If you're looking for authentic Indonesian food, this is it. Rendang (beef) is to die for, tender and yummy. Another dish you need to try is their Mi (mee) ayam, tempeh orek and tahu (tofu) with Kale Indonesian curry. Reasonably-priced too. And if you like them hot and spicy, make sure to put on some Sambal terasi I'm glad they moved to International Village, parking is way easier than harbour centre :) read more

Bali Thai - Yummy! Indonesian food! - Indonesian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

At about 7pm on a Tuesday evening, after having exhausted several different restaurants in the nearby area, I yelped in desperation to find something cheap and tasty to eat. Enter Bali Thai! At first, we had difficulty locating the restaurant, only to realize that it was in the Tinseltown food court! So yes, they serve their food on red trays and styrofoam plates. But don't be fooled! This is not your stereotypical food court meal! I ordered their noodle dish which came with wonton soup and bae ordered several of their curries. My noodle dish consisted of egg noodles, giant mushrooms, and bok choy. I felt that it tasted like a Chinese dish but then again, I have not tried too much Indonesian food in my life, so perhaps that is what it was supposed to taste like. Bae's curries, on the other hand, were fragrant to the point of almost being floral. Paired with coconut rice, it was a taste that I had never experienced in curry before but one that I assuredly enjoyed. Our server (owner?) was also remarkably friendly, making suggestions for us and offering to let us sample some of the dishes before we ordered. Each of our entrees were $7. Enough said. read more

Bali Thai - Food court food at its finest. - Indonesian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Never tried Indonesian food before, but this was a good experience! As others have mentioned, the lady working here is VERY friendly and guided me through what was good to get! The rendang (beef) was a bit salty but had a nice sweet coconuttyness to it! Tempeh Orek was...different. It's like eating really pasty, firm tofu. Definitely will try the noodles next time! For 8.66 and all of that food, it's of great value! read more

Bali Thai - 3 items for 8.66. Rendang Beef at bottom, Tempeh Orek preserved soy at left and bok choy with mushrooms at top, all on bed of rice. - Indonesian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This is a most amazingly good food place. Highly recommended. You will not get such good food even in LA! Highly recommend

If you're looking for an authentic Indonesian food, this is the place!! To be honest, I've been looking for Indonesian food in Vancouver that actually tastes like home and I think I found it. Even it's only operated by a couple, they can actually serve one of the best food in Vancouver. I ordered the caramelized beef curry, fried egg in balado sauce and corn and veggie fritters with saffron coconut rice Best decision ever!!!!!! read more

Bali Thai - The entrees - Indonesian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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The service here is very good. Apparently this is one of the only places you can get Indonesian food around here. Cash only. We shared a 2-dish combo plate. The lady who served us suggested we get half rice half noodles. We tried the coconut saffron rice, which was pretty tasty underneath the dishes we chose. The noodles were so-so. For the 2 toppings we got: Beef rendang. This was all right. Beef brisket pieces in a sweet non-spicy curry-like sauce. Chicken green curry. This was tasty. A bit spicy for those who don't eat spicy. A unique sauce compared to typical yellow curries. I might come back to try their made-to-order noodle dishes. I find the food court area a little chilly in general but the location is so easy to access, plus there's a movie theatre one floor up, so it's pretty convenient. read more

I absolutely love this place. I almost always order the Indonesian bak mee because, noodles. On the off chance I don't succumb to my noodle cravings, I go for the beef rendang and veggie fritters with coconut rice, which also never disappoints. I never expect much in terms of service from hole-in-the-wall places - I've grown to associate delicious cheap eats with having to endure a mild-to-medium level of emotional abuse. So, imagine my surprise when the folks who run the shop are some of the most delightful people you will ever meet! P.S. This place does spicy, like southeast Asian levels of spicy, so be careful with that homemade chili sauce. read more

Bali Thai - A large order of delicious Bak mee - Indonesian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Good food, fair price, nice service. Slice was just right for my taste, spicy but not overpowering. read more

Bali Thai - Bali Thai counter - Indonesian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

So delicious. Excellent value. Uber friendly service. This joint is in a food court but don't be discouraged. Rendang Curry as other have noted is a must get. The nice lady behind this operation is a pleasure to talk to. Highly recommended going half Noodle half rice. read more

Bali Thai - Takeout. Rendang beef on rice. A chicken Curry on noodles to the left. Mmmmmmmm. - Indonesian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Such yummy beef rendang! Reminded me of Malaysia. They ran out of a lot of things but was pretty good. read more

Bali Thai - Beef rendang! - Indonesian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Tucked away in a no-frills food court in Chinatown, Bali Thai unfortunately isn't a place that you'd stumble on by chance. If not for Yelp, would've never found this little unassuming shop. Here's to giving this mom and pop restaurant a little more publicity since this is a quality establishment- I know after one try you'll be back again. Everything we had was delicious- well-spiced, balanced, home-style dishes that really really hit the spot. I ordered the combo with 2 dishes (pepper beef - not on the menu, but the owner's favorite- and the green curry) over a bed of fragrant coconut saffron rice. The beef was tender and the green curry had a slight kick that went so well with the rice. I want more! My friend got the popular noodle dish and really enjoyed it. The bite I had was great- the noodles were chewy and held onto the flavors of the other components of the dish well. Both orders were topped with fried shallots, green onions, and house made hot sauces, if that's your thing. The satay (the peanut sauce in particular) was also quite good. We were eyeing a special dessert but by the time we finished our food, we were surprisingly full! As with any food court, you order at the counter and your food is served on styrofoam plates/bowls. That said, somehow the folks who run Bali Thai make you feel very much at home, even though it's quite apparent you're in a sterile, run down foodcourt in a random mall in Vancouver. They create ambiance, and a sense of welcoming through their food that's really special and I wish I could go back more often. Go on my behalf so I can live vicariously! read more

International Village finally has a good Southeast Asian food option. Although a bit misled by the name, authentic Indonesian food is served here. I tried the signature Mee Ayam (wonton noodles with chicken). The noodles were quite unique and very flavourful on their own. The wontons could use a bit more meat, but the combination was quite tasty. I also ordered Beef Rendang (Caramelized beef with coconut) on top of saffron coconut rice. This was quite delicious. The rice was very fragrant and the beef was tender and had just the right amount of heat. Unlike most places in food courts, I found a real homemade taste and feel to the food. It's nice to see something of the non-franchise variety. The owners are genuine and nice to chat with. They take the effort to describe their offerings - an will even allow you to sample before you decide on your meal. I will make this a more frequent stop. read more

Bali Thai - menu* *#12 - Semur Daging in not available - Indonesian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I had been wanting to go here for a while, but after an Indonesian coworker raved about it and told me what to get, I had to experience the only Indonesian food place in Vancouver. The owner is a sweetheart, the portions are fair, the prices are low and the food is fresh and incredible. Worth trying are the corn fritters, beef rendang, nasi goreng, and any of the chicken options. Say yes to the cilantro and onion on top. It isn't spicy food but there is a bit of a hot sauce you can put on your food. Oh and the coconut rice is bomb. New favorite downtown. read more

Bali Thai - Coconut rice, beef rendang, Balinese chicken, and fish - Indonesian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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If you are looking for authentic home style Indonesian food, Bali Thai is the real deal! This mom and pop food stall not only serves up affordable tasty lunch, but also does catering. My favourite is their grilled eggplant, but their tempeh is also pretty awesome. Lots of vegetarian options. Their menu is a little different from their last place, and now they seem to have limited rice and noodle options. Having said that, they've only been at International Village Mall Food Court for three weeks, so maybe they are still building their clientele and tweaking their menu. A colleague who was from Jakarta commented that they're pretty liberal with using MSG. I'm not sure about that, but maybe that's why they taste authentic to me. Anyhoo, I'm glad they're back in business. If only they're not just a tad too far from my workplace! read more

Bali Thai - Water spinach, tempeh and fried vege fritter with peanut sauce. - Indonesian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Pretty solid Indonesian food with real sambal cobek. They even have Teh Sosro, which is just a bottled sweet tea but if you come from Indonesia, you'll know how a sip of this brings you home. I ordered their satay and I guess it's the closest to the peanut sauce from Indonesia. They also have mie ayam, which is chicken noodle, and from the look of it, it's exactly the same like what you will get from the street food in Java. read more

Bali Thai - Chicken satay - Indonesian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

What a gem. The food is beyond delicious. Highly, highly recommend visiting this establishment. The owner is a lovely woman, very hospitable and kind. Looking for a food experience? Look no further. read more

I am yet to find a better rendang in town. Closest thing than flying back to Asia to try this dish. It is divine. Just enough spice and the meat is cooked till it melts in your mouth. Can't wait to come back again. read more

Beef and corn fritters are the best! I am so addicted to it. I took out a fried rice home after my meal, it was also delicious!! Forgot to take a picture@@ read more

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Great food!!!! Cant believe that this place is inside a food court. Noodle is the perfect chewiness and dare I say???? better than Janty Noodle!!!!! Sate ayam is also tasty and not dry. The bakwan is lacking a bit of flavor and the cendol is also bland... the rendang is very soft and tasty And the ayam bali is also very good. The lady behind the counter is very friendly and nice. Glad i give this place a try !!!!! read more

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Incredible so tasty and such a nice lady there . Incredible. The New Spot for sure so happy doin a little dance eating this food right now

I generally only rate non-food court restaurants a full 5 stars, so the max rating a food court restaurant could get would be 4 stars. Because Linda is everything everyone says she is, one would argue her presence would merit an extra star just because. However, her warm welcomes, great suggestions, and even her allowing my husband to sample one of the dishes doesn't overcome the limitations of food court food, which is pre-cooked and sitting out under heat lamps, which also really does not usually keep the food hot enough. [Note: I differentiate between hot which is temperature (e.g., hot out of the oven), spicy which, to me, means full of spices (as opposed to bland or not well seasoned) and spicy hot which means heat via some sort of pepper(s). I do use the term hot, however, if I've already mentioned a dish is spicy hot] I got the famous beef rendang. The flavor was good, but it seemed heated up, and the savoriness of the usual spices seemed rather muted. It was not spicy hot, though, which I really appreciated, not liking spicy hot food. (I know, go figure.) I also got the kale and tofu, which was good, but not great. Linda suggested this be served over the coconut rice, which in an of itself was delicious. Loved that and could eat it plain! Hubby got a spicy hot chicken dish as well as a spicy hot fish dish which was cooked for him. Served over the same coconut rice, he loved both dishes. (Trust me, I would have sampled some of both, but they were too hot.) We shared some satay. Now I absolutely know it's wrong to compare my satay which I don't make in the traditional manner (I actually coat the meat with the peanut sauce vs. serve the peanut sauce separately), but both hubby and I like mine better. Still, the meat does have good flavor, the peanut sauce is tasty, and the shallots are also quite a nice addition. We also got the bakwan jagung (veggie fritters), which I absolutely loved, but hubby thought were just okay. Americans beware!!! Your debit card DOES NOT WORK HERE!!! So make sure you have your Canadian dollars in hand! We didn't know that, so hubby had to go to the cash machine downstairs. So, while he was down and only shortly before came up, Linda got our food ready. So not that hot because of the heat lamps already became lukewarm. We did not wait for our bakwan jagung, yet they and their accompanying peanut sauce, were lukewarm. Prices are incredible. For about the price of fast food, you can get some decent, tasty food. read more

Bali Thai - Beef rendang. tofu and kale over coconut rice (forward plate). Fish, chicken over rice; satay. - Indonesian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Hidden gem at Tinseltown. This food takes me back to Bali. Don't be fooled by the exterior presence, this place is authentic and delicious. Plus it's probably the cheapest meal I've eaten in Vancouver. 3 toppings on coconut rice for 10$ doesn't get any better than that. Highly reccomend the Beef Rendang. You're definitely going to want to try everything they offer. read more

It's hard to find Indonesian food in Vancouver but this stall is a must try. I love their mie ayam ( chicken and fried noodles) it tastes just like the ones I used to have in Indonesia. Mie ayam is my favorite dish and finding this little gem of a stall keeps my spirit up everytime I miss home read more

This is nice little place in the food court of the international village near Chinatown. If you want to have delicious and authentic Indonesian food without the crowd, please come here. I had Laksa this time. It's full of flavour, lemongrass and shrimp paste etc.. The owner lady is nice. read more

Bali Thai - Indonesian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I love to try different kinds of foods from different parts of the world, today I tried Indonesia food from this place and it was really good and tasty. I tried other indonesia food from Richmond and it was not good. The food over here was great and it was very delicious. Whoever wants to try Indonesia food, must come to this place and try it. The service was fantastic, and when u order it, it feels like home , and the food was like home cooking too. The woman over there, was fantastic and she told me that spicy chicken was good u must try, and it was good. I got my own combo, coconut rice, with beef rendang, spicy chicken, and eggplant. I also got must try, corn fritters, it was so delicious must try. read more

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Made to order authentic Indonesian food , hidden gem at the food court! Very friendly lady read more

Bali Thai - Indonesian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Very authentic and good Indonesian food. Their chilli sauce is super tasty. The lady at front is very friendly. Highly recommend! read more

Bali Thai - Indonesian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Certified authentic Indonesian cuisine, according to this born and raised Jakartan. We ordered ayam penyet, bakmi ayam, and soto Betawi -- all hit the spot. Much better than Indonesian restaurants we have in Toronto.. nagih banget! read more

Taste like home! Been craving for indonesian food and found this place from yelp. Right away went to this place and bought 2 appetizers, and 2 entrees. Wanted to buy more, but cant carry them. Luckiky, this place is only 15min walk from my office.Friendly service too! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. read more

First, let me disclose that I am Indonesian who loves eating out. Tried a few Indonesian restaurant and this one is definitely the best. Don't be discouraged because it's located in a food court, in fact, it's better cause the cost is lower. The hospitality is top notch, the best Indonesian hospitality. Look no further for best Indonesian food in Vancouver. This is the one If you're new to indo food, try the beef rendang. Their noodle is close to one of the most famous noodle chain in Indo. Fyi their hours is 10am-8pm Mon-Sat read more

I'm almost embarrassed to give a 4 star to a food court lol but for value, taste and Linda's friendliness and patience, it's warranted. Couldn't make up my mind between rendang beef so went with the amyo Bali chicken, a sweet and a bit of a kick. Some veggies and opted for notice, gotta watch those carbs and waist line. For $10, you get a size enough for leftovers. Cash only. Worth coming back because she's truly Indonesian. read more

The veggie fritters was really good. You wouldn't think by looking at this place, however, it was really good combination of spices that was in the batter. I just had the fritters on the side to go on the way home. It was slightly off menu but they were kind enough to work with me on this which was appreciated. Super cheap and good customer service. read more

Free parking in the shopping center, as the shop is part of the mall. Got the rendang and Mie bakso. Rendang was decent for the area. The Mie bakso was fantastic! Only thing is we waited about 45 min for our food, which is why I'm taking off a star. read more

Bali Thai - Rendang - Indonesian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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This place is a treasure to stumble upon, they have many dishes I wasn't sure what to expect never having Indonesian food before. The lady working was very friendly was helpful, I said I was interested in the corn fritters and vegetarian. I liked the Asian greens too, she offered to make some fresh with mushrooms. All of it was served over coconut yellow rice. Everything was so delicious! I look forward to going again and trying the Kale and Tofu or Tempeh dish. read more

Bali Thai - Veggie corn fritters topped with peanut sauce served with mushroom and greens over yellow rice! Yum. - Indonesian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

What a little gem this place is! And Aunty is so friendly and hospitable. Their chicken noodle is special is to die for, though everything on the menu is a hit. Definitely recommend. read more

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I saw all the good reviews here and I had to find out myself. And wow it definitely stands up to the hype. Personally I really like it here. The food is AMAZING as well as portions. I ordered Temph, with Balinese chicken and Rangdang beef topped with Fried onion n Parsley. Will be coming back for sure. read more

Yo this place is goooood. The beef rendang on coconut rice is to die for! Fritters are a must as well

One of the few authentic and tasty Indonesian places in Vancouver. I was glad to find out that they reopened in International Village after disappearing from the Harbour Centre food court last year. They serve a variety of regional meat and vegetarian dishes over rice. It must be one of the only fast food places in town where you can get tempeh... 4 stars instead of five because it's still a food court stall, the food is not fancy or made to order. However I would still recommend it if that is what you are looking for. read more

My mom and I were finding a place to eat when we came by this place and were Indonesian and so we wanted to try and the food was soo goood it taste just like home and we have tried many different kind of Indonesian restaurant and this really hits the heart I recommend this place for some good traditional Indonesian food and also really good customer service read more

Great food with awesome service! The lady was very sweet she gave me quite a few samplings with rice (yes, with rice!) before I decided what I want. Everything is good there I wish I have 5 stomachs. Doesn't happened often in an Asian food court. Ask for sampling! PS someone mentioned this place didn't take card but they actually do read more