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05/29/2026
AANHPI month may be coming to a close, but it’s our mission year-round to proudly share who we are and create the spaces we long for.
05/21/2026
Chef may be a hypocrite but he’s our hypocrite
05/14/2026
Sooo this means we made an illegally good dessert, right?
05/08/2026
If you haven’t heard by now (girl where you been?), is popping up at our shop tomorrow. We’ll be doing takeout orders only, so you’ll have space to shop over 100 vintage items and snag one of our 50 mystery boxes. Don’t sleep on the Layers Chicken Parm Hotdog.
Rendang Republic x Layers Chicago
TOMORROW 5/9 from 11am-9pm
3355 N Clark St
05/04/2026
Chef wrote with mustard on a hotdog so you can come to our event on Saturday. Come thru or you’ll make him sad:/
We’ll be slinging a special Layers dog (ya ever heard of a chicken parm hotdog?), will be selling sick vintage pieces and OH did we mention that there will be mystery bags for purchase with crazy deals in them?
Saturday, May 9th
11-9pm
at Rendang Republic
04/30/2026
We’ve been cooking something up with our friends at
Next Saturday we’re turning Rendang Republic into a takeout-only food + clothing pop-up.
Anddddd idk MAYBE there might be some super special Layers x RR mystery boxes for sale. It’s a mystery! If you wanna solve it, stay tuned for more details to come.
04/29/2026
Aye we’re not gunna tell you what to do. But sometimes you ask us to.
04/21/2026
For chef , this dish is more than just a snack. It’s nostalgia on a stick. A taste of when he was younger.
04/15/2026
Midwest cheeseburger meets Indonesian rendang. Aka the Rendang Burger. Now on our permanent menu. Bc it’s too good to just be a special.
And right now you can cop any sandwich + fries + a drink for only $20 (lunch only).
04/08/2026
Time flies when you’re having fun! One whole year of bringing Padang Indonesian cuisine to Chicago. From everyone at Rendang Republic, we want to say thank you.
We aren’t throwing a party or doing a promo. Man, we’re just happy to be here. But.. we do have a surprise. Sources say we mayyyy be launching a new menu👀 Maybe you should come by and check it out.
Terima kasih🫰🏽
04/05/2026
Chi-Ibigan II was a success! Thank you to all the friends, chefs, and community members who made this night of celebrating Filipino culture possible.
Our chef/co-owner John Avila 🌊🌸 is proudly half Filipino. A mix of both Indonesian and Filipino cultures were part of his upbringing. So much so that he often would get them mixed up when he was a kid. The dishes he cooked last night were a celebration of that- a mix of Filipino and Indonesian.
The first dish was the Jolly Renduck-Inn Chicken Hot Dog- our take on a Jollibee hotdog. This dish was a true collab between Chef John and Kevin Hickey of The Duck Inn Chicago . Duck Inn Dogs hot dog, rendang chili cheese, and banana ketchup.
Our second dish was Telur Balado Deviled Eggs- inspired by Filipino balut. Telur Balado is a popular Indonesian dish featuring hard-boiled eggs that are fried until golden and then coated in a rich, spicy sambal balado sauce. But since chef grew up in the Midwest, he turned it into everyone’s favorite- deviled eggs.
If you didn’t get to try, maybe ask chef reallyyyyyyy nicely if he’ll do it at the shop. Idk. He makes the rules. We just post about it.
04/05/2026
Chi-Ibigan II was a success! Thank you to all the friends, chefs, and community members who made this night of celebrating Filipino culture possible.
Our chef/co-owner is proudly half Filipino. A mix of both Indonesian and Filipino cultures were part of his upbringing. So much so that he often times would get them mixed up when he was a kid. The dishes he cooked last night were a celebration of that- a mix of Filipino and Indonesian.
The first dish was the Jolly Renduck-Inn Chicken Hot Dog- our take on a Jollibee hotdog. This dish was a true collab between Chef John and Kevin Hickey of Duck-Inn. The Duck Inn Chicago hot dog, rendang chili cheese, and banana ketchup.
Our second dish was Telur Balado Deviled Eggs- inspired by Filipino balut. Telur Balado is a popular Indonesian dish featuring hard-boiled eggs that are fried until golden and then coated in a rich, spicy sambal balado sauce. But since chef grew up in the Midwest, he turned it into everyone’s favorite- deviled eggs.
If you didn’t get to try, maybe ask chef reallyyyyyyy nicely if he’ll do it at the shop. Idk. He makes the rules. We just post about it.
03/30/2026
Over 275 million people across 17,000 islands all share a common love of this one dish.
03/26/2026
Happy home opener to all who celebrate.
Did you know you can bring outside food into Wrigley Field? We’re only a 5min walk from the park. Well.. 5mins if you’re from the city. 10mins if you’re from the suburbs.
03/20/2026
Eid Mubarak 🕌
Back home, Rendang is always on the table.
Slow-cooked for hours. Made to be shared.
A tradition that never changes.
Today, we carry that same ritual—from Padang to Chicago.
Selamat Hari Raya 💛
03/17/2026
Rendang Tavern Pizza by Rendang Republic 🤝🏽 .pizza
$38 per pizza, whole pizza only.
Available Friday, March 20th through Saturday, March 22nd at Novel Pizza Cafe.
03/14/2026
It’s a mystery. Secret collab coming March 20-22nd.
03/12/2026
The Rendang Burger.
As good as it looks. And always halal.
03/10/2026
We’re SOLD OUT. Thank you to everyone who preordered our upcoming collab with this Friday. We got such an overwhelming response that we’re completely sold out.
Luckily, you can still order from our regular menu.
Terima Kasih
03/09/2026
Bet you’ve never tasted a dish that melds Texas-style BBQ with Indonesian rendang before… but now you want to.
Preorder via the link in our bio.
03/05/2026
What do you get when you cross Texas-style BBQ with Indonesian rendang? A flavor mash-up you don’t want to miss.
Friday, March 13th @ Rendang Republic
02/06/2026
🚨Rendang Rack’s first drop launches this weekend🚨
Curated finds, second chances, and pieces too good to toss. Thoughtfully selected with intention and care.
50% of proceeds will be donated to a community-focused nonprofit.
Stay tuned.
02/04/2026
Something is coming. Curated finds, second chances, and pieces too good to toss. Stay tuned👀
01/27/2026
Thank you to organization for the nomination, and congratulations to on winning this category. Being recognized alongside so many incredible businesses is truly an honor. We’re grateful to be part of a community that continues to support, uplift, and celebrate one another ❤️
01/23/2026
[SAVE THIS] Chicago Restaurant Week starts today🎉
Despite the freezing temperatures, we’re open and ready to welcome you!
Join us for our Chicago Restaurant Week menu, available for a limited time as we kick off this citywide celebration of food.
If you’re out and about, come warm up with us.
Stay strong, Chicago❄️
Address
3355 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL
60657
Travel Directions:
The restaurant is located in Chicago. For public transport, take the train or bus to the Chicago downtown area, and then transfer to the subway system. Take the subway to exit at the designated stop for the restaurant's location. Alternatively, visitors can drive their own car and park at a nearby parking garage or lot. Follow signs for available parking lots or garages in the vicinity of the restaurant's address.
Opening Hours
| Wednesday |
11am - 9pm |
| Thursday |
11am - 9pm |
| Friday |
11am - 9pm |
| Saturday |
11am - 9pm |
| Sunday |
11am - 9pm |
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What people say
Minahasachicago is a must-visit restaurant for anyone looking to explore the flavors of Indonesian cuisine in Chicago. The Lalampa, a spicy smoked mackerel wrapped in coconut sticky rice and grilled in banana leaf, is a standout dish that will leave your taste buds wanting more. With delivery and pick-up options available through Tock, it's easy to enjoy Minahasachicago's delicious offerings from the comfort of your own home. The restaurant's pop-up events are always highly anticipated, with new menus featuring hotdogs, chicken sandwiches, "lemon pepper" wings and fries being offered during March Madness. While the pop-ups may be seasonal and time-limited, Minahasachicago's commitment to delivering authentic Indonesian flavors is unwavering. Don't miss out on this culinary gem in Chicago!
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