During Ramadan, many observe a shift in their routines as the weeks go by. In my own experience, the pre-dawn meal, or suhoor, can lose some of its initial excitement by the second week. But that’s exactly why I, along with countless others, find delicious suhoor options so important! This year, I’ve compiled a list of restaurants offering mouthwatering suhoor meals to keep those pre-dawn bites exciting and help us all power through the day.
Gentong Mas
Nestled in Sudirman Central Business District, making it easier to be a gathering point if you’re planning on eating suhoor with your loved ones.While Nasi Lidah Sapi Spesial is a popular choice, Nasi Campur Madura offers a distinct flavor profile that will leave you wanting more. This flavorful dish features black squid, krengsengan (spicy meat stew), and tripe, creating a truly memorable experience. During Ramadan, Gentong Mas opens at 4.30 p.m. and closes at 4 a.m. Not only open during suhoor time, this year Gentong Mas will remain open during Eid al-Fitr.
Haidilao Huoguo
Haidilao Huoguo, with its appetizing hot pot concept, offers an interactive and fun dining experience. This Ramadan, they provide a wide selection of meat, seafood and fresh vegetables to satisfy your appetite. But it should also be noted that not all Haidilao Huogo are open until morning. The Gandaria City branch is only open until 12 a.m., while the Taman Anggrek Mall and PIK Avenue branch is open until 4 a.m., the Haidilao Huoguo Mall of Indonesia branch is open until 5 a.m., while the Grand Indonesia branch is only open until 2 a.m. Don’t forget, the only branch that doesn’t serve lard and pork is Gandaria City.
Haka Dimsum Shop
Haka Dimsum Shop has become a favorite for late-night cravings, as they are open 24 hours. In the month of Ramadan, Haka Dimsum is ready to accompany those of you who want to enjoy the warmth of a dimsum for suhoor However, you need to keep in mind that since they are always open and although they do have several branches, (BSD, Kemang, Bintaro, Blok M, Alam Sutera, Galaxy, and Kelapa Gading) can get crowded. To ensure a seat, consider planning your arrival time.
Padang cuisine for suhoor? Yes please! Imagine enjoying Ayam Panggang and Rendang to boost your mood up in the morning, indeed Padang cuisine can’t go wrong. Pagi Sore’s branches that can be visited to enjoy suhoor are Cempaka Putih, Rawamangun, Sunter, Tebet, Cipete, Jeruk Purut, Kalimalang, Puncak, and Bogor. These branches are open until 4 a.m. There’s also PS Coffee by Pagi Sore at the Pagi Sore Puncak branch, so for those who need their caffeine kicks, this might be the choice for you. For me and my family, eating Padang cuisine during the fasting month like this has become a routine, apart from enjoying delicious Padang cuisine, just to simply spend time with my family eating our comfort food.
Rao He Noodle
Rao He Noodle is a halal Taiwanese restaurant that’s located in Kemang, Jakarta Selatan. Despite its name they don’t only sell noodles Rao He Noodle also serves wontons, Chinese barbecue, porridge, fried rice, bao and several variants of vegetables. Not only that, Rao He Noodle also offers several interesting desserts, from Rolled French Toast to Rocky Road Gua Bao, a sweet gua bao served with ice cream and Oreo crumbles. Rao He Noodle opens from 4 p.m. to 5 a.m., suitable for those of you who like to eat right before dawn when eating for suhoor.
RM Padang Payakumbuah
From the first time it opened, until now that they have many branches, RM Padang Payakumbuah is always full, especially during lunch and dinner. Not only that, in this holy month of Ramadan, RM Padang Payakumbuah is also open for those who want to enjoy a meal for suhoor. In all branches, RM Padang Payakumbuah’s operating hours are from 11 a.m. to 4 a.m., so it is also suitable for people that are not fasting to still enjoy lunch there. In addition to the food available, they recently released several drink variants, which are Es Kopyor, Kalikih Santen, and Soda Gembira.
Simpang Raya
Famous for its Ayam Pop, Simpang Raya also provides dine-in service for suhoor, however, not in all of their branches, only in some branches, such as Manggarai, Slipi, and Kebayoran. For dining in, Simpang Raya opens at 5 p.m. until suhoor time. Do you feel sleepy because you have to wake up early just for suhoor? Take it easy! Simpang Raya has Ayam Panas that are freshly made upon request! Ayam Panas can make you feel refreshed in the morning because of its savory and spicy combination.
Suck My Duck is one of the recommended places to gather with family, because they offer various menus that we can get in large quantities, such as The Roast Duck, family size Homemade Duck Noodles, and Peking Duck. However, there are also smaller sized foods such as Chicken Kungpao, Buttersquid, and Squid Cabai Garam. This year’s Ramadan, the restaurant opens from 4 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Winglok Hongkong Dimsum
Winglok Hongkong Dimsum is a comfortable place to get good service and great food with a price that is worth it! They have various food selections from Telur Asin Bakpao, Hakau Udang, Ceker Ayam, to Mie Lebar Udang, Bubur Telur Pitan, and Sup Wonton. But if you feel the food is too heavy, they also serve fried foods such as Pangsit Udang, Lumpia Kulit, Tahu Goreng, dan Cakue Goreng. Suitable for those of you who want to eat suhoor but don’t want to eat too much. Apart from the food and the service, they are also open 24 hours, so if you are hungry at any time, you can come straight to Winglok Hongkong Dimsum and enjoy the food right away.
