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My best knowledge of Indonesian food is Sanur Indonesian Restaurant. I've tried Rice Table and Riverside Indonesian Restaurant but after many years, I still go back to Sanur whenever I feel like Indonesian. The thing I love most about Sanur is its fiery sambal belacan chilli. Each time I visit Sanur, my tongue will be burnt even before the main dishes(mostly spicy) are served. Because I just couldn't resist dipping the keropok with the chilli sauce. The chilli is available for purchase. ;)

Lately, F introduced me to a new Indonesian dish, Ayam Penyat ($5.50). Ayam Penyet Ria is an Indonesian restaurant with franchises in Jakarta, Medan, Batam and Surabaya. It is apparently very popular with Indonesians especially, and has opened two outlets in Lucky Plaza alone. And yet, one still has to queue during peak hours. I guess this is a sign of authenticity.

Ayam Penyat is actually chicken thigh hammered flat with a wooden pestle, then deep-fried. The chicken is a tad dry and the crisps didn't really help to ease my throat. Maybe I should have ordered their soup to go along. Anyway, what complimented the not-so-fantastic dish was the sambal chilli. Power! It reminded me of Sanur's. So much kick!





I also tried the Bawal Lele (deep fried pomfret) which was not as dry.



The Gado Gado (keropok salad) is not my choice. I would rather eat the keropok with the chilli! :P



All in all, I'll definitely go back for the chilli and at the convenience of Orchard Road. But to substitute Ayam Penyet for KFC, no way. Right, K? ;)