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Ayam Penyet Ria

at Woods Square

3.8 (75 reviews)
✅ MUIS Certified
🥡 Takeaway
🍽️ Dine In
Ayam Penyet Ria represents the authentic heart of Indonesian cuisine in Singapore, bringing the traditional smashed fried chicken experience to discerning diners through their family-owned establishment that has perfected this beloved dish since 1998. Founded by the visionary Ibu Ruth from Batam, this MUIS-certified halal restaurant has transformed a humble family recipe into one of Singapore most celebrated Indonesian dining destinations.

The restaurant specializes in their signature Ayam Penyet, Indonesia most popular traditional chicken dish that features farm chicken (ayam kampong) that is fried to golden perfection before being dramatically smashed with a kitchen mallet. This unique preparation technique creates tender, juicy meat with enhanced flavor penetration while making the chicken easier to eat and more enjoyable to experience.

Ayam Penyet Ria commitment to authenticity extends to their exclusive use of farm chicken, a premium ingredient that distinguishes them from other ayam penyet establishments. This dedication to quality ingredients ensures that every plate delivers the superior taste and texture that defines authentic Indonesian ayam penyet experiences.

The signature dish is accompanied by aromatic fragrant rice, fresh vegetables, fried tofu, fried tempeh, and their legendary sambal that delivers the perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and umami flavors. The sambal represents generations of Indonesian spice blending expertise, creating the fiery accompaniment that elevates the entire dining experience.

Multiple strategic locations across Singapore including Lucky Plaza, Bugis Village, NEX Mall, Jurong Point Shopping Mall, Woods Square, Rivervale Mall, and JTC Space @ Tampines North ensure accessibility for Indonesian cuisine enthusiasts throughout the island. Each outlet maintains the family traditions and quality standards that have made Ayam Penyet Ria synonymous with authentic ayam penyet.

What distinguishes Ayam Penyet Ria is their inspiring origin story, born from Ibu Ruth divine inspiration during challenging times when she dreamed of smashing fried chicken and serving it with special sambal and crispies. This innovation created instant demand from customers traveling from far distances, establishing the foundation for today internationally recognized brand.

The restaurant preparation philosophy emphasizes freshness and quality, with food prepared daily using imported high-quality ingredients that maintain authentic Indonesian flavors. Their commitment to daily preparation ensures that customers receive optimal taste and texture in every meal.

The menu pricing strategy reflects their commitment to accessibility, with classic and boneless versions available for .90-.90 including rice and traditional accompaniments. This affordable pricing makes authentic Indonesian cuisine accessible to students, families, and working professionals who appreciate quality without premium costs.

Customer recognition positions Ayam Penyet Ria as a presidential candidate for Singapore best ayam penyet, with their crispy bits and incredibly spicy sambal earning praise as some of the finest fried chicken available. This reputation attracts both Indonesian expatriates seeking authentic flavors and local food enthusiasts exploring Indonesian cuisine.

The restaurant enjoys particular popularity within Singapore Indonesian community, especially on Sundays when families gather to enjoy familiar comfort foods that remind them of home. This cultural significance demonstrates their role as more than just a restaurant, serving as a community gathering place.

Service standards emphasize the traditional Indonesian hospitality that makes every customer feel welcomed and valued. The staff understands the cultural importance of sharing meals and ensures that every dining experience honors the communal spirit that defines Indonesian food culture.

Ayam Penyet Ria continues to preserve and share authentic Indonesian culinary traditions while adapting to Singapore diverse dining landscape, establishing themselves as essential destinations for anyone seeking genuine Indonesian flavors and cultural experiences in welcoming, family-friendly environments.

Customer Reviews

3.8 / 5

Based on 75 reviews

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6 Woodlands Square, Mall, B2-03 Woods Square, Singapore 737737, Woods Square, Singapore 737737

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Reviews & Ratings

Customer Reviews

3.8 / 5

Based on 75 reviews

Negative Reviews

NUR FATIMAH NUR FATIMAH

Paid extra for ikan bakar but came in fried instead. Pls check your order before pack thanks.

Paid extra for ikan bakar but it came fried instead. Please check your order before packing, thanks.

Khairul Khairul

Decent taste, quite disappointed with the dine in bcos I had ordered from them a few times for takea

Decent taste, but quite disappointed with the dine-in experience as I had ordered takeaway from them a few times before. My friend's meal had a bug(?) in it, and they only offered to refund her meal. The supervisor seemed unapologetic about it, and we didn't even make a big fuss. Luckily, we didn't suffer any food poisoning from it. The cleanliness of the outlet definitely needs to be looked into, especially the tables etc.

Sami Al-Faris Sami Al-Faris

Location is easily accessible. Food is okay, average but the only issue is that the rice is too dry,

The location is easily accessible. The food is okay, average, but the main issue is that the rice is too dry, and the food served was not warm, it was a little cold. Service is alright; the food took some time to arrive after ordering. They should provide more sambal, as it's spicy and nice. The price is acceptable. Overall, it's still a decent place to dine in, but they need to make a lot of improvements to stay competitive and retain regular customers.

Rina Lim Rina Lim

I ordered grabfood. I ordered one ayam bakar,, one ayam penyet,, and sup sayur asam.... but when the

I ordered GrabFood. I ordered one ayam bakar, one ayam penyet, and sup sayur asam, but when the order came, I only received the food and not the soup. Very disappointed, as I was looking forward to the soup.

Mei Ling Kwok Mei Ling Kwok

Looks rundown…. The tables not very clean… but ok…. Gave it a try. We ordered ayam bakar and ayam pe

Looks rundown. The tables weren't very clean, but okay. We gave it a try and ordered ayam bakar and ayam penyet. We requested thigh meat instead of breast meat, and the staff nodded. Then, to our surprise, breast meat was served, and it was so dry... drier than the Sahara Desert. I don't usually waste food, but I had to waste this whole thing because it was just so horrendous. :'( NEVER AGAIN!!!!!!!!

Positive Reviews

Choon Zin Creations Choon Zin Creations

The food is amazing But alway short staffed

The food is amazing, but they are always short-staffed.

Minh Tan Minh Tan

The space looks hilariously run down, but it turns out to be a positive, because they funnel most of

The space looks hilariously run down, but it turns out to be a positive because they funnel most of their budget into the food, serving some of the best duck and chicken I've had in my life, at a pretty decent price. Highlighted dishes: bebek bakar and ayam bakar. Haven't tried all the fish yet, but ikan lele bakar was pretty great for me.

Lin Mei Lin Mei

Chilli was good but fried chicken was very dry.

The chilli was good, but the fried chicken was very dry.

Goh T 13 Goh T 13

Crispy ayam pengyet, though thigh meat a bit hard. But the prawn strips taste marvellous, just like

Crispy ayam penyet, though the thigh meat was a bit hard. However, the prawn strips tasted marvellous, just like Din Tai Fung. Follow me on IG: sgfood13, Tiktok: gohht13

Harriet L. Tan Harriet L. Tan

Ayam Penyet is very dry but the squid and dori fish dishes are juicy and yummy. Good prices consider

The Ayam Penyet was very dry, but the squid and dori fish dishes were juicy and yummy. Good prices, especially considering everything listed is nett price with GST and service charge included.

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