Since trying Indonesian food in Amsterdam, I have been searching for good authentic Indonesian…read morefood, so I was over the moon when I went to this spot with a group. We called ahead to make sure they would be open when we arrived around 8:45pm, and they were very accommodating when we arrived with a group of 5. It felt authentic, and the food was exactly what I was dreaming about. My husband and brother shared a Rijsttafel, which they said was very good. My husband said it was a 4.25/5, and next time he would want a normal dish. I wish they had a vegetarian Rijsttafel (like in the places we found in Amsterdam), but they had a ton of vegetarian dishes regardless. I went a little overboard and ordered the tofu sate, gado gado, and kare sayur. The tofu sate with the peanut sauce was amazing, but my favorite was the gado gado. I was so happy. That peanut sauce is incredible. The waitress said the kare sayur is a popular dish with vegetarians, but it didn't blow me away like the other dishes. It was a trek to get out here from Manhattan, but I would do it again. The two ladies working at the restaurant were so warm and friendly. I was very happy.

I recently was taken here on a first date and had a pleasant experience. I have been eyeing this…read moreIndonesian neighborhood restaurant for quite some time now so naturally getting the opportunity to finally try it was absolutely delightful. We opted for the 15 course dinner that samples through their entire menu. It is a perfect amount of food for two people and I recommend this experience very much. The meal starts with a cozy chicken and noodle broth soup which was so warming and comforting, just what the doctor ordered in this weather. The second round of food was two types of salad and a corn fritter. I loved the pickled salads as they had a nice crunch to them and tasted delicious. The fritters are a good size but a little bit greasier than I liked. The last round is where all the curries are brought out on a hot plate. There's shrimp, lamb, beef rendang, chicken, tofu etc. There's also white rice and skewers of chicken and beef satay coated in a delicious peanut sauce. Some of the curries I liked very much - like the fried tofu and the sauce on the shrimp curry was divine. Beef rendang fell a little flat for me as it wasn't as decadent, thick or spicy like authentic rendang is. The lamb curry had a sweet taste which I found a little odd. The chicken satay was juicy and delicious but the beef satay was rubbery and hard to chew and a weird texture. I definitely expect better from a satay skewer. Our server was kind and kept the flow of the food going. The final course is a little coconut pandan flan which was very very good but the texture is firmer than what I like. Flan should definitely be a bit softer and creamier. Either way it's tough to nail a 15 course dinner expertly but I do think if they made a few needed changes to the quality of food this would easily be a 5 star experience! If you live nearby, definitely give this beautiful cozy family run restaurant a try!!

Among the many stalls at last years Smorgasburg in Prospect Park was this Indonesian spot serving…read morestreet Food primarily serving chicken but also having a vegetarian option as well. They had a special listed as Smashed Fried Chicken (I believe Ayam Geprek) with coconut rice, spicy shrimp sambal, and fried tempeh for $18 among other offerings. The fried chicken was moist and delicious and plenty spicy from the sambal but not too much so and the tempeh added a bouncy texture. The coconut rice was well sweetened but not overly so and very fragrant. It was a bit hard to eat but really tasty and very much worth it among the many options at Smorgasburg. Short review as this was a food stall among all the other food stalls but if this one shows up again here or preferably as a smaller version ad let's say the Queens Night Market next year or something, I would definitely go back. Nice people also

This place consistently exceeds expectations. The workers help customers make satisfying choices…read more All items on the menu offer surprising flavor balance in every bite. The restaurant has earned a special place. I want to return as soon as possible.

New favorite Indo spot!! The Nasi Padang set gives a great bang for your buck as you get to try a…read morelittle bit of everything. Rendang was super tender and every other dish hit the spot too. Chicken wontons were fried super crispy. The Indonesian bbq ribs were falling off the bone--so tender and flavorful! Very authentic Indonesian food. Casual dining. Service was good. Will be coming back very soon!

this will forever be one of my favorite restaurants in the city. My partner and I come here every…read moretwo weeks from brooklyn to eat the Boongkus. The service is quick and theyre very kind. The restaurant is also very clean and the ambience is perfect for the food. i could not reccomend this place more !

I don't care if you like Indonesian food, don't like it, have never had it, or other…read more This restaurant is a MUST TRY. Everything from the drinks, to the food, to the service was top tier. I'm from LA and had a lot of great food on this trip but the lobster noodles I will truly miss. I'm sitting here in LA dreaming of them! Also our server (I think her name was Laura but it's been a few weeks, so I might be misremembering) was a DREAM. So sweet, so accommodating, explained everything and gave amazing recommendations. Must haves: the satay trio (we did chicken, lamb and scallop at our servers recommendation) The lobster noodles (still dreaming of these) The corn fritters (like the most comforting delicious side... I could just eat a plate of these) I will say the restaurant is loud, so not a place for intimate conversations. But definitely so beautifully designed and just a great atmosphere. In a city with amazing restaurants you have a lot of choices... but this was by far the best meal I had in the city.

Just wanted to add an update to my old review for those curious about the Nusantara/Tasting Menu…read morehere, which is either $78 or $98 per person. What it is essentially, is them picking out a bunch of dishes, and adding them all up together to be whatever that amount is per person. Our menu for four was the following: Appetizers- Avocado Gado Gado Vegetable Spring Rolls Hiramasa Sashimi Escargot Rendang Mixed Satay- Lamb, chicken, and scallop Mains- Lobster Noodles Fish Sides- Nasi Goreng/Fried Rice Eggplant Balado Corn Fritter (Bakwan) Desserts- Banana Sundae Chocolate Ganache It was enough food, and for those who can't decide what they want, I would probably recommend it, as you get offerings of some of their better dishes such as the satay, lobster noodles, and rendang, while also trying a bunch of other dishes.

authentic Indonesian cuisine. Allllll locals so you know it's good. It gets crowded around dinner…read moretime but turn around is quick and food comes fast. The owner also helps wait tables and is super nice.

A friend and I came here for lunch. When I arrived she was already there. The waitress was friendly…read moreand attentive. Inside was not very big. We ordered fried shrimp chips, grilled Pompano fish, meatballs with swallowed meat, crispy chicken skin, and fried savory fishcake combo. My friend said Indonesian shrimp chips were not the same as Chinese shrimp chips. These were bigger and denser than the smaller more delicate ones I was use to. Plus the flavor is stronger. The fish was smoky, crispy on the outside moist and flaky on the inside. The meatballs had that unique texture of bouncy and chewy. It had good flavor. There were two different types of noodles in the soup that the meatballs came in. We were also surprised the fried fishcakes also came in a noodle soup. Apparently, the combo comes with noodles in soup even though that's not what the picture looked like. The crispy chicken lived up to its name; it was very crispy but not a whole lot of flavor. Still the crunchy texture made it addictive. If you like authenticate Indonesian flavors you will definitely be happy here.

Very happy that this spot exists and that I can get a couple of items that can be made vegan and…read moregluten-free, and that they are delicious and filling. I've gotten their salad and/or rice bowls a few times, and it is pretty customizable when you order in person or on the kiosk. (Their online order g platform seems to be much more limited.) The people working there are very nice and very helpful. When it's not busy, the food is prepared pretty quickly.

One of the amazing things about NY is the amazing variety of foods available from all over the…read moreworld. This place serves fresh bowls with a large variety of options with an Indonesian origin.

Small place with tables mostly for 4. Was busy that weekend when we went but we got the last table…read more We liked the yellow beef soup with the noodles, toppings; and the Java lamb fried rice with tender lamb pieces. The fried chicken wasn't as tasty as described on the menu, so needed the sauce. Thai iced coffee was ok in sweetness. Restroom available. There are some street parking in front and metered ones along Whitney Ave.

This restaurant in Elmhurst has been in the neighborhood for 14 years serving traditional and…read moreauthentic Indonesian food. It's a small family-run local spot that has a lot of regulars coming in for their variety of appetizers, noodles, soups, and rice dishes. An extensive halal menu that has options for everyone interested in trying Indonesian cuisine! Get their hot sauce on the side because it is Indonesian-style spicy, very hot. The vibe is very cozy, with only 5-7 tables inside depending on the time you're dining. Here are some of the featured dishes & drinks: Shumai bandung $13 Chicken satay/sate ayam $16 Oxtail soup $18.50 Java fried noodles/mie goreng java w/shrimp $16 Nasi bungkus nangka with rendang $21 Fruit cocktail $7 Soursop fruit juice $7 Es cendol $7 Asian Taste 86 (8610 Whitney Ave, Elmhurst, NY 11373) Open Wed-Mon 11am-9/10pm

The monthly Indonesian food bazaar has been happening as long as I can remember. It takes place…read moreeither on a Saturday or Sunday (check their IG page) in an unlikely chapel on the edge of the cluster of Taiwanese restaurants in Elmhurst. It is a 5 star experience, if only for the variety of options on offer for a cuisine that is hard to come by around these parts. My best bite on a recent visit was the gado-gado, a sort of Indonesian chaat, with vegetables, rice cakes and crackers served with a thick peanut chutney on top.

4.5 Stars. Bring Cash! But Venmo is okay. First, this monthly Food Bazaar "in Queens" as press &…read moreinfluencers always say, is actually really easy to get to. 8 stops from Lexington/59th St. off the R. Or take the E/F express to 74 St./Jackson Heights & transfer to the R for 1 stop. Then it's a few minutes walk down (Queens') Broadway. Make sure to bring a shopping bag because this is Asian Supermarket central & Thai Pata Market - alongside Chinese Bakeries, Taste Good Malaysian Restaurant, Pho Restaurants - I digress. The organizer of this 15 year old Food Market pop-up, Fefe, is so nice & motivated (the NY Times described her as being proud of sharing Indonesian food and culture & a fan of American bureaucratic systems - only allowing vendors who have all their permits.) their social media is pretty active & hold other festivals at the Indonesian Consulate and at other spaces on Indonesian holidays. About this Vendor Market! It's low-key, family friendly & welcoming. There's bathrooms too. Think PTA Cultural Festival - BUT this is a quality culinary adventure. One Indonesian first-time customer was surprised to see some items that they've only seen when visiting Indonesia & their first impression was that the vendors didn't dumb down the flavors for the Western palette. During my visit, there were 5 vendors & a Sunnyside Reads Org table. I don't know much about Indonesian cuisine, but stews & noodle soups seem multi - ingredient & multi-textured (veggies & crispy toppings), grilled fish & meat skewers, peanut & chili sauces, cassava & sticky rice, coconut milk turmeric broths, palm sugar & pandan. Things I've tried: Taste of Suribaya vendor - Rice Plate: light turmeric rice comes with grilled chicken satay, tempeh (apparently handmade from a Philly vendor), string bean veg stir fry (peanut sauce), a battered fried hard boiled egg. Scoop of sambal chili sauce - Jackfruit Stew (vegetarian): a very mild coconut curry. The jackfruit is cut into thick triangular pieces. There's also cassava, daikon, cabbage, bamboo shoots, tofu puffs, battered fried boiled egg; potato chips & shrimp chips on top. Other Vendor: - Fish "Meatball" in steamed lotus leaf w/ peanut dipping sauce (thought this was going to be a tapioca flour & fish meat item, not what I expected. Very savory, probably good with rice.) Other Vendor: Long lines for Gado Gado (veggie in peanut stew) & Meatball Noodle Soup (& other dishes I wasn't familiar with). Lots of people eating fried fritters & empanada - like pastries. Next time would like to try $17 Beef cube skewers + thick sticky rice (peanut sauce) & the Gado Gado. The Desserts! - The Yeasted Yellow Rice Cake (turmeric, coconut, milk, lime leaf). Kind of like a big slightly tropical crumpet. Similar to the Cantonese yeasted white sugar rice cake. Delish! Had it with tea at home. - $3 Pandan Thousand Layer Tapioca Cake (SO hard to make - even layers & very pretty). Great Flavor & fun to eat. Like a jelly. - Taste of Surabaya: $5 Pandan Crepe (rice flour) filled with grated coconut & palm sugar. Not too sweet! - Lots of people drinking/eating the green pandan-flavored tapioca noodle in coconut milk & palm sugar. Kind of like bubble tea, but not really. Seating: About 5-6 table tables inside & benches lining the front of the room. There's a little patch of front lawn in front of the church, and a picnic table. People are really friendly, sharing tables & chatting about the food. This is true NYC Queens - people of all backgrounds & ages come to eat & are open & interested. BUT I should've paid more attention to the elder Aunties & what they ate (some trying to get extra shrimp chips...others getting prepared meals to-go). They always know the good stuff. Thanks to the lone grandpa near the stage with a mic, singing karaoke off of his phone. Classic. .5 stars off because unless you get there right at opening, the food is mostly lukewarm. But the Indonesian person I met mentioned that since the country is so hot, they think the food (like egg, chicken on rice) is served at a lower temperature. Or maybe things like Gado Gado's supposed to be like a mixed salad. Wouldn't mind a microwave to warm things up though.

It's restaurant week, so when I saw this spot did the banana leaf for their restaurant week menu I…read morehad to check it out! (Despite that, we opted out of their restaurant week menu and ended up just doing their normal tasting menu for $68/pp. It seemed like the regular tasting menu had a better selection of food. HOWEVER, it is not served on a banana leaf ) The restaurant has a lot of nice decor and is really narrow. But that just means it's a perfect spot for date night The staff were really friendly and nice. For the tasting menu. You get all the listed appetizers/sides, then you choose one of the listed entrees and 1 fixed dessert We ordered: Tasting Menu Padang Style: Appetizers/sides: Baked Razor Clams - sambal butter, coconut crumbs Roasted Brussels Sprouts - fried chili sauce, parmesan cheese Egg Balado - sambal, thai basil Acar - cucumber, cauliflower, pepper Yellowtail King Sashimi - coconut makrut lime broth, blood orange Mushroom Fritters - gulai curry, citrus herbs Asian Pear Salad -citrus, shiso Krupuk tapioca chips Coconut Salem Rice - mixed herbs Entree: Fried Chicken - tomato chili sambal Lamb Ribs - kecap manis, black pepper Roasted Romanesco - coconut, cherry tomatoes Dessert: EsTeler: ube ice cream, coconut, avocado, dragon fruit Although, the food was overall good, I didn't feel like any of the dishes really stood out. Maybe my disappointment of our food not being served on the banana leaf clouded my judgement. (Fyi, the tasting menu did not state it will be served on a banana leaf. I just assumed because the restaurant week menu was.)

Came here for dinner and the food was great. We ordered the butterfish, chirashi, and another…read moreappetizer not pictured. Everything was melt-in-your-mouth delicious, and my favorite dish was the butterfish. However, I will say that the portion sizes were rather small. Luckily my group ate some food beforehand, but if you're coming here to be full, you'll end up spending a good amount. The restaurant itself was cozy and vibey. I went on a Tuesday evening so it wasn't crowded at all and easy to get a table (reservations were plentiful). I'd recommend giving this place a try!