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!!

Side notes: Family-run place, so if you're going to go here with a bigger group, call early to make…read moresure they have the dishes you want. Would recommend the Bakwan, the Empal Goreng, and the Sayur Santen the most, with the Talor Tahu and various Bakwan being very tasty. Rating is for the area (in Queens, this would be an upper 3 as being a milder but tasty Indonesian spot, but worse than Sky/Awang.) I have been to this small family-run Indonesian restaurant a handful of times since my old review back in 2022, and over the many years, I have found some dishes I have loved more than others, of course. From the small plates, I would recommend, as before, the Bakwan for $9, consisting of crispy corn fritters cooked pancake style with scallion. The texture of the dish is wonderful, and the dipping sauces, whether they be the sweet chili sauce or the peanut sauce, work well to help with the slight oiliness. The sate is also pretty tasty. Of the multiple types, the Chicken Satay was the most recent one we had (which is cheaper at $11,) but I think the beef one (for a buck more) is better. We also had the larger Sate Madura a previous time, which was also very tasty. Another tasty dish is the Talor Tahu for $18, listed as a seasoned egg omelete with bean curd, mushrooms, and veggies glazed with Indonesian soy sauce and shallots. The price might look high for a vegetarian dish, but it is quite large, and the mixture of vegetables adds a nice mix of textures, including a good amount of crunch. The sauce is nice as well, adding a slightly sweet flavor, and goes nicely with the soft omelete. One of the most recent dishes I tried here is one of the best, which was the Empal Goreng for $21, listed as sliced beef marinated in sweet Javanese spices pan fried topped with Indonesian soy sauce. There was plenty of beef, which was cut thin and cooked beautifully, with the flavors reminding me a little bit of lemongrass dishes from Vietnamese spots, outside of it also having a slightly spicy kick. There was otherwise some lettuce, and the dish was served with some achar/acar, an Indonesian (and insert ASEAN country here) mix of pickled vegetables including cucumber, carrots, and onions. My other favorite dish here is a vegetarian dish, which is the Sayur Santen for $18, listed as lightly battered broccoli and cauliflower in Indonesian herbs cooked in spiced coconut milk topped with bean curd and carrots. There is a nice mix of textures, with the batter indeed, as listed, being very light, with the cauliflower and broccoli still retaining some crunch. My favorite part of the dish is the bean curd, which absorbs the delicious slightly sweet, and lightly spicy coconut milk. Another group of dishes that tend to be good are the various Belado, a pepper mixture with various spices that is somewhat similar to a sambal. This is available with Ikan, or crispy fish, for $20, or with Terong, or crispy eggplant and tofu, for $18. The crispy fish was a bit less spicy the most recent time, while the vegetables retained most of the kick from previous dinners, so I slightly preferred the vegetables. If there was one part of the menu to stay away from, it would unfortunately be the various kare, or curry. The Beef Rendang for $21, or pieces of beef simmered for hours in coconut milk and spices, is just alright, being a bit too soupy for my style (as I generally prefer drier rendang in general,) with the spices being a bit too light, whether it is the coconut milk or chili. The same can be said for the $19 Kare Ayam, which is also a bit too mild for my liking. From previous memory, I would also not recommend the Ayam Goreng, or their spiced fried chicken as it's a bit dry. The Nasi Goreng, for a variety of prices depending on protein, is also just OK. The dish listed as Indonesian fried rice with protein, scrambled egg, and protein was $18 in our case, for a chicken/ayam version. The portion was plentiful, but it partially lacked the wok hei I associate with this dish. The egg is nice, and there was enough chicken, but it was also a bit too plain. Speaking of light dishes, they have given us the Pandan Coconut Pudding for $7 a handful of times. This is a lightly flavored pudding with a very mild floral (from the pandan) and coconut flavor. Due to the texture and the light coconut sweetness, it reminds me a bit more of some kue you can find in some spots, such as Lady Wong and otherwise. It's a decent final bite. Outside of one particular part of the menu, I have liked this place every time I've been here. The food in general is pretty consistent, outside of maybe the spice level in a dish or two, but this is more expected in a casual spot such as this one. I'll go back again, probably in another few months, and sample more of their dishes. The rating is for the area, as it would be closer to a 4 in Queens, but I would still go back.

This place is an absolutely must try! The ambience was super nice and comfy, the staff are very…read moreattentive and has such great recommendations, and most importantly, the food was amazing. I highly recommend getting the lobster pad Thai, the corn pancake, the scallop satay and the beef! Everything was cooked to perfection in terms of flavor, leaving me wanted to eat more. The portions aren't the biggest, but it keeps you hooked. I'm definitely going to be coming back

Food: honestly the food wasnt that good. I got the mango cucumber, Mushroom soup, sheimp noodles…read more(part of restaurant week) and pandan ice cream. Only item I enjoyed was the Shrimp noodles. The mangos were good but it's bugging special, esp for $20. The pandan ice cream tasted dull and not good with the passionfruit. Service: good, cleaned our table often and changed utensil, bit long on dessert though for 6PM Ambiance: nice vibes, feels hip and fun. Clean and nice decor

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!

My Indonesian friend recommended this spot and it didn't disappoint!…read more Service was friendly and quick. Food Consensus: We ordered the sate ayam, sate padang, mie tek tek, nasi ayam goreng sambal ljo, and the lime squash drink. All of the food was solid. My favorites were the mie tek tek and the nasi ayam goreng sambal jlo. The noodles were in a rich, savory sauce that I loved. The chicken in the nasi ayam was perfectly crisped and the green sambal paired perfectly with the chicken. It was definitely a slow creep of heat. The skewers were solid too, I'd over them to share. The lime squash was refreshing and light, perfect for a summer day Overall, I recommend trying Sumatera!

Wow. I love when home-cooking and catering come together in a perfect space. Zaab-zaab means…read more"delicious-delicious" in Thai so this play on words is literally that! I really appreciate the no-contact ordering as it makes things move along much quicker. The food was delicious and mild enough for my little one (we asked for all items with extra chilies / chili topping to be on the side). The server today was very kind and followed up if anything was too spicy. The Thai Tea is spot on and refreshing! The boat noodle has the perfect beefy flavor, some surprise tripe, plump meat balls and plenty of sliced beef. The Kao Soi curry noodles was the right amount of sweet and salty. The added crunchy from the fried rice papers was a nice touch. My favorite the nam kao tod does come with peanuts so those with allergy should request to not get this added as a topping. I wish it was served with more fresh lettuce as the dish is on the saltier side and deserves some fresh lettuce to balance it out (lettuce wrap style). All in all, a great spot for quick eats and flavorful food!

Such a weird experience--I ordered a chicken curry at the self-serve screen. There were no other…read morecustomers there. I stood at the counter patiently waiting for almost five minutes, no one speaking to me and just standing around. I was confused why no one was making my food. Finally the girl at the register asked me if I was waiting for the something, and I said yeah, my food. She then looked down right in front of her face where the orders/receipts pop out and goes, oh, and says aloud chicken curry to the other woman (older than the register girl and a scowl in her face the whole time). It then takes ANOTHER five minutes for her to put together rice and curry chicken. I don't know what she was cooking or why they don't just have a pot of it to serve, but the entire experience is was not pleasant. It makes me regret spending $15 on the bowl (it was tasty just not worth the effort to get it--plus the chicken was kinda dry). I had never been to a Zaab Zaab, but based on this experience, I'm not sure I will try again. Pier 57 has a lot of food options; I would not recommend this place. My daughter got egg noodles with pork belly at Nom Wah around the corner for $19, and I was so jealous! Go there instead of Zaab Zaab.

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!

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.)

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.

I'm a total novice to Indonesian food but after really enjoying it at Sumatera, I wanted to try…read morethis place. The restaurant is clean and comfortable and doesn't feel cramped. I ordered the nasi bungkus with fried chicken. This dish comes wrapped in a banana leaf and then wax paper and it's exciting to be able to unwrap it when it arrives at the table. It has a complex heat, tempered with bitterness but is not overly spicy. The fried chicken was incredibly tender- when I attempted to separate the drumstick from the thigh, the bones just pulled right out. The meat is also deeply seasoned throughout. A really fantastic piece of fried chicken. There is ample sauce to season the soft, fluffy rice and the green beans provided a welcome vegetal bite. I loved the hidden hard boiled egg buried in there. I also got a very interesting dessert, Ice doger. It has a base of pink shaved ice and coconut milk and is topped with avocado, black glutenous rice, basil seeds, coconut and cubed white bread. The flavor combination was unique and fascinating. The creamyness of the avocado lends itself perfectly to a dessert, and the grassy vegetal after taste adds complexity. The herbal, sour notes from the basil seeds and the richness of the coconut complement the sweet base, seasoned with condensed milk and the cubes of white bread soak up all the liquid as the ice melts. I loved this dessert. My food took quite a long time to come, but the service was very friendly and helpful and my water was refilled often. The restaurant seemed to be filled with regulars who knew each other and the environment felt warm and homey. Very pleased with my experience and already planning my next trip.

Ordered delivery to Forest Hills, came pretty fast. Order…read moreNadi Bungkus (fried beef) stuffed fried tofu with shrimp clam satay chicken satay Everything very tasty would try other dishes next time