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Ayam Bakar 7 Saudara

34 Penshurst St, Penshurst NSW 2222, Australia

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34 Penshurst St, Penshurst NSW 2222, Australia

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+61 414 420 988
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Ayam Bakar 7 Saudara

Run by Mr. Ridwan and Bu Susan on Penshurst’s strip, this dining room captures the easy warmth of a neighborhood warung—flame grill running continuously and newcomers greeted like kin. Regulars point first-timers straight to the signature ayam bakar, turned over fire with an eleven-year technique that chars the marinade right to the bone. Pair the chicken with tamarind sayur asem or coconut lontong sayur, though the veteran move is letting the hosts steer the order. Feasts typically conclude with an unprompted bowl of iced jelly or hot jasmine tea.

  • Signature flame-grilled chicken: Prepared with a consistent 11-year grilling method, the namesake ayam bakar delivers a smoky, charred crust and deep marinade penetration over flame.
  • Owner-guided hospitality: Owners Mr. Ridwan and Bu Susan steer diners through regional staples with personal recommendations that take the guesswork out of the menu.
  • Complimentary dessert rituals: Meals routinely conclude with unprompted parting gifts from the hosts, ranging from iced sweet jelly to pots of hot jasmine tea.
  • Nostalgic home-style staples: Long-time patrons rely on nostalgic recipes like tamarind sayur asem and Betawi-style lontong sayur for an uncompromising taste of home.
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Why Diners Choose Ayam Bakar 7 Saudara

Explore the compelling culinary craft and warm hospitality that define Ayam Bakar 7 Saudara—then book your table to experience it firsthand.

  • Masterful Flame-Grilled Ayam Bakar

    Marinated with depth and grilled over open flame using an 11-year Indonesian technique, the signature chicken delivers an unmistakable balance of smoky char, tender meat, and penetrating spice.

    The marinade is the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and smoky, and the meat is incredibly tender and packed with flavor all the way to the bone.

    Stella Alexia

  • Uncompromised Regional Heritage Dishes

    From Betawi-style lontong sayur to tangy sayur asem, recipes remain uncompromised and deeply rooted in Indonesian regional tradition rather than adapted fusion.

    Their lontong is Betawi style not Medan style so less milky (coconut).

    MARYADI MARYADI

  • Comforting Memories of Home

    Faithful home-style preparations summon profound personal memories, offering diners an emotional homecoming through comforting, lovingly prepared family recipes.

    It was incredibly comforting and nostalgic.

    Charista Tan

  • Kinship and Sincere Belonging

    Mr. Ridwan and Bu Susan foster an environment of sincere warmth where guests are immediately embraced as household kin rather than transactional diners.

    From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with a smile and made to feel like part of the family.

    Joseph Rosslind

  • Intuitive Host-Led Menu Guidance

    Guests can comfortably relinquish ordering decisions to the owners, whose deep culinary pride and tailored dish recommendations guarantee a standout feast.

    We told the owner to just pick the menu for us and they nailed it - every dish was a hit!

    David Mont

  • Generous Hospitality Traditions

    Generosity defines the end of each meal, with the hosts routinely surprising seated diners with complimentary refreshments like chilled es campur or fragrant Javanese tea.

    There's also free dessert which is very refreshing and perfect to end the delicious meal!

    Daniella

Signature home-style Indonesian specialties praised by diners.

  • Ayam Bakar

    The grilled chicken (ayam bakar) was incredible - perfectly charred on the outside, juicy and packed with flavour on the inside.

    David Mont

  • Lontong Sayur

    Starting with the food, the main star of the show for me was the Lontong sayur. It was one of the best versions I've ever had compared to other restaurants.

    dave bryant lim

  • Sayur Asem

    My other favourite is their Sayur Asem. It tastes exactly like my mum’s cooking.

    Charista Tan

  • Gado-Gado

    And also their gado gado is also very yummy because of the special peanut sauce.

    Daniella

Other favorites

Beyond the signature flame-grilled chicken, round out your table with crisp sides, fragrant teas, and traditional post-meal sweets.

  • Bakso Goreng Ayam

    especially the bakso goreng ayam (fried chicken meatballs) and gado-gado (blanched vegetables with peanut sauce). Both left a great impression on me and tasted almost identical to what you'd find in Indonesia itself (something that's actually quite rare to find).

    dave bryant lim

  • Iced Jelly Dessert

    We also got an iced jelly dessert which is really rare to find in other Indonesian restaurants.

    Jennifer

  • Javanese Jasmine Tea

    The owners also offered complimentary tea, a very fragrant blend that I believe is traditional Javanese Jasmine (Melati) tea.

    Gianfelix Goenawan

  • Tahu Telor

    Also ordered Tahu telor which was a true textural delight, the fluffy strands of fried egg enveloped tofu juxtaposed against some cucumber and bean sprouts. Truly excellent.

    E

Beyond the menu

From surprise desserts and fragrant Melati tea to hands-on ordering guidance, thoughtful personal hospitality defines every visit. Book your table to experience it firsthand.

  • Complimentary Dessert Send-Off

    The hosts regularly surprise dining parties before they depart with complimentary house sweets, serving refreshing bowls of iced jelly or shaved-ice es campur.

  • Complimentary Javanese Jasmine Tea

    Diners are welcomed with fragrant hot tea—a traditional Javanese jasmine (Melati) brew—poured and refilled on the house.

  • Personalized Table Curation

    Guests can comfortably hand over menu decisions to Mr. Ridwan and Bu Susan, who personally curate dish combinations like pairing smoky ayam bakar with banana-leaf nasi bakar teri.

  • First-Timer Culinary Guidance

    The owners take time to walk guests through regional Indonesian flavors, introducing diners beyond standard noodle dishes to specialties like bakso goreng ayam and tahu telor.

Before you head over

Insider advice on timing, ordering, and hospitality rituals to ensure an effortless visit. Book your table to experience Penshurst's home-style Indonesian gem.

  • Book Ahead for Peak Hours

    Dining tables fill up quickly and the kitchen takes care cooking each dish to order, which can extend wait times when the room is full. Reserve your table in advance so you can settle in comfortably.

  • Let the Owners Guide Your Order

    If you feel overwhelmed by the depth of regional choices, take the lead of long-time regulars and ask Mr. Ridwan and Bu Susan to curate your spread. Listening to their recommendations guarantees a balanced feast.

  • Save Room for the Hospitality Ritual

    Do not rush away right after polishing off your savory dishes. The owners routinely invite diners to linger for complimentary hot jasmine tea or a refreshing house dessert like es campur before leaving.

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