Chef Ibu operates as a contemporary halal Indonesian restaurant conveniently located above MRT Lavender at V Hotel Singapore, bringing authentic Indonesian home-style cooking to the bustling Jellicoe Road dining district. Drawing inspiration from the Indonesian concept of "Ibu" (mother), this establishment honors traditional maternal cooking wisdom while adapting classic Indonesian dishes for Singapore's diverse urban palate and fast-paced lifestyle.
The menu features comfort food favorites including their popular Nasi Lemak sets with creative additions like fish cake katsu, traditional chicken rendang with achar accompaniments, and hearty fried rice dishes with long beans and chili that showcase Indonesian home cooking techniques. Their generous portions reflect the Indonesian tradition of sharing meals with family and friends, while reasonable pricing ensures authentic Indonesian flavors remain accessible to the working community surrounding the Lavender MRT hub.
Despite mixed reviews reflecting the challenges of maintaining consistency in a busy urban location, Chef Ibu represents the evolving Indonesian food scene in Singapore, where traditional recipes meet contemporary convenience and halal certification requirements. The restaurant's strategic location and commitment to delivering familiar Indonesian comfort food makes it a valuable dining option for Indonesian expatriates and local workers seeking authentic, satisfying meals in Singapore's central district.
Fabulous street food and very inexpensive prices. The nasi lemak was delicious. The sides (e.g. fish
Fabulous street food and very inexpensive prices. The nasi lemak was delicious. The sides (e.g. fish cakes) were a bit cold but still delicious.
Clarice Lim
Paid 2.90 for this “nasi lemak Set A” , had nothing in it except one egg and chicken. No peanuts , c
Paid $2.90 for this "nasi lemak Set A", which had nothing in it except one egg and chicken. No peanuts, cucumber, or ikan bilis, which are such simple standards. Never ordering from this place again. Overcharged and the food is terrible.
Syahrul Malik (Steve)
Very funny. Charge 10 cent extra for container box but no place to eat at the stall. If there’s plac
Very funny. They charge an extra 10 cents for the container box, but there's no place to eat at the stall. If there were a place to eat, I would understand. But in this case, there's no place to eat. I have no choice but to take away, yet they still charge 10 cents.
Lydia Tan
No doubt that their food is cheap but I still have to give honest review on their food. Their fried
No doubt their food is cheap, but I still have to give an honest review. Their fried rice is not fully cooked and is hard. The same applies to their fried long beans. The food may look nice in photos, however, they taste very raw and uncooked. It's such a pity to throw them away.
Jia Sheng Matthew
The shop keeper told 5 Dollars and then once packed charged us 7 Dollars.
Also they don’t accept Ma
The shopkeeper initially quoted $5, but then charged us $7 once the items were packed.
Additionally, they do not accept Mastercard or Visa. Tourists should definitely avoid this place!
Positive Reviews
Dexter Tan
Delicious nasi lemak, only 2.9sgd, the rice is soft and fragrant, chicken rightly fried, and the chi
Delicious nasi lemak, only 2.9 SGD. The rice is soft and fragrant, the chicken is rightly fried, and the chili is very tasty with the right spice.
Jon Tan
Halal food with extensive variety. They only do takeaway
Halal food with an extensive variety. They only do takeaway.
Jeremy Tan
My church order 100 packet packet of fried rice lunch from Chef ibu.
The price was reasonable and th
My church ordered 100 packets of fried rice lunch from Chef Ibu. The price was reasonable, and the fried rice was nicely and evenly fried. The long beans were not overcooked, and the chilli was really up to standard. This order requires advance notice. Five stars for the chef.
Wei-J Yap
Catered for an event of over 150pax for both breakfast and lunch. Food was delivered promptly withou
Catered for an event of over 150 pax for both breakfast and lunch. Food was delivered promptly without delay, with a good variety and quality for attendees, and at very affordable prices!
Adrian Tan
Delicious, generous portion and cheap compared to other stalls. Provides many selection of foods. Yo
Delicious, with generous portions and cheap compared to other stalls. They offer a wide selection of foods. You can grab a meal here for early breakfast or very late dinner. Worth trying.