Wardo Restaurant in Makati: Your Favorite Indonesian Restaurant in Salcedo
If we’re talking about hole-in-the-wall and unexpected restaurants in Makati, Wardo Restaurant in Salcedo Village would surely be on the top of the list. With its simple facade, you will be surprised to know that they have food that’s worth coming back for.
Wardo, formerly Warung Indo, is always full of happy customers and satisfied regulars. Their interiors are quite simple, adorned with small statues of deities and usual Asian decors for luck and prosperity.
Traditional Indonesian Marinated Fried Chicken / IMAGE from Philippine Primer
Each dish in Wardo is cooked fresh and from scratch. Customers may have to wait a bit as they prepare the food, but the outcome is worth the wait.
One of the recommended dish, the Special Rice Fried Sate, is a fully loaded dish with heavy rice, juicy chicken satay in skewers, fried egg, and crunchy prawn crackers. As with many Indonesian dishes, the taste is sweet before it gradually shows its heat and intensity.
Special Rice Fried Sate / IMAGE from Philippine Primer
Another favorite in the restaurant is the mild-flavored Fried Catfish with Terashi and Rice. Also known as Indonesian shrimp paste, terashi gives the fish more flavor and depth that diners love.
Warung Indo offers more than 60 authentic Indonesian dishes which are slightly tweaked to appeal to Filipino palate but without losing the colorful, intense flavor they are known for.
Fried Catfish with Terashi and Rice / IMAGE from Philippine Primer
Homemade Wintermelon Tea and Sorso’s Teh Botol / IMAGE from Philippine Primer
Perfect for lunch breaks and late night dinners, Warung Indo has a wide range of dishes you’ll love! Indonesian dishes are known to be vibrant, colorful, and flavorful and when paired with Chinese and Filipino tastes, they become a whole new dish on its own.
They also have iced tea and Teh Botol, an iconic jasmine Indonesian drink perfect to pair with the juicy Traditional Indonesian Marinated Fried Chicken.
The interiors for Warung Indo is simple and can accommodate up to 40 people / IMAGE from Philippine Primer
IMAGE from Philippine Primer
Truth be told, one must always look beyond appearances and see a restaurant for what it truly is: a place for good food, great company, and unforgettable experience.
Wardo is located in LPL Manor, Salcedo Village, Makati City, open 24 hours from Monday to Saturday. They offer delivery services within Makati area.
This also appears on Philippine Primer Japanese magazine’s October 2018 issue.
