INTRODUCING KOTA88 RESTAURANT: ONE OF THE FIRST AUTHENTIC CHINESE-INDONESIAN RESTAURANTS IN SINGAPORE

Hailing all the way from Glodok, Jakarta’s Chinatown, Kota88 Restaurant is one of Singapore’s first few authentic Chinese-Indonesian F&B dining concepts. Tuck into a delicious mix of Chinese cuisine with local Indonesian influences, in the chic space exuding retro oriental vibes with Chinese art deco. 

The hybrid Chinese-Indonesian cuisine first came about when Chinese Indonesians made an ingenious combination of their legacy of Chinese cuisine and Indonesian ingredients. Since Chinese and Indonesians have a similar taste in food, both cuisines complemented each other very well and the result was stellar. The flavourful Chinese-Indonesian cuisine appealed to the tastebuds of both the Chinese and Indonesians, and was popularized thereafter. Find more details in the Annex below.

Strategically located at East Coast Road, Kota88 serves up authentic and homely Chinese-Indonesian cuisine – cultured from Indonesian local-inspired cooking style together with the use of Indonesian spices and herbs, to create the perfect comfort food for Chinese Indonesians. 

The Chinese-Indonesian fusion is also represented in the restaurant’s name. Kota means “city” in Bahasa Indonesia and it is also a slang used by locals to describe Glodok, the Chinatown in Jakarta, whilst the number 88 represents prosperity according to Chinese beliefs

The menu at this Chinese-Indonesian establishment comprises a selection of individual dishes meant for one, and other communal sharing dishes, with a small variety of desserts. Drinks aplenty at their well-stocked bar counter and one can complement a tipple with some snacks that are only available during dinner time

Signature dishes at this Chinese-Indonesian establishment include: 

The iconic Nasi Campur Babi (mixed pork rice) which is the Chinese-Indonesian take on a combination pork rice platter. Savour the perfectly roasted pork delights and enjoy them alongside a medley of rich side dishes such as siomay, ngo hiang, braised pig ear and soy egg. Diners can also choose between having white rice or their ultra-fragrant chicken rice. 

The succulent Sate Babi (pork satay) which is a crowd-pleaser! Perfect for sharing, these stellar skewers comes with sweet and savoury flavour, parts of pork liver, intestine and the skin whilst beautifully complemented with sweet soy sauce. 

The flavourful Kepiting Sauce Padang (Sri Lankan Crab with sweet, salty and sour padang sauce) that is bound to fix your seafood cravings! Indulge in these special crabs, drenched with the rich blend of sweet, sour and salty taste altogether in Kota88’s well-known Padang sauce. 

The heart-warming Sup Baikut (Indonesian-style pork ribs and salted vegetable soup) which is fondly an Indonesian favourite. Relish in the wondrous mix of flavours from the peninsula, all in one bowl.