Waited 2 hours in a sauna, all for this viral TikTok chicken?
qponx
2026-01-24
Is the viral TikTok chicken at Ayam Renald worth the hype? This spot serves incredibly delicious and affordable chicken, with the Ayam Bumbu Bali being a must-try. For just 30k rupiah, you get a massive portion of juicy, richly seasoned meat. But there's a catch: the dining area is tiny and hot like a sauna, with unpredictable opening hours. This review reveals if the amazing flavor is worth the uncomfortable wait and why takeaway might be your best bet.
Girls, take my advice, if you want to visit the viral Ayam Renald in Blok M, do NOT trust the opening hours on Google Maps! I rushed over right at 12 PM, but their doors were shut tight. I literally had to wait at the entrance, smelling the aroma, until almost 2 PM for them to open[1]... Anjay! This internet-famous spot has a bigger attitude than I do.
When it was finally my turn, the environment is really just a mini food court, small and cramped, and so hot I wanted to just Nongkrong on the floor right there. I just went ahead and ordered the most recommended dishes: Ayam Bumbu Bali[2] and Ayam Pedas Manis[3].
Honestly, I was shocked the moment I got it. It was only 30k rupiah[4], and they actually gave me two huge pieces of meat! The value for money is just Mantap! They give you a ton of sauce, and every shred of chicken was coated in the rich seasoning[5], with a sweet and savory base, and the meat was super juicy. That Bumbu Bali flavor is seriously addictive. Paired with rice (you have to order rice separately, and it often sells out!), I cleaned my plate right on the spot.
But! To be fair, the environment here is really nothing to write home about. There are pitifully few seats and no air conditioning. I was sweating while I ate, and it felt like I was in a sauna[6]. So, the food is genuinely good, but don't even think about being able to Chill comfortably.
The Lazy Person's Guide (You're welcome)
Don't just follow the map blindly! It's actually inside a small food court right across from the Kopi Tuku coffee shop[7], so don't go to the wrong place.
Definitely don't go early! They open whenever they feel like it, so going between 1-2 PM is a safer bet[8]. It gets crowded with long lines during meal times, but luckily, the food comes out pretty fast[9].
Highly recommend Takeaway! Get it to go! The dine-in environment is a major turn-off[10], unless you can really handle the heat.
One portion of chicken is 30k rupiah and comes with 2-3 large pieces, a super generous serving[11]. If it's your first time, just go straight for the Ayam Bumbu Bali[12], you can't go wrong
- 📍 Where is it exactly?
- ⏰ What time to go?
- 🥡 How to eat?
- 💰 What to order?
- Ayam Bumbu Bali's rich, sweet-savory sauce coats every juicy bite [1]. Seriously addictive [2]!
- Only 30,000 Rupiah [3] for two huge pieces! Insane value, you'll be stuffed!
- This popular spot makes you wait till 2 PM [4], drawn by the aroma. But that first bite? Totally worth the wait!
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