Pondok Buyung

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Closed nowOpens 10amSunday: 10am - 5:30pm
140 Anzac Parade, Kensington NSW 2033, Australia

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Sydney's go-to Padang-style Indonesian counter for rendang, nasi padang and big portions.

No-frills, function-over-form counter service. reviewers repeatedly say nobody comes here for the decor, only the food; basic but bustling with regulars.

Buffet-style ordering. pick your meats and vegetables to go with rice, a format that's stayed consistent for over two decades according to long-time regulars.

Repeatedly praised by Indonesian reviewers as genuinely authentic Padang (West Sumatran) cooking, with several noting it reminds them of home and draws a strong Indonesian clientele.

Long considered excellent value (a family of four can eat for around $50), though several recent reviewers note prices have crept up.

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140 Anzac Parade, Kensington NSW 2033, Australia

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Kensington

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