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Maisal Nasi Padang

4.1(68)on Google$serangoon

1J Yio Chu Kang Rd, Singapore 545515

Dine-inTakeout

Opening Hours

Today (Monday)8:30 AM – 6:00 PM

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence
BSolid

Score: 75 / 100

Atmosphere30
Consistency85
Food quality85
Value for money80

Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 29 May 2026

Our take: Maisal Nasi Padang is a long-standing establishment, with some reviewers noting its presence for over 40 years.

It's praised for its 'kampung old school vibes' and a wide variety of home-cooked dishes, including beef rendang, mutton curry, and ayam masak merah.

The sambal goreng receives specific commendation.

Prices are frequently described as 'super low' or 'so 90s (cheap)', making it an inexpensive option.

However, multiple reviews highlight significant concerns regarding hygiene, with mentions of pests, pigeons, and an 'off' smell.

Seating is also limited.

We think it's a spot for those prioritising traditional flavours and low prices over a pristine dining environment.

If you're in the Serangoon area and willing to overlook the hygiene issues, it's worth a visit for a taste of nostalgic Nasi Padang, especially for the sambal goreng.

Best to go during off-peak hours, perhaps after the lunch rush, to avoid crowds and potentially secure a seat.

Signature

sambal goreng

Best time

after 1:30pm

Price

Below $10/person

Score: 75 · 5 sources

What customers say

Maisal Nasi Padang is lauded for its long-standing tradition of delicious, home-cooked dishes like Mee Siam with anchovies, beef rendang, and sambal goreng, often praised for its authentic 'kampung old school vibes' and remarkably low prices.

While many customers appreciate the taste and value, recurring concerns include the small seating area and significant hygiene issues, with mentions of pests and an 'off' smell, requiring some patrons to 'close one eye' to enjoy the food.

long-standing tradition/heritageauthentic home-cooked tastevery affordable pricinghygiene concerns (pests, smell)limited seating
60% positive20% neutral20% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★★Jason Aw· 4 months ago

This shop has been around since forever, maybe up to 40 years old since I was in Primary school. The food remains very delicious up to today. Even simple dish like Mee Siam is very flavorful with anch…

★★★★★Azlin Sani· 9 months ago

Rustic, quint, relaxed and good wholesome home cooking. Don't know about of the peak timing, I was there at 4pm, and the lady still serves me well. She just made her chicken curry puff aka Epok2 Ayam.…

★★★★David Tan· a year ago

This hidden gem has been around for 43 years. Owner has been serving a large variety of home-cooked dishes all this time, including beef rendang, mutton curry, sambal goreng, ayam and sotong masakmera…

★★★★★l h· a year ago

Saw 4* reviews at this joint. I’m gonna give a fair review. Hygiene is pretty bad. Lots of pests around. The place just smells off. Food is average at best. Price is almost equal to other Nasi Padang…

★★★★Diyana Taha· 2 years ago

One of the hidden halal treasures in YCK. Food is yummy, love love love the sambal goreng. Other than nasi padang, there's also Mi rebus. Not many seats though. Hygiene-wise, if you're willing to c…

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