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Originally Posted by newyorker88
One of the best Nasi Padang is at Raffesia, or Should I call it Mahakota area, you go down from Sydney Hotel towards Batam Centre, it is on the left. called Pak Datok. Nasi Padang.
The redang Beef is the best ever. can go and try.
Marijuana? It is said that if you add this in, the people can eat alot. Kind of open up your appetite. Not too sure, since I have not tried it before  |
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Originally Posted by JOGK
you mean near the main road?
where you go to and from batam center to town?
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Bro, talk about Nasi Padang (or Nasi Batam?!), Me the sexpert!
The Nasi Padang near the Mahkota/KFC/Gelael stretch is also Puti Bungsu, same with the next to Puri Garden. To each to their own. Some said this one better some said that one best.
Near Batam Centre can try Bundo Kanduang or Pak Datuk. I used to like Pak Datuk a lot, just that there was one bad incident that I brought my friends to eat there one of the dishes actually spoilt. Well, you can't say much for Nasi Padang
I ever heard that the best cook for Nasi Padang is judge by how long he cooks per week, the lesser the better. But of course this refer to main dishes, not ALL DISHES.
I have tried Sederhana (used to have a client who insisted to visit there every time he visited Batam) near Windsor. Location wise and food wise not bad. IMHO, better than Puti Bungsu even some say Puti Bungsu is the closer to original one. [i] Please note that most big names in Batam get that kind of praises e.g.: xxxx's taste is closest to the original padang taste.
There is also Mak Eteh, Bundo Kanduang (In front Island Garden). Pondok Jaya in front of Flower Massage, near Nagoya Newtown shophouses.
After saying these, my advice in taking Nasi Padang is:
1) Try not to patrol Nasi Padang after lunch time. Cause the dishes at least were prepared from the morning or early of that week (who knows?). This is to reduce the risk of consuming spoilt dishes. You won't know because some food being reheated and more spices being added. You might say Yum yum the first minutes and say Eeeewwwww! for the next few hours.
2) If want to cut cost, can just order the dishes and pour on your rice at the counter or mention the dishes you want to put on your rice (solo trip). For group, better ask to serve their reputable/recommended dishes.
3) If have doubt about their pricing ask to get the breakdown. Normally if you don't speak their language OR if your look alien to them, even local will kenna. Nasi Padang is a type of cuisine here that they can anyhow charge/bill you. So, if have doubt, don't feel shy, check with the cashier.
4) If you want to take Nasi Padang, it is advisable to have a steel stomach. This is because some dishes are spicy (Nasi Padang is not only spicy after all), cook using santan (coconut milk) and the way they handle food might cause stomachache.
5) Best to consume using hands instead of fork and stone. Just like how we eat burgers. However, watch out for your diet at sometimes it is addictive (marijuana conspiracy??) and delicious. Also, ask coconut milk being used and it is quite oily, it ain't healthy.