The family moved to Canada in 2002, when they decided to open Padmanadi in hopes of recreating the successful restaurant Kasim’s family founded in the late 70’s in Jakarta, Indonesia.

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Being one of the best restaurants in Jakarta, the family hoped this new location would be an equal hit and help them build a community of friends and family in their new hometown of Edmonton while serving delicious vegetarian food.

 

Over the past sixteen years, the restaurant has indeed built a reputation of being one of the best eateries in town for vegetarians, vegans, and omnivores alike.

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Padmanadi is now serving Indonesian, Chinese, Thai, and Indian plant-based dishes out of two locations in the city—their Downtown location, decorated with portraits of their regular diners, and the new Southside location, which focuses on fast-casual dining.