Great, authentic Indonesian food -- really nice people -- lots of options and they are open to…read morebeing gluten-friendly. Beef rendang is amazing, mahtabak is the best that I have had in the US. The classics are great - nasi goreng, gado gado, satay. We have never had anything but a great meal here -- our daughters for it when we are coming from LAX and going home to the OC.

We were in the mood for fried oxtail and remembered how delicious it was here. I love Indonesian…read morefood and it had been quite some time since we've eaten here. The dining area is small, so we always order takeout. Just make sure to call 25-30 minutes ahead. Prices have definitely increased. The Oxtail plate comes with a scoop of rice and now costs $27. Service is always friendly and the Oxtail was absolutely delicious. This spot is located in a strip mall on a busy corner near the 91 freeway. It ca

My son introduced me to Simpang Asia, and he was absolutely right--the food here was fantastic…read more The restaurant itself is cute and cozy, with a relaxed atmosphere and outdoor seating that makes it a great place to unwind and share a meal. We started with the Roti Paratha, which arrived warm and flaky alongside a rich curry dipping sauce. For shared plates, we ordered the Bali Sea Bass and Stir Fry Water Spinach. The sea bass was beautifully prepared with layers of spice and aromatics, plus just enough heat to keep every bite interesting. The water spinach arrived sizzling at the table, adding to the experience and making the dish feel fresh from the wok. For noodles, my son ordered his usual favorite, the Mie Tek Tek, while my daughter chose the Mie Ayam, which she thoroughly enjoyed. To drink, we had white wine, Terra beer, and a Thai iced tea that came with a cute presentation. There was a small hiccup when our beverages were forgotten, but the staff handled it well and kindly comped our appetizer, which we appreciated.

Last Saturday, my friend Kiana took me to an Indonesian Bazaar. I met new people, learned about…read moretheir culture, and connected with the Indonesian diaspora. I even chatted with one of the performers, and a random guy there told me, "You have to try Simpang Asia." Turns out, it's the same restaurant I had already mentioned to Kiana because it's near my physical therapist's clinic. So Kiana and I ended up here for Tuesday lunch after my PT session. I ordered the server's top recommendation -- the Nasi Bungkus -- and it did not disappoint. The beef and chicken were so tender and flavorful, paired with fresh vegetables and fragrant rice. The sauce was absolutely delicious, with perfectly balanced seasoning. A must-try! Excellent Customer Service, clean restroom & restaurant accepts apple pay. Small parking lot

Totally spoilt for options here. They have everything I could think of. And everything looks so…read moregood! They have everything from snacks to entrees to desserts and also groceries. I went there thinking I'm just going to buy 2 items max. Wrong! This place, unlike many places around the area takes credit cards. There goes all my money! Lol. I ended up with a basketful of food. I just couldn't help it. I ate them, not all, as soon as I got home and each one of them was delicious and authentic. I know this will be a stop for me whenever I visit LA. They're just that good.

If you love Indonesian food this is the spot. I have been to Indonesia a couple of times and the…read moreflavors at Medan Kitchen are right on par with what you get over there. They really keep the authenticity and quality at a high level. The food is amazing and every dish we have tried has been consistently good. It can get a little pricey if you order a bunch of dishes with a group but it is completely worth it for the quality you are getting. One nice bonus is their loyalty program. If you spend over 50 dollars they give you a stamp card and once you collect ten stamps you get around 20 dollars off or a free dish. Definitely a good incentive to keep coming back. If you are looking for authentic Indonesian food in the Rosemead area I honestly do not think there is a better option than Medan Kitchen. Highly recommend giving it a try.

All I can say twice legit Nasi Bungkus. The best Nasi…read moreBungkus in the entire American continent... No lies. Try it for yourself!

Balinese street food pop-up run by two sisters that specialize in the banana leaf package meal aka…read moretheir signature bungkus or package. I think I saw this place pop up on my social media which is how I got on my radar. I signed up for the newsletter and did a pre-order when they did a pop-up. I don't have a lot of experience with Bali/ Indonesian food, but this was such a fun, novel experience and the food was really tasty. I ordered nasi bungkus, the kueh lapis, and the es cendol. From their website, the nasi bungus contained the following. STEAMED RICE Fragrant lemongrass rice made with coconut milk, pandan leaves, and galangal SAYUR URAB Long bean and bean sprout dish with toasted coconut and kencur COCONUT CHICKEN CURRY Pasture-raised chicken, slow-cooked for six hours MOTHER-IN-LAW EGG Hard-boiled egg marinated in tamari and topped with chili paste TEMPE OREK Fried soy bean cake in a sweet and spicy glaze SAMBAL GORENG Spicy Thai chilies, shallots, and garlic, fried and finished with coarse salt KACANG BALI Bali-style salted peanuts ABON BABI Traditional dried pork garnish The kueh lapis is a fun colorful, coconutty dessert that is nice, thick and chewy. The cendol is a nice desserty drink made of coconut milk, pandan jelly, red bean, and diced jackfruit. The drink reminds me of something similar in the Vietnamese culture. I was a fan. The desert was beautiful as well, and had such a fun look to it. I like the chewiness, and it was fun the peel the layers. The nasi bungkus itself was a nice combination of flavors and textures. I bought some of that chili stuff in a jar and added some extra on top. I liked that there was a kick, but not so much where I started sweating. The spice was a nice level. I got a little excited and ordered a lot of food and was totally full by the time I finished my items. Pick up itself was really easy. After you pre-order early in the week when they do a pop-up, there's a time window where you pick up - and in this case it was Friday afternoon - night. When I got there, they were friendly, and just directed me towards the counter, where they did final prep to give me my food. They even gave me some reheating instructions just in case. Super friendly and you can tell they put a lot of care into their product. I hope they have all the success in the world and would like to order from them again.

I've been coming here for years to celebrate anniversaries, birthdays, and even just the end of a…read morelong work week--and it never disappoints. On this last visit, we had the chance to meet the owner and chef, and they, along with the entire staff, were incredibly kind and attentive. It was my first time dining at the bar counter, and the experience was just as lovely as ever. We ordered some of our go-to favorites, but also tried a few new dishes like the beef tartare, which was fantastic. The chef's special with green mussels and spicy coconut curry both looked amazing and tasted even better. We finished with a dessert that was light and perfectly balanced between tart and sweet. As always, an incredible experience--we'll definitely be back again soon.

Dija Mara is a trendy Indonesian restaurant in downtown Oceanside with a warm, well-designed…read moreinterior and friendly service. Nearly everything we tried was bursting with flavor, well-deserving of the Michelin Bib Gourmand designation the restaurant has earned the past five years. The food is served family style, and the cocktail menu is unique. Conveniently, there is also a good amount of street parking around the restaurant, even on bustling weekends. To start, I had the black rose, an agave wine cocktail with black sesame, rose orgeat, and egg white. I'm not sure the blend of flavors worked, but it was certainly unique. We also tried the gypsy king (their version of a spicy margarita) and the pandan, lime, and coconut mocktail, both of which were decent. For the small plates, we agreed that the charred eggplant and sea bream ceviche were stellar. The sambal shined with the eggplant, and the cassava chips paired perfectly with the makrut lime and coconut cream in the ceviche. The roti was just alright - nothing to write home about. The pork belly skewers were juicy and well-flavored, although we had finished all our small and large plates by the time the skewers came out (we had to ask about them - the waiters/kitchen likely forgot about our skewers, as multiple tables seated after us received theirs before we did). The ayam penyet, nasi goreng, and beef rendang were delicious and well thought-out dishes. We agreed that while the menu is heavily Indonesian-inspired and the food features the flavors of Southeast Asia, the dishes are quite Americanized. Dija Mara shines in presenting a typically uncommon cuisine in the U.S. in an easily accessible manner, which is laudable. Would recommend everyone try at least once.

Let me just say, WHAT A GEM! I've been sleeping on this place for awhile, but finally made my way…read moreto Kedai Indo Cafe and was NOT disappointed. Of course, I had to order their rendang dish with their nasi kuning (yellow rice)/coconut rice mix and side of tempe. And of course, es cendol was a must! It was absolutely delicious!! Being a fellow indo, it's often hard to come by good rendang that's not made in someone's home kitchen :) All to say, I was pleasantly surprised to find such good indo food in Upland. Definitely coming back to try everything else on the menu! Logistics: decent amount of seating with a cute cafe feel, card/cash accepted, easy parking, and kind staff

I have had my eye on this place for awhile. Conveniently located off Mountain Avenue there's plenty…read moreof parking. The interior has so much Indonesian character. It isn't a large place. They weren't very busy on a weeknight. Service is self serve. You order and they bring the food to you. Being from Singapore, Indonesian food brings me back there. I've been to many Indonesian restaurants. I've been to Indonesia. My parents have been here but it's been awhile. I really wanted to like this place. The prices are pretty high for what you get. The food was ok. I will go elsewhere for my Indonesian fix next time. Pastel 3/5 was a bit chewy. It didn't have the flakiness that I like. Nasi Goreng 3/5 it was just ok Otak otak 4/5 pretty close to home. I liked it Laksa 3/5 lacked flavor

Absolutely delicious and so sweet. I grew up in Indonesia and was delighted to try their nasi…read morebunkus and es campur! The favors and the atmosphere was like brining me right back to the island life I grew up in! The people are very helpful at Mr Sate the owner talked me and my friend for a hour or more and told us all about her beautiful life. We had a great experience! I recommend the trying it next time you are in LA!

First time here and wow, I am very impressed!…read more We ordered the Mi Goreng (fried noodles) and Nasi Goreng (fried rice). I've only ever had the instant Indomie Mi Goreng before, so this was my first time trying it fresh at a restaurant, and it honestly blew my mind. Everything was super flavorful, fresh, and well balanced. As a Chinese person, the flavors felt both unique and familiar at the same time, which I really enjoyed. You can tell there's some overlap in ingredients and techniques, but the spices and sauces make it distinctly Indonesian. Definitely a great local spot and I'm happy to support a small business. I'll definitely be coming back.

Hands-down, the most authentic Kalimantan Malaysian Borneo noodles and dishes that I found in Los…read moreAngeles. The noodles are super authentic and sounds the best. Love you guys when I need some Kalimantan love.

Been wanting to try Borneo Eatery for awhile and finally got the chance. The shop is small, but the…read moreservice was quick and efficient. We ordered the roti prata, laksa, and cendol dessert for my parents, and the chicken satay, nasi campur, penyet plate, roti prata, and teh tarik for the rest of the family. Overall, the food tasted great and everyone enjoyed their dishes. Definitely get the coconut rice, which brings a rich yet light flavor to the rice and makes it absolutely delicious. The standout for me was definitely the roti prata -- cooked to perfection: crispy, light, airy, and super satisfying. The flavors across the dishes were solid and made me excited to come back and explore more of the menu. My only disappointment was the portion for the large roti prata order. It only came with 2 rotis and a small container of curry sauce, which felt a bit skimpy for the price/size. Still, the quality of the food was excellent overall, and I'd definitely come back again to try other dishes.

Nice, reasonably priced Indonesian dishes. Had a chicken rice dish with appetizers and it didn't…read morebreak the bank. Never really had the banana leaf wrapped rice before so it was a treat. The rice was flavorful along side the well cooked meat. It came with an egg, spicy peanuts, and a coquette. You can order at the counter or at the table. Though, if you're unfamiliar, it's worth it to ask the staff for details especially for the items listed on the daily special since there's no descriptor on those. The place also serves as a mini grocery for Indonesian items if you want to make it at home. It does give homely vibes with a sense of community. Will definitely come back to try the other dishes like the satay. Fun fact, they were part of the original food court but now have their own space.

In Los Angeles, Indonesian restaurants are few and far between, therefore, finding a good one has…read morebeen a challenge. Indo Bistro is definitely one of the betters ones. They serve authentic Indonesian foods that remind me of Jakarta. Today I was really craving Ayam Goreng Kremes, because it's been many years since the last time I had it. Nasi Ayam Kremes is a combination of Indonesian style fried chicken, white rice, perkedel (fried potato pattie), fried tofu, fried tempeh, and sayur asem soup. The chicken is deep fried after it's been cooked in herbs and fully marinated. Very flavorful as I can really taste the different herbs and spices. Over the fried chicken is a generous serving of savory crunchy crumbs. There's also a side of medium spicy house sambal. I would recommend adding some kecap manis (Indonesian sweet soy sauce) and use this as dipping sauce. The half fried chicken is rather small, about the size of a Cornish hen. The soup is pretty good, even though I am not a fan of sayur asem soup. This tamarind-based soup contains green beans, chayote, corn rounds, and peanuts. The deep fried marinated tofu and tempeh are so yummy! They truly remind me of the good ol' days living in Indonesia, as they are the staple foods of the locals. The perkedel is just passable, possibly because it is served cold. Unfortunately, it isn't as crispy as it should be. The restaurant is small. Other than the kitchen crew, only one person was doing all the work. Good and very friendly service. My order did take a long time, however. If you're in a rush, you may want to eat somewhere else. Indo Bistro is the place where you really want to "santai" which means relax, take it easy. Indo Bistro is an Indonesian restaurant, mini-mart hybrid. They sell a variety of pre-packaged Indonesian snacks, shelf stable groceries, and also freshly-made market snacks, such as pastel, lemper, bakcang, rempeyek, etc. I also tried their savory snack Lemper, which is sticky rice stuffed with shredded chicken that's been cooked in coconut milk. After it is wrapped in fresh banana leaf, it is then char-grilled. Their lemper is really good, but very greasy. It's basically food and lip gloss in one. BOGO Lol Next time when I'm craving more Indonesian food, I'll be coming back to Indo Bistro. They have really good chicken satays.

If you're reading this before October 20th, 2026 you need to go!!!…read more Sadly they're closing in Oct and it breaks my heart because of how amazing their food is. The staff is friendly and amazing on recommendations. The food is hot and fresh. Malaysian food is difficult to find and has a distinct bold yet comforting flavors. The char siu had that sweet and salty flavor all throughout each bite. I loved the fried pork bits in the rice & noodles that give extra umami to the dish. The crispy pork belly was in fact very crispy and delicious. The noodle dish was our favorite, we got medium spicy which was perfect for our palettes. It was saucy and had everything you could want. I wish we had discovered it sooner but we'll be returning as much as we can until the end.

We drove all the way here specifically to try the Malaysian cuisine this place is known for, after…read morehearing so many great things and reading positive reviews. My husband originally wanted to order the Char Siu Rice, but unfortunately it wasn't available on Sunday at 3 PM, so he switched to the Nasi Lemak Chicken--and it turned out to be a great choice. Easily 10/10. The chicken was incredibly tender, and the rice was fragrant and flavorful. I ordered the Curry Laksa, which came with tender chicken, fish balls, tofu, vegetables, and boiled egg. The portion was quite generous for a single dish. They also offer two noodle options--egg noodles or rice noodles--and I chose the egg noodles (pictured). While the ingredients and portion were excellent, the broth was not as rich and savory as I expected, especially since laksa broth usually has such a distinctive flavor. I'd still give it an 8/10 overall. One thing I really appreciated was that they offered sambal prawn as a condiment, something not commonly found at other Malaysian restaurants. I also tried the iced Teh Tarik, but it tasted a bit too watered down for my liking, so I probably wouldn't order it again. Service-wise, one staff member seemed a little overwhelmed when we arrived and didn't acknowledge us, so we seated ourselves at an available empty table. They also have a small grocery section where you can purchase authentic Malaysian dry goods. I picked up a Pandan Kaya Toast Jam. The restaurant itself is simple and casual, with no fancy décor--but the food is the main attraction here. Will definitely be back to try more items on the menu!