Restaurant Reviews

Credited as one of the pioneers of ayam geprek, Bu Rum's humble warung in Yogyakarta has become legendary.

Another geprek icon from Jogja, Bu Made's "Tenda Biru" stall has been serving smashed chicken since 2005.

Pak Gembus took sambal geprek to the masses, growing from a small stall into a huge franchise with hundreds of outlets across Indonesia and Southeast Asia.

Perhaps the most famous modern ayam geprek chain, Geprek Bensu was founded by Indonesian celebrity Ruben Onsu and quickly became a phenomenon.

Starting as a local eatery in the Keprabon area of Solo in 2015, Ayam Keprabon has since grown to over 50 outlets across Indonesia.

A legend among chiliheads in the capital, Ayam Blenger PSP is famed for serving perhaps the spiciest ayam geprek in Jakarta.

Ayam Geprek Istimewa in Bogor is a popular spot for those craving spicy Indonesian fried chicken, praised for its tender meat and especially for the signature sambal—described by many customers as extremely spicy and flavorful.

Ayam Geprek Bebas is a popular eatery known for serving authentic Indonesian-style smashed fried chicken at affordable prices with unlimited rice refills.

A popular ayam geprek eatery in Depok with a self-service concept, allowing diners to customize their meals and choose their preferred sambal spiciness level.

Known for its hearty portions and bold flavors, Ayam Geprek Bongsor offers customizable spice levels from mild to extremely spicy.

Ayam Geprek Master offers a unique fusion approach, combining traditional Indonesian sambal with international flavor influences.

Nusantaraku Korea Halal Restaurant in Hongdae, Seoul offers authentic Indonesian cuisine with halal assurance, making it popular among Muslim travelers and the Indonesian community.

Waroeng Sederhana in Bangkok is a welcoming Indonesian eatery offering authentic home cooking with bold flavors and a cozy atmosphere.

Kantin Riau offers authentic Indonesian cuisine in Manila with bold, traditional flavors and a homey, welcoming atmosphere.

Indonesia's Geprek Bensu has also landed in Malaysia, operating under the name I Am Geprek Bensu.

Ayam Gepuk Ori (sometimes called "Ori Selayang" after its first location in Selayang) is a popular local mini-chain bringing authentic Jakarta-style ayam gepuk to greater Kuala Lumpur.

A relatively new player that quickly rose to fame, Ayam Gepuk Top Global is a Malaysian-born chain proving it can go head-to-head with the Indonesian big names.

A vibrant eatery known for its authentic Sarawakian and Indonesian-inspired dishes, with a special focus on bold sambal flavors.

Papa Ayam at 313@Somerset is a standout for those seeking authentic and fiery Indonesian ayam geprek in the heart of Singapore, famous for its customizable sambal levels ranging from 1 to an eye-watering 27.

La Porpo has earned a stellar reputation as one of Singapore's top destinations for fried chicken, particularly ayam goreng, ayam penyet, and ayam geprek, with perfectly crispy chicken and house-made sambals.

Mrs. Hen is a halal-certified Indonesian eatery in Singapore with multiple outlets, best known for its fiery ayam geprek and wide variety of customizable sambal options.