Tender Rendang
The beef rendang is repeatedly praised for deep flavour and exceptionally tender meat, with one diner saying it fell apart under a spoon.
Jumeirah
Harummanis is a modern Malay-Singaporean restaurant in Jumeirah, rooted in a Singapore hawker-stall legacy. Reviews make the beef rendang and duck pancakes the clearest starting points, while the warm dining room and staff who explain the stories behind dishes add a more considered, fine-dining-style touch.
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The beef rendang is repeatedly praised for deep flavour and exceptionally tender meat, with one diner saying it fell apart under a spoon.
Duck pancakes are a recurring highlight, described as delicate, spicy and moreish, with several diners recommending them as a first order.
Staff are often praised for attentive hospitality, including explaining the story and inspiration behind each dish.
The chicken and Wagyu satay receive especially strong feedback for smoky flavour, tenderness and careful grilling.
Desserts are not an afterthought: Sarang Semut, the Harummanis dessert and teh tarik ice cream each receive standout mentions.
Several reviews mention unlimited or free-flow rice, including white, brown and nasi minyak varieties.
One diner found parking immediately outside straightforward, a useful advantage around the busy dining area.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Harummanis, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
“Everything we had was brilliant, but the duck pancakes were an absolutely delicious dish.”
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“Everything we had was brilliant, but the duck pancakes were an absolutely delicious dish.”January 2025
“The duck pancakes, lamb chops, Udang Goreng, and Rendang beef were all flavorful and well prepared.”December 2025
“It’s impossible to choose a favourite, but if I had to recommend a few standouts: the chicken satay was tender and perfectly grilled, the chargrilled Ikan Pepes (seabass) was rich and aromatic, and the Beef Rendang, served with fragrant coconut rice, transported me straight back to my travel days in Asia.”
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“It’s impossible to choose a favourite, but if I had to recommend a few standouts: the chicken satay was tender and perfectly grilled, the chargrilled Ikan Pepes (seabass) was rich and aromatic, and the Beef Rendang, served with fragrant coconut rice, transported me straight back to my travel days in Asia.”June 2025
“The Ikan Pepes (grilled marinated fish in banana leaf) was another standout—moist, tender, and infused with a perfect blend of herbs and spices. You can really taste the love and tradition in every bite.”April 2025
“The food was such an amazing mix of flavors and down to the simplest coconut rice was just Kidda 👍🏼👍🏼”
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“The food was such an amazing mix of flavors and down to the simplest coconut rice was just Kidda 👍🏼👍🏼”July 2025
“It’s impossible to choose a favourite, but if I had to recommend a few standouts: the chicken satay was tender and perfectly grilled, the chargrilled Ikan Pepes (seabass) was rich and aromatic, and the Beef Rendang, served with fragrant coconut rice, transported me straight back to my travel days in Asia. The perfume of the rice alone was enough to bring back beautiful memories 🥰”June 2025
“Go for the fried chicken for the theatrics and the sambal.”
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“Go for the fried chicken for the theatrics and the sambal.”February 2025
“We also had the beef rendang, the fried chicken that's crushed on the mortar & pestle in front of you.”January 2025
“Today i try some dishes like urap, rujak buah, sate, lambchop, lempeng itik, ayam masakan putih and sarang semut. everything was amazing, only one thing personally i never eat lambchop welldone, i think it will be perfect if we can chose the doneness of lambchop that's it. the rest was amazing.”
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“Today i try some dishes like urap, rujak buah, sate, lambchop, lempeng itik, ayam masakan putih and sarang semut. everything was amazing, only one thing personally i never eat lambchop welldone, i think it will be perfect if we can chose the doneness of lambchop that's it. the rest was amazing.”June 2025
“The duck pancakes, lamb chops, Udang Goreng, and Rendang beef were all flavorful and well prepared.”December 2025
“We finished with the Sarang Semut dessert, which was also very nice.”
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“We finished with the Sarang Semut dessert, which was also very nice.”December 2025
“We also had the sarang semut for desert which was excellent to cap off the dinner.”September 2025
“The teh Tarik ice cream was a standout dessert.”
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“The teh Tarik ice cream was a standout dessert.”August 2026
“The meal was rounded off perfectly with Ice Teh Tarik. Creamy, and so refreshing.”May 2025
“And then there's the Terong – fried eggplant with minced Wagyu in chilli oil. Sounds a bit bonkers, tastes utterly divine.”
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“And then there's the Terong – fried eggplant with minced Wagyu in chilli oil. Sounds a bit bonkers, tastes utterly divine.”February 2025
“And the terong? Without a doubt, my absolute favorite! The smoky, savory taste and the tender texture were unforgettable topped with the sweet chilly relish - delicious.”January 2025
“The Modern Malay Singaporean cuisine was yummy and tasty with authentic flavours. Some of the notable entree and main dishes we had was their rojak buah, lempeng itik, kangkong belacan, signature beef rendang and the chicken satay with percik sauce.”
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“The Modern Malay Singaporean cuisine was yummy and tasty with authentic flavours. Some of the notable entree and main dishes we had was their rojak buah, lempeng itik, kangkong belacan, signature beef rendang and the chicken satay with percik sauce.”September 2025
“Today i try some dishes like urap, rujak buah, sate, lambchop, lempeng itik, ayam masakan putih and sarang semut. everything was amazing, only one thing personally i never eat lambchop welldone, i think it will be perfect if we can chose the doneness of lambchop that's it. the rest was amazing.”June 2025
“I tried their Ayam Rempah—beautifully marinated spiced fried chicken that was crispy on the outside and juicy inside. The flavor profile was bold, aromatic, and deeply satisfying.”
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“I tried their Ayam Rempah—beautifully marinated spiced fried chicken that was crispy on the outside and juicy inside. The flavor profile was bold, aromatic, and deeply satisfying.”April 2025
“The Batang Pinang (beef tenderloin with spicy petis and jicama) was tender and rich, while the Lempeng Itik – corn masa pancake with pulled duck leg and chili boh – was both unique and delicious.”
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“The Batang Pinang (beef tenderloin with spicy petis and jicama) was tender and rich, while the Lempeng Itik – corn masa pancake with pulled duck leg and chili boh – was both unique and delicious.”May 2025
“Beef Carpaccio was on point, Duck pancakes were delicate, spicy and moreish, the Beef Rendang, cooked for almost an entire day, fell apart when it met the spoon, and the burger took a Malaysian twist.”
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“Beef Carpaccio was on point, Duck pancakes were delicate, spicy and moreish, the Beef Rendang, cooked for almost an entire day, fell apart when it met the spoon, and the burger took a Malaysian twist.”January 2025
“The beef lung was wild — rich, tender, and packed with bold flavor.”
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“The beef lung was wild — rich, tender, and packed with bold flavor.”June 2025
“But the standout for me? The beef lung satay with sambal belado — hands down the best beef lung I’ve ever tasted. Perfectly soft and tender with just the right amount of spice.”
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“But the standout for me? The beef lung satay with sambal belado — hands down the best beef lung I’ve ever tasted. Perfectly soft and tender with just the right amount of spice.”May 2025
“And finished off with the cake made of palm sugar with the honey ice cream.”
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“And finished off with the cake made of palm sugar with the honey ice cream.”January 2025
“On a brighter note, the char-grilled prawns were a standout—absolutely delicious and paired wonderfully with unlimited servings of jasmine rice.”
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“On a brighter note, the char-grilled prawns were a standout—absolutely delicious and paired wonderfully with unlimited servings of jasmine rice.”January 2025
“The Modern Malay Singaporean cuisine was yummy and tasty with authentic flavours. Some of the notable entree and main dishes we had was their rojak buah, lempeng itik, kangkong belacan, signature beef rendang and the chicken satay with percik sauce.”
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“The Modern Malay Singaporean cuisine was yummy and tasty with authentic flavours. Some of the notable entree and main dishes we had was their rojak buah, lempeng itik, kangkong belacan, signature beef rendang and the chicken satay with percik sauce.”September 2025
“The crab spring rolls were excellent, the chicken wings lovely and the main course Beef Rendang so tender and flavourful.”
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“The crab spring rolls were excellent, the chicken wings lovely and the main course Beef Rendang so tender and flavourful.”January 2026
“Food was mediocre at best, highlight was the chocolate tart.”
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“Food was mediocre at best, highlight was the chocolate tart.”May 2026
“The crab spring rolls were excellent, the chicken wings lovely and the main course Beef Rendang so tender and flavourful.”
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“The crab spring rolls were excellent, the chicken wings lovely and the main course Beef Rendang so tender and flavourful.”January 2026
“I had the Spinach & Peanut Salad with Egg, the Beef Satay, the Duck Pancake, the Dark Chocolate dessert, turmeric wine drink (served in a Riedel!) & an espresso. I really enjoyed the space, the service & the tase of what I ordered.”
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“I had the Spinach & Peanut Salad with Egg, the Beef Satay, the Duck Pancake, the Dark Chocolate dessert, turmeric wine drink (served in a Riedel!) & an espresso. I really enjoyed the space, the service & the tase of what I ordered.”May 2025
“The outstanding dishes were: beef Rendang, duck filled pancake and the sea bass.”
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“The outstanding dishes were: beef Rendang, duck filled pancake and the sea bass.”January 2025
“The grilled beef skewer was full of flavours !”
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“The grilled beef skewer was full of flavours !”March 2026
“The food was delicious and packed with incredible flavor. The Indomie and duck pancakes were definitely the highlights, highly recommend trying both.”
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“The food was delicious and packed with incredible flavor. The Indomie and duck pancakes were definitely the highlights, highly recommend trying both.”April 2026
“Top food by chef Akmal. Must try: duck pancakes, stuffed calamari, jumbo prawns and the burger.. yes… the burger.”
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“Top food by chef Akmal. Must try: duck pancakes, stuffed calamari, jumbo prawns and the burger.. yes… the burger.”January 2026
“The Modern Malay Singaporean cuisine was yummy and tasty with authentic flavours. Some of the notable entree and main dishes we had was their rojak buah, lempeng itik, kangkong belacan, signature beef rendang and the chicken satay with percik sauce.”
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“The Modern Malay Singaporean cuisine was yummy and tasty with authentic flavours. Some of the notable entree and main dishes we had was their rojak buah, lempeng itik, kangkong belacan, signature beef rendang and the chicken satay with percik sauce.”September 2025
“The end, mango with meringue, decorated with fragrant kaffir lime, was a show-stopper.”
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“The end, mango with meringue, decorated with fragrant kaffir lime, was a show-stopper.”January 2025
“The Percik Chicken satay was also full of flavor and beautifully cooked.”
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“The Percik Chicken satay was also full of flavor and beautifully cooked.”May 2025
“Great dining experience with tasty Malay dishes and fantastic service. I highly recommend the duck pancakes (if you can handle a bit of spice) and the salad with the beans and shrimp.”
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“Great dining experience with tasty Malay dishes and fantastic service. I highly recommend the duck pancakes (if you can handle a bit of spice) and the salad with the beans and shrimp.”May 2025
“I’d recommend their satay’s, duck pancakes and the beef rendang! All outstanding choices.”
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“I’d recommend their satay’s, duck pancakes and the beef rendang! All outstanding choices.”February 2025
“Today i try some dishes like urap, rujak buah, sate, lambchop, lempeng itik, ayam masakan putih and sarang semut. everything was amazing, only one thing personally i never eat lambchop welldone, i think it will be perfect if we can chose the doneness of lambchop that's it. the rest was amazing.”
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“Today i try some dishes like urap, rujak buah, sate, lambchop, lempeng itik, ayam masakan putih and sarang semut. everything was amazing, only one thing personally i never eat lambchop welldone, i think it will be perfect if we can chose the doneness of lambchop that's it. the rest was amazing.”June 2025
“I had the Spinach & Peanut Salad with Egg, the Beef Satay, the Duck Pancake, the Dark Chocolate dessert, turmeric wine drink (served in a Riedel!) & an espresso. I really enjoyed the space, the service & the tase of what I ordered.”
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“I had the Spinach & Peanut Salad with Egg, the Beef Satay, the Duck Pancake, the Dark Chocolate dessert, turmeric wine drink (served in a Riedel!) & an espresso. I really enjoyed the space, the service & the tase of what I ordered.”May 2025
“Top food by chef Akmal. Must try: duck pancakes, stuffed calamari, jumbo prawns and the burger.. yes… the burger.”
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“Top food by chef Akmal. Must try: duck pancakes, stuffed calamari, jumbo prawns and the burger.. yes… the burger.”January 2026
“The duck pancakes, lamb chops, Udang Goreng, and Rendang beef were all flavorful and well prepared.”
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“The duck pancakes, lamb chops, Udang Goreng, and Rendang beef were all flavorful and well prepared.”December 2025
“Today i try some dishes like urap, rujak buah, sate, lambchop, lempeng itik, ayam masakan putih and sarang semut. everything was amazing, only one thing personally i never eat lambchop welldone, i think it will be perfect if we can chose the doneness of lambchop that's it. the rest was amazing.”
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“Today i try some dishes like urap, rujak buah, sate, lambchop, lempeng itik, ayam masakan putih and sarang semut. everything was amazing, only one thing personally i never eat lambchop welldone, i think it will be perfect if we can chose the doneness of lambchop that's it. the rest was amazing.”June 2025
Mixed feedback
“The chicken rendang was amazing and so are all of the entrees, mains and desserts.”
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“The chicken rendang was amazing and so are all of the entrees, mains and desserts.”March 2025
“I had the Spinach & Peanut Salad with Egg, the Beef Satay, the Duck Pancake, the Dark Chocolate dessert, turmeric wine drink (served in a Riedel!) & an espresso. I really enjoyed the space, the service & the tase of what I ordered.”
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“I had the Spinach & Peanut Salad with Egg, the Beef Satay, the Duck Pancake, the Dark Chocolate dessert, turmeric wine drink (served in a Riedel!) & an espresso. I really enjoyed the space, the service & the tase of what I ordered.”May 2025
“I had the Spinach & Peanut Salad with Egg, the Beef Satay, the Duck Pancake, the Dark Chocolate dessert, turmeric wine drink (served in a Riedel!) & an espresso. I really enjoyed the space, the service & the tase of what I ordered.”
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“I had the Spinach & Peanut Salad with Egg, the Beef Satay, the Duck Pancake, the Dark Chocolate dessert, turmeric wine drink (served in a Riedel!) & an espresso. I really enjoyed the space, the service & the tase of what I ordered.”May 2025
“I had pieces of shell in my clam starter, and the chciken rendang was nothing to write home about.”
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“I had pieces of shell in my clam starter, and the chciken rendang was nothing to write home about.”August 2025
“The Ikan bakar was also just okay that day - not authentic but I did enjoy the flavour. The second time I only ordered the Wagyu satay and the Ikan bakar. I have to say the Wagyu satay had to be one of the best beef satays I’ve ever had. The flavour was divine and the beef really was tender. It was a delight. However I was really disappointed with the Ikan bakar this time. The flavour of the sauce it self was okay but oh man the fish was so rubbery and difficult to cut through and it had a slightly fishy taste to it. Considering the price, it was quite a disappointment.”
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“The Ikan bakar was also just okay that day - not authentic but I did enjoy the flavour. The second time I only ordered the Wagyu satay and the Ikan bakar. I have to say the Wagyu satay had to be one of the best beef satays I’ve ever had. The flavour was divine and the beef really was tender. It was a delight. However I was really disappointed with the Ikan bakar this time. The flavour of the sauce it self was okay but oh man the fish was so rubbery and difficult to cut through and it had a slightly fishy taste to it. Considering the price, it was quite a disappointment.”February 2025
“The chicken satay and rendang bao were a real let down.”
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“The chicken satay and rendang bao were a real let down.”May 2026
“However, the Rojak buah was not exactly what I expected - I understand that this restaurant isn’t necessarily authentic, but the dish didn’t really do much for me. This felt like a fruit salad/pickle versus rojak buah. I wish they played around more with the crispy texture/ sweeter flavours.”
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“However, the Rojak buah was not exactly what I expected - I understand that this restaurant isn’t necessarily authentic, but the dish didn’t really do much for me. This felt like a fruit salad/pickle versus rojak buah. I wish they played around more with the crispy texture/ sweeter flavours.”February 2025
“The roti john, for instance, tastes entirely different from what you find in SG.”
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“The roti john, for instance, tastes entirely different from what you find in SG.”May 2026
“The wagyu beef burger was another letdown; it tasted very average, with the cheese slice resembling supermarket-quality processed cheese.”
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“The wagyu beef burger was another letdown; it tasted very average, with the cheese slice resembling supermarket-quality processed cheese.”January 2025
Start Sharing. Order the duck pancakes as a first taste of the menu; multiple diners call them a highlight, though one notes they can be spicy.
Ask Recommendations. If the menu feels unfamiliar, ask the waiter for guidance: one diner said the recommendations were superb.
Check Aircon. Given reports of heat and fumes on some visits, check the cooling situation before settling in, especially for a summer lunch.
Use Parking. Try the service road or valet; a review found parking easy either way, including right outside the restaurant.
Request Swaps. If you do not eat beef, ask whether tasting-menu dishes can be replaced; one guest received chicken substitutions.
Skip Cocktails. Plan for alcohol-free dining and consider the restaurant’s medicinal drinks instead.
Plan the visit
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
A review reported fumes and smells inside, while another found the restaurant uncomfortably warm during lunch.
Food quality is not always consistent: one diner found the ikan bakar rubbery and difficult to cut through on a return visit.
Some Singaporean diners feel the modern approach changes familiar dishes too much and leans sweeter than expected.
One online order was criticised for small portions and high pricing, with only a few bites of chicken and a spoonful of kangkung.
The restaurant does not have a liquor licence, so alcoholic drinks are not available.
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
starters
“The bill was crazy cheap too……starters far larger than one person can eat for 40 - 55 aed”Google review · January 2026
Main courses
“Main courses for 70aed, again far larger than one person can eat”Google review · January 2026
The Bottom Line
Harummanis brings a contemporary take on Malay-Singaporean food to Jumeirah, with a menu that rewards sharing. The beef rendang and duck pancakes are the most dependable starting points in the reviews, while chicken or Wagyu satay, Lempeng Itik and dishes such as Ikan Pepes broaden the experience. Desserts have their own following: Sarang Semut, the Harummanis dessert and teh tarik ice cream are all singled out.
The setting is warm and Malay-inspired, and service is a major part of the meal. Staff are often described as attentive and knowledgeable, sometimes explaining the story behind each dish. Free-flow rice, including white, brown and nasi minyak, helps make a substantial meal, and one review found parking easy on the service road or through valet.
There are caveats. A few diners reported heat, fumes or air-conditioning problems, so it is worth checking before a summer lunch. Food can also be uneven: ikan bakar was praised by some but described elsewhere as rubbery, while one online order had small portions and watery, salty sambal.
The restaurant has no liquor licence, though medicinal drinks are available. Expect a modern interpretation rather than uniformly traditional Singaporean flavours; one diner found the roti john different and the overall food too sweet.