Uncle Penyet brings authentic Indonesian ayam penyet cuisine to Singapore through traditional preparation methods and halal-certified cooking processes. This specialized restaurant focuses on delivering genuine Indonesian flavors through expertly prepared fried chicken served with traditional sambal and fresh accompaniments.
The signature ayam penyet features carefully marinated chicken that is fried to achieve perfect crispiness before being 'penyet' (smashed) and served with aromatic sambal. This traditional Indonesian preparation method creates unique textures and allows optimal flavor absorption from the accompanying spices and sauces.
The restaurant comprehensive Indonesian menu includes various ayam penyet preparations, traditional rice dishes, and authentic side accompaniments that provide complete Indonesian dining experiences. Each dish showcases traditional spice blends, cooking techniques, and presentation styles that honor Indonesian culinary heritage.
Traditional sambal preparation uses fresh chilies, aromatic herbs, and traditional grinding techniques to create authentic flavor profiles. The restaurant commitment to authenticity ensures every component meets traditional preparation standards while maintaining halal certification requirements.
Operating in a casual dining environment, Uncle Penyet provides accessible Indonesian cuisine for families and individuals seeking genuine ayam penyet experiences. The combination of traditional flavors, quality ingredients, and skilled preparation makes this an ideal destination for Indonesian food enthusiasts.
I had steam chicken with brown rice , service wise is good from the workers . They are friendly but
I had steam chicken with brown rice. Service-wise, the workers were good; they were friendly. However, the boss was not. The boss, a Chinese owner who employs Muslim workers, unfortunately only speaks Mandarin. When I tried to communicate with her, she wasn't very friendly and had a stuck-up expression.
The business has been around for about 5 years.
Okay, back to the food – there's no standard at all. The brown rice was mushy, and the steam chicken was tasteless with no marination. Even though they served a big portion of the chicken, it was really tasteless. Their chilli sauce didn't match the steam chicken at all.
My conclusion is to go and buy steam chicken rice from a Chinese stall; it's much better than eating steam chicken from this stall.
For ayam penyek, I dared not try it after tasting the steam chicken, which lacked any flavour in the meat. Marination is very important for good chicken flavour.
This is my own opinion, so for this, I'm only giving 1 star ⭐.
Winston Leong
Errrrm.....I think no, you shouldn’t visit 😐
The chicken is fine. Not particularly flavourful but n
Errrrm.....I think no, you shouldn’t visit
The chicken is fine. Not particularly flavourful but nothing wrong either. Uncle Penyet’s style of Ayam Penyet has curry on the rice, and I’m not sure if it works out well. The curry is quite lemak and adds to the already jelak dish.
The sambal is disappointing. It doesn’t have the kick of authentic Surabaya Ayam Penyets. On top of that, it doesn’t go quite well with the dish. It has an overpoweringly tangy taste that made it less enjoyable.
If you’re craving for Ayam Penyet, I don’t think this is the stall for you. You might leave feeling disappointed from not being able to scratch that itch. Did I mention it’s $6 per portion??
S. K.
Service is getting bad as they are getting arrogant and calculative as business had become very good
The service is getting bad as they are becoming arrogant and calculative now that business has become very good. Without the sambal and curry sauce, the ayam penyet is dry and doesn’t taste as good. However, they are beginning to give smaller chiller containers (and only half filled!) and they charge $0.50 for any additional measly amount of chilli! So my friends and I have stopped patronizing the shop as we are shocked at their exorbitant charges for the small and pathetic amount of additional chilli and curry sauce. It’s hard to enjoy ayam penyet without a fair amount of sambal and curry sauce, as otherwise it is dry and hard to eat.
plasticboy2k
Mediocre portions for an expensive meal.
I haven’t been here for awhile but decided to grab my favo
Mediocre portions for an expensive meal. I haven't been here for a while but decided to grab my favourite sotong dish. Unfortunately, it was for takeaway and upon returning home, I was appalled by the portion of my squid. Just take a look at the pic with a fork for scale. Taste-wise, it's still great, but it seems they've swapped out chicken rice for normal white rice, which is another disappointment. Anyway, just be wary of the portions, and it clearly looks like their standards have dropped tremendously. They just lost themselves a customer.
Sree Ram
Very bland chicken. Come on, your chef can do a better job! Food only looks good but taste not good
The chicken was very bland. Come on, your chef can do a better job! The food only looks good but doesn't taste good.
Positive Reviews
Chloe Lim
My go to stall at the hawker center for the delicious and very reasonably priced rice sets. Will usu
My go-to stall at the hawker centre for delicious and very reasonably priced rice sets. I usually get the steamed chicken with brown rice. Big portions for only $5.90. The service staff are friendly and prompt with orders, even giving extras like chilli with a smile. Highly recommended!
Wei Jian Tan
A solid ayam penyet, stayed crunchy even when I tabao home. Giving it 5 stars because I feel it's un
A solid ayam penyet, it stayed crunchy even when I tabaoed it home. Giving it 5 stars because I feel it's underrated as of Jan 2025.
Ching
Surprisingly good! Juicy chicken and tofu is well fried too. Not dry. Gonna see myself ordering from
Surprisingly good! The chicken is juicy and the tofu is well-fried too. Not dry at all. I can see myself ordering from them more often. But the chili really packs a punch!
Rebel Tech Hub
I visit Uncle Penyet every week for their amazing Dory fish and curry chicken—the curry chicken port
I visit Uncle Penyet every week for their amazing Dory fish and curry chicken—the curry chicken portion is just right! Their sambal is fantastic, and the aunties running the stall are always so friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend this spot for delicious food and great service!
Eng Chuan Loh
One of best Ayam Penyet I have ever had. The chicken is crispy on the outside and juicy on the insid
One of the best Ayam Penyet I have ever had. The chicken is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Paired with rice and curry sauce, it makes the whole dish very satisfying. The sambal belacan is spicy, which makes the chicken taste even better.
The staff are friendly and helpful.
Worth queuing/travelling to eat: Yes
