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About This Place

Welcome to Aroma Cempaka, a hidden gem in the heart of Jambi, Indonesia, nestled on Jl. H. Moh. Bafadhal. This Padang restaurant is renowned for its warm atmosphere and spacious dining area, making it an ideal spot for both lunch and dinner. The presence of multiple ceiling fans ensures that you can enjoy your meal in comfort, no matter the weather.

Signature dishes at Aroma Cempaka include the ayam goreng kampung, a traditional fried chicken that has won the hearts of many customers, including Mudofir Hadi, who describes it as a must-try. This dish's crispy exterior and tender meat showcase the true essence of Padang cuisine. The restaurant is not only popular for its fried chicken but also for its delectable prawns and a variety of other local delicacies served in vibrant small plates—a hallmark of Padang dining. You can pick and choose your favorites, creating a personalized culinary experience.

Your experience at Aroma Cempaka is elevated further by the formal decor and friendly staff, as highlighted by patrons like Supriadi Ahmad. The cleanliness and attention to detail create a welcoming environment that entices diners to return. While some may find the prices a bit on the higher side, the quality of the food certainly justifies the cost. As Sahalas noted, the richness of flavors in their offerings makes every bite a delightful journey of taste.

If you’re in the mood for something unique, don’t miss the telur barendo, a deep-fried egg dish that Arthur Goh raves about, perfectly pairing with local coffee that adds a refreshing touch to your meal. Whether you’re a local or a visitor from neighboring Malaysia, Aroma Cempaka extends an invitation to savor Jambi’s delightful culinary heritage amidst a bustling atmosphere.

For any culinary adventurer, Aroma Cempaka stands out not just for its exceptional food but for its ability to transport you straight to the heart of Minangkabau culture through every thoughtfully prepared dish. With a phone call to +62 741 32944, you can make arrangements to indulge in the flavorful offerings that await you at this exquisite Padang restaurant.

Service options

Service options

  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating

Offerings

  • Coffee
  • Halal food
  • Quick bite

Dining options

  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Toilet

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cosy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists
  • University students

Planning

  • Lunch reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations
  • Usually a wait

Payments

  • Credit cards

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs

Parking

  • Paid parking lot
  • Paid street parking
  • Parking

Locations

Guest Reviews (2620)

Nice padang resto in Jambi. Spacious place to eat with many ceiling fan inside. Special menu must try is fried chicken.

Formal decor restaurant, full of fasility n clean, the employees is friendly, many tipe Padang food here, recommend for lunch n dinner

Tasty but a bit pricey. Packed in lunch and dinner time. Its ayam goreng kampung (traditional fried chicken) is my favorite. They have local coffee, it was good

Some kind of padangnese resto or minangnese resto like SEDERHANA They serve the food in front of you in many little plates You could pick whichever you want and then paid the food according to your pick The restaurant is famous for their fried chickens and the prawns Quite crowded when you came in lunch hour

Took a grab here from center and the food were all very yummy (I'm from Malaysia). Love particularly the telur barendo deep fried egg dish and the prawns.

The food is average. But the facilities are very good, the bathroom and the praying room is clean and comfortable.

7.4/10, Decent. Recommend to the the gulai ikan, ayam bakar dan ayam goreng&pop. Top 5 padang, coming in no.5. Their selling point is the service. So I gotta add that their Atam Goreng would be their best item, price is average, and taste wise decent.

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