Restaurants

Ayam Goreng Pemuda Surabaya - Ahmad Dahlan

A 22-seat kitchen run by Eleni & Yassine, serving the dishes their grandmothers argued about on Tuesday nights in Kreuzberg.

Jl. KH. Ahmad Dahlan Kby. No.31, Gandaria Utara, Kec. Kby. Baru, Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12130, Indonesia Rp 50–75K
4.3
195 notes from regulars
01 The story, in three paragraphs

Why everyone keeps coming back.

Located in the heart of Gandaria Utara, Ayam Goreng Pemuda Surabaya - Ahmad Dahlan brings the beloved flavors of Surabaya’s traditional fried chicken right to Jakarta. Specializing in authentic ayam goreng (fried chicken), this cozy and humble restaurant offers a delightful culinary journey that captures the essence of East Java’s comfort food.

The star of the menu is undoubtedly their signature fried chicken, famous for its unique preparation method where the chicken is first pressure-cooked (presto) before frying. This technique results in exceptionally tender meat that effortlessly peels away from the bone, ensuring each bite is juicy and flavorful. Customers like Alona Kaunang have praised this signature method, highlighting how “it’s very easy to peel off from the bone,” enhancing the enjoyment of every piece.

But the experience doesn’t stop at chicken. The restaurant’s diverse menu includes other fried delicacies, from crunchy tahu susu (milk tofu) to savory bebek goreng (fried duck), as glowing reviewer Laurentia Jessica shares: “Bebek nya enakkkk banget. Ga bau. Pas rasanya.” Accompanied by rich, aromatic sambal bawang (chili shallot sauce) and flavorful urap (vegetable salad with grated coconut), the dishes evoke a celebration of traditional Indonesian flavors at their finest.

The dining atmosphere at Ayam Goreng Pemuda Surabaya feels refreshingly genuine—clean, straightforward, and unpretentious, reminiscent of old-school fried chicken establishments that focus purely on delivering great taste. While the space is modest and parking can be a slight hassle, regulars like Alexander Santosa appreciate the intimate setting paired with bold, memorable flavors: “small restaurant in Gandaria area. delicious taste… The chili is very delicious. Surely will be back.”

For those seeking a hearty meal that embraces genuine Indonesian cooking traditions, this spot offers an authentic taste escape. Whether you’re craving crispy, juicy fried chicken, richly spiced duck, or perfectly balanced sides, Ayam Goreng Pemuda Surabaya invites you to savor a homey, soul-satisfying dining experience with each visit.

Contact Information:
Jl. KH. Ahmad Dahlan Kby. No.31, Gandaria Utara, Kec. Kby. Baru, Jakarta, 12130, Indonesia
Phone: +62 812-8232-1202

03 Notes from regulars

195 notes — the real pulse of the room.

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Nuska Rianggono.
3 month ago
Clear and clean. The old kind of fried chicken restaurant based in Surabaya. Not only serving chicken but there are some other food of fried ones. Sorry I didn't take any picture when I was there.
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Melina Putri.
3 month ago
Makanannya surprisingly ENAK BANGET! cuman minus lalapannya kurang segar dan tukang parkir-nya ngeselin, jadi mikir beribu kali untuk balik lagi
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Alona Kaunang.
4 month ago
I like the chicken here. So tasty. Before they fry it, they presto the chicken. So its very easy to peel of from the bone.
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Alexander Santosa.
4 month ago
small restaurant in gandaria area. delicious taste, the chicken quite small but the taste is awesome. The chili is very delicious. Surely will be back.
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Laurentia Jessica.
4 month ago
Bebek nya enakkkk banget. Ga bau. Pas rasanya. Beli paket nya. Dihitung sepertinya lebih untung. Urapnya bumbunya medok enakkk. Tahu nya pakai tahu susu jd enak ga asem. Sambelnya sedikit sekalu. Sambel bawang pasangan bebek goreng enak. Sayur asem enak tapi agk manis sedikit. Ayamnya kecil bgt, kalau kesana next pesen bebek goreng nya deh ya. Ooya nasinya pera sekali, keringggg pas disajiin udah dingin. Tolong diperbaiki yaaaa nasi komponen penting juga. Kamar mandi tmpt cuci tangan bersih. Nyaman si.
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Ekaa Sintiaa.
5 month ago
Suasana tempat makannya nyaman dan bersih, banyak pilihan kursinya, tidak ada sofa. Banyak pilihan menu makanan & minuman yg variatif dan harganya murah terjangkau dibandingkan tempat sejenis lainnya. Lahan parkir luas muat 7 mobil. Recommend
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Desi Wibowo.
5 month ago
The right place to enjoy Indonesian traditional food Comfortable, big and clean place to have meal here, the food was delicious with reasonable price. I enjoyed the calamary, so crispy and also urap (vegetables with coconut spicy sauce), so fresh. The chicken was good too with sayur asem, and also the empal and tahu kipas. With delicious nasi uduk (cooked rice with coconut milk) and also sambal, it was completely satisfied for us.
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hely liu.
5 month ago
Comfy food with comfy place , price ayam paket start from 45k
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04 When to visit & how to find us

Hours & the door on Bergmannstraße.

Opening hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday (today) 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Finding the door

Jl. KH. Ahmad Dahlan Kby. No.31, Gandaria Utara, Kec. Kby. Baru, Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12130, Indonesia

05 What makes this place friendly

The details you usually have to call and ask.

Service options
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
Highlights
  • Great tea selection
Popular for
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
Offerings
  • Coffee
  • Halal food
  • Quick bite
Dining options
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Table service
Amenities
  • Restroom
Atmosphere
  • Casual
  • Cozy
Crowd
  • Groups
Payments
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards
Children
  • Good for kids
Parking
  • Paid parking lot
  • Parking
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