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Putra Minang Restaurant Bencoolen
51 Bencoolen St, #01-05, Singapore 189630
Opening Hours
STAMPEDE Score
Moderate confidenceScore: 75 / 100
Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago
Editor’s Note
Last updated 29 May 2026
Our take: Putra Minang Restaurant Bencoolen offers authentic Padang cuisine, served cafeteria-style.
We'd focus on their rendangs and curries, with the mutton rendang often praised over the beef for its texture, though the beef rendang is lauded by some as the best in Singapore.
The ayam gulai and gulai sayur sawi (collard greens in lemongrass-turmeric gravy) are also highlighted as strong choices.
Their sambal belado and Cabe ijo are recommended for those who enjoy spice.
However, consistency can be an issue, particularly with the sate padang, which some reviewers found to have tough meat and thin gravy.
Dining during off-peak hours, especially dinner, might result in cold and dry dishes that have been sitting out since lunch.
We recommend visiting during peak lunch hours for the freshest selection, or calling ahead for reservations if dining in a group.
It's a reliable spot for a taste of Padang, but manage expectations for items not served fresh.
Signature
beef rendang
Best time
lunch
Score: 75 · 5 sources
What customers say
Putra Minang Restaurant Bencoolen is praised for its authentic Padang cuisine, particularly the beef rendang and ayam gulai, served cafeteria-style by warm staff.
While many find the food fresh and flavorful with ample servings, some customers report significant inconsistency in dish quality, especially with sate padang where meat can be tough and gravy thin.
There are also concerns about food being cold and dry, suggesting items are left out too long, particularly during off-peak hours.
Google Reviews
You could miss this Indonesian restaurant with its unassuming shopfront. And what a miss that would be, for the food here is honest … served cafeteria-style on plain white crockery and stainless stee…
Authentic Padang food (not Malay style) Their beef rendang is the best in SG hands-down, it's spicy, fragrant, and umami. Always ask for extra rendang gravy on your rice. They used to have several br…
I had their sate padang a few times already. The quality was inconsistent. Sometimes it's good but more often not so good. Typical problem is the meat is hard, rice cake too. Last time this was solved…
The problem with this restaurant is the turnover. The restaurant was pretty empty at dinner. 3 tables full. The food was probably left there since lunch. All the pieces of chicken left on the counter…
Putra Minang Restaurant – Authentic Padang food in the heart of Bencoolen! Delicious and authentic Indonesian dishes served bain-marie style, with some à la carte options available too. Everything tas…
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