Pandawa, New Name For Halal Garam Restaurant Merica In Sydney

Sydney's Halal Garam Merica restaurant has now officially changed its name to the Pandawa of Indonesian Restaurants. (IST)

JAKARTA - After two years of being the main goal of Indonesian culinary lovers in Australia, the halal Garam Merica Sydney restaurant has now officially changed its name to the Pandawa of Indonesian Restaurants.

Located strategically in the heart of the city, precisely at 220 Pitt Street, Sydney CBD, this restaurant comes with a new identity without leaving the authentic roots of the archipelago culinary which have been popular with Indonesians and local Australians.

The name 'Pandawa' was chosen because it contained a strong meaning: a spirit of never giving up and a commitment to integrity. According to one of the founders, Antonius Auwyang, this name change is also intended to make it easier to speak and remember, especially by growing local customers.

With a capacity of more than 150 seats and VIP room facilities for various events, Pandawa is widely known as a restaurant serving authentic Indonesian cuisine. At Google, this restaurant pocketed more than 3,900 reviews with a rating of 4.9 making it one of the most recommended Indonesian restaurants in Sydney.

Founded by the three figures behind the success of these culinary delights Sugiarto Wijono, Lily Tenacious Wijono, and Antonius Auwyang "Pandawa remains loyal to the initial mission: introducing the virtues and wealth of Indonesian culinary delights to the international arena".

"We maintain the quality of taste and service as a form of dedication to Indonesian culture," said Sugiarto in a written statement received in Jakarta, Friday, June 6.

Pandava is also known as the pioneer of the Rice Wrap menu in Australia. Some of its leading dishes include: Rice Wrap Pandawa, Nasi Padang, Bakso Pandawa, Nasi Goreng Java, Mie Goreng, Sate Ayam Tretes, as well as various spicy dishes such as Iga Penyet and Geprek Chicken (all of which are served fresh every day with an authentic taste.

To complete the dining experience, there are also various traditional desserts such as Es Doger, Cendol Ice, Cincau Ice, to Burjo (green beans) that are sweet and refreshing.

"We hope that Pandawa can continue to be a place to release home to longing for Indonesian cuisine in Australia," said Lily Tenacious Wijono.