There is no doubt about the existence of Nasi Padang, almost all over Indonesia there are Nasi Padang stalls. However, many people mistakenly call nasi kapau also another name for nasi Padang.

Even though this assumption is wrong, the two dishes that are popular among Indonesian people have various differences. Therefore, it is very important to know the difference between Nasi Kapau and Nasi Padang before tasting the two dishes.

Nasi Kapau is placed in tiers on a wooden board or something similar that is made to look like steps. Meanwhile, the Nasi Padang chili sauce is placed in the restaurant arranged in layers on a plate.