Pagi Sore Indonesian Restaurant stands as a landmark halal-certified Indonesian dining establishment at Far East Square, located at 88/90 Telok Ayer Street #01-01. Founded in 1989 by Chef Liyana Kwan and currently helmed by second-generation Chef Park, this restaurant has been serving authentic Indonesian cuisine for over three decades in Singapore's central business district. The establishment holds MUIS Halal certification, ensuring Muslim diners can enjoy authentic Indonesian flavors with complete confidence in the restaurant's adherence to halal standards.
The restaurant distinguishes itself through a unique fusion approach that combines authentic Indonesian spices with Chinese cooking techniques, creating distinctive flavors that set it apart from other Indonesian establishments in Singapore. Operating Monday through Sunday with split hours from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM and 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM, Pagi Sore caters to both lunch and dinner crowds seeking traditional Indonesian fare. The restaurant creates an immersive dining experience that transports guests from the hustle and bustle of the CBD into what feels like a lively Indonesian village, complete with boisterous laughter filling the large oaken dining room.
Pagi Sore's longevity and success in Singapore's competitive dining scene speaks to its commitment to authenticity and quality, making it a trusted destination for both Indonesian expatriates seeking tastes of home and locals wanting to explore genuine Indonesian cuisine. The restaurant's strategic location in Far East Square places it at the heart of Singapore's financial district, providing office workers and tourists with convenient access to halal Indonesian dining. Through over 30 years of operation, Pagi Sore has established itself as more than just a restaurant—it serves as a cultural bridge that introduces Singapore's diverse population to the rich culinary traditions of Indonesia while maintaining the highest standards of halal certification and authentic preparation methods.
A popular place that’s crowded during lunchtime. Reservations recommended.
Food is not bad but serv
A popular place that's crowded during lunchtime. Reservations are recommended.
Food is not bad, but service is average, likely due to a lack of staff considering the large crowd. The dishes were a little spicy but yummy, especially the vegetable dishes with various sauces. We got the set meal for a group of 5-6 people but were super full afterwards, even though it was meant for 7 people.
It's very crowded with big groups, but personally, I'd only recommend it for small groups of 4 people max. As their sets all consist of many regular-sized small dishes rather than large dishes for bigger group sets, it's hard to share when you have a group larger than 4. Even for 6-7 people, we couldn't portion out some of the dishes satisfactorily. Plus, you'd need to keep passing around the dishes as the tables are all long, which is understandable as they aren't a Chinese restaurant with round tables.
Siew Ling
After a few years' gap I revisited this place with friends. Quite disappointed that the food quality
After a few years' gap, I revisited this place with friends. I was quite disappointed that the food quality has dropped a lot. Perhaps due to inflation, they have tweaked the ingredients. The fish type used for Otah Fish has changed. The fried bean curd eggs are no longer tasty, and the Udang Asam Pedas tasted very bland. The sambal long beans are good though. Maybe they have localised and catered to tourists.
David Chow
Had dinner on a Saturday which is good because there is ample seating and the servers are unhurried.
Had dinner on a Saturday, which was good because there was ample seating and the servers were unhurried. The last time I ate here was in 2005, so after 20 years, I'd say the experience was about the same. Here are the good parts… the food is familiar. The downside is the restaurant, though clearly "ungraded" since 2005, is still warm inside, which is bizarre. I think portion sizes have remained somewhat constant (or perhaps my memory is fuzzy), and with the fried egg tofu, it has morphed into a giant dish. We also had the otah fish, which had a bit of a tangy flavor, and some fried long beans. They charged for the sambal. For some reason, the male server dropped the rice on my plate like a bomb and very hurriedly put the dishes ordered on the table… as I mentioned, there wasn't much of a crowd when we arrived or when he was serving. So this bit hasn't changed in 20 years (at least for me). The otah fish looked good but was a little fishy and lacked the lemak flavor, which is what makes otah so special. The fried long beans were very nice though. So 3 dishes for 2 persons and it was a lot to eat. I wanted to order the fish head assam pedas but I think I would have struggled with that. And looking at the table next to us, I think it was prudent of us to skip it. I don't know - perhaps we would have been better off ordering the assam pedas fish head rather than the otah.
Positive Reviews
Marcus Tan
Pagi Sore serves delicious, authentic Indonesian dishes packed with flavor. The friendly waitress ma
Pagi Sore serves delicious, authentic Indonesian dishes packed with flavor. The friendly waitress made the experience even better with her warm, attentive service. Highly recommended!
Jasmine Tan
This is my 2 visit to this place, the food is very good, recommend their Ikan Otah Kukus, ayam bali,
This is my second visit to this place. The food is very good; I recommend their Ikan Otah Kukus, Ayam Bali, Kangkong, and Avocado dessert. One thing is they don't serve ice water.
Daniel Isaac
This restaurant has always been a go to place for me for the chicken curry and Beef rendang. This pl
This restaurant has always been a go-to place for me for the chicken curry and beef rendang. This place really hits the spot.
Service-wise, this place can be a hit or miss. Generally, it's okay, but it could be better.
This place gets busy during lunchtime.
Evelyn Tan
Ordered No Change Family Combo II (Signatures) for $90. Pic is alr half eaten by my fam lol.
Liked
Ordered the No Change Family Combo II (Signatures) for $90. The picture is already half eaten by my family, lol.
Liked the meat and kangkong.
Shawn Soh
Nice food, most dishes were to my liking. Only the curry chicken was a little disappointing but the
Nice food, most dishes were to my liking. Only the curry chicken was a little disappointing, but the potato was great.
The chendol was more like a drink, but still pretty nice.
