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Ayam Penyet Ria

25 Douglas St, Noble Park VIC 3174, Australia

Recommended by 48 people

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25 Douglas St, Noble Park VIC 3174, Australia

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+61 3 8524 2667
HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Ayam Penyet Ria

Unflinching Indonesian street heat meets wallet-friendly comfort just steps from Noble Park station. The kitchen anchors its plates with smashed fried chicken—crowned with crunchy batter flakes—and tender grilled beef ribs glazed in sweet soy. Diners here come specifically for the sweat-inducing sambal terasi, delivered to the table by a roaming robot server. A dining-room sink lets you skip the fork and eat by hand, right before cooling off with a glass of shaved-ice es cendol.

  • Fiery Street Sambals: Smoky grilled beef ribs and crisp smashed fried chicken come paired with serious, slow-burn chilli pastes.
  • Novel Dining Perks: Tableside drop-offs feature an automated robotic runner alongside an open dining-room handwashing sink.
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Why Diners Choose Ayam Penyet Ria

Authentic Indonesian comfort flavors, unapologetic chili heat, and unique dining hospitality in Noble Park

  • Street-Style Meals at Everyday Prices

    Generous, budget-friendly servings deliver bold Indonesian street flavors, allowing pairs to dine comfortably for around $40.

    More street flavours with cheap price makes them different. Their price is really low compared to others. In $40 you can have 2 persons meal.

    Md Abu Sufian

  • Uncompromised Sambal Heat

    Traditional smashed and grilled mains come paired with uncompromising, fiery sambal options that do not temper authentic native heat.

    The sambal is also spicy, unlike many served by restaurants in Oz.

    Rie Bourdon

  • Comfort for Homesickness

    Familiar homeland seasonings and comfort favorites recreate the feeling of home for diners missing authentic Indonesian cooking.

    Remedy for homesickness.

    Nuruly Myzabella

  • Nostalgic Food Memories

    Specialty dishes such as classic bakso soup faithfully evoke personal memories of favorite street meals in Indonesia.

    For me, personally I really love the 'bakso', reminds me to my favorite bakso in Indo

    Maureen Tjiok

  • Automated Robot Food Delivery

    Automated robot servers cruise the floor delivering hot dishes directly to tables, creating a lively highlight for guests of all ages.

    We just went here because my 7yo son is nuts about the serving robot.

    Henrik Giertler

  • Traditional Finger-Dining Hospitality

    An open dining room hand-washing sink makes it easy and natural for guests to enjoy traditional penyet dishes with their hands.

    And if you want to go native, try eating it with your fingers. Ha, ha. They have a sink there to wash your hands.

    Cheong K

Authentic Indonesian smashed fried and grilled meats served with uncompromising sambal

  • Ayam Penyet

    The best spot to get the famous Indonesian Ayam Penyet! The taste and flavours are very authentic, and the sambal is delicious and spicy.

    shharmy

  • Grilled Beef Ribs

    Love the food (fried chicken, grill chicken and grill ribs) Sambal is good and generous as always please keep this up. Personal fave is the grill ribs so yum.

    Ronny Wijaya

  • Ayam Geprek

    Delicious food with authentic Indonesian taste. Their Ayam Geprek is so good! The sambal is also spicy, unlike many served by restaurants in Oz.

    Rie Bourdon

  • Ayam Bakar

    I had Ayam Bakar grilled chicken for $14. Loved it. Junior was also happy with his Ayam Penyet.

    Henrik Giertler

Other favorites

Traditional Indonesian desserts, drinks, and refreshing sides to balance the heat

  • Es Cendol

    First time coming here and the foods we ordered were very delicious! We ordered ayam penyet with sambal terasi, rawon, and es cendol. I kid you not, I'm very satisfied with the taste of everything.

    Khodijah Hannah

  • Durian Juice

    They got durian juice but don’t have it if you are not okay with too much smell.

    Md Abu Sufian

  • Sayur Asem

    I’ve try all of their food and I love all of it, especially their Sayur Asem, Ayam Penyet, Ayam Geprek, Ayam Bakar, Iga Bakar, Sate Ayam, Sambal Hijau, Sambal Bawang, Bakso, Soto Ayam, Udang Penyet, Tahu Tempe, Terong Penyet and Cendol durian.

    Lornah Nataliani

  • Gado Gado

    Ordered empal penyet, bakso, gado gado to satisfy our hunger at dinner time post swimming.

    Eddy Heriyanto

Frequently Asked Questions

How spicy is the sambal?

The restaurant is renowned for its fiery, traditional Indonesian sambals (including sambal terasi, sambal ijo, and sambal bawang). Guests frequently note that the chilli is intensely hot and can make one sweat, so dip sparingly if you are sensitive to spice.

What are the most popular dishes to order?

Top customer picks include Ayam Penyet (smashed fried chicken with crispy bits), Ayam Bakar or Iga Bakar (grilled chicken or slow-cooked sweet-marinated beef ribs), and Ayam Geprek Sambal Matah. Diners also regularly order sides like tahu, tempe, and soto soup.

Does the restaurant use a robot server?

Yes, an automated robot server delivers dishes directly to tables in the dining room, alongside human floor staff.

Can you eat with your hands, and is there a hand-washing sink?

Yes, if you wish to eat traditional Indonesian street dishes with your fingers, there is a dedicated customer sink available in the dining area for washing hands.

Can the restaurant accommodate large groups, and are reservations accepted?

Yes, the restaurant accommodates groups and staff can arrange seating, though the venue does not take table reservations. Both lunch and dinner are served daily from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

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