Citra Pempek
A taste of Palembang in Batam, Citra Pempek serves authentic Indonesian dishes from traditional fish cakes to flavorful rice meals, all in a convenien...
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Citra Pempek
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Must-see attractions
A taste of Palembang in Batam, Citra Pempek serves authentic Indonesian dishes from traditional fish cakes to flavorful rice meals, all in a convenient mall setting.
Visit on Weekdays
Avoid weekend crowds and long waits by visiting during the weekdays.
Clarify Dietary Needs
Clearly communicate your dietary preferences to ensure accurate meal preparation.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Indonesian
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+62 778 7435500
Address
Batam City Square Mall, Jl. Bunga Raya No.1 Lantai 3 Blok D2, Baloi, Batu Selicin, Kec. Lubuk Baja, Kota Batam, Kepulauan Riau 29444, Indonesia
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Discover the most iconic attractions and experiences
Signature Pempek
Savor the traditional fish cake, especially the crispy skin variety. A must-try Indonesian delicacy.
Nasi Kuning Komplit
Experience a flavorful Indonesian rice dish, complete with various savory accompaniments.
Convenient Mall Location
Easily accessible on the 3rd floor of BCS Mall, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
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Visit on Weekdays
Avoid weekend crowds and long waits by visiting during the weekdays.
Clarify Dietary Needs
Clearly communicate your dietary preferences to ensure accurate meal preparation.
Friendly Boss Presence
Engage with the owner on weekends for a potentially enhanced dining experience.
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Visit on Weekdays
Avoid weekend crowds and long waits by visiting during the weekdays.
Clarify Dietary Needs
Clearly communicate your dietary preferences to ensure accurate meal preparation.
Friendly Boss Presence
Engage with the owner on weekends for a potentially enhanced dining experience.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Citra Pempek offers a taste of traditional Indonesian cuisine with many praising their flavorful pempek, especially the skin variety, and nasi kuning. While some reviewers find the food delicious and the prices reasonable, others have had less positive experiences with dishes lacking flavor, small portions, and occasional service issues. The mall location is convenient, making it a popular spot for a casual meal.
"i never doubt with the taste here, everything is great here especially their Pempek is just perfect! 5/5 ⭐️"
Farida Emily
"Not such a memorable experience here, though the waiters were friendly. My gado gado wasn’t delicious (the sauce tasted like mud) and the pisang goreng tasted like it had been fried in very old oil."
Pete Klimek
"Been visiting this restaurant frequently, the food is mostly good, nothing to complain here. I tried their pempek, lenggang, tekwan, nasi kuning, nasi goreng, nasi liwet, otak otak.
My mom’s fav is tekwan, it’s like boiled pempek(literally fishball) served with soup.
My fav is their nasi kuning set and pempek kulit. Pempek kulit has more crunch than other.
Pempek bulat usually smells fishy, pempek kapal selam has boiled egg hiding inside. Lenggang is like omelette with pempek. And otak otak is like grilled fish cake.
They restaurant just get crowded at lunch or dinner time so be prepared to wait if you visit at those hours on weekend"
Cherz
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Frequently Asked Questions
The signature dishes include traditional pempek, particularly the pempek kulit (fish skin), and nasi kuning komplit.
Yes, its location in BCS Mall makes it very accessible for a quick and convenient meal.
While the focus is on Indonesian dishes, some items like Gado-Gado might be adaptable. It's best to clarify with the staff when ordering.
Weekdays are recommended to avoid long waiting times, as weekends can be quite busy.
Yes, many reviewers find the prices to be quite reasonable and affordable.
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