Simpang Raya (Jam Gadang Branch)
Rumah Makan Simpang Raya Jam Gadang
A long-established Padang restaurant directly facing the clock tower, serving the traditional spread of a dozen-plus dishes. Upstairs, you can eat rendang while looking out at Jam Gadang.
The Jam Gadang branch of Simpang Raya, a homegrown Padang food brand from West Sumatra, sits directly opposite Jam Gadang and is regarded as the brand's original flagship. It follows the traditional Padang style of service: a dozen or more dishes are laid out across the table, and you pay only for what you eat. Signature dishes include rendang, ayam pop fried chicken, fish curry and chicken curry. At breakfast there is also ampiang dadiah, buffalo yogurt served with glutinous rice. Seating on the second floor gives you a view of the clock tower. The decor is a bit dated and the air can be smoky. Expect roughly IDR 40,000–80,000 per person, depending on the dishes you choose.
Opening hours
Daily, roughly 07:00–20:30
Nearby sights
- Jam Gadang
- Nasi Kapau at Los Lambuang
- Pasar Atas
- Kinantan Zoo & Rumah Adat Baanjuang Museum
- Fort de Kock & Limpapeh Bridge
- Japanese Tunnels (Lobang Jepang)
- Sianok Canyon
- Bung Hatta Birth House