Straight answers, from our kitchen.
The questions people ask us at the counter and on WhatsApp: what catering costs, what halal labels mean, where to find good rendang, and how to order a plate. Answered plainly by a family that has cooked nasi padang in Kampong Glam since the 1920s.
Catering and bento
Our nasi padang catering is $20 per person for a ten-dish full set-up, minimum 40 pax. See what is included and what adds to the bill.
Read the guide CateringHalal Nasi Padang Catering for 40 People: What a Full Set-Up IncludesA full nasi padang spread for 40 guests from our Muslim-owned, halal-prepared kitchen in Kampong Glam: ten items at $20 per person.
Read the guide CateringNasi Padang Bento Delivery for Office Lunches in SingaporeIndividually packed nasi padang bento for office lunches: Ayam, Beef and Fish sets at $11, Vegetarian at $10, $20 per drop-off.
Read the guide CateringFood for a Tahlil or Kenduri: Ordering Nasi Padang for Prayers at HomeOrdering nasi padang for a tahlil or kenduri at home: bento sets for berkat, a full set-up for 40 or more, and how to time it.
Read the guideChoosing where to eat
How to tell good nasi padang at the counter: rendang colour, sambal, freshness, turnover and history. A guide from a Kampong Glam family kitchen.
Read the guide Choosing where to eatWhere to Eat Nasi Padang in Kampong Glam: A Local's GuideHow to eat nasi padang in Kampong Glam: getting there from Bugis MRT, Friday prayer crowds, parking, and finding Sabar Menanti at 719 North Bridge Road.
Read the guide Choosing where to eatIs Sabar Menanti Any Good? Our Story, Our Dishes and What Diners SayAn honest look at Sabar Menanti: a family nasi padang kitchen since the 1920s, what to order, press from CNA and 8 Days, and what diners write.
Read the guide Choosing where to eatNasi Padang Near Bugis and Arab Street: Finding Us at 719 North Bridge RoadNasi padang near Bugis MRT and Arab Street: how to walk to Sabar Menanti at 719 North Bridge Road, parking, hours and what to order when you arrive.
Read the guide Choosing where to eatNasi Padang for Breakfast in Singapore: Who Opens EarlySabar Menanti opens at 7:00am, Tuesday to Sunday, with the full nasi padang counter. What to order for breakfast and how to plan an early visit.
Read the guideDishes, prices and heritage
What makes beef rendang authentic: Minangkabau roots, slow cooking and how to judge it. Sabar Menanti's family rendang, cooked since the 1920s.
Read the guide Dishes, prices and heritageWhat Is Nasi Padang? A First-Timer's Guide to Ordering in SingaporeWhat nasi padang is, where it comes from and how to order it at the counter, plus where a first-timer can try it in Kampong Glam, Singapore.
Read the guide Dishes, prices and heritageMinangkabau Dishes to Try in Singapore, From Rendang to GulaiA guide to Minangkabau dishes, from beef rendang and ayam kalio to gulai, balado and sayur lodeh, and where to try them in Kampong Glam, Singapore.
Read the guide Dishes, prices and heritageSingapore's Oldest Nasi Padang Restaurants: A Century in Kampong GlamThe century-long story of Sabar Menanti, from a 1920s push cart to 719 North Bridge Road, and what to look for in a heritage nasi padang stall.
Read the guide Dishes, prices and heritageHalal and Muslim-Owned Nasi Padang in Singapore: What Each Label MeansMUIS halal certification, Muslim-owned and "no pork, no lard" explained plainly, and where Sabar Menanti stands, so you can choose with confidence.
Read the guide Dishes, prices and heritageHow Much Does a Plate of Nasi Padang Cost in Singapore?How a plate of nasi padang is priced in Singapore, how to keep it in budget, and Sabar Menanti's published prices for bento sets and catering.
Read the guideLet us cook for you.
Full catering set-up at $20 per person (minimum 40), bento sets from $10, and bulk trays. Tell us the date, headcount and address.