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Salero Kito Rose Lane (HALAL)
9 Rose Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Find Salero Kito Rose Lane (HALAL)
9 Rose Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Tucked off Rose Lane near Southern Cross, this halal counter serves unapologetic, spice-heavy Sumatran soul food built for serious appetites. Expats treat this counter as their baseline for proper Nasi Padang—heaping plates of rice ladled with rich curries and fiery sambal. The point-and-pick bain-marie keeps things swift, dishing out fork-tender beef rendang, buttery beef tendon, and crispy balado beef lung alongside spiced kale. The move is simple: pile on your chosen meats and vegetables, ask the team to flood your rice with curry gravy, and take a seat with a cup of hot tea.
- Bain-Marie Nasi Padang: Customizable rice plates built at the counter with rich curries, gravies, and green sambal.
- Sumatran Specialty Meats: Tender beef rendang, buttery beef tendon, and crispy balado lung cooked to traditional recipes.
- Affordable City Lunch: Heaping combo plates with meats, curries, and vegetables priced under twenty dollars.
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Why Choose Salero Kito Rose Lane
Why Melbourne diners choose Salero Kito for authentic, fast, and comforting Nasi Padang
Authentic Sumatran Combo Plates
Diners can customize generous combination plates with aromatic curries, tender beef rendang, and green sambal ladled right over rice.
rice combos at the salero kita rose lane is the most authentic, consistent and best Padang food here in Melb
Sevri Sovian Rare Traditional Specialty Cuts
The counter features hard-to-find West Sumatran culinary specialties, including richly spiced buttery beef tendon and crispy balado lung.
I wanted to try something new and got the beef tendon and it was buttery and super flavourful.
Sewwandhi Pitigala Fast, No-Fuss CBD Lunches
A well-stocked bain-marie setup enables prompt counter service, ideal for workers on short meal breaks near Southern Cross station.
a fail safe if I feel like something tasty, no fuss and fast.
Pauline Li Convenient Transit Stop by Southern Cross
Conveniently situated right near Southern Cross Station, it offers an easy, substantial hot meal stop before SkyBus airport connections.
I have my lunch here before the SkyBus to Airport.
wuang dan Warm Family Hospitality and Tradition
Guests are welcomed by the owners with friendly menu guidance and complimentary hot tea poured according to traditional custom.
We were also given free hot tea by Arie’s wife (Tika) to wash down our meal. “It’s the traditional way,” she told us.
Beck Lamb Interactive Bain-Marie Ordering
Guests can point directly to freshly cooked meats and vegetables at the counter, ensuring complete control over portions and spicy sauces.
ended up getting two meats over rice from the bain marie - beef rendang and sweet soy chicken.
Gee Gee
Most popular items
Signature Sumatran curries and specialty cuts praised for authentic flavor and comforting richness
Beef Rendang
I really like the beef rendang as the beef was pretty tender and definitely full of flavor.
Alif Fahmi Beef Tendon
I wanted to try something new and got the beef tendon and it was buttery and super flavourful.
Sewwandhi Pitigala Paru Balado
Bahkan tidak banyak resto Padang di Jakarta yang menyajikan paru balado yang krispi, tapi di sini paru balado nya krispi banget
Harsoyo Adiputranto (Yoyo') Chicken Curry
The taste of chicken curry was yummy and it reminds me of back home
Alif Fahmi
Before you head over
Essential tips for ordering, timing, and enjoying your Nasi Padang meal
Arrive Early for Full Bain-Marie Variety
Arrive right when the venue opens or visit outside peak lunch rushes. Counter selections in the bain-marie sell down by early evening, and seating fills quickly around standard meal times.
How to Order at the Counter
Service operates via a point-and-pick bain-marie counter where you build combo plates of rice with choices of meats and vegetables. Ask staff to ladle curry gravies over the rice in traditional Sumatran fashion.
Navigate the Spice Levels
House sambal and chili paste pack serious heat on the side. If you are sensitive to spice, request milder curries or test small amounts before mixing them into your plate.
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