Pondok Nasi Bakar Menu - Indonesian Food South Melbourne
View our full Indonesian menu featuring traditional dishes prepared with 100% halal sourced ingredients. Famous for Nasi Bakar (grilled rice in banana leaf), Iga Bakar, Ayam Penyet, Beef Rendang, and more.
About Our Menu
At Pondok Nasi Bakar, we serve authentic Indonesian cuisine using traditional recipes from Jakarta. All dishes are prepared fresh daily with halal sourced ingredients. Our menu includes vegetarian options and dishes can be adjusted for spice levels.
Nasi Bakar (Grilled Rice)
Our signature grilled rice dishes wrapped in banana leaves
- Nasi Bakar Ayam - $18.90
Grilled rice with tender chicken, wrapped in banana leaf - Popular choice - Nasi Bakar Ikan - $19.90
Grilled rice with fresh fish, traditional spices - Nasi Bakar Daging - $21.90
Grilled rice with beef rendang, aromatic spices (Spicy) - Nasi Bakar Vegetarian - $16.90
Grilled rice with mixed vegetables and tofu (Vegetarian)
Ayam (Chicken)
Traditional Indonesian chicken dishes
- Ayam Bakar - $17.90
Grilled chicken with sweet soy sauce glaze - Popular choice - Ayam Penyet - $16.90
Smashed fried chicken with sambal (Spicy) - Ayam Rendang - $18.90
Chicken in rich coconut curry sauce (Spicy)
Seafood
Fresh seafood prepared Indonesian style
- Ikan Bakar - $22.90
Grilled fish with spicy sambal sauce (Spicy) - Udang Goreng - $24.90
Fried prawns with garlic and chili (Spicy) - Cumi Bakar - $21.90
Grilled squid with Indonesian spices
Vegetarian
Plant-based Indonesian dishes
- Gado Gado - $14.90
Mixed vegetables with peanut sauce (Vegetarian) - Popular choice - Tahu Tempe Bacem - $13.90
Sweet braised tofu and tempeh (Vegetarian) - Sayur Lodeh - $12.90
Vegetable curry in coconut milk (Vegetarian)
Beverages
Traditional and modern Indonesian drinks
- Es Teh Manis - $4.90
Iced sweet tea - Es Jeruk - $5.90
Fresh orange juice with ice - Kopi Tubruk - $4.50
Traditional Indonesian coffee - Es Kelapa Muda - $6.90
Young coconut water with ice
Desserts
Traditional Indonesian sweets
- Es Campur - $7.90
Mixed ice dessert with fruits and jellies - Klepon - $6.90
Coconut rice balls with palm sugar (Vegetarian) - Pisang Goreng - $5.90
Fried bananas with palm sugar (Vegetarian)
Ordering Options
- Dine-in at 179-181 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne
- Takeaway - 10% discount on all pickup orders
- Delivery via Uber Eats and DoorDash
Open Open daily 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM. Call 0468 047 004 to place an order.
Dietary Information
All our food is prepared with halal sourced ingredients. We offer vegetarian options including Gado Gado, Tahu Tempe, and vegetarian Nasi Bakar. Please inform our staff of any allergies or dietary requirements.