If you want the real deal this is it. Amazing food reminds me of a real home cook meal. But if you…read morecant really handle spice be careful lol. Once again this the real deal!!!!! If you grab a dessert from the fridge they can warm it up for you too.

Everything that I ordered was good from the rice to the pork and the kick of the kale and the corn…read morefritter sweet and crunchy were Amazing together!! Comfort at its finest! I was happy with every bite!!! So glad I found you! Sometimes my day just needs deliciousness - THANK YOU DITA!!!!

I never thought I'd get to try out Global Grace Cafe since I typically work 6 days a week and am…read morerarely ever off on a weekday, but as luck would have it, I finished early not once, but twice(!) during one of my rotations and was able to stop by for lunch! Global Grace Cafe is located inside the Quilt Room or the social hall of the Reformed Church of Highland Park. When you get to the church, just follow the footpath to the right and enter--either follow your nose or the sounds of kitchen items and people and you should have no problem finding it! Every day, they have a different menu depending on which chef is working (there are chefs from India, Syria, Jamaica, Uganda and Indonesia!). Their food is super delicious with very fresh ingredients and the prices are very awesome. A lunch entree is $5, and if you want salad+soup, that'll run you $5 as well ($3 for salad, $2 for soup). They also have assorted pastries (cookies, scones, blondies, brownies, specialty bars [e.g. raspberry almond / apricot walnut / derby bar) that range from $1.50-2.50. They also serve fair trade coffee for one dollah! I got the Congolese Chicken + Cabbage with rice + potatoes and a side salad the first time I went. The second time, I got a trio of salads (beet salad, Congolese slaw, and cucumber salad) that came with pita bread. I've also tried their apricot walnut bar + derby bar. You can't really go wrong with any of the food here since it's all super tasty! :] I really wish I could come here more often, but I like being able to pop in when I can! It reminds me of the Better World Cafe (which I was only able to go to once)!

This cafe is a volunteer-driven service provided by the Reformed Church of Highland Park, who also…read moreprovides immigration assistance. Volunteers from different countries serve as the chef (I just happened to drop by on one fine Friday day and the food is Syrian, but I was told there was Indonesian and African/Nigerian cooking from time to time). We volunteered at the kitchen from time to time in the past but I never really actually ate at this cafe myself before. You eat in the dining hall of the church and the volunteers serve the food on a plate and add whatever salad/side combination you request right there. For 5-6 bucks, you'll get a delicious and fresh plate (except, unfortunately, the fruit, but it's forgivable). The chicken with cilantro or yogurt with bulgur on the side is well cooked, including the delicious potato salad side. If you'd like to surprise yourself with whatever exotic variety is available for your lunch (...and support a good cause), this is the place for you!

Food is okay. I prefer Hardena. The service was quick but they aren't the friendliest. I think you…read morecan sit in but it's not really a sit in restaurant you would prefer.

Love this spot, you can do the $9 for 2 plate or $11 for 3 plate, the spicy stew and beef stew both…read moregood n I do like the kale and veggie mix and beef rendang. They said they don't have set menu which is why there isn't one online since they do own rotation of items so never set. Friendly staff and good food!

Small family run business with very friendly staff, delicious food and cozy restaurant setting. We…read moreorder 2 mixed plates and sides that we've never had before. The flavors were each individually unique but all were mainly savory and umami without it being overwhelming. This is the place is a must try if youre looking for authenticity.

Eating here feels like you're eating in a family member's Indonesian kitchen. the spot is small and…read morecozy, but we didn't have difficulty finding a table to grab. You can ask for an overview of all the dishes. The plates come with rice and you get as many of the dishes on top as you want. We grabbed 2-3 per plate. The beef rendang was great, something we are familiar with. We were less familiar with some of the tofu/tempeh options, but these were also delicious. The vegetable fritter we probably didn't need and lumpia weren't available when we went. The goat was also a hit. Very reasonably priced for the amount of food. We even got dishes to go (which come in containers and not with rice, maybe my biggest difficulty with the place). Maybe more difficult than that, however, was that the rice was a bit mushy and not our favorite. Super nice service. If you live in the area, I could easily see this being a go-to takeout spot.

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.

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!

If you're looking for authentic Malaysian food, Penang absolutely delivers. Everything we ordered…read morefelt true to the cuisine--bold flavors, no shortcuts, and comforting in the best way. The char kway teow was a standout: perfectly chewy flat rice noodles with smoky wok flavor, crisp bean sprouts, and just the right balance of savory and sweet. You can taste the technique here. The roti canai was flaky, light, and beautifully layered--exactly how it should be. Paired with the curry dipping sauce, it was hard to stop tearing pieces off. We even asked for an extra small rice so we could eat the rest of the dipping sauce. We also ordered the Hainanese chicken, which was tender, juicy, and simply prepared, letting the quality of the chicken shine. The chili sauce on the side added the perfect kick. Overall, Penang feels like a go-to spot when you want comfort food that's genuinely Malaysian. Great for sharing dishes, exploring the menu, and coming back again to try more classics. Authentic, satisfying, and worth the visit.

I came here with a group of 10 people for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. I usually come to this…read morelocation and also the one in East Hanover as well. We ordered more food than I expected but what else is new haha. We ordered the chicken satay, beef satay, dumplings, spring rolls, curry puffs, roti, curry chicken, sesame chicken, Hainanese chicken, Sarang Burang (seafood/chicken/vegetables in a taro nest), Kangkung Belacan (water spinach) and Char Kway Teow (flat noodle stir fry). The best dishes in my opinion were the Kangkung Belacan, Sarang Burang, and Hainanese chicken. The food overall was fresh and delicious. Service was fast and friendly. I will definitely be back! Without question.

Can't speak to the typical dining experience, but I had to share my love for this place. My partner…read moreand I took one of the cooking classes offered here today. Booking was easy online and we were provided with the menu we'd be making. Chef Jay and his staff were so friendly, and the space we cooked in was very cozy. I loved the experience of Chef Jay explaining the ingredients, helping us understand the flavors we were creating, and then getting to eat all of our delicious dishes, and of course taking home the leftovers. This event was so worth it. I would recommend this to any one of any skill level. My partner and I are by no means chefs, but our food came out perfectly. I can't wait to come back and take another class here, or stop by for dinner!

Not worth the money or the hype…read more Pandan was recommended by close friends and we love Thai and Indonesian fare so we wanted to try it. It's priced like a solid sit down restaurant one would go to and easily spend $100 for a couple or small family on appetizers and entrees. The menu is interesting and authentic. The execution for our take away meal was sub par. First, we ordered two of an appetizer (dumplings) and only one was packed in our bag (unfortunately we only noticed after we were home); it was all stuck together and ripped apart - it was unappetizing to look at but had average flavor. The other appetizer, spring rolls, was very mushy and I am not sure if made as advertised; it was listed as some shrimp rolls and some vegetable rolls, but we only got one type of roll and I don't know if there was shrimp due to the consistency of the filling. The bang bang shrimp and chicken had NO bang (heat/spice) - it's like there was no seasoning at all and again the consistency was mush; it wasn't inedible but it wasn't worth $20. We would have been much happier at a standard Chinese or Thai place versus Pandan despite its stellar reputation. I'm not sure what happened tonight. Maybe it's better to sit down and have super fresh plates hit the table versus a 15 minute drive, but, I'm not convinced. Service was excellent, apart from the missing appetizer which could be an accident, an $8 accident. Not the end of the world.

We've walked past here many times but have never pulled the trigger, and we are so glad we did…read moretonight! They have been here for 2 years and 1 month as of April 2026. They have a pre fix menu mostly (it changes every month), but on Saturdays, they do the giant Liwetan communal eating, which is served on a banana leaf and meant to be eaten with your hands. Let me just start by saying that we are Hardena groupies. I have almost broken my phone screen trying multiple times to get my hands on a #notpizza box during the pandemic. This was the brainchild of Chef Diana at Hardena, and it was truly one of the only bright spots from COVID. Anyway, this is Chef Diana's own restaurant (her family still owns Hardena), and while the flavors and sambal (hot sauce) are very similar to Hardena, she makes Indonesian food truly beautiful with her creativity. The plating is that of a Michelin star / James beard winning restaurant. I mean, just look at this giant dumpling that is shaped so beautifully and then really imaginatively placed inside a red cabbage leaf in a bowl. I'm used to Indonesian food being served from a warming tray in takeout boxes so this really blew my mind. They serve three different sauces (2 sambals and a sweet one). Everything was spectacular, and the dishes keep getting bigger in the 5 course pre fixe (not including dessert, but this was a very nice size). Each dish was explained to us carefully and gently delivered by Chef Diana's wife. There are only about 6 tables so reservations are limited (and you pre pay). They do have a vegan menu, but you have to let them know ahead of time or else they have to scramble (which they graciously did tonight for a walk in). They also gave my mom tea when she asked for it, even though that's not something they normally offer. The interior is super cute and well-decorated, and that pink neon sign really shines nicely through the window. I will have to try to resist temptation every time we pass this (which is often), but I'm already thinking about when we can go back! Don't sleep on Rice & Sambal!

My husband found this spot as it has a vegan tasting menu and we were looking for a unique and…read morespecial anniversary celebration dinner. We noted "vegan" in our reservation and they were ready for us when we arrived! The menu for this small family-owned spot changes every month, and we tried the June menu. They present five fixed courses for dinner, and the service was warm and welcoming. We were blown away by the whole meal! I enjoyed every single dish, and my husband who usually doesn't love vegan food also enjoyed every dish. The flavors were bold, flavor-packed, tangy, and spicy. They also give you three unique hot sauces to accompany your meal, all of which had a delicious kick. Our faves of the June menu were Soto Kaldu Kering (house made noodles, lemongrass tofu scramble, bean sprouts, chives, ginger & galangal coconut oil, lime) - absolutely delectable chewy noodles and savory scramble and so much flavor - and the Sambal Caesar Salad (grilled romaine, vegan sambal caesar dressing, tempe crouton crumbles, grated housemade vegan cheese, shallots) - a suprising favorite, but the flavors were just so mouthwatering with a kick from the shallots, spice from the sambal, crunch from crouton crumbles. Highly recommend Rice & Sambal - we would come back to try another month's menu.