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    Bali Express

    4.4 (105 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    Eric B.

    Bali Express has now opened a physical restaurant in Carson City! It's located in the old Johnny Rocket's space and in the building containing the Bowling Alley. Gayle and I stopped in last Saturday at the urging of our gym trainer, who happens to be Indonesian. We had previously enjoyed several Indonesian selections from the Bali Express Food Truck as earlier Yelp event. There's also another excellent Indonesian place (Tee Jay's Corner Cafe) located inside Cactus Jack's Casino in Downtown Carson. I'm hoping that this competition will raise both boats. I think they've only been open a few days, as the interior space remains sparse and with many of the previous restaurant's architecture still in place. They also share this space with Fuego Street Tacos, so it's almost like a food court selection. The owner greeted us with a big smile, helpful assistance, and some friendly chit chat about our mutual friend (Meike). At some point we'll return with Meike to help guide us through the various dishes of which we have little idea. In the meantime, Gayle ordered a Chicken Basil dish, while I chose a chicken sate. We would have preferred not to have the chicken slightly breaded, but we ate most of it anyway. The chicken leftovers (plus some coconut rice for our plates) went into a chicken stir fry we had for dinner the next night. The Satay sauce was particularly tasty, with the included cucumbers helping to moderate the 2 dish's spiciness. There was definitely more food to go around, but considering how delicious it all was, we gladly failed to finish up everything. We're hoping that the drink menu expands a bit, as right now it's a choice between water and Boba drinks. I know it's Indian, but a Mango Lassi would be great with Indonesian Cuisine. We'll definitely be back (with or without Meike) and look forward to this restaurant "start up" filling out and achieving a satisfying equilibrium. The location is a little isolated and slightly difficult to find, but I'm hoping the bowling alley and other small businesses with help with the traffic and the public opportunity to enjoy Bali Express. Note to Yelp: This review has been written on the Bali Express Food Truck page, that shows a Reno map and the Carson City address. Please consider creating a new page for the restaurant.

    Straight deliciousness!
    Reginald G.

    So I can tell you that they have the crispiest egg rolls or the most flavorful chow mein that you have ever had... but then again, your taste buds can explain in more depth. If you like spicy, get the Rendang. Back to the chow mein, I swear she adds like 18.3 ingredients to make it taste so good! This food truck is constantly winning awards, and guess what? They now have a restaurant in Carson! While Koming is serving up the new recipes, you can find Barry attracting the crowd with his karaoke. And it's not amateur night - he has some soul and can sing very well! If you're just looking for a good time or want your tastebuds to dance with joy, you should check out their mobile trailer or their new brick and mortar restaurant! Tell them Reggie sent you. Lastly, shame on me for this being my first review of Bali Express! Koming & Barry, my bad y'all!

    Sate Ayam with rice  Chicken skewer fried rice
    Craig C.

    ALL THE RUMORS ARE TRUE! this place is BOMB.COM! I heard about it, haven't had the chance to go get it for a while. FINALLY made it out there... DELISH. I got some sort of chicken skewer thing with fried rice and peanut sauce and it was awesome. The servers there were very nice. The restaurant doesn't look like much on the inside, do not let that deter you. If you like Thai food you will like this.

    Spicy Lemongrass Shrimp
    Jenny C.

    I crave Indo food often, and rarely find it unless I'm in LA, so I was pleasantly surprised to see Bali Express show up on Yelp so close to home. The Spicy Lemongrass Shrimp was a mood changer. I'm looking forward to eating that again asap. The lemongrass is full-spectrum Indonesian spice blend made by their multigenerational chef. Highly recommend it on anything. My usual order is the beef rendang, because it's a childhood comfort dish. The Sambal is delicious and VERY hot. Tread carefully.

    Boqun Y.

    It's a pleasant surprise that they opened the new location at Carson about 4 months ago. I tried their food last year during the Yelp event, really enjoyed it! Always wanted to go back, but didn't know where to go. Their food is amazing, the seasoning, the texture, and the portions are all perfect!

    Sabrina L.

    We were so disappointed when Johnny Rockets closed but happy to see that not just 1 food place but 2 replaced it. The space is shared with both an Indonesian good and Mexican. You do have to order in each separate areas. This reviews is for the Indonesian area. The owners are so friendly! We ordered at a kiosk but had recommendation of one of the owners, Barry. The other partner, Koming was our chef. The food arrived quickly and was served very hot. All a great portion. We did order a spicy entree and it did not disappoint! My husband is the judge and his mouth was on fire! This place is definitely worth a visit and try. Something different.

    Rice noodles with Orange Chicken! Yum
    David D.

    Wow, I just had an amazing dinner at Bali Express. The food had amazing flavors, large portions. Trust me you will love it. I had the privilege to meet the owner Berry and his lovely wife. She's the chief behind the scenes. Its located at the Carson Lanes bowling alley. While we were having dinner the owner Berry stopped by and gave us some history of how they opened the restaurant and how he met his wife. We also found out Berry can sing. And let me tell you he can sing. Ok back to the good food, it's Indonesian cuisine. Bold flavors and large quantities, fast service and family-run. So give them a try and say hi to the owners. Ps ask Berry to sing.

    Teriyaki Broccoli Beef
    Gigi C.

    OMG! This place is a must go to if you have a cultured palate. We were looking to try something different and came across this. Worth the drive to Carson City and they also have a food truck that comes to Reno. When you walk in, it looks like a 50's diner setting with booths and additional seating in the back. We were greeted by the friendly owner who was also the chef. The chef's husband also came out and started serving. The dynamic duo were so friendly and conversant they made you feel like friends. For starters we ordered the tempura shrimp as well as the chicken and veggie pot stickers. For our entrees we ordered the chicken with lemon grass, shrimp with lemon grass and the pompano fish. They were served on wooden plates covered with banana leaves, totally eye-pleasing and refreshing presentation--felt like you were in a tropical island. Reminded me of when I visited my ancestral home in an island south of the Philippines where your food was placed on banana leaves laid out on the table. As for the food, we ordered them spicy. I'm a light weight when it comes to spicy, but tasted them anyway. The spicy lemon grass sauce that the chef put on the dishes was a blend of herbs and spices that made it really flavorful aside from having that kick to it. Husband said "this is what spicy should be, full of flavor, not the vinegar acid kind of spicy." As for their yellow coconut rice, loved it. You can taste the hint of coconut, turmeric and maybe lemon grass or ginger? One thing the rice wasn't was bland. I decided to order a non-spicy dish, which they have a selection of, the teriyaki beef with broccoli. I loved that they didn't use the teriyaki sauce that was overly sweet and thick. The beef was seasoned well, not too salty, not too sweet. just how I like it. Their portions were decently sized for the cost that we had to take the rest home. We were so satisfied that we will definitely be back, or find out when their food truck comes to Reno and buy their food that way. Highly recommended!

    Tip!  Weekends get busy so you can order ahead!
    Steve K.

    Amazing authentic Indonesian Food right here in Carson City! Great friendly service too!

    Chicken Lumpia, delicious!
    Kevin S.

    Amazing Lumpia that is big, juicy with many unique flavors!!!!! Staff is great as well!

    Lumpia
    Rob M.

    Hit their food truck at Hot August Nights. The host was super personable. Explained their business and how they compare to the competition. Had the lumpia. Hot, crispy, great flavor. Really good dipping sauce. One of the best I've had!

    Shelby Y.

    So nice to have more ethnic food options in Carson. Great place for those of you who like their food to actually be seasoned and have flavor,

    Beef Rendang
    Kayla K.

    The food is so flavorful and delicious. It's now in a restaurant so you can go sit down inside to enjoy your meal. I spoke with the owners and they are so passionate about food and their business, definitely go check this place out.

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    1 year ago

    Freshly cooked food. Huge servings. The service was also good. We will be back to try more selections.

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    Big menu. Vegan options, heat options. Very good exotic flavors. Service was great, very personal!

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    Very delicious food. A unique fusion of South East Asian and Indian cuisine. I liked it a lot.

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    Incredible food. The flavors were amazing, perfectly spiced and seasoned. The food was also cooked very well.

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    The food was amazing and great customer service. I went with four friends and we plan on coming back soon.

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    Best Indonesian/ Balinese food outside of Bali. Great food! Authentic spices! Husband and wife team . Very nice couple!

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    The food was very good and delicious, I'll recommended to eat here. Feels like home (Bali).

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    Real Indonesian food. Great food and great service. If you want the real deal, you just found the spot.

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    Ask the Community - Bali Express

    Do you sell beer at your restaurant?

    Not yet but we are currently waiting our beer and wine license. Coming soon

    Do you offer any vegetarian dishes?

    Yea we do. We have 3 tofu dishes, fried rice and a noodle dish

    Wonderful couple and absolutely great food? I am trying to register for the event and dont know how lol

    Hi 😁 You can go to the link on our Facebook page and register through yelp

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    Bali Express is a small, easy-to-miss local restaurant in Carson City, but it's well worth stopping…read moreby. It isn't a fancy place, but the food more than makes up for it, delivering consistently great flavor and quality The chef clearly knows what she's doing. Every dish I've tried has been fresh, well-prepared, and full of authentic flavor. Having traveled through Asia, I'd say this is some of the most genuine Indonesian food you'll find locally. Favorites include the Chicken Satay (Sate Ayam), rich and tender Rendang, Grilled Pork, and the Lemongrass Pan-Tossed Shrimp. Each dish is bold, balanced, and a refreshing change from typical options in the area. Service is another highlight. Barry at the front is always welcoming, friendly, and attentive, which makes the experience even better. Pro tip: order online ahead of time since everything is made fresh to order. It's worth the short wait if you don't. If you're looking for something different in Carson City, Bali Express is a must-try and a great local business to support.

    "Selamat Makan" is roughly Bon Appetit in Indonesian…read more Although I was born in the US, my parents are from Indonesia, so my upbringing was centered around family gatherings and tons of delicious Indonesian Cuisine. When I heard all the rave reviews of Bali Express in Carson, we had to try it. What started as a Food Truck, Bali Express has found a permanent home in a space shared with Fuego Street Tacos. An interesting set up but it works. There is a nice amount of seating and the two vendors seem to make it work. Nice. We ordered one of my wife's favorite dishes, Beef Rendang. Tender beef simmered for hours (and hours) in a thick, soy sauce based sauce. Done properly, it has rich flavors and in this case, just a touch of Sambal (Chili sauce). The flavors were authentic but the meat was not as tender as I would have hoped. It wasn't bad but a hallmark of Rendang perfection is the tenderness of the meat. While it was fine for me, unfortunately the heat was a bit too much for my wife, who ultimately could not eat the dish because it was too spicy. Indonesian cuisine is inherently spicy (when cooked properly), so buyer be ware. We also ordered Gado Gado. A very traditional Vegetable Salad kind of dish. Gado Gado is one of those dishes that can vary from the availability of vegetables, to regional differences to differences in recipes handed down from generation to generation. As such, while this was not the same as my "mom would make", it was pretty darn close. Based on shredded cabbage, there was a plentiful amount of tofu, potatoes (nice touch), seasoned hard boiled egg and other treats. The dish is topped with a peanut sauce. I would definitely order again but wished the sauce had a richer, more peanuty taste. This is a 100% a personal preference thing and not a criticism of the dish. The Gado Gado is great. We also tried the Shrimp Tempura. While not Indonesian, the Shrimp Tempura was well executed. Lightly breaded, the shrimp was fried to have a nice crispy snap to the coating but not at all greasy. The flavor was rich and light and served with a sweet sauce. Today, my parents have both passed so my opportunities for authentice Indonesian is pretty limited. Bali Express is the real deal. Authentic Indonesian Cuisine. Do yourself a favor and give it a try. Selamat Makan

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