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.

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?

I came to Spark Social over the weekend for a baby shower. Before going, I looked through all of…read morethe food trucks online and decided on Rasa Rasa since I love Indonesian food and have had it many times, including while traveling abroad. I ordered the beef rendang, which came with rice, jackfruit, greens, a boiled egg, and a shrimp chip. Overall, it was a good, flavorful meal and definitely hit the spot compared to the other options at Spark Social. My only feedback is that the rendang could have had a little more depth and umami. The flavor was on the lighter side, which I assume is to make it more approachable for people who may not be familiar with Indonesian food. I also ordered the wings, and they were good. They were crispy and came with a sweet chili sauce that paired well with them. Nothing especially unique, but still tasty. I'd definitely come back if I was at Spark Social again and wanted Indonesian food.

This food truck is our favorite at Spark Social! The food is authentic, clean and well-priced. The…read moreowner is also very friendly! Rasa Rasa gets 4/4 stars for SAFV: Service Ambiance Food Value for Money

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!

I have not stepped into this space in almost 40 years. It was a work lunch rotation spot then when…read moreIt was a Chinese restaurant named Yunan Restaurant. It was my favorite for an extremely popular dish now prominent on Irving Street near 12th Avenue, my introduction to their famous staple chicken wings. I continued to periodically get them here until they closed. Fast forward forty years and a friend invited our group here for a birthday lunch on summer Saturday at 12:30 pm. Running late from my morning errands, I arrived shortly after the meal was ordered (Forgive me for possible inaccuracies and incomplete information) since our host ordered seventeen dishes for our party of 12 to feast on family style. Here's a summary of the highlights. Favorites in no particular order: a. Chow Kway Teow (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=OXyh4S0Zwn0zipsVbIfDRw) - flat rice noodle stir-fried with shrimp, Chinese sausage and eggs; this is a classic dish using chow fun as the base and a mix of ingredients. My favorite. b. Basil tofu (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=yyuLG6v-DwEePR0j1kArYg) - tofu and shiitake mushroom in basil sauce; I enjoyed the ingredient mix and the sauce made everything balanced. c. Singaporean curry noodles (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=W1xq3h8e0WW7u20WyKJB9w) - glass noodle stir fried in our special curry sauce with shredded chicken; not your typical version as it is glass (as in transparent) noodles, a more slippery texture. This is also wet and made with mushroom slices. My 2nd favorite. d. Sambal okra (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=a5na569KcDG96eS9q_kHVg) - Wok fried okra with spicy sambal sauce; I enjoy the texture of okra though it's an acquired taste. The spice level was perfect for me, medium with a lean towards spicier. The other notable dish is the Hainan chicken rice (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=hCAhsBqrYfSFKP1mKg7Sjg), steamed chicken served with rice cooked in broth and ginger. It came with three sauces, a special soy sauce, garlic ginger sauce, and a bright red chili sauce. It was well made though I wished the rice was more fragrant. The restaurant was empty aside from our party when I walked in at 12:45 pm for several diners came in as our meal progressed. The two young ladies who tended to our party were efficient in removing empty plates and refilling our water glasses. In reading other reviews, the chili dungeness crab seems to be a popular dish. Maybe on my next visit.

Having lived in SE Asia for ten years, and drawn by the high Yelp ratings, I was enthusiastically…read morelooking forward to Lime Tree. What a disappointment! First, the pros: very pleasant staff and quite reasonable prices. But the quality of the food was extremely erratic. We ordered six dishes, of which one was good (5*), two were 2*, and three were fails. At the high end, we started with the roti prata, which was excellent - among the best. Unfortunately, everything after that underwhelmed us. The common characteristic of all the following dishes was sheer blandness. They ALL needed additional seasoning. Specifically, 1) The char kway teow (2*) was mediocre. There was flavor from the shrimp and the dish was okay to eat, but a long way from top quality. Could have used more ingredients other than noodles. 2) The laksa also had an okay taste, probably from the coconut milk and some mild seasoning, but absolutely needed more pepper 3) the basil tofu was bizarre - a brownish heap of tofu and mushrooms, with no basil in sight 4) The mee goering also was bland, lacking both seasoning, character, and other (non-noodle) ingredients. 5) Finally, particular scorn for the beef rendang, which is one of my favorite dishes. A good rendang has slow-cooked, relatively large beef cubes that should be fork-tender. The Lime Tree version beef is tough, cut into smaller cubes that are chewy. The sauce should have some kick to it and you should taste the tamarind. None of that was in the Lime Tree version. What we got, instead, was a visually unappealing brown beef stew, with a sauce that tasted like it came out of a can. The Bay Area could use a good Malaysian/Indonesian restaurant, and I would like The Lime Tree to be that restaurant. But they need to make their dishes much, much more authentic: use better ingredients (and more of them!) and don't hold back on the spices. I would rather pay a little more for better quality food.

Place caught my eye while I was perusing Yelp for a place to eat in the area since there aren't…read moremany Singaporean restaurants around. My group stopped by about an hour before they close and the line was constantly 4-5 groups, but the workers did such a good job getting things out in a timely manner while being friendly. You can either order with a cashier or on a screen, then wait for them to call your order number. We wanted to try the char kway teow but they were sold out for the day. What we ate: Hainanese chicken, poached (10/5) -- the best flavor in the Bay with perfectly cooked, aromatic rice and velvety chicken. It is served with 3 different sauces that elevate the dish--scallion ginger oil (more like a paste), a deep red caramelized onion tasting paste, and chili sauce. It comes with some refreshing, sesame oil coated vegetables as well as a cup of the most aromatic side soup. Such a steal for only ~$18 Seafood laksa (5/5) -- love the heat and creaminess of the broth. Brimming with seafood flavor, super bouncy noodles, and proteins of varying textures, this is very addictive. I was also tempted to get their Pokemon-themed butter mochi and rainbow jelly that they prepared for the Pokemon World Championship. I can't wait to return and try their curry puffs and char kway teow!!

Ordered the poached hainanese chicken rice. Food came out fairly quick even though there was an…read moreevent going on so service was quick. The chicken and vegetables were flavored and good. The down side of this dish was the rice itself. A bit of flavor in it but very undercooked. Each bite of the rice was mixed with eating undercooked/raw rice.

SERVICE - located on the corner of noe valley…read more- street parking only can be difficult to find especially on a weekend - small but well decorated interior - ambiance good for a semi casual meal - service is friendly and quick MENU - Malaysian food - vegan and vegetarian options available - slightly pricey ($25 per entree) FOOD - vegan laksa (8/10): creamy mushroom broth with rice noodles, tofu puffs, and sprouts. The portion is quite generous and is good for sharing between two people. I liked the richness of the broth with the sweet coconut and the hints of umami from the mushrooms. I would have liked more tofu and slightly less oil in the broth. - vegan rendang rice plate (9/10): jackfruit stew with butterfly pea flower infused rice and cucumbers. The flavors in the jackfruit marinade are complex yet so well balanced. I would eat that sauce on any protein. This portion is also generous to share. WOULD I GO BACK? Yes! The ambiance was nice and the food was tasty.

Came here for the special 15 item brunch Malaysia Day celebration…read more Arrived 10 minutes before the event started and right at 12pm they started to seat everyone. At each table we started with a cup of Iced butterfly pea lemongrass honey and then a cup of hot teh Tarik which was my favorite drink of the day. It reminds me of hong kong milk tea. The first dish did not come out until 50 minutes after we were seated. It was Kaya Toast with semi soft boiled eggs. I think traditionally the eggs should be alot softer forming a type of egg jam for you to dip the toast into but that was not the case here. Next was the Dabai fried rice which came out room temperature. The flavor was savory and reminds me of rice and beans texture but with more of an olive taste. I think it would've been better if served hot. Then the forbidden rice pudding came out warm and it was not bad. At 1 hour and 30 minutes after seated, they brought out a big tray of assorted food with no descriptions of what anything are so it was a taste and guess and reference back to the instagram post of this event. The kuih talam tasted like it was missing sugar and just tasted bitter to me. The Rosewater kuih sago was interesting and pretty tasty. It was prepared like a piece of mochi. The bingka ubi kayu is my favorite peace of sweet and reminded me of butter mochi. The mung bean kasturi was not bad but really heavy. The curry puff was cold and didn't tasted fresh. It was also quite salty. The pumpkin Cara berlauk was interesting and also quite heavy. The beehoon fresh roll was cold and lack flavor. The keropok crackers are good as they should be. The dip tasted like sweet and sour sauce. Overall not a great experience. All the food didn't taste fresh and tasted like they were all prepared a head of time but the service was still very slow. None of the food items really stood out to me. Items were all placed in a giant tray that was was meant for people to take togo but they were awkward to carry (especially since we were taking public transit). We asked for another togo box since we consolidated everything to one tray with some more leftovers that wouldn't make since to carry two giant trays. And the server was reluctant to give an additional small togo box. The instagram post about this event also advertised more drinks to be paired with this meal but it was never served. Never got our green tea, coffee, and tropical punch which would've improved the heavier and sweeter items that were served.

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.

I don't think I've ever had standalone Burmese cuisine before, but Mandalay definitely set the bar…read morehigh for me. The Balada was by far my favorite dish here. The pancake was just so crispy and light, almost like a croissant, and the curry dipping sauce was fantastic. Not super spicy, but enough kick to make sure you know its a curry. If I were to go back, I would just order this twice instead of a standard entree. The Mandalay special noodle is mixed in front of you and features a cleaner flavor. Each ingredient stands out on its own despite being mixed in together, and overall is a very light dish that leaves you feeling refreshed rather than heavy. Overall fantastic spot, would recommend.

It's another "been a long time" spot. Ironically, my last time dining here was before Yelp was…read moreeven born. When I worked less than three blocks away, over 40 years ago, my coworkers and I occasionally lunched here and had dinner a time or two. The restaurant was a client of my employer. Plus, a coworker was Burmese which made ordering a lot easier. Besides a dinner sometime after that with an out-of-state friend, I returned for a family style dinner for 4-5 of us. After reuniting with some friends from grammar school days, five of us found an opportune time to meet for a Friday dinner reunion here. Having a 6:15 pm reservation, I dropped the other guests off at the restaurant as I looked for parking, fortunate in finding a space kitty-corner from the restaurant. Our party of five was seated at a table next to the cash register in the rear right section. The menu is two sided on one page besides specials that our server told us about. Given the size of our group, we ordered a family style meal with the assistance of our server. I started with the Burmese iced tea (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=YOqKQksvSOR1owQB_AVC9Q). It is very similar to the other popular Southeast Asian country's iced tea made with condensed milk. Frankly, I can't tell the difference. For our meal, we shared the following, family style: Starters a. Samusa, chicken (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=KPy5vCVpV1-o07ZRr9b02w) - A mix of grounded curried chicken and potatoes. b. Tea leaf salad (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=Rhym78L97Qsu5O_z2GrpDA) - Salad prepared with imported Burmese tea leaves, toasted with lentil seeds, grounded shrimp, fried garlic, green pepper, sesame seeds, peanuts, and dressing (grounded shrimp and peanuts were kept separate due to a diner's allergies). One of their signature dishes, the mix of ingredients meshed well together. Here's what it looks after tossing (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=eOxyeZVzAEg7l9Rn-Z9MSw). Since I was okay with the segregated ingredients, I added them to my plate (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=yupuArsIAGajITrJDPZ6tA). Mains c. Chili beef (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=qOwue_tSXqFp9d91XL5Y-Q) - One of the three specials that we tried, this was a stir fry of tender beef pieces with a variety of peppers, spicy and not. Jalapenos, red and yellow bell peppers, Szechuan peppercorns, and green onions. The flavors are bold and the beef was tender. If you are spice sensitive, do be wary of the jalapenos, peppercorns, and the peppers with seeds. d. House special lambchop (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=vuYo_HzCnoLKQoy-S6J0Fg) - Another of the daily specials, this was an interesting presentation. The lambchops were cooked medium well, tender and nicely seasoned. There was a bed of sauteed onions and red and yellow peppers in the center as well as asparagus spears. Everyone enjoyed this since this isn't a very common protein. e. Dry pan fried green bean (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=DfkySvWpTorA_rM1sRjZxg) - Pan fried string beans, ginger, chili sauce, and grounded shrimp (withheld do to food allergy); very clean dish and the green beans were cooked perfectly, still crunchy. f. Country chicken (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=jrBMsj9mkMP3GhNWKXkqHg) - The third of the daily specials, this was a bone-in chicken, half I believe, that included a drumstick and thigh covered in likely a green curry sauce (wasn't described and we didn't ask since our conversation was too engaging). It came with serving of rice topped with fried garlic and pickled vegetables. I was already pretty full after the above and the noodles to come so I only had one serving. g. Mandalay special noodle (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=9UOv1twqqT_iRFdwRRuRZg) - Burmese flat noodle with mild coconut chicken, yellow peas powder, lime juice, onion, and fried thin noodle on the top. Like the tea salad, this came to the table deconstructed and the server tossed the dish like the salad. The dining room was a little more than half full when we arrived, filled up as we dined, and about 3/4 full when we left almost two hours later. The servers (several) were responsive in removing empty plates and refilling water glasses. The outdoor dining area was also about half full when I arrived with only one table used when we left. We enjoyed our meal as the dinner organizer who lives in the neighborhood recently dined with another friend, having a nice meal too. Looking forward to returning and trying more menu items.