Ria Ayam Penyet

About Ria Ayam Penyet

Melbourne CBD counter-service outpost of the Ayam Penyet Ria chain (Ria Indonesian Street Food branding since the Australian rebrand), in Shop 2 at 168 Exhibition Street near the East End theatre district. Founded in Batam in 1998 by Ibu Ruth; the branch microsite highlights smashed fried chicken, sambal terasi and Jakarta-style street food for dine-in and takeaway (official site, Jun 2026). Google Maps lists business_status OPERATIONAL with no permanent-closure badge (place_id ChIJJ_iCSwBD1moR0r9GI8Ys2pk). Compact halal-friendly room — chain listings note 100% halal, no alcohol — centred on ayam penyet, combo packs, soups, gado-gado and grilled items. Order at the counter or via in-venue QR (Tabsquare); delivery via Uber Eats and DoorDash from ria98.com.au. Sister Melbourne branches include South Melbourne, Preston, Noble Park and Dandenong; this row is the Exhibition Street CBD site only.