Sederhana, an Indonesian nasi padang chain founded in 1972, will open its first Singapore outlet at 738 North Bridge Road in Kampong Glam. The new location takes over the premises of Warong Nasi Pariaman, Singapore’s oldest nasi padang stall, which closed at the end of January 2026 after 78 years in business [1, 2].
Warong Nasi Pariaman began operations at this address in 1948 and has served the Kampong Glam community for nearly eight decades before closing earlier this year [1]. Sederhana comes with a strong presence across Southeast Asia, operating more than 200 stores in Indonesia and three outlets in Malaysia [1, 2].
Known for Minangkabau cuisine from West Sumatra, Sederhana’s menu features rendang daging, ayam pop, dendeng balado, gulai tunjang, and sambal hijau [1, 2]. The Singapore outlet will maintain the traditional menu and service style from its Indonesian branches, while adding a self-service concept to the dining experience [2].
Sederhana announced its Singapore debut on Instagram on May 17, 2026, declaring “Singapore, we have arrived.” The post said the brand is proud to bring the taste of Indonesia to Kampong Glam after a lengthy search for a location [1, 2].
The chain aims for a soft opening on May 29, 2026, followed by an official launch expected in mid-June [2]. This move marks Sederhana’s entry to Singapore’s nasi padang scene, taking over a historic site long associated with the dish.
