easy to finish without being cloying, especially when paired with their fluffy White Rice ($1+).

Texture-wise, the chicken boasted succulent, fall-of-the–bone tender meat that required little effort to chew.

Don’t miss out on their Bagedel ($1+). Each potato patty was fried to golden-brown perfection, with a lightly crisp exterior and fluffy interior, made better by a tasty blend of herbs and spices that cut through the saltiness.

Every meal here comes with a complimentary side of their oil-based Sambal, too. We loved its smoky bell pepper flavour, which paired best with the fried begedil.

Apart from the free sambal, you also get a bowl Chicken Curry at no additional cost. While it doesn’t come with any meat, it was certainly full of flavour—spicy, tangy, and great to soak up with rice.

FYI, the curry packs a real punch, so consider this a warning if you can’t take too much spice!

With limited seating and the recent buzz surrounding news of their upcoming closure, we recommend heading down early to snag a seat.

Warong Nasi Pariaman is located along North Bridge Road, a 10-minute walk from Bugis, Lavender, and Jalan Besar MRT Stations. It’s also within walking distance of Nicoll Highway MRT Station.

For more great eats in the area, check out our Bugis food guide for souffle pancakes, Wagyu ramen and more. Otherwise, read our guide to the oldest restaurants in Singapore, including a Teochew eatery from 1845.

Address: 738 North Bridge Road, Singapore 198706
Opening hours: Thurs-Tue 7:30am to 3pm
Tel: 6292 2374
Website
Warong Nasi Pariaman is a Muslim-owned eatery.

Photos taken by Marcus Neo.
This was an independent visit by Eatbook.sg.