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Pondok Wak Nah

4.4(86)on Googlebedok

16 Bedok S Rd, #01-11, Singapore 460016

Dine-inTakeout

Opening Hours

Today (Monday)6:00 AM – 1:00 PM

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence
C+Worth a visit

Score: 65 / 100

Queue wait40
Food quality60
Value for money75

Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 29 May 2026

Our take: Pondok Wak Nah offers an economical Nasi Padang experience, with many reviewers highlighting the generous portions for the price.

The Nasi Sambal Goreng, priced around $7 for a combination, is a popular choice, though opinions on its taste vary.

Some find the chicken wing well-seasoned and tender, and the sambal goreng decently flavourful.

However, the sambal tumis can be overly sweet for some, and the paru occasionally tough or lacking spice.

The tempeh and cuttlefish often receive praise for their flavour.

While the overall taste is generally considered 'good but not over the top,' the value proposition is a consistent draw.

We'd recommend Pondok Wak Nah for a budget-friendly, substantial meal, particularly if you're in the Bedok area.

Be mindful that queues can form, especially on weekends, and some feel the food isn't worth a long wait.

The lontong is also noted to sell out quickly, so an early visit might be necessary to try it.

It's a reliable option for an everyday meal, rather than a destination for an exceptional culinary experience.

Signature

Nasi Sambal Goreng

Best time

Weekdays, outside of peak lunch hours

Wait time

Avoid queues on weekends

Price

$$ ($5-7/person)

Score: 65 · 5 sources

What customers say

Pondok Wak Nah is generally seen as an economical option for Nasi Padang, with many appreciating the large portions for the price, despite recent price increases.

While some dishes like the chicken wing and tempeh are highlighted for good flavor and tenderness, other items such as the sambal tumis (too sweet), paru (tough), and dry rice receive mixed reviews.

Customers often note the friendly staff, but some find the overall taste to be average and not worth waiting in a queue for, wishing for richer and more flavorful sauces.

Economical pricing & large portionsInconsistent dish quality (tender chicken/tempeh vs. tough paru/dry rice)Friendly staffQueue aversionRecent price increases
50% positive30% neutral20% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★★saini ekwan· 4 months ago

Nasi sambal goreng with a decent price is of average taste; only chicken wing is well-seasoned with the spices & meat is tender, sambal goreng is decently flavourful. However, sambal tumis is a little…

★★★★★KiM BooN LeE· 3 years ago

Not a good nasi padang n not even the best but there always Q during weekends... Not sure is it cos Muslim foods seem very "overpriced" n this store is still reasonable or is it the "Indonesia authent…

★★★★Mark Ong· 6 years ago

This place is awesome. For 5SGD you get a wholesome meal. Although it is not the best , the quantity and price made up for it . I'm most impressed by its tempeh even though I'm not tempeh person. It…

★★★★SJ H· 2 years ago

Economical and big portion! $5.50 for Nasi Jaganan or Nasi Rawon. Nasi Jeganan comes with cuttlefish, begedil, tempeh, peanut sauce with bean sprouts and long beans, sambal chilli, and paru. Remember…

★★★★pheesoon yeoh· a year ago

One of the most economical nasi Padang in Spore. As pictured only $5.50!! July,2023…price increase to $6.00 now for the same combi. May,25… price increase to $7.00 for the same combi. Rendang $3, so…

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