I saw them located at the Presidio Park and got some Indonesian food as I haven't had it in a while…read moreand wanted a snack. I got a combo sampler to share. This came with fried wontons, fried tempeh and meatball skewer. The fried wontons were crispy and had a shrimp and herb stuffing, went well with the sweet and spicy chili sauce. Fried tempeh had batter on it, little pieces of cilantro (or some green) in batter. This went well with the sweet and spicy chili sauce. The meatball skewers had a sweet soy glaze on it, nothing too special but reminded me of an asian meatball with a sight chew/bounce to it. Overall, this was a good snack to have.

Grabbed some food at this Indonesian food truck located at the Presidio Park. Ordering was a little…read moremysterious. There were some photos, but it wasn't entirely intuitive which option to select. Little One got the kids' meal, noodle with soup, for $8. There are two kinds of noodles. One is more like a Ramen and the other one is more like a rice vermicelli. Little One said he liked the thick noodles better than the thin noodles. Both noodle types were okay, but not exceptional. It came with a bowl of piping hot broth. The broth has a mild flavor with some fried onion bits, more like a regular Ramen broth versus Pho broth. It is quite salty, and not very greasy or unctuous. Not a lot of depth of flavor. We didn't want to drink it by itself and ended up throwing out about half of it. It is not spicy, but you can get a small tub of chili sauce on the side. I got the Combo B ($16), which is like a sampler platter with a tiny bit of noodles (2 types), a tub of hot broth, 2 meatball skewers, 1 fried won ton. Little one said the fried wonton was really good. The meatballs were definitely the star of the show. They were not too chewy, very tasty, and had a slightly spicy glaze. Hmmm...maybe there's an error on the menu, but it says I was supposed to get 3 meatball skewers?? The people working at this food truck were extremely nice and friendly. The food came out very quickly. They apparently run some promotions, so it would be a good idea to follow them on social media if you're looking for deals. Overall, it seemed the grilled items were better than the noodle soups. The amount of food was not that much, but that is to be expected from food trucks. Be sure to check your order before leaving.

Last chance to have food at Barzar Eatery tomorrow, Sunday, 7/26! They're closing after tomorrow…read moreand then hoping to reopen... closer to the Bay Area proper! Come early or you'll likely not get to have what you're eyeing on. When: Saturday dinner at 5pm (came when they were opening door) What: Chicken satay, pork satay, beef satay, seafood laksa, hainanese chicken rice, fried spring roll Experience: Superb food!! It is a lot of food, but we wiped out all of it among two adults and two young kids. The satays were SO GOOD! Hands down the best I've had in the USA, and on par with the best satay places I've had in Southeast Asia! Our favorites including both kids were beef and pork. So tender, so flavorful and delicious even without using the peanut sauce. We even got another two orders of each to take home! Seafood laksa was such a big portion with good amount of seafood. If you've had Singaporean or Malaysian laksa, this is different. Different in a good way since the owner chef is from Indonesia. The Hainanese chicken rice was tasty. Turmeric rice was different since I'm used to the ginger chicken rice, but the poached chicken was very well made. Under the chicken skin was a layer of gelatin which happens when the chicken is poached and then cool in a meticulous method. Together with the ginger scallion oil sauce, it was umami! Fried spring rolls were crispy and good flavor of meat and vegetables inside. Together with their house lime chili sauce, it was a party in the mouth! Looking forward to their opening at their next location!

I made it here about thirty minutes before closing and made an effort to quickly order off their QR…read morecode menu/tab. (I also paid using the online services, but I did see someone paying in person.) I was drawn to Bazar Eatery when I saw they had Laksa; I ordered the Seafood Laksa. Ever since I had it in Singapore, I've been hoping to find somewhere that serves this soup. It was nice to find somewhere that serves it, but it doesn't compare to the flavor of the laksa I had in Singapore. (Maybe it's a different variant of the dish, but I preferred the more coconut heavy broth flavor that I had over there.) I still enjoyed this dish overall though. I also tried the Hainanese Chicken. It really wasn't anything amazing, but this could be due to the dish being served with regular, white rice; they had run out of turmeric rice for the day. I also had the kumquat sparkling drink. The menu notes it's sour, but I didn't think it was overly so. It was still more sweet than sour in my opinion. I enjoyed the drink, and it tasted like they used real fruit rather than artificial syrups. I think the portions are a bit small, particularly in the case of the Hainanese Chicken, but it's nice that they served complimentary shrimp chips. Service came off as genuinely welcoming/friendly, even if we weren't checked on after the food came out.

Was browsing TGTG and thought this spot looked interesting, so I decided to give it a try. They…read moreserved a variety of Indonesian desserts, which I thought were decent overall but nothing too memorable. A few of them reminded me of butter mochi in both texture and flavor. Maybe next time I will try their savory dishes.

I was soooo excited for this place and had such high hopes because of the positive Yelp reviews but…read morethe food was quite mediocre. I'm going to give this place the benefit of the doubt and say perhaps it was an off day for them but the food was just nothing to write home about. I got the Nasi Goreng with a side of chicken satay (with no dipping sauce). Chicken was quite dry and scrawny, the rice was abundant but that was it - literally just a mound of rice with some little bits of shallots, garlic, and occasional vegetable. I wish I could've given this place a higher rating but it really was a let down for me. Maybe try anything but the fried rice and chicken satay?

Had the chance to check out Fikscue before my departure from the Bay. Fikscue combines Texas-style…read morebarbecue with Indonesian flavors, with a fully halal meat menu. I ordered the Iga Saos Kacang ($30) and the 3-pc. lumpia ($12). The Iga Saos Kacang came with two ribs served on a banana leaf with sweet rice, pickled vegetables, and bumbu kacang (peanut sauce). I also ordered the soda gembira ($4). The food and drink came out at the same time, at about 5 minutes. The ribs were phenomenal. They were tender, smoky, and paired incredibly well with the peanut sauce. The sauce itself had a really nice sweetness to it, complementing the richness of the beef without overpowering it. One fascinating discovery I've made about Indonesian food is just how prominent sweetness can be. Rather than treating a sweet component like the coconut rice as something to eat on its own, you're often meant to combine everything together, creating a flavor bomb with every bite. That's what makes Fikscue's concept so interesting to me. Texas-style barbecue is already heavily focused on smoke, seasoning, and the quality of the meat, while Indonesian flavors can bring in sweetness, nuttiness, spice, and acidity. The Iga Saos Kacang showed how naturally those two styles can work together. The lumpias were nicely fried and surprisingly filling on their own! I had the pleasure of meeting the owner, who explained that the lumpias were a popular addition, with some customers ordering them by the dozens. They're filled with meat and vegetables and have a big, satisfying crunch. Just watch out for the oil! Coming from my own Vietnamese perspective, the soda gembira reminded me of Vietnamese soda sữa, minus the egg. Pandan and coconut flavors are familiar to me, but if you've never had pandan and coconut together, it's a wonderfully fragrant combination that's simultaneously creamy, sweet, and refreshing. The soda gembira was a particularly fun drink to have alongside the smoky, savory barbecue. Service was excellent as well. The staff were really nice and welcoming, which made the experience even better. Before it was my turn to order, I saw the staff engaging in Indonesian banter with the customers in front of me. It gave the restaurant a very warm, lived-in feeling that emulated the hospitality found in Indonesian culture. Fikscue is doing something genuinely unique by bringing together halal Texas-style barbecue and Indonesian cuisine. Add in the friendly service, and the long drive from the South Bay felt justified. If you're anywhere in the Bay Area and want to try something unique, Fikscue is worth the trip.

I have been wanting to go here forever and it didn't disappoint. We came close to opening time and…read moredidn't have a wait, but by the time we finished there was a line. We ordered and shared the smoked brisket, smoked ayam lumpia, nasi goreng, rujak slaw, and macaroni goreng between three. It was the perfect amount for us. The brisket was super tender and everything was flavorful. The slaw had a good crunch as well. Would definitely come back.

I don't typically write yelp reviews but I feel the need to share my experience at this place…read moretoday. I came by to order food to go during lunch time. I was skeptical when the server took my order without writing it down. I paid and said I'd come back to pick it up since it was going to take 15-30 min. When my husband and I came back after 30 min, the server told us she FORGOT one of the four items we ordered so she didn't make it yet. Very unprofessional. Let's talk about the food. I'm indonesian who grew up here in the US and even I know this is not good Indonesian food. The beef dish that they call rendang is NOT rendang. It doesn't even have the taste of rendang. We also ordered ayam sambal sereh which came with two sad overcooked chicken breasts. The topping had lemongrass in it, which made it somewhat interesting but it was not pleasant to eat the overcooked chicken. What's ironic is that this was the order that they forgot and had to make last minute. I would not recommend this place to anyone interested in trying Indonesian food. This is not Indonesian food.

This restaurant is at one of the corners in Old Sacramento. We ordered at the restaurant's door and…read morethere are outdoor seating area on the patio. The service was good and pretty fast. - Indonesian fried chicken: good. The chicken meat was tender and we could taste the spices of marinade in the meat. I wish that they cooked the meat a bit longer so it had crispy skin. - Chicken satay: good. The meat was tender and flavorful. The peanut sauce was good but I wish that it had chunks of peanut. - Lontong sayur: very good. The soup was creamy and flavorful. - Es cendol: good and perfect for a hot day! The cendol was chewy and plenty. The coconut milk was perfectly sweetened.

Came back for the pan fried noodles! They were just as good as I remember. Very flavorful and…read moredelicious. We also tried the beef rendang tacos and the shrimp laksa. The laska was solid but the beef rendang tacos were really good! Tons of flavor from the meat and it was very tasty in a taco.

New Indonesian restaurant at San Francisco. I think the business started as food Truck. I believe…read morecurrently this is the only Indonesian restaurant at SF. We came around lunch time and we were the first customer. The restaurant is not that large. It is like a family restaurant with open kitchen. The are plenty item on the menu and we ordered the family style tumpeng tray and rica rica. It took a while for the tumpeng to be ready as there are many items on the dishes. Presentation wise the tumpeng platter looks amazing as it has the yellow rice and other stuff like beef curry,fried chicken, limping, tempe, veggie, tofu and fried noodle. Now the taste. Itvis average as I had tried many nasi tumpeng before. The tumeric rice seems using powder tumeric instead of fresh tumeric or it has too much tumeric. Overall it was good lunch. For now it is about 3.5.

The food was really delicious. The owner is delightful It…read morewas clean. I look forward to going back.

Definitely a hole in the wall but the food here is fire! I got the Singaporean curry noodles with…read moretofu and they did not disappoint!! Great veggie options if you ask (menu can be confusing!). Great place for a quick meal!

Crab season was very delayed this year so as soon as they became available, my friends and I were…read moredefinitely itching to get some. Lucky for us, eater published an article of best places to get crab and I found a familiar chef offering her Indonesian Crab feast. I used to attend Chef Siska's pop-ups back in the day and she's one of the only people offering Indonesian cuisine in the Bay Area. Most people are familiar with Singaporean or Malaysian Chili crab but chef Siska offers a great Indonesian Crab with Padang Sauce. The crab was really fresh and I thoroughly enjoyed this crab feast. The sides were crab cornbread, crab Rangoon and crab salad. These were probably the best crab Rangoons I've had and the crab cornbread blew my mind - it's the kind of fusion that was unexpected but was fantastic. Chef Siska is definitely one of my favorites and I'm looking forward to getting some rice plates from her after crab season (she's concentrating on crab orders in January/February). She's the type of chef that deserves the support from our Bay Area foodie community. Highly recommended!!!

Delicious catering! We used them in downtown SF for a large work event. Great service and delicious…read morefood options for vegetarians and vegans too!

Curry Leaves Bistro: 2025 December (5 of 5)…read more The holidays mean attending parties or hosting one. I was recently invited to a neighbourhood holiday party where each neighbour brings a dish - like a potluck. I decided to bring Curry Puffs. The curry puffs were a hit - they were gone in seconds, a testimonial to the deliciousness of these treats made by Curry Leaves Bistro. The host even placed the curry puffs the star and centre of the photo he sent to the neighbours. Source: Malaysian curry puffs are widely available at street food stalls, bakeries, and markets and are enjoyed as a breakfast item, an afternoon tea snack, or a late-night treat. Locally known as karipap, it is a popular, savory, half-moon-shaped pastry snack with a flaky, crispy crust and a thick, spiced filling. They are deep-fried until golden brown, resulting in a crispy exterior. When eaten hot, the curry puff provides a satisfying contrast between the golden, flaky, and crispy exterior and the soft, warm, savory, and mildly spicy interior.

End of an era! CLB has been our favorite spot these past 5 years! The authentic and delicious…read moreMalaysian dishes and flavors matched only by the warm and welcoming atmosphere and the people who served us. Every time we went there, we met old and new friends, it was like the perfect gathering place. So for one last time, we had our favorites char koay teow, roti canai, curry laksa, and generous helping of their final day buffet with my favorite vegetable dish of cabbage, an excellent fish curry, sambal petai and other special dishes from the buffet. It was bittersweet -- the wonderful homey lunch experience, but knowing it would be the last at this location. So now we wait for the reopening at another spot, hopefully nearby. And live on with the memories of amazing dining experiences here. A big and hearty thank you to Chef Jai, Vicky, and their entire staff especially Rasul. We'll see you again in a few months!

Service is amazing. Friendly, courteous, professional. Upscale ambiance, intimate, but not for real…read moreIndonesian family that will come with grandparents and grandkids and sharing food in the middle. Various alcoholic drinks but no traditional drinks/ desserts. Seems it is a combination of Singapore, Malay, Indo, Indian. Pricy. Entrees not include rice, in which not a customary Indonesian/ Singaporian tradition. The portion of my ayam percek is suitable for the proce, also the nasi uduk. The flavor is balanced, not too salty, not too spicy, in which would be great for my bule friends, but a bit bland for my palate. Beautiful interior decor and design. Overall, I will try another Indo restaurant in my next NoCal work function. Parking sucks. On the street, visa mastercard and coins only. Of course I got a parking tix because I didnt have enough coins. When I arrived, exactly at 5, I was the only one there and the owner/ manager was there too, sitting at the bar. She was not too friendly/ welcoming. The server and bartender are friendly and helpful, and that made me stay and ordered some food.

Absolutely great spot with attentive staff and quality food…read more If there's one thing to get here it's the beef rendang, a partly tart ish melt in your mouth beef curried stew situation with rice. Most of their drinks have coconut in them, the sangria I had did too and it was very refreshing.