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We don't have Indonesian restaurant in Chicago so the first thing we do after we get into Philly is to eat Indonesian dish. Food - Everything were so good and delicious. Even my picky eater kids love the food. Price wise is definitely worth it. Service - we are a party of 7 and the food came out super fast. The restaurant itself has lots of tables. I love the fact that the restaurant is clean. We will probably stop by here for take out before we head out to Chicago
Sky cafe is nestled in a little Asian strip mall. I love that there's a parking lot here! We stopped by for dinner and ordered Nasi Padang, Kwetiaw goreng, and Nasi goreng spesial. Inside is cozy with dim lighting. And service is friendly. When we sat down we were given a hot tea which was perfect for a cold winter day. Nasi padang: this dish was a spread of 6 different little dishes with a side of rice. I enjoyed sampling all of the different things and particularly liked the coconut spinach dish and the coconut curry chicken. Unfortunately food got cold pretty quickly because of the small dishes w/poor heat retention. Kwetiaw goreng: fried wide rice noodle dish. Peanutty and savory. Great with hot sauce! As someone unfamiliar with Indonesian food, I would say this dish was pretty much like drunken noodles and pad Thai combined! Nasi goreng spesial: really great fried rice. Had some Chinese sausage, egg, fish cake...sweet, smokey, not too greasy, overall a very well done fried rice
The noodles for mi go reng is more like lo mein. It has chinese sausage, shrimp, and not a lot of veggie. The curry noodle soup is very coconut-y and a little spicy. I don't like the rice noodle that is used. The toppings have fried tofu, fish ball, tofu skin, potatoes, not really any 'meat'. Chicken satay is tender but too much sauce.
They seated us on entry and it's not that crowded on a holiday. The interior was really beautiful. On the wall, they showed a map with some history facts about Indonesia. Very cute. The food was amazing. Everything we got was very delicious, Very flavorful, and all in all just great. skewers with peanut sauce - must try, delicious Probably the best skewers with peanut sauce I ever had. They were very generous with the peanut sauce and it was very savory and delicious. Curry noodles - not too spicy and we're very savory. It had a nice flavorful soup base and felt like a very cozy warm meal. TLDR - everything super savory and flavorful,
Some of the best, casual dining in all of Philly! We went early on a Saturday and it was PACKED but we were seated immediately! The sound level was lively but you also notice some were quiet as people happily ate full tables of food! A great sign! Someone standing outside made a comment "this is my FAVORITE spot in all of Philly. The #23 (nasi bungkis) is the best thing I have ever eaten" and dang they were right! We wondered the #22 and #23 and devoured as much as we could... but the servings were MASSIVE and we had a good amount of leftovers! The flavors of each part of the dish hit everything you want, fresh, rich, salty, meaty, fatty, crunchy, soft... and more!! Can't wait to go back. Love love love everything!
Indonesian food isn't easy to come by so Sky Cafe is a very special place! It has similarities to Malaysian and Thai food so if you like either you should give this a try. Sky Cafe is a homey place that has pretty simple decor and service like a lot of low-key Asian restaurants, but it gets the job done and the food is the main point at these kinds of spots anyway. Note that there is a 4% fee for credit cards, but the menu is very transparent about this and even separately lists the cash and card prices. The prices are super affordable anyway so it doesn't even amount to much. I've been here a couple times both in pairs and with a larger group and enjoyed each time. The coconut rice dishes are very popular here, coming with a big scoop of fragrant rice, a portion of a selected entree (beef rendang is a classic), and some sides that altogether make a very filling meal. Another go-to here is the satay - the chicken satay are PERFECTLY grilled and I could just drink that peanut sauce. My most recent time, I decided to get the kari bihun since I'm a sucker for curry noodle soups in other cuisines. This one hit the spot, packed with a variety of proteins like fish cakes and tofu and deep-fried egg, and a delicious broth that I couldn't finish but took home with me because I couldn't bear to waste it. Overall, Sky Cafe offers really interesting, flavorful, and filling food at reasonable prices. It has a big menu I've barely even dented so I will definitely be back to try more!
Hole in the wall kind of vibe. Has a smell of lots spices, can be off putting to some . Lady was super nice and explained the type of food to order. We got the R22 and traditional Indonesian salad. If you want to have a sampler type of meal order the S22. Careful the shrimp is super spicy.
WOW. Everything was delicious. We came on a Monday evening and were sat and eating by the 20 minute mark. Amazing customer service with even more amazing dishes. I can't wait to come back.
Located in the "Vietnamese strip mall", this place offers a change to "pho" and other Vietnamese dishes. Sky cafe offers decent Indonesian food. We started with the chicken satay which tasted pretty good since it was covered in peanut sauce. I do wish the chicken satay had more of a charcoal taste. I had the spare rib. The spare rib was so tender it fell off the bone. The sauces accompanying the spare rib were so spicy (both the red one and the green one). Not picture is the Spicy Chicken Rice Platter. Even though it was only one chicken leg, the chicken looked like it was good quality. The hard boiled egg in the dish was topped with spices. I didn't feel like it was very spicy even though the dish was marketed as such. They charge 3 percent if you use a credit card but they do offer Venmo as an option.
Excellent Indonesian food in Philadelphia! The chicken satay has a perfect charred texture with nice savory and acidic notes. The fried wontons are super crispy, similar to a crab rangoon. The entrée itself was good. I thought the chicken was a little dry and could use some sauce, but the coconut rice and sides were delicious. Service was extremely good and friendly. The appetizers came out within five minutes of ordering. The Wing Phat plaza is a bit hard to find parking in, but making a stop is always worth it. Plenty of seating inside, and clean interior.
Sky Cafe is a relaxed restaurant that serves delicious Indonesian food. The dining space is rather small, but it makes for a cozy environment. It can get packed, but the service is good and the servers are really friendly! I ordered the Nasi Lemak Ayam Goreng (Sky's Coconut Rice with Fried Chicken). The fried chicken was crispy and juicy! I ate it with the rice, which did not taste like coconut, but it did come with some sort of fried onions on it that gave the rice some flavor. There was also a red paste that arrived with the dish and that worked well with the fried chicken and spicy egg! The dish also had pickled vegetables, but since I am not a big vegetable person, I only ate a bit. But it was still pretty good and pickle-y. There were anchovies that came with the dish but I did not see them. I think it may have been the fried pieces on the side which helped add flavor to the already delicious meal! My friend and I split the Ground Chicken Fried Wonton which I was not a big fan of as it felt like the chicken should've still been cooked. Overall, I enjoyed my experience at Sky Cafe and I would go back again to try something else!
This was my first experience having Indonesian food, and I really enjoyed it. The staff was great and the inside of the restaurant was quite cute - they have handwritten food facts/tidbits on the wall which was cool. We ordered pempek (appetizer) to share - it was chewy but slightly crispy on the outside, there was egg wrapped inside, and the vinegar sauce was great! I got R17, and the portion size was good and worth the price. I was extra hungry so I ate the whole thing, but I typically would have leftovers for another meal. The chicken wasn't dry, the sambal had a good kick, and the potato (I think) side on the plate was really good. I was expecting the veggie curry to be thicker, but it was still good over the rice. I look forward to coming back! (Bring cash).
8 years ago
I came here with a friend yesterday. I got the Mie Komplit and we shared a Lamb Sate. Both dishes were good, and I was especially impressed with the noodle dish. It was savory but clean, balanced between the meat and the vegetables. The soup came on the side and although I enjoyed it separately, my friend poured the soup into the noodle dish and enjoyed her meal that way. I would definitely come back and bring friends because this has been one of the best Indonesian restaurants that I've been to. read more
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To have the owner personally come to your table and explain how a dish was made just made the whole experience. I come to this plaza every week and I have never stepped foot in here. Glad I came here over the weekend because the food is amazing. This was my first time experiencing Indonesian food and it's definitely not going to be my last. I can already tell I'll be coming here often because they serve great food for a great price. I don't remember the name of the dish I got but she owner explained to me that they marinate the chicken thigh overnight so it was super flavorful. I like how they included a side dish of chili for me so I can adjust the spice to my liking. I also tried this green jelly sugar cane drink, which was very refreshing. It can get packed during the weekends but it's worth the wait! read more
8 years ago
The Sky Cafe is a hidden gem in a strip mall. It is a small restaurant, so it can get busy really quick. I saw a lot of people come in, but there weren't enough tables, so they had to wait. Everyone that worked her was so friendly and helpful with the menu. I ordered the R24: Soto Betawi-Rice Soup. It is coconut milk with beef, potatoes and tomatoes that comes with rice and spices on the side, so you can adjust to your spice level. I added it a lot and while there was still some spice left over, I thought it was the perfect level of spice for me. The meal was really inexpensive and most of the meals are under $10. Also, it is BYOB, which is a huge plus. read more
Cheap food, good food, authentic food, what more can you ask for? This is a real gem in the city. Calling this place hidden would be an understatement since there is no signs or directions to get here. You would have to walk in this very random plaza to find it. The layout was very cool, there's a screen window that makes you feel like you're in a cafeteria somewhere in Asia. The food was cheap and delicious. I recommend getting their item number N-1, which was their combination noodles (mie komplit). This bowl of noodles consisted of eggs, pork, chicken, meatballs and wonton and a side of soup for $7! You can't lose. Their beef rendang and chicken sate is a bit subpar when compared to places like Hardena's. At sky cafe however, they have a secret weapon that beats any other Indonesian places I've been to; their fish of the day. They usually have pompano or string ray and they can either be fried or grilled. I've never tried their fried fish but their grilled pompano was out of this world! I dare put this grilled fish against any five star restaurants in the city. Some other items you should get are their fried chicken leg and their dessert drinks. This place have the perfect trifecta: good food, cheap prices and great service. Good news is they are taking credit cards now so make sure you stop by every time you're around! read more
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Having spent nearly 4 months backpacking my way through Medan, Bukit Lawang, Banda Aceh, Pulau Weh, Padang, Danau Toba, Pulau Bintan, Jarkata, Bromo, Yogyakarta, Surabaya, and then to Bali, I've eaten plenty of Mie and Nasi Goreng to know how good they should be. Sky Cafe serves pork dishes which, according to my memories, were not common in most parts of the country. The location is a bit hard to find since it's hidden inside a strip mall. The price is relatively low for what you get. Their pork satay (Not exactly the same as the Thai Satay) is one of the best satay I've had. Their Fried rice and Fried noodle were even better than what I had while I was travelling there. The Medan rice plate is amazing. It comes with 5 little items on the plate which is kind of how they serve food in Medan. You sit at the table, they bring out 10-15 little plates, you pick what you want and pay for the plate you eat...with your hand (Yes I asked for a set of utensils) The noodle soup, while similar to most yellow egg noodle soup made by Chinese people throughout Southeast Asia, is very tasty and packed with goodies. I'd give this place 10 stars if I could. Love it! read more
6 years ago
A killer combo of affordable + balanced + savory food. I got the mie komplit, kwetiaw goreng, and gado gado and I can't get over how cheap but filling it was! Highlights for me included the peanut sauce in the gado gado (yummy!), and the variety of ingredients and flavors in the noodle dishes. They definitely do not skimp on the food quality. I'm amazed that it was as cheap as it was and honestly cannot think of another restaurant in Philadelphia that does food so well for so cheap. I will definitely be back. read more
3 years ago
Only real vegan option at the restaurant! Tofu and tempeh mixed with some vegetables and rice read more
4 years ago
This place is pretty spectacular. In fact, as I'm writing this review, I'm already planning my next visit. Sky Cafe is an unassuming, hole-in-the-wall joint located in the Vietnamese strip mall on 11th and Washington. I've been to the grocery store that's located LITERALLY right next door dozens of time and never noticed this place. Walking by, you might think that it's closed, but don't be fooled by the shut window blinds and lack of lit signage....Sky Cafe is most likely open and will most definitely serve deliciousness. And this brings me to the food. First order was the mie belacan, which was seafood egg noodle with spicy shrimp paste. The waiter warned that it might be pungent. But au contraire, I could have taken more pungency! That said, the dish was spicy, fresh, and had amazingly rich umami and "breath of the wok" flavors. Nasi ikan balado came next, which was a spicy fried fish rice platter. The steamed rice and gently fried fish fillet topped with a spicy tomato sauce was also accompanied by a light vegetable curry (mostly with squash and okra), fried egg, shrimp cracker, and sliced cucumbers. To an Indonesian-cuisine-first-timer, this might seem like an odd assortment of items. But trust me, it works and is delicious! Food aside, the wait staff was friendly, and the prices can't be beat. Most dishes are under $8. I can't wait to go back! read more
6 years ago
I absolutely love this restaurant! All the food I've had has been delicious and you can't beat the price! It's located within the mall and is quite small but I've never had issues with getting a seat for a weekend lunch. The staff is friendly and attentive. I usually get the N1 noodle combo since it has a little bit of everything in it. I like that it has so many flavors and toppings. The rice combo also has a lot of different meats, but I personally prefer the noodle dish. Their wings and fried wontons are great appetizers. Highly recommend this restaurant especially since it's hard to find good Indonesian food! read more
9 years ago
If you want a small and cheap place to eat good food, totally come to sky cafe. My friends and I ordered the mie komplit and nasi lemak; each came with soup on the side. I personally don't like green onions in my soup but you can't even taste it. for that. Price came out to be less than $20 with tips. My only flaw about this place is the water wasn't ice. But overall, food was good and also the atmosphere. Sometimes it can be cold, so eat your food quick before it gets cold. read more
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Ordered some takeout from Sky Cafe cause I heard about it from someone. I wanna go to Indonesia read more
If you like Indonesian food or would like to try Indonesian food, this place is a nice place to start! I came here for lunch today with some friends. This place is not big, but the food is so good here ! I had the pork satay and Soto betawi. The pork was cook well and the sauce was amazing! Soto betawi: beef, tripe, potatoes, and tomatoes in a coconut beef broth ! Both dishes were delish. This place is very affordable and the service was good ! Update 02/03/18 Came back and tried the curry with rice, instead of noodles! This flavorful curry includes fried tofu, fish balls, fish cake, potatoes, and eggs ! It was very delicious and not too spicy! Update 3/23/18 Met up with a good friend for dinner and I had the Nasi Lemak Ayam Goreng ( coconut rice, fried chicken, anchovies, spicy egg , and assorted pickles)! The chicken was moist, spicy egg was not too spicy, Pickled veggies had a crunch and was sweet, fried anchovies was so good, the coconut rice was good, but I would prefer Jasmin rice (so that it Would soak up all the wonderful flavors)! read more
8 years ago
My 2nd time here but I was nervous since I've recently turned vegan and I was worried that there may not be anything for me. After scouring the menu, I decided on Gado Gado (cabbage, bean sprouts, tofu, tempeh with peanut sauce poured over), and skipped the egg. The peanut sauce was savory with a hint of sweetness. The dish is not spicy by my standards, so I drizzled sambal all over to turn up the heat. It's hard to find good tempeh and this one hits the spot. I am from Singapore and we have no lack of Indonesian Cuisine back home. This one is pretty legit. Overall, I'm happy to find yummy vegan option in this Indonesian restaurant. The friendly staff round up the stellar experience. read more
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This is one place I didn't get a chance to visit despite hearing such good reviews when I lived in Philly. So when I came back to visit Philly, I was very much determined to try this place out. Pros: -Food! What more can I say? Everything that I tried was beyond my expectation. They were flavorful, pungent, and everything nice. I've tried Batagor (AMAZING), Satay Chicken, Mie Komplit, and Nasi Lemak, and I literally cannot pick out what I liked the most because they were all finger-licking good. -Service: Despite the busy atmosphere, the service was very attentive. Because it was my first time trying out Indonesian food, I needed a lot of help picking out items from the menu. The servers were very friendly and helpful. -Price: I find that food in Philly is generally cheaper, but this place is super affordable especially considering how yummy the food is. I don't think I found any items on the menu over $10, it's almost unreal. Cons: -Location: It's not the easiest to find as the restaurant is situated in a shopping center. It is also pretty far from the Center City. -Cash only. But honestly, it's so worth drawing much from the ATM machine if you don't have cash. I loved this place so much that the 3 days I was in Philly visiting, I went back to this place twice. If you are in Philly, what's stopping you? Just GO NOW! read more
3 years ago
This place was a nice find. The restaurant is hidden inside another shop but don't be fooled because it was packed. The service and food was quick so go hungry. The food was close to the food I had in Bali. I wished That I had tell them not to give me too much sauce as it was a bit salty for my taste buds. However the flavor is true to what you would expect. The chicken sauté was tender. The noodles were soft and chewy. The chicken was fried till light and crispy. This place is quick, affordable and most importantly has parking! I will be looking forward to going back read more
5 years ago
Sky cafe was packed Saturday night when we arrived for dinner. Luckily we made a reservation for our party. Everything on the menu was fairly inexpensive and there were tons of pictures to help you decide what you might want to order/eat if you've never had Indonesian food before. Anyway, we ordered the gado gado, beef tongue satay and the lamb satay for our starters. The lamb satay was amazing and better and more authentic than any Malaysian restaurant I've ever been to. I know this is an Indonesian restaurant but some of their foods overlap. This was my first time having the beef tongue satay and famous gado gado salad and they both were okay. For our main courses, my table ordered the nasi lemak rendang, nasi campur medan, nasi lemak ayam goreng and the kari bihun. What's cool about the rice dishes is that they come with a lot of little sides, so you can try a little bit of everything. Our food came out pretty quick and everyone seemed to enjoyed it. The staff was also super polite and attentive. We'll definitely be back :) read more
4 years ago
The food was absolutely delicious and at reasonable price. I'm generally very skeptical trying out new Asian places. My common complaint is either meat is raw n chewey or over cooked n oily. But this place was perfect. We enjoyed the food and service at this place. You can make out that this is a family run place. We ordered N1 Mie Kiebet (i think tht ws the name) basically chicken n pork with noodles and soy eggs, and spicy fish with rice. Soy eggs were super tasty. Spicy fish was teally very spicy, even for Indian taste buds. Portions were more than descent with side of soup. Overall, I recommend this place and would come here again whenever Im craving dome good asian food. Note:This is a cash only place and there was no ATM inside the resturant. read more
10 years ago
Came here on a visit from DC, and I can tell you, this place rocks. Yes, I'm Indonesian. Yes, I've been craving for authentic Indonesian food for years. And yes, this place delivered at an affordable price! We ordered the batagor ($7), a mix of fried fish cake, tofu, egg, placed on top of steamed greens like lettuce and bean sprouts, topped with peanut sauce and sweet soy sauce. Sky Cafe serves their version in a taco bowl, and I can tell you... It's great. Batagor has been my number one childhood snack from the street vendors. And after that first bite, it's walking down memory lane! To finish things off, we shared the Padang rice platter ($15). Traditionally, Padang cuisine is served tapas/banchan style, where you have each parts of your dish served separately. Their version here is just like that, but instead of a family portion, it's a portion for one (though it was enough for both of us). Tender fried chicken, spicy kale curry, spicy shrimp in sambal, a spicy green sambal, perkedel potato patty, and my favorite... Beef rendang. The rest of the menu looks just as exciting and I wish we had enough stomach space to pretty much explore the rest of the menu. Maybe next time! Found out that this is not the first location to Sky Cafe, as they have another location in Queens, NY (good to know). For this particular location, it is located INSIDE the shopping mall. So don't be confused when you can't see it from the outside. Also, it's CASH ONLY. So be prepared! read more
Sky Cafe never disappoints. If you want some delicious exotic fare that will transport you from Philly to South East Asia pronto at a very reasonable price, this is the spot. The Nasi Pecel Lele is always a favorite -- the crispy fried cat fish over the equally crispy lettuce, mixed with rice, sweet killer chili sauce, and soy bean tempe. We tried the mini Indonesian-Dutch style rijstaffel platter nasi rames Medan, which is the most authentic rendition of this Sumatran city dish I've had in a long time, complete with two fearsome looking blackened half eggs, which are both a visual and culinary treat. The rice platter of perfectly fried chicken and mixed with vegetable soup, egg with chili sauce (red and green) is a combo that will make your tongue dance. Not to worry, the hot tea is always ready to drown the heat from the chili sauce! :) The standard fare yet delicious mie komplit "completes" the dinner. The restaurant also sells Indonesian snacks on the go (while supplies last), e.g., the caramelized, chopped chili soy bean cake (sambel tempe goreng) that can be used to complement any rice-based dishes. Restaurant is busy during dinner time, but the service is prompt and courteous. Will definitely come by again whenever we're in the Philly area. read more
5 years ago
My girlfriend's cousin introduced us to their go to place for good curry. This was an Indonesian restaurant which served the typical beef rendang and other curry pots. The chicken satay was really good. I loved the peanut sauce of the Gao Dao (tofu). Food was really cheap with the amount of food you are ordering. If you are into a quick Asian cuisine lunch and also stopping to get some groceries (which is beside the store), then this is the best place for you. We went here around Sunday 4pm and parking was already difficult. Restrooms are clean and the staff knew the menu very well and appreciated if you have any food allergies especially that most of their food is riddled with peanuts. I would come back to this place again. read more
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1122-38 Washington Ave
Ste B
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Bella Vista, Passyunk Square
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(215) 271-1983
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