Padi D'NYC

Went twice and it was worth it. Tried the Beef Rendang Set and Ayam Gulai Set. The beef rendang is the star, super tender, rich and packed with flavor. Easily the best dish here. The ayam gulai was comforting and nicely spiced too. Portion sizes are big and satisfying. Great halal option inside Urban Hawker if you’re craving asian food.

Padi at Urban Hawkers Darling, this isn’t just food — this is a Southeast Asian fever dream served with Manhattan rent prices. It’s giving “I miss home but I also enjoy central air and not sweating through my shirt.” The nasi lemak? That coconut rice is so punchy it could headline its own reality show. Fluffy, fragrant, and absolutely convinced it’s the Beyoncé of the plate — and honestly, it is. The gulai? Rich, velvety, and strutting around like it owns the entire hawker center. It’s the dish that walks in late, steals the spotlight, and leaves with someone’s husband. The sambal belacan? Honey… that thing is dangerously balanced. It’s giving “I’m spicy, I’m smoky, I’m fabulous, and you’re welcome.” One taste and suddenly you’re booking a flight to KL you can’t afford. And the Mee Bakso? Tell me why it tastes exactly like the bowls you inhale at 1 a.m. in Jakarta or Singapore — comforting, chaotic, and slightly life‑changing. It’s nostalgia in a bowl, but with better lighting. Now, the price. Sweetie… this is Midtown Manhattan. You’re not paying for street food — you’re paying for the fantasy of street food without the humidity, traffic, or someone yelling “boss, makan sini or tapau?” But honestly? For flavors this accurate, I’ll allow it. Your wallet may whimper, but your taste buds will be doing cartwheels.

Needed a quick, hearty, and filling dish to share before catching a Broadway show and this satisfied our cravings! We were happy to see that the food was cooked on-the-spot in a huge wok after we ordered. The dish cost around $20 and we felt the price and portion size were reasonable for Midtown / Urban Hawker. The customer service was exceptional! The waiter noticed I was having a difficult time with the spice and offered a can of soy milk on the house. Overall 4/5—not the best Singapore-Malay food I've had, but a decent option for sure.

Absolutely delicious authentic Indonesian food in the Urban Hawker food hall. The beef rendang and chicken gulai are both fantastic! The sauces are perfect. The set rice dishes come with a main meat dish plus rice and side salad and an egg and some salad. I think the meat portions are very generous but the salad portion a bit small. The a la carte portion is super generous. This definitely ranks among the best Indonesian food I’ve ever had (and I’ve tried a bunch of Indonesian restaurants all over the US and Europe)

Our go-to order here is the satay. Well spiced, good char, and a light-but-flavorful peanut dipping sauce. Pair the satay with Singapore Sling from the bar, you got a perfect snack munch.

I grabbed the Beef Rendang Set from Padi D'NYC - Urban Hawker through MealPal and wow, the savory beef curry with white rice and that spicy sambal egg made for such a comforting, flavorful meal. Definitely hitting this spot again! After visiting Malaysia I loved the food. I’d say this version is amazingly close but less flavorful than in Malaysia. Also deducting a star because the beef was a little tough to chew. Overall satisfied and still recommend!

I stopped by here just to try the satay & it was absolutely amazing. I got the 6 piece lamb satay & it was so good, reminded me of the satay I had at the actual hawker centers in Singapore. The food is cooked on the spot so it’s quite fresh & authentic tasting. The satay is $22, seems fairly reasonable for the area (I’m from TX so it’s definitely more than what I’d pay there). But it’s a must try spot!

Located inside Urban Hawkers, Padi offers authentic Singaporean Malay food. It’s Halal and oh so good. The kakak at the stall speaks Malay too. Sambal for Nasi Lemak is the best I had here in the states and the Beef Rendang is soft. Definitely recommend if you want a taste of authentic Malay food. Will come again!

Staffs were friendly. Food was a little spicy. There's plenty of space to eat within the food court. Bathrooms are on both the first level and the basement. Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Ambience: 4/5

My husband is from Malaysia . We just found this place near MOMA. What a treat . We ordered their chicken rice platter . The platter came with rice , Curry Chicken and salad and whole egg and sam al . They pour the curry over rice and egg . The food was delicious and chicken was soft and tender .The entree was very flavorful. Will be back soon .

So I haven't actually been to Singapore, but I've heard their food courts are amazing. This place feels a lot more special than some random mall food court with Panda Express. I love the fast casual informal nature here, since sometimes you don't want the formalities of table service. Beef Rendang Set: A very hearty meal set! Big chunks of stringy beef penetrated with so many spiced flavors. A decent amount of thick sauce to cover the beef and the rice. One boiled eggs that seems to be covered in a kinda spicy sauce. Very filling and delicious.

I got the beef rendang set. If you get it to stay, they provide the food on a plate with metal utensils which is a nice touch. It's similar to how it is at hawker centers in Singapore too. For $20, the set came with beef, fried egg, rice and salad. The salad was fresh and crispy. The fried egg was nice as it was somehow fried whole? It also came with slightly spicy sauce on top. The flavor of the beef was on point and a touch spicy. Actually the spice started the build for me the more I ate it. They also pour the sauce all over the rice which made it much tastier. I wish the beef was slightly more tender like pulled pork as it took a bit of elbow grease to shred the beef pieces with a metal fork and spoon.

Food wise it is decent. Given the price, I expected a portion to fill me but it didn't really. With the rice you get a larger portion of food. Service is mostly self service just go grab and get a seat. Can't say much about ambiance. Seems like a nice place to grab dinner.

Craving authentic Halal Singaporean-Malay cuisine? Look no further than this gem inside Urban Hawker, the ultimate Singapore street food center in the heart of Midtown! we ordered: Ayam Gulai set - Rich and tender, bursting with flavors! Satay - Perfectly grilled skewers with a delectable peanut sauce. Mee Bakso - Noodles with a beef ball soup Nasi Lemak (New Menu ) - Fragrant coconut rice with an array of tasty sides. Lontong Kering ( New Menu) - A dry version of lontong, just as delightful! Every dish is absolutely delicious and packed with authentic flavors. They've got a new menu now, so it's the perfect time to visit and try the latest additions. Highly recommend this spot if you're in the mood for some Halal Singapore-Malay cuisine. Follow @spinx17 for more NYC food recs!

Absolutely delicious lontong-; quick, friendly, helpful service! Packaging survived the trip home unscathed. For soup, this is impressive.

Urban Hawker always delivers on the variety of Asian food options. The food options aren't your traditional American Chinese food but are authentic to countries like Singapore and I'm very glad for that. Location is decent since it's in midtown. For the food, we decided to get the beef rendang. It came with big chunks of beef, rice, salad, and a delicious fragrant sauce. Overall, I felt like it was a good amount of food to feel good despite the price tag. I like how the menu isn't too large so I'll definitely be back to try more. Thank you Padi D'NYC team for recommending the beef rendang option upon asking and bringing the food so quickly to us. I will be back to check out more!

Wow if you love good Singapore food the. This is your place. The chicken skewers were my personal favorite but they had ole Ty of choice. Staff is friendly and helpful and prices are not that bad. This is located in Hawkers Market and is really worth the try

The best mee rebus I ever had in my entire life. It wasn't too spicy, with just the right amount of flavor. The rice served on the side was fluffy and well cooked. The consistency was perfect. As a rice connoisseur, this was definitely up there. The service was great. The lady that prepared my bowl was friendly and engaged with me as I was filming her (which wasn't even necessary!)

Focused menu of Malay Food in Urban Hawker food hall. The beef rendang set ($20) is flavorful but the beef texture isn't as tender as I've had elsewhere. Portions are generous, with five big hunks, dunked in the right amount of sauce, a big heaping mound of rice, an overly hard-boiled egg with a lively pickle salsa, and a generic side salad with some shaved toasted coconut atop. The addition of two skewers of chicken satay side ($6) was easily worth it. Sugary, tender, with a fun traditional sauce. This place delivered like a proper food stall.

Solid spot for Malay food! Food: we ordered the lontong which is essentially rice cakes, tofu, veggies mixed in a coconut broth! It was very flavorful! Service: very quick! Ambience: the food hall has a lot of seating which I liked!

All the dishes were incredible, bursting with flavors! Beef rendang set. The beef is stewed to perfection, melting in your mouth with each bite. Each chunk of meat is infused with the essence of spices. Just can't get enough! Mee rebus. Springy noodles drenched in a savory, sweet, and slightly spicy gravy, topped with fried shallots, diced tofu, and boiled eggs! The whole dish is an extremely comforting and hearty meal. Ayam gulai set. The chicken is incredibly tender and coated with an aromatic spice blend. It's tantalizing to your taste buds. Lontong curry. The lontong rice cake is soft and pairs so well with the rich coconut milk curry. You can taste the depth of the medley of spices. Satay. The chicken and lamb are very well marinated! The meat is juicy and smoky. The peanut sauce provides a beautifully sweet contrast to the grilled skewers.

Good food. Authentic, too, as the chefs are Malay women (at least for me. Are also men). Asked if wanted my mee rebus to be spicy. Said yes. I lived in Malaysia and know their food is good. Also have satays I enjoyed another time. Unfortunately, think they are priced too high.

This restaurant impresses with its character. Employees made sure I received help immediately and addressed my questions enthusiastically. This place serves tasty dinner options. The meals exceed expectations. The restaurant covers all important elements.

The food at this restaurant was unique and very tasty. We had the combination of land and chicken sawtay. The price was reasonable plenty of food and the location was great. I would definitely come here again and I would recommend it.

The flavors here hit every note just right. They keep their establishment looking fresh and clean. No shortcuts with pre-made items here. Staff members handled everything expertly. I intend to return to this restaurant.

Food (3/5): There was too little meat and compared to rice and veggies. Additionally, the flavor was just OK. For the price point of $20 after tax it's not really worth it. Service (3/5): The person was helpful and got the food out. They unfortunately don't have any water cups but the restaurant nearby was able to provide. Ambiance (5/5): It's in the Urban Hawker which has an amazing ambiance and energy. Tons of seating space but because it's busy, you might have trouble finding seating.

Ah, nothing like diving straight into my mother's comfort food. Her Malaysian roots meant I spent a good amount of time north of Singapore and THANKFUL for it. Memories of being 8 eating close to 200 satay skewers that freaked out the vendors and my relatives at the same time still brings a deep smile. Yeah, I was *that* kid. The night before I began my drive to MA, I was reminiscing with my mother about our comfort foods of that era - naming things that are now gone as well as the staples that we picked up in LA - thanks to the diversity and availability there. Lontong, Rendang, and Satay definitely were things on the table that night so it should be no surprise that on the same night here in Urban Hawker, it was all on the table again with multiple text messages to the dear mother telling her just how much I loved and missed her. Her first reaction? $20 for 6 satay??!!!??? (@#*%@*#%#@ - lol) Welcome to NYC mom. ;) Rendang was on the dry side but the flavors were there. Lontong was spot on and it disappeared fast. Ate it as fast as I remembered mom doing it. As for the satay, it's where they lost a star. As tender as it was, as aromatic as it was, it FAILED to shine due to being severely under salted. It was sadly bland. I hope they correct this soon as they have potential. Padi D'NYC is a gateway to what the cuisine has to offer. I won't even say they are remotely close to par with what is normal in Singapore (much less Malaysia). It is a good introduction to the flavors of the cuisine but please don't ever think that this is "it" when it comes to Malay flavors. There is a lot more and I hope they continue to adjust and bolden it up. Thank you and welcome to NYC!

Expensive option in the so called hawker center, but basically in line with the other options. Got the chicken curry dish. Portion was on the small side (in fact I had a snack as soon as I got back to my desk). Wasn't the biggest fan of the dish. In fact the meat didnt taste the freshest. I wouldn't be surprised if it was cooked the prior day and microwaved. It wasn't the most flavorful either, which was disappointing for SE asian food.

Extremely flavorful, meatballs used tendon and soup was salty and sweet. Food came out fairly quickly, and there was plenty of seating available on a weekday night

This place is located in a food court called Urban Hawker. I got the fish belando set, which was ready in about 10-15 minutes. It came with salad, rice, and a tofu triangle (I think this replaced the egg that they advertised). The fish was pretty tender and flaky, and had a nice crispy exterior. The sauce was too spicy for me. The salad was meh. The tofu triangle was cold. For the price of $20, I'm not sure if this dish was worth it.

I tried the Mee Rebus. My first bite was a bit of fish sauc-ey. Then I got a fair amount of pepper (like sliced jalepeno). The udon noodles were OK, and the other flavors were good, but I was on the fence between 3 and 4 star. I think I'd try something else.

A bit pricey, but overall really tasty! I ordered the Mee Rebus, which was very flavorful! My friend ordered the Mee Bakso, which he also enjoyed. The service was fast and I really like the Urban Hawker center!

Excellent beef Rendang and Chicken Satay. This is like one of the rare places that sells Mee Rebus. Go get that!

Absolute rip off. 18$ for a bowl of longtong with barely anything in it. They gave me like one small portion of the rice cake. Absurd in a cold soup.

I stopped by for a snack and grabbed their Chicken Satay Skewers. It was enticing because I can see them making it behind the counter over a charcoal grill. It really made a difference in the taste and the chicken was very tender. You can tell they use lots of aromatics for seasoning as bits of lemongrass on it - yummy! A bit pricey, but I'm glad I tried it. I'm still thinking about them..

Pricey but ok to try. Maybe not a daily go to place but food is authentic. Will try beef rendang and a couple more on the menu next time.

The rendang dish was out of this world!! I asked for extra Sambal this is definitely the best, well-spiced meal I had in months. It's overpriced but definitely worth it.

One of the best at Urban Hawker Center. The Mee Rebus is beyond this world. Satay Ayam is also good.

Great service! Will return to try more of the offerings at their Urban Hawker location What I ordered: Chicken satay What I'd order again: Chicken satay

We tried the Satay Platter and Beef Rendang Set. The skewered meats were appetizing - nicely marinated, juicy, and had a light smokey flavor to them. The Beef Rendang super tender, rich, and aromatic.

my husband and i got very sick after eating the chicken satay and got very bad stomach aches after eating at their stand at bryant park