There are truly no words that can fully capture how special this place is--but I will try…read more This Burmese restaurant is, without exaggeration, addictive. Every single dish is crafted with so much care, flavor, and passion that it becomes impossible not to come back again and again. The taste is something I honestly cannot even begin to describe--you just have to experience it. Sato, the owner, is one of the kindest and most genuine people I have ever met. He goes above and beyond for every single customer, and it shows in everything he does. You can feel his passion for cooking in every bite. He is always smiling, always welcoming, and truly puts his heart into his food. The dish in the photo is called "Aja's Special," and it says everything you need to know. My husband couldn't even wait for me to take the picture--his fork was already going in for a taste. That's how irresistible it is. This is not just a restaurant--it's an experience. A warm, welcoming place where incredible food meets an incredible person behind it. Just a warning: you will get addicted. Without a doubt, this is one of the best restaurants in New Jersey.

We were in the neighborhood for Gundam Planet and were looking for a spot to eat afterwards. They…read morewere pretty full on a Saturday afternoon but they managed to fit our table of four in. Since we were new customers, the owner gave us some chips for free, which was super nice of him. I split the Egg Curry with Coconut Rice and also the Bait Noodles with a friend and both were excellent. The egg curry was exactly what we had wanted and was so flavorful. The noodles were also good, and was a very generous portion. The owner was super nice and walked us through the menu since none of us had really had Burmese food before. I would definitely come back here the next time we're going to Gundam Planet.

Great selection and good, comforting food!! The staff are super sweet and helpful. It's a delight…read moreto stop by and brightens my week whenever I grab a meal and see the store!

This beef rendang is delicious!…read more Actually everything I've had so far is delicious. Whether you get the beef rendang, chicken curry, the fried fritters, etc,..... by far my most favorite dish here is the dry, slow cooked Beef Rendang, which is so tender and spiced well. I sometimes will just get a container of the beef rendang to eat for another day. Definitely skip the plain rice and go with the coconut rice. Do not let your food get cold, the fried and curries are always much better when warm. This is a family run business, the food quality is excellent and service is very personable. They are active on instagram with their specials for the day as well. The ambiance is more of a take and go with a few indoor outdoor tables next to the building for the lunch crowd. Parking is behind the restaurant but the ground is unpaved and bumpy.

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!

this will forever be one of my favorite restaurants in the city. My partner and I come here every…read moretwo weeks from brooklyn to eat the Boongkus. The service is quick and theyre very kind. The restaurant is also very clean and the ambience is perfect for the food. i could not reccomend this place more !

Lemak, lemme ask you a Question. Why no more Hor Fun? Was best in da biz and you took it away…read more.. just to play with my heart? Anyways still good stuff on this menu. Nice Malaysian in a nice spot on a nice street.

Delicious! Loved the mee goreng noodles and mango salad soooo much, would order both these again…read moreand again. Bursting with flavor and fresh tofu and shrimp and chicken and scallions. The nasi goreng rice dish was also great, and the restaurant is cozy with unique and tasty Malaysian drinks. Recommending to all in the area! 5 stars!!!

THE GOOD ----------------…read more+ Food was super fresh and delicious! ++++ Roti - Was OK. A bit on the small side, but it was only $5, so you figure that would be the case that it was a small serving. The curry was a bit watery though. ++++ Tropical Mango with White Rice - Solid. Lots of mango slices and 6 pieces of large shrimp. Also, lots of tropical, sweet sauce, which made it delicious. ++++ Pad See Ew with Beef - Fantastic! Came out piping hot and fresh with plenty of beef and veggies. Portion was pretty big too. Personally, one of the best Pad See Ew entrees I've had in NJ still. ++++ Chinese Broccoli with Chicken and White Rice - Excellllllent. The chicken and Chinese broccoli had LOTS of sauce and there were carrots and mushrooms mixed in. The chicken was surprisingly pretty tender for chicken breast. + Employees were very friendly and prompt, always filling our hot teas. + Food came out blazzzingly fast, within minutes of us ordering. + Not a huge restaurant, but still plenty of tables and seats. + Private parking lot to the side. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - Nada. MIXED THOUGHTS --------------------------- = Nada. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Came on a Saturday evening from 5:45-7 and it was quiet at first, but a steady stream of customers came in - mostly families - however, there were still open tables. CONCLUSION -------------------- - Unsurprisingly, the food during our dine-in experience was even better than when we did takeout! Definitely a solid Thai food option in the area!

- Cute little restaurant, though the spacing is tight; it was noticeably chilly inside on a frigid…read morewinter evening, especially near the restrooms - Bustling during Saturday dinner, with plenty of parties dining in and a steady stream of customers coming in for takeout - Super friendly, warm, efficient, and attentive service throughout the meal - Food came out lightning fast, piping hot, and full of flavor: Tropical Mango with Shrimp featured six large shrimp and more perfectly ripe mango strips than one could possibly finish--sauce was sweet and tangy with a subtle spicy kick; Chinese Broccoli with Chicken was served with an excellent light brown sauce and plenty of vegetables and chicken, though thinner slices of chicken would have been preferred over the thick chunks served; Beef Pad See Ew was generously portioned, super fresh, and very well seasoned, with a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, chewy noodles, and just the right amount of heat and char; the only disappointment was the Roti Canai, which came with a curry sauce that was very thin and bland

I don't care if you like Indonesian food, don't like it, have never had it, or other…read more This restaurant is a MUST TRY. Everything from the drinks, to the food, to the service was top tier. I'm from LA and had a lot of great food on this trip but the lobster noodles I will truly miss. I'm sitting here in LA dreaming of them! Also our server (I think her name was Laura but it's been a few weeks, so I might be misremembering) was a DREAM. So sweet, so accommodating, explained everything and gave amazing recommendations. Must haves: the satay trio (we did chicken, lamb and scallop at our servers recommendation) The lobster noodles (still dreaming of these) The corn fritters (like the most comforting delicious side... I could just eat a plate of these) I will say the restaurant is loud, so not a place for intimate conversations. But definitely so beautifully designed and just a great atmosphere. In a city with amazing restaurants you have a lot of choices... but this was by far the best meal I had in the city.

Just wanted to add an update to my old review for those curious about the Nusantara/Tasting Menu…read morehere, which is either $78 or $98 per person. What it is essentially, is them picking out a bunch of dishes, and adding them all up together to be whatever that amount is per person. Our menu for four was the following: Appetizers- Avocado Gado Gado Vegetable Spring Rolls Hiramasa Sashimi Escargot Rendang Mixed Satay- Lamb, chicken, and scallop Mains- Lobster Noodles Fish Sides- Nasi Goreng/Fried Rice Eggplant Balado Corn Fritter (Bakwan) Desserts- Banana Sundae Chocolate Ganache It was enough food, and for those who can't decide what they want, I would probably recommend it, as you get offerings of some of their better dishes such as the satay, lobster noodles, and rendang, while also trying a bunch of other dishes.

Since trying Indonesian food in Amsterdam, I have been searching for good authentic Indonesian…read morefood, so I was over the moon when I went to this spot with a group. We called ahead to make sure they would be open when we arrived around 8:45pm, and they were very accommodating when we arrived with a group of 5. It felt authentic, and the food was exactly what I was dreaming about. My husband and brother shared a Rijsttafel, which they said was very good. My husband said it was a 4.25/5, and next time he would want a normal dish. I wish they had a vegetarian Rijsttafel (like in the places we found in Amsterdam), but they had a ton of vegetarian dishes regardless. I went a little overboard and ordered the tofu sate, gado gado, and kare sayur. The tofu sate with the peanut sauce was amazing, but my favorite was the gado gado. I was so happy. That peanut sauce is incredible. The waitress said the kare sayur is a popular dish with vegetarians, but it didn't blow me away like the other dishes. It was a trek to get out here from Manhattan, but I would do it again. The two ladies working at the restaurant were so warm and friendly. I was very happy.

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!!

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.)

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!

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.

Food here is always good! Sometimes it can be smaller portions depending on who is scooping it but…read moreit worth the money! They have jackfruit on the weekends. Service is quick and you can sit in or takeout. Small but enough room in the restaurant where you won't feel overwhelmed.

As a Queens Native, this spot is definitely a feel good, taste good spot. As a cash only…read morerestaurant, hidden away from the main streets, Taste Good has many great dishes. Their roti canai is to die for and their Kari laksa is packed with flavors. They typically also give complimentary tea for every table, which is a nice balance to everything you're eating. Given that it was a hot summer day when I had this, I got myself their milk tea which was nice and refreshing. A lot of people typically come here for their lunch breaks alone, and that alone makes it very cozy to be in.

Still holding steady at four stars. There are always a few standout dishes, balanced by some that…read morefeel a bit average. The service is warm and efficient, adding to the overall comfortable experience. The Hainanese chicken could use a touch more seasoning, and the dipping sauce leans a bit too sweet for my taste, but the chicken itself is consistently cooked to perfection: tender, silky, and satisfying. The beef satay is another highlight, well-executed and flavorful. The Singapore rice noodles could use some refinement. They're properly seasoned, but lack anything distinctive to set them apart. The beef chow fun, on the other hand, is done well, the noodles hold their texture without breaking apart, and there's a nice portion of beef. And don't skip the treats at the counter, made fresh daily. The roast pork buns and curry puffs are definitely worth trying.