Cozy market filled with tons of Indonesian snacks and other food staples. If you're craving it, there's a strong chance they'll have it in stock. But the real star are the Martabak. They're so good fresh, and it's filled with savory, rich, umami goodness. The shopkeeper is super friendly and always welcoming. A solid place for you to get your Indo snacks. read more

Yesterday went in during opening hours and place is okay. I order martabak cake, other items, and bought snacks in the store. But not sure is the owner or employee have inform me. The guy open his mouth on me "hurry up because I'm busy and has other orders to take care". In reality that's not my problem or business and if he can't take the heat inside the store or kitchen. He should get out or not coming to work. Shouldn't give me the heat on customers period! Plus there were no customers yet and I do think completely rude! I do not recommend others to come in waste your money. Better take your money elsewhere some other places better! Definitely I really don't want to rate this place a one star and should be ZERO! Should have better customers service and not a good friendly place at all! read more

Overpriced and Disappointing I really wanted to like this place, but I can't wrap my head around the pricing or the execution. Paying an average of $20 for a martabak is honestly wild, especially when the flavor is nowhere near original. If you've had the real deal before, you'll be disappointed. It lacks the authentic soul and taste you'd expect for such a premium price tag. There are definitely better, more authentic options out there that don't charge these kinds of prices for average food. Save your money and look elsewhere..... no matter how bad your craving might be... Look elsewhere. Even LA has better options and cheaper options. Example: Simpang Asia. read more

If only I could give zero stars. I tried the "special martabak" for the first time, and it was like eating pure butter oil; it was also far too sweet. I ordered two of them at 11:00 AM and was told to come back and pick them up at 5:30 PM--it cost $50 .a not worth it order for a waste of my time. The man who came out of the kitchen was extremely rushed and very unfriendly. I don't see any body waiting line for.I will not be coming back again. read more

I never heard of this cafe before until my daughter saw it on the social media. They have amazing Indonesian desserts options for all of you to try. We opt to get the one with chocolate and cheese. It was perfectly sweetened and perfect for snack with coffee and tea. They also have variety of Indonesian snacks, drinks and spices you can purchase. It is suggested to order ahead before arriving at the cafe and we did just that. Friendly staff and great service. Ambiance is nice and clean. They have tables outside so you can eat your delicious fluffy sweet Martabak. I will definitely be back in the future to get other flavor of Martabak cake. read more

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Best martabak manis (Indo thick pancake) in LA (I would challenge if there is anything better in the U.S.). They have different selection on the menu but going for the trifecta (chocolate/peanut/cheese or chocolate/peanut or pandan flavor) could go no wrong. About $25 a pie. Go for it. Be sure to call and reserve for your order a day earlier. read more

Martabak Cafe - Desserts Near Me - West Covina, California

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What a hidden gem! The special bread was delicious and fresh. I have never had anything like it - the pairing of chocolate, cheese and peanuts was amazing. Several coworkers told me about this place to try as I wanted to support locally owned API business during May. The only down part is you need to order it ahead of time. I went in at 4pm when they re-opened and the man told me to come back in at 6pm for pick up. read more

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IYKYK! Martabak or appam balik is a delightful Indonesian/Malaysian treat. I've had it in Malaysia but have never come across them here in US before. So when I read about this shop through Tejal Rao of LA Times Food, I knew I had to go check it out. Call ahead as they are made to order. And whatever you do, don't wait until you get home to eat that first slice. You won't regret it! read more

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Always delicious . I made the order 4 days prior before I am coming . They open the cafe late like 4.10pm and i had to wait 30 more mins before my order bot even make yet read more

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We ordered a single martabak from here a few days before pickup as we heard this was necessary. The ordering process was easy enough though it does require an "old school" phone call to place your order. Hubby really wanted to try this so he did all the work lol. We scheduled it on the day we were going to be in the area for lunch with family. Lunch got done super early and we had a lot of time to kill before our scheduled pick-up time. Hubby tried to call them (maybe about 1.5hrs earlier than our time) and tried to asked them if we could it up. They didn't seem to understand or didn't care but eventually hung up without actually haven't said anything. So we arrived 30 minutes early and hubby went in to check. The guy brusquely told him to come back in 30 minutes. I guess fair enough? Hubby dutifully trekked back in around 2:35 and waited a few minutes longer before exiting with the long-awaited goods. We had prepared for this moment so had disposable eating stuff in the car. We had ordered the chocolate, peanut and cheese (original, I would say) and the thing was RICH and huge. It was doused in butter which I guess is a hallmark of this dessert but despite all the fillings, it was not overly sweet and had a hint of a savory quality. Hubby was smitten. He had two slices in the car while I had my one. While we were parked in the shade we observed people popping in and out with orders. Some guy had at least 8! So overall, I guess I'm giving this one a 4 star because it's a fairly decent representation of an Indonesian street dessert but don't expect A-1 customer service. read more

After eyeing this place for a few months, I finally had time to stop by for the first time and omg, it is so good. Definitely lives up to the hype. Like previous reviews mentioned: remember to call and order ahead. I called right when they opened and was able to pick it up by the end of the day. I got the number 1 and the whole thing came out to $26.23 for 8 pieces including tax. Which seems pricey but it breaks down to about $3.20 per piece. So good read more

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definitely on the pricier side, but i would highly recommend this place. i don't think there's anywhere else in SoCal that I could find Martabak. Definitely worth trying! read more

Serious good indonesian dessert! I love their martabak. They have different flavors according to your taste buds. read more

Martabak Cafe - Pandan Martabak - Desserts Near Me - West Covina, California

Stopped in for the first time. Didn't order food or drinks, but would like to soon. Their specialty is Indonesian pancakes. Came to check out the market. There's coffee, crackers, chips, tea, sauces, soups, and so much more. I grabbed a bunch of things to put together and Easter basket for my dad. Nice little spot. The server was friendly and welcoming. One thing, everything is written in Indonesian, but you can figure out from the pictures ;) Would definitely visit again. read more

My gf has been wanting to try this place for a while now, but it's been on her list of things to try for several years now and I didn't get to try it until yesterday. She told me it's about $18 bucks, but when I got there, I told her how much it was, she was shocked (so was I). I ordered the Pandan Nutella Banana Cheese Martabak came out to $25 + $1.00 additional for Pandan. The total came out to about $28.50 including tax. From looking at other menu pictures, I see that in the past 4 years, the prices have gone up over 30%. It sucks because people's wages did not go up 30+%, while food costs have gone up so much. It's a shame. Anyway, back to the martabak review, the taste is good, I can't say I "love it", but it was good. I like cheese, but I can live without it in the one I tried--I'll keep cheese toppings to more savory dishes, and keep sweet toppings on desserts. I wish they sold single slices of it versus a whole cake of 8 slices because now I have 6 slices that most likely will be wasted, and if not wasted, it won't be as fresh when I attempt to eat the other slices later. I didn't give it a 5-star because this is my first time having it, and I haven't tried another martabak to compare. Also, if there is a next time, I'll have to order one with different toppings and more people to split it with. The location itself was organized and clean. The chef was nice and helpful. My gf told me that I should call before I go, and I didn't understand. I thought I could show up and buy a cake, but it's a good thing I called ahead. The chef told me, it's like ordering pizza, call ahead, and I'll make it. This way, you don't have to wait. Good thing my gf gave me that heads up. Chef said that on weekends, the wait goes into the hours, so it's better to order 1 to 2 hours ahead, or even the day before if you're trying to get some on the weekends. Lucky for me, I called in, and it was ready in 20 minutes for pick up. read more

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THIS UPDATE REVIEW IS IMPORTANT TO BE SHARED - ESPECIALLY TO NEW CUSTOMERS: I'm not going to repeat about how great are the Martabaks in this review, again. Because they ARE & SOOO WORTH IT, although... its-kind-of-hard-to-get BTW, They take debit/credit card payments now! My BFF and I, had been craving for Martabak! So, we were calling soooo many times on Friday to order, no body picked up. Found out that they were closed! We were kind of in "panicky mode" to be honest! Haha Yesterday, a bit after opening hours, finally able to talk to the owner.. Yayyy!! We were informed: If one tries to call a few times and no one picked up the phone, it means they are closed for the day! So.. there's no need to try over and over again like we did Good to know! LOL While we were there, a lady was picking up 10 Martabak! Then it was our turn.. we ordered 4 Martabak (2 pandan 2 regular). Two other ladies came in after us to pick up their orders as well! Wow... still so busy at 4 pm! When we were waiting for our orders, there were a few girls came in and tried to order some Martabak to go.. only to find out that was not doable! They left... then returned to try to order again for tomorrow (sunday) but too bad.. this place close on Sunday! They were dissapointed. I told them.. that's okay.. it will be so worth it later We explained to them, they MUST order prior to the pick up day. Because they put customers on the list & no extra batter were made for walk in customers. This is good to know! It means everything is made fresh to order every day and not pre made in big batch! I placed my order a bit after 11, I was told to pick up my orders at 4 PM. So.. new customers.. don't go and think to order there for to-go.. it won't work! Especially if you live far away and had to drive all the way there to get the GOOD STUFF! This time, I asked for Pandan Martabak with Cashew & Cheese with less butter (to ease up my guilt LOL) It was soooo worth our almost 2 hour drive there! I remembered to take the pics of the entire Martabak . But, I don't have the pictures from my BFF of the three Martabaks she ordered LOL read more

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Great martabak. I wish they were open more. You have to call and preorder for sure. Baker/staff is very nice. Nice little grocery store to pick up some Indonesian food too. read more

2024 Update! The martabak here is simply amazing! It also helps a lot that it's basically the only place nearby that even sells it. I haven't been able to find any other restaurant or business that makes them. These are well-made too! It's rich, buttery, and delicious. I really need to try just their sweetcorn and cheese next time. Just as a warning, CALL YOUR ORDER IN before going. As far as I know, they don't allow walk-in orders because it does take around 15 minutes to make one depending on if they have other orders already or not. They have a large variety of combos and even if you don't find one they have, you might be able to ask for specific ones or to take out a specific one you don't like! The price is worth it. I would keep coming here every day if it wouldn't be such a heart stopper to eat one each day Honestly, I highly recommend this place and martabak to people! read more

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Place was clean, service was okay and the wait wasn't too long, 30mins for 2 martabak. I love the Pandan Durian Cheese, i wish they put more durian in it. lol. I will be back to try their cendol durian! read more

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OMG, THIS PLACE IS BOMB.COM. If you Indonesian, there is no introduction needed. For those that are not Indonesian, it is Indonesian crepes, but with the thickness of pancake. Just imagine two juicy pancakes are together and in the middle there is sweet of your choice (I have the video showing it). Me and wife got the special (chocolate, peanut cheese) which is how most people eat Martabak in Indonesia. We also got NBC (Nutella, banana, cheese) and Nutella toblerone. You guys need to try it. If you love sweet and juicy sweet, THIS IS THE ONE BABY! For ordering, they suggest TO CALL AHEAD! Sometimes that got so busy that everything will be ready in 1 - 2 hours. So if you know you can be in the store between those hours, make the phone call. They close at 7 PM, so please call before 5 PM (evening pickup) or call around noon (afternoon pickup). There will be time they run out of dough and sweet to make martabak because they make a lot, so call as soon as you can. Also THEY CLOSE FROM SUNDAY - TUESDAY. If you want the drinks, definitely come earlier. Me and my wife came to pick up the martabak at 6ish and they do not have the ingredients to make the drink anymore lol so come as early as you can if you want the drinks also The product in the store have really good prices. I am from Arizona and some of the product (like sambal) are cheaper there, which is surprising. They have kerupuk, sweets, and snacks from Indonesia also with good prices. The store is clean and welcoming. If you come early and want to eat the martabak there, they have table and chair in the patio. Come over and try it guys! read more

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Who doesn't like Martabak? And Martabak Cafe has the best martabak in so cal. Yes it's pricey if you compared with original price in Indonesia but you don't eat it everyday. It's comforting and heal your homesick. So, yes, when you really really craving for martabak, i think it's worth the money. If not too craving, then wait until you are back in Indonesia... read more

It's soooo good but I know how much calories in one order. I would still eat it on my cheat day thou. read more

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We called and place our order first before we pick up . This time I tried Durian cheese and I love it . It actually tastes really good . Will order this again next time read more

Martabak Cafe - Durian cheese - Desserts Near Me - West Covina, California

Call ahead to order but plan to wait up to 20 min longer than the scheduled pickup! CC & tap to pay are accepted now! Parking is plentiful. The shop is located at the edge of the plaza. There are a few tables outside under their shaded porch that can sit 2-4 per table. Ovomaltine, Nuts, & Cheese Martabak (5/5) I'd dock a star for the wait time, but patience is truly a virtue here. This was love at first bite. Crispy edges, chewy interior reminiscent of banh bo nuong, a generous filling of sweet Ovomaltine, crunchy peanuts, & salty cheese, all cooked in rich butter. Before I knew it, I was sitting in my car, alone, baking in the summer sun because my hands were dripping in butter and I was too cheap to turn my car on. Thank God for my tint, else passersby witness me sweating bullets while I devoured FIVE slices on my own. This is my first martabak so I don't have anything to compare it to, and I don't need to. I've found my favorite desert in the world. I'll request this for my birthday, my last meal, my wedding, my kids' birthdays... I don't even have kids. I can't believe I've gone so long without knowing about this place. And I wouldn't have known about it if I didn't decide to walk around the plaza after shopping at SF Supermarket. I'm really excited to try Durian & Cheese next, but my arteries need a breather. Until next time, unfortunately. read more

Our go-to place to get Martabak Manis. The best one in SoCal, IMO! Price is decent, service is good, and I just found out that they now accept credit cards also! Hooray! (They used to accept cash only). Order ahead of time by phone is highly recommended because it takes a while to make them. FYI, they have limited opening business days and hours. read more

The martabak is so delicious! Please be patient as there might only be one worker making them! It's worth the wait I promise! read more

Martabak Cafe - Desserts Near Me - West Covina, California

It's becoming increasingly challenging to order martabak here. Every time we visit Los Angeles, either the restaurant has closed (limited hours) or they've stopped taking orders. So, we've stopped ordering from them. The martabak itself wasn't particularly impressive; it was just okay. It's better than nothing for those craving Indonesian martabak, but it certainly doesn't compare to the better ones in Jakarta or Bandung. Oh well... read more

Takes good the place is clean always happy the way I eat it worth it to drive far distance the price is good not expensive

I've been wanting to try martabak since seeing it on tiktok for the past 6+ months and saw a video about this place, I didn't realize how close it was to me! Went here and spent $28 (including tax) and got the chocolate and cheese martabak, and it was absolutely delicious. There were tons of items to browse through while we waited for the order (which we did not call ahead of time), but it didn't take very long. It was cozy and warm inside, and we definitely will be returning ASAP! read more

The only place that came close to home town feels in terms of martabak. The store also sells few indonesian snack items. They have original martaback (chocolate-cheese-peanuts) and different flavors. We love the pandan flavor with any toppings. Note : don't forget to order it ahead of time! read more

One of the best martabaks I've had in Socal! Unfortunately you need to call ahead to order and can only pickup at a certain time, they're also closed most of the time but other than that the food is good! read more

Martabak Cafe - martabak coklat kacang - Desserts Near Me - West Covina, California

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Very Friendly Staff & Awesome Items On Menu. A lot Of Variety Things On Menu, From Food To Beverages

long wait. CALL AHEAD! like many have stated before the wait is quite wild. they recommend calling ahead and that people call to place orders the day before. average person visiting for the first time or who take the drive wouldn't know that. i sure didn't. had to wait an hour for two martabak. if you're okay with waiting then hit this place up, otherwise call ahead read more

Was eyeing this place for a long time and finally decided to order it for Mothers Day. I definitely should have went with the durian one as the other reviews were spot on about the chocolate being overwhelming. I ordered the Chocolate Cheese Peanut Martabak with Pandan +$1. Total came around to $23. I couldn't taste the Pandan at all and the chocolate tasted like any regular melted chocolate. The peanuts gave a slight crunch and I could barely taste the cheese. Kinda disappointed as this was my first experience. They are CASH only if you do want to try, but I definitely recommend trying the durian one. read more

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Very bad. Came to restaurant to buy martabak, find out "no stock".There is no mentioned that item to be Pre Order in advance.

The martabak is delicious, but the last time I bought some, I feel like the quality is not the same anymore. Still good but it wasn't like before, could only be just for that day though read more

So Tasty!! You can never find a gem like this around California. The sweet and the topping are perfectly blended read more

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First time trying Martabak Manis Indoenesian dessert and Martabak Cafe did not disappoint! I have no baseline to compare to, but I really enjoyed the #1. Chocolate, Cheese, and Peanut Martabak! You get eight generously sized pieces of Martabak for $17.95 +tax. It's pricey, but worth it in my opinion since it's not something you can easily find around California and it takes a lot of work to make those honeycomb textures. I loved the slightly sweet and salty taste of the Martabak! The honeycomb cake layers are chewy and soaked with syrup and oil. It sounds disgusting, but I was pleasantly surprised how much I liked it! This is a heavy and decadent dessert. My hubby and I shared a piece and didn't even finish. I recommend eating it fresh when you get it or reheat the leftovers. Eating it cold or room temperature does not bring out all of the delicious flavors. There is no dine-in option and you must call ahead to order. Remember to bring cash! read more

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One of the few places to get Martabak Manis here in Southern California. Best practice is to call ahead to place your order. In addition to the variety of different types of fillings you can order, they have an assortment of Indonesian goods that you can purchase like Indo Mie, tapioca crackers (krupuk), sweets, and coffees. Credit card is now accepted. read more

We have been wanting to try this cafe for months, but we couldn't find the time to drive the 2 hours to. Finally, we came for independence day at the consulate and figured since in the area, we would drive the extra 30 min before going home. We arrive around 12 pm, and we're told we should have called ahead to place an order because it wouldn't be ready until 5 pm. We were SO disappointed. We don't live in the area, and 5 hours for an order seemed exaggerated. There's no website for special instructions, and as a restaurant, we just didn't think it was necessary. And if an increase in orders were to happen because of the holiday, you would think better preparation would have been anticipated by having more help or extra orders already made. Anyway, the cafe did have snacks and seasonings for purchase which was much cheaper than buying from big name brand Asian stores. So at least the trip wasn't a complete waste and we stocked up on goodies that are normally hard to find and expensive for us. read more