Nasi Goreng Kambing Kebon Sirih - Street Food — Restaurant in Jakarta

Ok so I think the reason I gave two stars instead of one was just because nostalgic reason. I used to love this place. I always ordered nasi goreng kambing. I now see that all the greatness were just a thing in the past. And I have to move on.

So just today I went to eat there. There wasn't a lot of customers. It was probably because it's around 5 pm. From the beginning I felt the welcoming was very cold from the workers. The worst was the waiter giving me my plate being rude when I asked him that my drink (estee) hasn't arrived yet. I asked twice because the first one he ignored me completely. Then the second time he kinda yelled at me to wait. I mean wow. I didn't say anything after that because that's it for me. It made me sure I'm done with this place.

That incident was only tip of the iceberg. Because I have been feeling that this place is changing. The price is becoming really ridiculous 42.000 rupiah even the one in Kebon Sirih which is a street stall. Same price with at the mall.

But then I observed that this place doesn't feel that authentic anymore. The workers seem like any other employees that work in chain restaurants. Which I believe they are becoming a chain restaurant with them opening branches in malls. So I guess this place went corporate. It definitely doesn't feel like a family business or street food anymore.

It is now sadly becoming a business as usual and trying to cover it with a facade of "an authentic legendary...

A simple fried rice dish becomes special in one plate of goat fried rice at Nasi Goreng Kambing Kebon Sirih.

This legendary fried rice shop is located on Jalan Kebon Sirih, Central Jakarta.

Strong spices bring a savory taste when eating goat fried rice. Diced mutton pieces complete the fried rice meal.

The mutton is not tough and also seasoned. Spicy fried rice and mutton like a perfect match.

As a side dish, emping completes this dish and adds texture and flavor to the fried rice.

If you want it to be more delicious and fresh, you can add pickles on top of the fried rice.

In addition to goat fried rice, dishes that are worth trying include chicken fried rice, savory fried rice, combined with special seasoned chicken meat.

Then there is also the goat soup, this dish is a combination of a clear broth rich in special spices, with chunks of tender mutton and a tantalizing aroma of bone marrow.

There is also goat satay which has large chunks of tender mutton, and is covered with a special soy sauce seasoning.

I've loved this fried rice for years, but unfortunately my last visit was unlucky, the rice seemed to be freshly cooked rice, not “nasi pera" which wasn't that sticky. The seasoning served is not like the...

If you're craving authentic Indonesian street food with soul, look no further than Nasi Goreng Kambing Kebon Sirih. This legendary Jakarta staple has been serving up its signature goat fried rice since the 1950s, and the flavor is as rich in history as it is in taste.

What makes it truly special is the distinctive spice blend—a fragrant mix of Middle Eastern and local Indonesian influences. The rice is stir-fried over high heat with tender chunks of kambing (goat), infused with bold notes of cardamom, clove, coriander, and a whisper of curry. It's not greasy, not overly sweet—just perfectly balanced, smoky, and savory.

The goat meat itself is incredibly succulent and flavorful, with just the right amount of fat to enhance every bite without overwhelming. It's the kind of dish where you can taste the generations of experience behind every spoonful.

Served on a simple plate with acar (pickled vegetables) and crispy crackers, the presentation is humble—but the flavor is anything but. Eating here feels like time travel, a direct connection to Jakarta's culinary heritage.

Whether you're a local or a visitor, Nasi Goreng Kambing Kebon Sirih is not just a meal—it's an experience. Don’t be surprised if one plate...