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Pandawa Nasi Bungkus Australia
Wesley Mission Building, 220 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
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Wesley Mission Building, 220 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
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Tucked inside the Wesley Mission Building, this cafeteria-style hub serves unapologetic Indonesian street staples packed into banana-leaf parcels. Sydney’s Southeast Asian food crowd fills the room for the custom nasi bungkus—a generous heap of rice piled with rich curries and fiery sambal. Regulars swear by the tender beef rendang and seasoned cassava leaf curry, while plant-based eaters lean into the jackfruit rendang. Spice purists take on the Indomie Geprek Gokil, a punishing noodle bowl that burns in the best way. To balance the sting, grab a pink soda gembira over condensed milk or an icy bowl of es campur crowned with green jellies.
- Customizable Nasi Bungkus: Build a traditional banana-leaf-wrapped feast at the counter with rich beef rendang and tender cassava leaf curry.
- Fiery Noodle Dishes: Fiery Indomie Geprek Gokil delivers an uncompromising chili heat that spice purists swear by.
- Plant-Based Curries: Braised jackfruit rendang and choko curry offer deeply seasoned plant-based options without sacrificing bold flavor.
- Classic Sweet Drinks: Sip sweet soda gembira with condensed milk or an icy bowl of es campur loaded with green jellies.
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Why Choose Pandawa Nasi Bungkus Australia
Why diners choose Pandawa Nasi Bungkus for authentic street-style Indonesian dining in Sydney CBD
Authentic Banana-Leaf Wrapped Feasts
Diners can build their meal with an authentic mix of slow-cooked meats, curries, and vegetable sides neatly bundled in banana leaves for a fragrant traditional Indonesian meal.
Nasi bunkus 2 meat and 2 veggie curries topped with curry sauce and chili served in a banana leaf.
Andrew Garrett Bold, Uncompromised Regional Spices
Dishes are prepared with traditional herbs, rich coconut gravies, and uncompromised chili sambals that faithfully recreate classic Padang recipes.
honestly, it tastes just like eating at a Padang restaurant in Jakarta.
Octa Nurhasanah A Taste That Soothes Homesickness
For homesick expats and Indonesian food enthusiasts, the familiar aromas and communal canteen atmosphere deliver deep comfort and nostalgia.
Being Indonesian and living in Sydney, finding food that tastes like home means everything.
Flowrenzhy dian Exhilarating Authentic Chili Heat
Generous portions of spicy sambals and fiery noodle bowls satisfy serious cravings for authentic, unapologetic heat.
extremely spicy and delicious at the same time
Botox92LG Fast, Generous Sydney CBD Dining
An efficient counter-order and buzzer-pager setup keeps lunch queues moving smoothly for busy CBD office workers needing a hearty feed.
Authentic Indonesian restaurant right in the CBD, the portion size is generous and the spiciness was a spot on.
Tan Napisara Casual Buzzer-Pager Counter Flow
Self-service counter ordering and buzzer pickup allow diners to get in, select hot-bar dishes, and eat without protracted table delays.
order and pay at the counter, then claim you food at the other side when the pager beeps
Botox92LG
Most popular items
Beloved Indonesian classics and authentic street-food favorites in Sydney CBD
Nasi Bungkus
Nasi bungkus was delicious, it wrapped with banana leaf such as traditional and authentic cuisine.
Lanny Cihuy Beef Ribs
I had the beef ribs, the meat was tender on the inside and crispy on the outside.
JJ Chen Ayam Goreng Kremes
The fried chicken was crispy and addictive
Bhavninder Sanghera Ikan Bakar Jimbaran
Everything was incredibly tasty and full of flavour, but the grilled fish was easily the highlight for me.
Bhavninder Sanghera
Other favorites
Traditional drinks, sweet desserts, and comforting soups to complete your meal
Es Doger
I ordered nasi kuning komplit and es doger, the flavors truly remind me of home.
wilma istikasari Es Campur
Still love the sweet pink flavour so much and these toppings also taste amazing, especially the green jellies and the bread.
Botox92LG Soda Sogem Gembira
Love the sweet pink flavour and condensed milk at the bottom is the best part.
Botox92LG Soto Ayam
and the chicken soup was comforting and flavourful.
Bhavninder Sanghera
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pandawa located inside the building?
Pandawa is located inside the Wesley Mission building at 220 Pitt Street. Rather than being inside the standard food court, you enter through the Wesley Mission entrance on the ground floor.
How does ordering and table service work?
You grab an open table, place and pay for your order at the counter (card payments only), and pick up your meal when your pager buzzer goes off. Water and cutlery are also self-service.
Can you customize your meal at the hot food counter?
Yes. You can customize a traditional banana leaf package (such as choosing two meat curries and two vegetable sides) from the hot counter, along with a wide variety of a la carte Indonesian dishes.
Are there vegetarian choices available?
Yes. Pandawa serves vegetarian-friendly options such as jackfruit rendang, tempe and choko curry, and various vegetable sides.
When are the busiest times and how can you avoid lines?
Lunch hours and peak weekend or evening times draw heavy lines and a full house. Arriving right before peak lunch (before 12:00 PM) or outside peak meal rushes helps you secure a table and avoid long waits.
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