Sari Bistari, also known as Sri Bistari, has built a reputation as a MUIS-certified restaurant chain specialising in Ayam Penyet alongside an impressively diverse menu spanning multiple cuisines. With six strategic locations primarily in eastern Singapore including Changi Village, Bedok, and Joo Chiat Road, the restaurant has become a go-to destination for quality halal food at affordable prices.
The signature Ayam Penyet at five dollars fifty cents features chicken that has been marinated overnight in a house-blend of spices and turmeric, resulting in meat with strong, penetrating flavour. The chicken is fried until crispy, then smashed and served with rice and the restaurant's house-made sambal which leans towards the sweeter side. The Ikan Penyet at the same price offers a seafood alternative for those preferring fish over chicken. Beyond these Indonesian-inspired dishes, the menu ventures into Western, Thai, Indian, Japanese, Korean, Italian, fusion, and BBQ territory.
Bestselling items include BBQ stingray, Hong Kong Style Steam Fish, and their famous Butter Prawn, showcasing the kitchen's versatility beyond the signature Ayam Penyet. Operating daily from ten-thirty in the morning until ten-thirty at night, Sri Bistari welcomes diners throughout the day. The restaurant offers delivery through food platforms, making their extensive menu accessible to customers across Singapore. With basic dishes starting around five dollars, Sri Bistari delivers quality halal food that caters to diverse tastes without straining the wallet.