Dodee Paidang – That Famous, Spicy 7 Levels Of Tom Yum Noodles Has Arrived In Jakarta
Feature - Review, Food - Thai, Overseas - Jakarta
April 04, 2018

The famous (and spiciest) Tom Yum Noodle from Sydney has finally arrived in Indonesia. Welcome to Indonesia, Doodee Paidang (sometimes its spelt as “Doodee Paidang”). Its first outlet here is located in Mall Puri Indah, a famous neighborhood mall in West Jakarta. For those have who visited or lived in Sydney before, Dodee Paidang found at Haymarket Chinatown and Bondi Junction, should come up as one of the top recommended places to dine at for spicy food lovers. Funny thing is that when I was in Dodee Paidang Sydney, I noticed that more than 50% of the customers......
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