This Indonesian café is conveniently located right across from the UT Southwestern campus, and we loved it! We started with an appetizer we hadn't tried before called batagor, which is essentially deep-fried fish cake. It was so good with the peanut sauce! Very savory and delicious. We also ordered a rice plate called nasi padang. The beef stew was cooked to perfection, and the jackfruit soup that came with it was warm and hearty. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side. We came on a weekday for a late lunch, so it wasn't too busy. It shares a parking lot with other businesses in the same block, and we were able to park easily for free. Overall, we had a great experience! My boyfriend even said he definitely wants to come back! read more

Bali Street Cafe - Batagor (left) Nasi padang (right; it has beef stew and comes with jackfruit soup) - Indonesian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Overall great service, with flavorful options. As a vegan, the restaurant employees were able to meet dietary accommodations. They recommended I try to Bihun ayam with tofu and tempeh and it tastes great. My only recommendation would be to be conservative on spice here. I ordered 2 out of 5 spice and it still had a MASSIVE kick. I'll definitely be coming back to try more Indonesian foods! read more

The beef rendang entree was deeply flavorful, rich, and well balanced, with tender meat that absorbed the spices and coconut milk without feeling heavy. Paired with jasmine rice, it was comforting, and easily one of the best rendang dishes I've ever had. The Nasi Padang chicken entree offered great variety, with each component of the plate bringing something different to the table. The chicken was well seasoned and tender. The egg balado added good heat, while the soup was creamy, savory, and subtly sweet. The variety of textures and flavors made it especially satisfying. Everything tasted exceptionally well executed, this is a place I would confidently return to. read more

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I am giving this restaurant this rating not because the food is not good because it is good. Not because the staff aren't nice because they are nice. I am giving this rating due to customer service. Customer service is what makes the difference between a 3 star and 5 star rating. If a customer orders an item as it is advertised on your online ordering platform, the expectation is for the item to be prepared as advertised. I ordered chicken empanadas, which is how they are advertised, so that's what I expected. What was prepared? Beef empanadas although that is not what is advertised on their site. I was told that beef was prepared because that's the most popular request. Excuse me? Say that again. Yes. I ordered as advertised because I do not eat beef. If beef is the most popular then add that option for selection. Also, I ordered 2 Bihun Ayam mild. What do you think we got? You guessed it. Spicy! I just can't patronize a business that decides what the customer wants although items are specifically placed and selected as advertised. read more

Bali Street Cafe - This was my online order confirmation and it clearly says mild. - Indonesian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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3.75/5 rounding up to 4 to support a local business Bali St Cafe is a casual, local eatery with collect your own paper utensils/plates/cups and very unique Indonesian dishes! The restaurant is owned by a couple and the wife pours her Indonesian roots into the menu as the chef. I enjoyed getting to try a variety of flavors, and the husband working at the counter was super energetic and great at recommending which mixture of dishes would maximize the uniqueness of flavors. Our orders were hit or miss: - Nasi goreng: flavors were excellent but unfortunately too salty 3/5 - empek empek: the texture wasn't our favorite but just a personal preference 4/5 (for the novelty) - gado gado: a staple salad 4/5 - ayam goreng: spicy, flavorful fried chicken 5/5 - chicken and rendang mixture wrapped in banana leaf: loved the infusion of the banana leaf flavor, but the meat was a little dry 3.5/5 - es kelapa muda: dessert with homemade coco pandan syrup 5/5 If you haven't had Indonesian food before, this is a must try. I think personally I am not planning on returning because the amount of salt, dryness of the meat, and textures just aren't my style. I could be convinced to try it again if I just didn't order the right things! read more

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Can't say enough great things about this place. Food is spicy, flavorful and delicious. Very friendly staff and the best chicken satay in DFW for sure. Their crispy duck isn't a slouch either. So good. read more

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Came to Bali St Cafe on a Saturday lunch, and it was the perfect meal after a morning run! We got the Nasi Goreng with Chicken and the Beef Rendeng. Both were amazing!! The beef was soo flavorful and tender. The Nasi Goreng was spicy and savory. The portion sizes were huge and we easily had enough food for another meal. The person taking our order was kind and answered all our questions completely. Overall, I would highly recommend this restaurant! read more

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Didn't know this place existed in the major medical district in Dallas! The female owner was born & raised in Surabaya, East Java, 2nd largest city in Indonesia. She was so nice & accommodating. We had beef rendang, sate ayam Jawa timur (chicken on stick), ayam penyet (tender fried chicken without flour), bakwan sayur (deep-fried vegetable in flour), bakmi jowo (East Java stir fried noodles), & cendol (sweet creamy coconut drink with elongated green soft pandas jelly). If you want to add to your food, I recommend ordering the red sambal. Everything was very tasty & pretty authentic. It's a cozy venue, walking distance to some of the UTSW BUILDINGS. The decor reflected the rich Indonesian culture, a blend of different parts of Asia. cool to experience another country half way across the globe without flying for 24 hours. read more

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We were in Dallas for the weekend and wanted to check out some local, unique fare. I have never tried Indonesian food before, my friends had, and we decided to check this place out. Located in a strip mall, there's plenty of parking, it's a bit small inside, and gives us the hole in a wall feel. You order from a kiosk inside before seating, and the folks behind the counter are happy to guide you in food selection if you're a first timer. Just all around friendly, and you can tell this place gets a lot of regulars. We ended up ordering two coconut drinks they recommend- a condensed milk jackfruit smoothie, the beef rendang, and we got the Bakmi Jawa (Stir fry noodle) with tofu for my friend that's a vegetarian. They advised us not to go too spicy and brought out a chili oil on the side if we wanted to add spice. You could tell their chili oil was made in house with fresh chili's, and it was SPPIICYYY but so good. The kinda kick that makes you sweat inside and out. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals, they were seasoned so well, and so huge in size that sharing was definitely easy. We all thought the drinks were a bit sweet, but paired with the spiciness of the oil, it worked. If I'm in Dallas again I definitely plan to visit again. And I'll see if I can find something as comparable locally! Pro tip: the menus they hand out do include pictures and names of the dishes but don't clearly show what's in each dish. We found it was easier to pull up their menu on the website and order looking at those descriptions! read more

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We were looking for something new and we're very happy to discover this Bali-inspired place right down the street! We asked the waiter (who was super nice and patient) for his recommendations, and they were perfect. We will definitely be coming back! PS: We ordered the Nasi Rendang and the Ayan Kalasan. Both excellent! read more

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Amazing Indonesian Food! There are very few Indonesian restaurants in the nation. This is one of them. The service is great, and the ambiance is warm and welcoming. The price is very reasonable, a the portion size is very generous. Take caution as the area is a little dangerous. read more

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I have never had Indonesian food and after this experience I absolutely need it again. Every bite was just an explosion of unique flavors that I have quite literally never experienced. Sweet, savory, umami, salty; just all the flavors are present. On top of this the menu is just full of a number of dishes that I have to come back to try. The only downside is the paper plates, plastic utensils, and a delivery robot that just screams music on max volume to deliver food only to get stuck in the middle of the room read more

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This food is absolutely fire ! I'm at lost for words it definitely hit the soul eating this definitely coming by again !! read more

Bali Street Cafe - Indonesian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Unfortunately, this place does not make true Indonesian food. I don't even know what you would call them, but it's definitely not Indonesian food. What I ordered: Empek-empek : something was off about this dish, maybe it was too vinegary Rendang: too sweet and tastes more like a pot roast Bakmi jowo: too salty Ayam kalasan: probably the only decent dish there Balwan sayur: super duper oily Cendol: took two bites and had to trash it. The green rice flour jelly was soooo mushy read more

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This is a preety small place but they did accomodate our group of about 10 people. You order at the counter and they bring the food to you. The place was quite busy, making the service slow. We got to sample a lot of different dishes. Our favorites were the rice soup and egg plant. We all wished the egg plant came with side of rice. The Singapore noodles were good, the serving was huge! I did not like the egg rolls, they were drenched the sauce making them soggy. Overall, a good experience trying Indonasian food for the first time. read more

I finally made it out of the house after the Dallas snow and ice storm this past weekend and decided to try a soup based dish called Mie Ayam. This dish was amazing. It was savory and warm and just so flavorful. This was my first time visiting Bali Street Cafe and it definitely won't be my last. The customer service was also very warm and welcoming. I highly recommend checking them out if you want a great meal. I can't wait to explore the rest of the menu. read more

My friend and I are always on a hunt to find new cuisines across DFW and decided to check out this Indonesian restaurant. We tried the Empek Empek, the Rendang, and the Ayam Kalasan and the Ayam Lengkuas. While all the dishes were good, the Rendang just hit on another level! The depth of flavor, the tenderness of the meat, the combination with some plain white rice, just top tier. I had a great time talking to the owner and learning about Indonesian culture and food. I'm definitely iming back to try out their other dishes and get another helping of the Rendang!! read more

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this place is more like a 3.5 stars out of 5 stars. We were in the area and looking for something to eat for dinner. its a small place, with not a lot of seating on the inside. To place an order, you'll order from the kiosk. when the food is ready, they will send a robot to bring out your food. There are utensils near the kiosk, along with a water station. We ended up getting the below: one appetizer, two entrees and one drink. Nasi Goreng Kampung i forgot what the other dish was called, but it was similar to the Nasi Goreng Kampung but with noodles. chicken skewers (SATE AYAM) condense milk jackfruit slushy. it was our mistake to get a rice and noodle dish with practically the same flavors. We should've gotten the Nasi Goreng and some other dish to try more of the cuisine. Both were good though. The chicken skewers (with peanut sauce) were decent, but i don't think they were worth 12 bucks for only 3. same thing for the entrees, i don't think for the price i paid it was completely worth it. The person working at the counter was super friendly and nice. He said he married into the family, and helps his wife and in-laws with the place. read more

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Absolutely love this place! The food here is incredibly tasteful, we had the chicken sate and we loved it! We had bakmi jowo, beef rendang, and everything was so flavorful, fresh and juicy. I also love that the menu comes with pictures. The service was outstanding!! It's definitely a hidden gem and definitely coming back! read more

I came to Bali st around 3 when they opened up and I'm loosely celebrating Ramadan ( I was going to cheat and eat early) Linda was behind the counter and encouraged me not to cheat and stay as they set up the buffet (in respect for Ramadan) and when I say this is the best food I had in DFW. I put my life on it. I'm from the east coast so I'm a stickler about Asian food but this blew me out the water and I got to eat things that aren't normally on the menu. I can't express enough how nice the environment is in respect to their culture and how flavorful the food is. I live on the other side of town but I've found a new addiction. If you're thinking about coming here don't think JUST GO! Thank you Linda and Travis for being so hospitable, welcoming and informative about the food. There's only 55 Indonesian restaurants in the country but this is #1! 10/5 stars if I could rate it that. read more

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Wow. What amazing flavors! We had the Pastel empanada, Nasi padang, sate ayam, and cendol. The Pastel was described similar to a chicken pot pie and I wholeheartedly agree, but it's even better because of the flavors! Deep flavors with a perfectly fried exterior. The sate was juicy and delicious with their house made peanut sauce. The nasi padang was very good. The egg was very spicy and the soup was a little too salty for me but the beef slow cooked with herbs and coconut milk was phenomenal. You could really taste the coconut in the meat and the depth of flavor was amazing. The cendol was very similar to a vietnamese dessert with a coconut milk base and some mung bean in it as well. A delicious dessert drink. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side but I would still highly recommend coming here!! read more

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The food is so good here. The staff is incredibly helpful. The Beef Rendang was my favorite out of the 4 items we got. I don't think you could go wrong with any of the chicken. read more

We hit this spot after arriving home, in Texas, at Love Field. Thúy wanted to try something new, and Indonesian was new for both of us. Thúy opted for the Nasi Padang, which provided a nice mix of flavors. I wanted something with some spice, and now for the Yelp! of me can't remember what I had. Nasi goreng rendang maybe? I rember it wasn't as spicy as I was expecting, even though I indicated I like hot (but not burn off my taste buds hot). Talked to the owner, Travis Prausa, a bit. Turns out his wife is the Indonesian influence. Based on other diners, I'd say this spot was hitting the authenticity pretty well. My only dislike, is it was very aesthetic inside. I got the impression they are still moving in and getting organized, so hopefully your experience will be better. But do give it a try, the food was very good. read more

Another hidden gem in Dallas. Travis is one of the owners who graciously welcomed us telling us about Indonesian food and making fantastic suggestions about choices. While Indonesian food is known for its spice (I like spicy food), I ordered the Nasi Goreng (a fried rice dish with delicious vegetables) and a side of hot sauce. It was DELIGHTFUL! I added the chili spice to my date had a chance to sample it and it made it even better with a wonderful flavor profile. This particular chili sauce was back-loaded and the heat came several seconds after you took a bite. I couldn't finish the Nasi Goreng as I also wanted to try the Mie Bakso, a savory soup that came with it's own hot sauce. The soup was a little bland, which is where the chili sauce comes into the picture. This chili sauce was front loaded where the spice hit you right away. And just like my entree, the sauce exponentially improved the flavor profile. Travis says that each day they have up to 9 hot sauces to pair with different entrees. One of the people at the table next to ours came from Indonesia and had ordered many different dishes to share. She commented that the food wasn't very hot by Indonesian standards and shared a little about the dishes she ordered. She ordered a dessert called Martabak Manic, which took some time to make. Travis brought out a couple of slices for us to sample and described the multi-step process using an iron skillet from Bali emphasizing how long it took to make. My description doesn't do it justice but my first impression is that it is like a sweet, moist cornbread pancakes with something like Nutella and peanut pieces sandwiched between them. It was delicious and highly recommend - just remember to order it ahead of time. Travis told us he had trouble finding people to work and used a robot to deliver the dishes to the table. I had not seen this before and wasn't aware of it until my date said, "there's a robot with our food behind you". I turned around and a three foot tall robot was behind me telling me my dish was ready. Bottom line: this is a treasure in Dallas and I recommend to anyone willing to try spicy Indonesian food. read more

The front is Bali street cafe, they haven't changed the sign yet. They moved from their Allen location fyi. I found this spot on yelp and food looked so good. Up until now I've only had Indonesian noodles and not any other real Indonesian food. A lot of items are similar to other dishes you might be familiar with, Malaysia, Vietnamese, Thai and Indian. I had their chicken satay with jasmine rice. I wanted turmeric rice but they ran out. Will be back to try turmeric rice. Chicken satay was good, grilled and flavorful. It has peanuts so don't get it if you're allergic. The sauce that came with it was good. I also had shaved ice and a pink drink. So refreshing! read more

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I first found them on tiktok and was determined to try them out. I will say that was the best decision I have ever made, the food is absolutely amazing. I came back two days in a row and had to stop myself from coming back for thirds and fourths.Highly recommend checking out the Nasi Rendang & martabak read more

As a lover of Indonesian cuisine, I was thrilled to hear about this new spot in Dallas. The anticipation was high, fueled by the promising reviews and the scarcity of Indonesian food in the area. Upon entering, the Indonesian decor added to the excitement, and the customer service exceeded expectations, particularly the helpful front-of-house staff. However, the experience took a disappointing turn once the food arrived. Nearly every dish seemed to suffer from overcooking or burning, resulting in dry chicken in the noodles and rice, and overly charred satay and duck. Even the strawberry lemonade fell short, tasting more like regular lemonade with minimal strawberry flavor. Perhaps it was just an off day, but the overall impression left much to be desired. Despite this setback, I remain hopeful for the potential of this place. I'll definitely consider giving it another try in the future. read more

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Checked out this Indonesian restaurant in Dallas called Bali Street Cafe. This might be the only Indonesian restaurant that exists in Dallas as far as I know. This is a husband and wife owned restaurant and they used to be located in Allen before they moved here. It was empty when I first came but the restaurant quickly filled up with a rush of people after us. The menu was pretty confusing but the owner explained every dish to us. I tried the beef rendang, ayam lengkuas, and chicken sate ayam. The beef rendang is a signature Indonesian dish, its beef is slow cooked in a stew with herbs and coconut milk. It comes on a bed of crispy potatoes and topped with fried onions. It comes with a special kind of sambal sauce. The beef was sooo tender and the gravy had a nice sauce to it, which pairs well with the rice. I felt like the sauce was too salty and rich though. My only other complaint was that a slab of meat at the bottom was just all fat. The ayam lengkuas was a big fried chicken which came with its own sambal sauce. I liked this sauce a lot more. The choice was hugeeee and had a really crispy skin and juicy meat. Really solid. I loveddddd their sate ayam. These skewers were doused in a peanut sauce with fried onions. The sauce was soo soo good. A friend ordered their bihun goreng with tofu and they liked it as well. Definitely worth a visit if you want to try food from a different culture, Indonesian food is hard to come by in Dallas. read more

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Love coming here and enjoying a meal, I enjoy talking to the employees and the place has a good ways to draw you back for more, super welcoming and good people and depending on what time you go, its peaceful. read more

I've always wanted to try out Indonesian food and this was great introduction to the cuisine. The flavor and the technique was impeccable. Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 read more

This was our first time trying this place and we were not disappointed in any way. Everything we ordered was boasting with flavor. We had numerous dishes: - the chicken soup was phenomenal; it was such a comforting, whole hearty soup with depths of flavor - the fried chicken was so crispy, but remained incredibly juicy - the turmeric rice was slightly sweet, but paired so well with the tender beef that was savory and velvety - the egg drop soup was balanced and perfect - the chicken skewer was simple, but had crazy flavor and smelled amazing - the fried rice and sesame chicken were such a hit, we had to order another round This place is legit. Using family owned recipes, each dish had immense flavor, touching every side of your palette and we will be returning! read more

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Clean, newer shopping center. The service was great! I came in not knowing what to order and the cashier helped me out a lot. She gave me recommendations and gave me details on their menu items. They offered me water while I sat and waited for my to go order. My order came out at a decent time! Everything was packed all properly and aesthetically. Food was preeettyyy good! If you wanna step out of your comfort zone, I'd give it a try! read more

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I found this place due to "surprise me" feature. This place is still work in progress as there are things scattered around and looks very cluttered. The place was not busy at the time and I would focus on cleaning up the plan to look nice and more welcoming. There were chairs that were still on top of the table. They have a nice soda machine, but it looks like it is out of service. I know they look like a new business that opened up, but first impressions are always a good thing Well with that out of the way, I will talk about the food We ordered the 1. Nasi Kuning 2. Indonesian pork skewer 3. Noodle dish with orange noodle I was impressed with the food as it was very tasty. There were parts of the meat that were tough, but I found others to be moist. I did like the skewers and the sauce. It was a little on the salty side, but it was tasty. I did like the Nasi Kuning as you get to try a lot of things on there. The noodle dish ended up being my favorite, but make sure you put in the sauce. Service was okay, they did the bare minimum as they did gave us water right before our meal was ending. Forgot to check to see if the food was okay. Prices were on the higher side as I really wanted to try their drink but at $7 dollars was quite a bit of money and wanted to try their dessert, but at $10 dollars maybe a next time feel. Here is my rating Food - 5 stars Service - 3 stars Cleanliness and Appearance - 3 stars I would definitely come back here again if we are in the Allen Area read more

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We came here for dinner and found such an incredible place. There aren't too many pictures because the food was so good! The service was incredible. They were so friendly and recommended great things. Every item we got from the menu was delicious! The appetizers, main and down to the various drinks. Everything had such great flavor and was memorable in their own way. This is definitely a place I will be coming back to! read more

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The food is excellent. And the owners are very friendly and do appreciate their customers. Will be back with friends to introduce them to good Indonesian food. read more

Great location off Inwood. Food was fresh and hot and was about $20 with tip. The quantity of food was a tad ridiculous, I ate three meals off this one plate. It's definitely a good value for the money or you could get a few plates and eat family style. I would recommend this location read more

Bali Street Cafe - Indonesian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Great tasting food and service! Will definitely be coming back for more delicious food.

Let me start by saying this was our first time trying Indonesian food, and Bali Street Café set the bar ridiculously high. The place is small, cozy, and gives off the most welcoming, homey vibes--you almost feel like you're about to have dinner at a friend's house (if that friend happens to be an amazing cook from Indonesia). The restaurant is run by a Husband-and-Wife duo who are just as charming as the food they serve. The wife works her magic in the kitchen, while the husband handles the front of the house like a pro. We were a bit clueless about what to order, but the Husband swooped in like a culinary superhero. He gave us the lowdown on each dish, explained how to eat it, and made everything sound so good that we wanted to order one of everything. First up, the Sate Ayam. Imagine chicken on a stick, but make it gourmet. The peanut sauce? I would've bathed in it if that were socially acceptable. Then there was the Empek Empek--fish cakes with a tangy sauce that had me questioning my life choices. Like, why haven't I been eating this every day? Next, the Ayam Kalasan--fried chicken that's so crispy and flavorful, I almost proposed to it. Seriously, this chicken was marinated in something magical and topped with a sambal that made me break a sweat in the best way possible. Finally, the Nasi Goreng Kampoeng--fried rice that felt like a warm hug from an old friend. Spiced just right and packed with chicken and veggies, it's basically the comfort food you never knew you needed. Honestly, if you're new to Indonesian food, Bali Street Café is the perfect place to start. It's like getting a personal tour through the flavors of Indonesia, and you leave feeling like part of the family. Five stars, easy. read more

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This Asian fusion restaurant has everything for everyone! I got the: - Nasi kuning: was worried about the anchovies, but it had the perfect saltiness. I also loved the peanuts, and the chicken was super tender. The sauce that it came with complimented this dish very well (5/5) -Nasi Padang: I loved the fried boiled egg. The sauce on this dish was also amazing, and the meat was tender (5/5) I would recommend this place. The food is delicious, with a lot of variety. The only complaint I would have about this place is the price is a little bit more on the expensive side because of the location. read more

Our friend group came to Bali Street Cafe for a small birthday celebration and were NOT disappointed! Every single plate we ordered was incredible. Please just go and eat all you can. The owners were amazing and recommend a few of their favorite items. I promise you won't be disappointed. Can't wait to go back! read more