Restaurant
Hello Indo
Shop 1/271-281 Gouger St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
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Shop 1/271-281 Gouger St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
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Hello Indo delivers homestyle Indonesian cooking to Gouger Street with intense, sweat-inducing sambals and zero compromises on spice. Regulars watch social media for weekend specials like Nasi Padang—heaped with tender beef rendang, egg balado, and cassava leaves. Plates arrive fast alongside complimentary bowls of rich beef bone broth. Wash down crispy fried chicken with a cold Teh Kotak or a bowl of shaved-ice Es Campur.
- Complimentary Bone Broth: Diners get a complimentary bowl of rich beef bone soup with their meals.
- Weekend Regional Specials: Weekend rotations feature authentic Nasi Padang platters with fiery sambals announced on Instagram.
- Halal-Certified Dining: A dependable downtown option offering a fully halal-certified Indonesian menu.
What's On at Hello Indo
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
No events or specials listed right now.
Why Diners Choose Hello Indo
Authentic regional Indonesian cooking, fiery house-made sambals, and warm hospitality in Adelaide.
Hard-To-Find Regional Indonesian Specials
Hello Indo prepares rare regional weekend specials like Nasi Padang and Lontong Sayur that diners cannot easily find in Adelaide.
there aren’t any dedicated Nasi Padang cafes in Adelaide.
07vj Complimentary Beef Bone Soup With Meals
Every dine-in meal is accompanied by a complimentary beef bone soup alongside generous portions.
they do always provide free 'Beef Bone Soup'
Yx Tan Tastes Like Home Comfort and Nostalgia
Homestyle cooking and attentive service evoke genuine nostalgia and comforting memories of home for Indonesian expats.
reminds me so much of being back home in Indonesia
Nicole Nerissa Heartfelt Care and Welcoming Atmosphere
Welcoming hospitality and attentive staff create an inviting atmosphere that makes diners feel cared for.
The amount of care they put on the dishes are superb and it tastes like home.
Evan Tsauban Fiery, Uncompromised Sambal Heat
Authentic chili heat and layered sambals deliver bold, uncompromised spiciness true to Southeast Asian traditions.
The flavors are authentic and the spice levels are not watered down to Australian taste.
Dillon Chang Layered Flavors With Vibrant Punch
Complex, multi-layered sambals provide intense flavors and invigorating chili profiles that satisfy adventurous palates.
Flavours are amazing! Sambals are crazy 🌶🌶 but layers of flavours 🍍🍍
Eddie
Most popular items
Authentic regional Indonesian dishes celebrated by diners
Nasi Padang
The Nasi Padang was spicy and it got strong flavor just as the original Nasi Padang.
Sazahra Ayam Penyet
Their ayam penyet, bebek goreng and nasi padang are my favourites.
JustRandomThoughts Batagor
Batagor, and it was crispy, and bouncy as it should. The peanut sauce is authentic.
andrew sinabutar Sop Buntut
The Sop Buntut (oxtail soup) was a standout—rich, hearty broth with fall-off-the-bone meat and just the right balance of spices.
Orion Sagittarius
Other favorites
Traditional Indonesian drinks, desserts, and complimentary broths
Es Campur
the Es Campur was a refreshing, colorful treat—sweet, cold, and nostalgic, just like in Indonesia.
Orion Sagittarius Free Beef Bone Soup
they do always provide free 'Beef Bone Soup'
Yx Tan Teh Kotak
Wash it all down with the Teh Kotak (jasmine tea), you won't be disappointed.
Amy Es Teler
desserts (es teler and es cendol) were DELICIOUS!
Sabrina M
Before you head over
Practical dining advice on rotating specials, spice tolerance, and table timing
Track Weekend Specials on Instagram
Check the restaurant's Instagram page before heading in to catch rotating regional dishes and weekend Nasi Padang specials.
Request Chili on the Side
The sambals deliver authentic, unwatered-down heat; if you are sensitive to spice, ask for chili sauces on the side or adjust your toppings.
Time Your Visit or Reserve Ahead
The dining room is cozy and small, so arrive outside peak lunch hours or reserve ahead to avoid waiting during busy rushes.
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