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By Thursday morning, people were already showing up at Warong Nasi Pariaman with the same thing on their minds: getting one last plate of nasi padang before the place closes for good.
After 78 years in Kampong Glam, the legendary eatery – affectionately known simply as Pariaman – is closing its doors on January 31, 2026.
Founded by Haji Isrin from West Sumatra’s Pariaman city and tucked along Kandahar Street since 1948, Pariaman is widely regarded as Singapore’s oldest nasi padang stall.
For many, Pariaman is more than a makan spot. It was a family fixture. According to Channel News Asia (CNA), customers speak of growing up with the food, returning as adults, and bringing their own children back to the same counter. And customers in the Malay community often speak of its “old-school” flavours and unmistakable kampung feel, one that is hard to find these days.
The food, of course, is legendary. Ayam bakar, sotong gulai, rendang, begedil, ikan bakar slicked with chilli and dark soy, and thick, fluffy telur dadar are among the favourites mentioned again and again.
Food historian Khir Johari put it best. He told CNA, to him, Pariaman isn’t just “authentic” – it’s faithful to Minangkabau culinary traditions, to technique, to time, and to the community that shaped it. From the slow-cooked progression of gulai to kalio to rendang, the food respects process over convenience. And that respect, he says, is what has brought people back over the years.
Warong Nasi Pariaman is located at 738 North Bridge Road, Singapore 198706, and will officially close this Saturday. You know what to do.
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