I don't typically write yelp reviews but I feel the need to share my experience at this place today. I came by to order food to go during lunch time. I was skeptical when the server took my order without writing it down. I paid and said I'd come back to pick it up since it was going to take 15-30 min. When my husband and I came back after 30 min, the server told us she FORGOT one of the four items we ordered so she didn't make it yet. Very unprofessional. Let's talk about the food. I'm indonesian who grew up here in the US and even I know this is not good Indonesian food. The beef dish that they call rendang is NOT rendang. It doesn't even have the taste of rendang. We also ordered ayam sambal sereh which came with two sad overcooked chicken breasts. The topping had lemongrass in it, which made it somewhat interesting but it was not pleasant to eat the overcooked chicken. What's ironic is that this was the order that they forgot and had to make last minute. I would not recommend this place to anyone interested in trying Indonesian food. This is not Indonesian food. read more

This restaurant is at one of the corners in Old Sacramento. We ordered at the restaurant's door and there are outdoor seating area on the patio. The service was good and pretty fast. - Indonesian fried chicken: good. The chicken meat was tender and we could taste the spices of marinade in the meat. I wish that they cooked the meat a bit longer so it had crispy skin. - Chicken satay: good. The meat was tender and flavorful. The peanut sauce was good but I wish that it had chunks of peanut. - Lontong sayur: very good. The soup was creamy and flavorful. - Es cendol: good and perfect for a hot day! The cendol was chewy and plenty. The coconut milk was perfectly sweetened. read more

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I was starving in Sacramento and didn't want to eat anything really unhealthy and I am so glad I came across this place it was so good I felt like I just walked in on one of my aunties cooking and got to have lunch with her the food was so dam good I made the perfect choice today when eating out ! And she was super quick as well the place here is so cute so while I waited for all of this I was highly entertained so 10/10 service and ambience. She gave me good customer service! read more

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I love this place. I've been coming here ever since it was called the Indo-cafe. A couple from Sweden of all places, was visiting, and I offered to take them out to dinner. They were staying at the Holiday Inn downtown, and I asked what kind of food they would like. His partner is from Indonesia, and said that it's hard to find good Indonesian food in Sweden. Well, this place is right around the corner. I told them, it's not fancy, but it is good. We meet up, and the lady that ran the restaurant was very friendly. She immediately started chatting. With the lady in my group in Indonesian. Right now, the indoor dining is closed, I don't know if it's going to be coming back, so we just had dinner on the patio. We shared an order of the lumpia, the chicken satay, and they had the Nasi goreng. (Fried Rice.). I ordered the. Cap cay, which was basically chicken with veggies. Everything was very good. The lumpia were delicious, and they were not greasy, On the satay, the chicken was delicious, and the peanut sauce was savory. They definitely liked their fried rice. My dish was also very flavorful, the veggies were just the right texture, and the chicken was very good. I asked my female guest if the food was authentic, and she said yes, it was very good. The price was reasonable for all that we got. I'm glad I was able to give my guests a little taste of Indonesia. I will be back again. Thank you. read more

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I've seen this place for years and I've finally tried it. And let me tell you they were so good! We ordered the lumpia, fried rice with pork, and fried noodles with chicken. Lumpia was delicious, hubby devoured them. The fried rice was so flavorful with a hint of sweetness. Came with a fried egg too on top. The fried rice I think was my favorite. Big chunks of bbq pork was a win! The lady at the door was sweet and gave her recommendations for my first time there. No seating inside, just outdoor seating. Not sure if that's a permanent thing or not. The place looked small with some small tables inside. However, there are plenty of tables outside or take your food to go. Will definitely order again from them. read more

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Homey authentic Indonesian food that I make sure to stop by for every time I'm in Sacramento! Love all their homestyle dishes that are full of flavors and fresh ingredients. Cap cay, satay, and nasi goreng are all exceptional and I can't resist coming back every time! read more

Bali Kitchen - Cap cay - Indonesian Near Me - Sacramento, California

Located right along the river in old sacramento, Bali kitchen is a very cute storefront with a handful of picnic tables adjacent. The service is amazing, and the proprietor is friendly and patiently explains all menu-related questions. The clientele is very diverse and eager to try new things. This afternoon I tried the nasi goreng, I'm Indonesian fried rice. Loaded down with pork, sporting an absolutely delightful crunchy texture throughout, this was both tasty, filling, and satisfying. Would eat again! read more

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My husband and I went on a date night and the weather was chilly so we decided to check this place out . It's a cute hole in the wall kind of restaurant and that's how you know the food is gonna be good! What caught our eye is that the menu was halal This was our first time trying Indonesian food . The owners were friendly and welcoming . The food came out delicious and we will definitely be back . The soup felt so good to the soup. It tasted like something our grandmother would make read more

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Haven't been back here in probably a decade but it's really great to see they are still open!! They had a different name before but the same humble delicious food. Think home cooked food, served straight to you in paper plates. They don't have indoor dining but you can grab a table outside, and most are covered in case it's either raining or too hot. The chicken noodle soup was so comforting on a cold evening! But my favorite was still the beef nasi goreng. Tender beef and just really solid flavor in the rice! Even my kids liked it. The ground beef pastry was okay but a bit dry for me, so I'd skip that, but the lumpia/egg rolls were nice and crispy. I hope this place survives another decade and more, and I will try to visit it even more now that I'm reminded how yummy it was! read more

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Ayam goreng kuning enak bgt. Very good and good portion. Just wish more sambal and rice. And spoon. Its served in paper plate n plastic fork. Couple homeless people around me, quiet and no other visitor. Its kinda shady environment. Parking meter read more

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I visited yeeeears ago and remember enjoying the food. But on our recent trip, we weren't that impressed. It felt like this was closer to Chinese food (and I think the sign actually did say Chinese fusion), just a little better because it's not super saucy. We had the beef nasi goreng (fried rice) and it was fine, nothing special. Bakmi goreng (fried noodle) was more like a chow mein. The chicken in both the bakmi goreng and satay tasted pre-cooked and lacked flavor. The best thing we ate was the mango sticky rice... mMmMmm good! Anyway, it was ok, but not reminiscent to what we we experienced in Bali. read more

Bali Kitchen - Sausage roll, Bakmi Goreng (Fried Noodle), Nasi Goreng (Fried Rice) - Indonesian Near Me - Sacramento, California

This used to be Indo Cafe back in the days. I miss the old Indo Cafe with secret Indonesian menu with dishes like Nasi Kuning, Nasi Rames, etc. We ordered Nasi Goreng, Bakmi Goreng, and Indonesian Fried Chicken. Food was good. I just prefer the Bakmi Goreng I had before at Indo Cafe with rice noodles instead of the chow mein like noodles in this version. Didn't wait long for the food. I wish they open their inside dining again instead of the seating outside especially when it's cold outside. read more

Bali Kitchen - Bakmi Goreng - Indonesian Near Me - Sacramento, California

Honestly it was gross. The flavors were not good, and they threw peanuts all around my order (which I am allergic to). Complete waste of money. I had the rendang and pork skewars. And I have been to Indonesia by the way. read more

Had the Nasi Goreng with Beef, Seafood Curry Soup, and Durian Sticky Rice. Food is not super authentic but tastes good. The Seafood Curry Soup has some noodles, not a lot as a meal. I agreed with other reviewers that it is not thick enough, a bit watery. We ordered the Durian Sticky Rice as dessert and thought it will be a few bucks - it is $21 when we see the receipt! Holy Moly! But I shall say it tastes pretty good, but I won't order again lol read more

Bali Kitchen - Seafood Curry Soup - Indonesian Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Excellent drinks at this place I will always comeback for this delicious Kalapa muda always space to sit and enjoy read more

Bali Kitchen - Kalapa Muda drink - Indonesian Near Me - Sacramento, California

stumbled upon this place. ice cendol just so-so. chicken satay is fragnant and the chicken meat is tender, but prefer more savory/ flavorful . service is attentive and quick. will try other dishes next time we are in sacramento read more

Can you open another store in fair oaks/Citrus Heights area? The cendol is so delicious!! Transported me home- Singapore! The mango and sticky rice ooh la la- I never had the coconut cream warm but it was one of your must order list. I did not try the food as I didn't walk far enough (bought some American food at the food of the building. Next time I want to try the laksa and everything else "home". Thank you for bringing in great food from that region. Go here next time your in old sac. Or just go there with family over the weekend, walk, shop at the trinket stores and eat at this wonderful Indonesian-Chinese place. Must try! read more

Bali Kitchen - Mango & sticky rice - Indonesian Near Me - Sacramento, California

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The first time I came here, I thought the food was okay only but decided to give them another shot. This time around, we got the their egg rolls and their beef rendang. The egg rolls were standard. Nothing amazing but not horrible either. The beef rendang was a big miss in my book. The portions were very small and the beef was very dry. I see they have really good reviews. Maybe I got the wrong items. I'll maybe try it one more time before writing them off. read more

Bali Kitchen - Eggrolls - Indonesian Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Such yummy Indo-Chinese food in Old Sacramento! It seems like it's just the (lovely, super sweet) owner taking orders, making food, and serving customers: so definitely a lean team but she definitely makes it work -- and the food is so good !!! We had a little bit of everything, including dessert and drink, and everything we had was soooooo flavorful. I ordered for myself the Gado Gado and Mango Sticky Rice. The Gado Gado had an amazing sauce and the shrimp chips were delicious and so crispy -- refreshing on a hot day! The mango sticky rice was SOOOO GOOD: the mango was fresh and the rice was saturated with coconut milk :-) Cendol was also awesome, I loved the creamy flavor and the pandan jellies. Also try the indonesian chicken because the flavor cut deep into the chicken and it was sooo juicy. Recommend if you're in Sacramento -- in my opinion this is probably a top spot in the Old Sacramento area. read more

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My fiancé and I came to eat here again after just visiting Bali a month ago. We missed the Bali food and thought we should come and visit Tessa again. I felt like the food this time around was better than the last, which we came like 6-8 months ago, that time the food was a little more bland than this round. I genuinely Tessa found her joy in cooking again which I'm super happy for since she lost her husband a couple years ago. And I think based on the Yelp reviews the past 1-2 years it has been different than it was prior. Tessa has always took care of us and always appreciative whenever we drive up to see her and eat her food. I'm really glad to see Tessa back in her groove that I'm excited to continue eating her food. read more

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After passing by Bali Kitchen in Old Sac at least 100 times, I decided to try it while out walking the day after Christmas. It was a cold and foggy Monday - a great day to try one of their soups, I thought! So I ordered the Bumbu Bali, a chicken soup I'd never eaten before. Actually, I don't think I've EVER tried Indonesian food, let alone Balinese cuisine (except, maybe a handful of times, Indomie noodle plates from a food truck in Stockton - of which I can no longer recall the name). The Bumbu Bali was delicious, more like a hearty chicken stew, with tender chunks of chicken bathing in a delectable savory broth accompanied by bell pepper and onion. It came with a generous side of rice, which soaked up the broth perfectly. It was so filling that I couldn't even finish! I'll definitely be making a point to visit Bali Kitchen again soon, as their menu is fairly extensive for such an unassuming little spot on Front Street in Old Sac. Don't pass this place up if you're visiting the area and looking for a bite off the beaten path! read more

Bali Kitchen - Bumbu Bali - Indonesian Near Me - Sacramento, California

Review for 2/5/23. My friends took me to old Sac for the first time and our first stop was Bali Kitchen! It definitely taste like the Indonesian food back in San Jose and couldn't have asked for anything better! My friends ordered the Balinese chicken with rice and the Cap Cay meanwhile I ordered the Indonesian fried chicken; and the sauce they gave with it completes the dish. The portion of what they gave was worth what we paid for. Neither one of us couldn't finish our food so we took it home. Looking back at the old photos, I wish we were able to dine inside, but it was closed off. It was cold and the only option was the outdoor seating. Btw, don't forget to order their Thai tea, it tastes authentic just like it would have back home! read more

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I came with expectations of a great hole in the wall place to eat and was met with disappointment. I ordered chicken satay. Something really hard to mess up. But I what I got was lukewarm precooked chicken pieces with mystery sauce. I would have expect peanut sauce to have some peanuts in it, but there were none. My friend ordered the chow mein. And what he got was subpar also with precooked chicken. I would not recommend this place. It's definitely overpriced for what you get. read more

There are dishes here I love and cannot find anywhere else. The bumbu Bali, laksa soup, and Indo fried chicken are incredible. The lumpia, fried noodle, the fried fish, the curry, and everything is worth trying. read more

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Hidden gem located in old Sacramento! This seems to be a mom and pop shop and we love supporting local businesses! There was a lot of options to choose from on the menu, so I was a bit overwhelmed on what to get!! This was my first time trying Indonesian food and I was not disappointed. I was a bit skeptical since they served their food in paper plates but the food was sooo good. Definitely worth a try when visiting sac :-) What I got: Baki goreng w/ chicken Cây cay rice plate Lumpia jakarta Everything was so good, and made fresh to order. There was so much flavor in the food and everything was cooked perfectly. Just fyi, there is not any indoor seating, only outdoor!! read more

Bali Kitchen - three plates of food on a wooden table - Indonesian Near Me - Sacramento, California

Location in the old town of Sacramento, only outdoor tables available. The prices were reasonable, food and service were mediocre. I ordered: 3*Bakmi Goreng: fried noodles with vegetables, per normal. 3*Mango sticky rice: mango was ripe and very good. It was not that sweet. read more

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3.5 stars Bali Kitchen is one of the most unexpected eateries in Old Sacramento. Who would ever have expected to find an Indonesian restaurant in this touristy district with otherwise boring American cuisine options? Everything here was prepared to order and served on paper plates, and you could eat at one of the many wooden benches and tables on the porch outside. We started with the mango salad, a sweet combination of shredded mango, jicama, and carrots. The Gado Gado was an Indonesian salad made of cooked bean sprouts, potatoes, green beans, cucumbers, and tofu, all topped with a creamy, earthy peanut sauce and served with a boiled egg and shrimp chips. For our hot dishes, the Lamb Satay were grilled lamb skewers topped with a savory sauce and served with cucumbers, tomatoes, and steamed rice; and the Bakmi Goreng were noodles stir-fried with chicken and mixed vegetables including bok choy, cabbage, onion, celery, and carrots. The noodles went especially nicely with the super spicy ghost pepper hot sauce that came on the side. Overall, the food here was simple yet tasty but vastly overpriced, and the service was extremely slow. Still, this is probably one of the more interesting food options in touristy Old Sacramento! read more

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My partner is from Jakarta and she's been coming to this place for years, not just because it's hard to find Indonesian food in Sac, but mainly because the food is hella delicious! We've had most everything in the menu, but the main staples we typically get are the Ayam Goreng and Beef Rendang. We typically order to go since it's located in Old Town Sac, and with two people one person can jump out to get the food while the other circles around if there's no parking. The owners are some of the nicest people around, so highly recommend supporting this fantastic spot! read more

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I've loved Indonesian food since i traveled to Bali in 1992. This is a great little hole in the wall place with authentic Indonesian food. It's an order at the window, sit at picnic tables kind of place - which is fun since it's old sac/waterfront anyway. Don't listen to the negative reviews - it's authentic Indo - not some fancy restaurant, but more authentic. read more

Highly excited to visit. If you are familiar with authentic Indonesian food, avoid at all costs. Chicken was bland and dry. Noodle dish lacked spice and nonetheless flavorless. A few bites and in the garbage. So disappointed. A hard no go. EG Eats read more

Long story short, we stopped by here despite seeing the less than stellar reviews. I'm usually leery of eating near tourist areas and an Indonesian restaurant with a very generic name at Old Sac Waterfront already me hesitant without taking into account any reviews. We came here on a weekend and there was a good handful of people dining at the place. It's pretty casual - outdoor bench seating only and you walk up to the "counter" (it's really the door to the shop with a table set up) to order. It was busy, but not crazy busy, but we were told by woman there (possibly the owner), that there would be a 20 to 25 minute wait just to place our order. Rather unusual and I could not tell if they were short on staff or if she was flying solo, but I think she disappeared into the kitchen to cook. We opted to wait and got our orders in some time later. The wait for the food itself wasn't terrible, but I'm estimating it was about 40 to 45 minutes total from when we first wanted to order to getting our food. For some context, we had folks from Indonesia in our group (plus non-Indonesians) and we all ordered different entrees ranging from fried rice, noodles, and curry. All of us weren't impressed by the food for various reasons. I had the kwetiau (kind of like chow fun) with beef. It was very average, but there was a lot of vegetables (ie cabbage) piled on to where I almost felt like I was eating salad at times. There wasn't a ton of noodle which is my favorite part. My only positive takeaway is that it tasted really healthy, but I was still hungry afterwards as it wasn't a very satisfying meal. In collecting feedback from the others and my own observation: The Thai curry was bland, watery, and also had a lot of filler vegetables piled in. Another noodle dish (this is normally dry and stir fried like a chow mein) was very wet like the noodles were only boiled and not fully drained before serving. The fried rice was OK, but there was some negative feedback which I can't recall - it was possibly a tad too salty. Adding fuel to the meh experience is that I was overcharged. I could not see the itemized charges and I missed/skipped the option on the machine to get a receipt. I was wondering how 2 dishes came up to roughly $40 before tip, but soon got the automated email receipt to check. The Thai Curry was listed as $15, but we were charged $17. The beef kwetiau had no price posted, so I won't say I was overcharged, but that thing cost $20. It didn't seem to be any more special than other plates which mostly had menu prices of $15/$16. How was this twenty bucks? I later regretted adding a tip for a self service restaurant that doesn't have their prices correct and I felt a little taken advantage of for the items that didn't have a price listed. My fault for not confirming. I also felt the dishes were loaded with cheap veggies like cabbage to make the portion appear decent - all of this just made the experience distasteful, no pun intended. If you want a bottled water (might have been Costco Kirkland), that's $3. While I love supporting mom and pop shops, this was a disappointing experience. I won't be back for overpriced/overcharged and mediocre Indonesian fusion food served on a Dixie plate. read more

Bali Kitchen - Beef Thai Curry - menu listed at $15 but we were charged $17 - Indonesian Near Me - Sacramento, California

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The tofu curry is good but criminally overpriced. The lunch item was $20. I get it it's Old Sacramento but it will probably keep me away from this place for a while. If you're hungry this would do the trick. read more

Bali Kitchen - Tofu curry - Indonesian Near Me - Sacramento, California

As a loyal returning customer since the Indio Cafe/Bali Kitchen opened, I'm sorry to say after my experience today, I won't be returning until things have radically improved back to the original approach to quality, freshness, value and customer service. Obviously it has changed management again to owners that don't care about the dining experience that they offer. I was looking forward to treating my Mom on Mother's Day with a family favorite of Nasi Goreng and some satay. The chicken and pork were indeed precooked, frozen and reheated in the microwave as other reviews have indicated. The rice was clumpy, undercooked, poorly seasoned and tasteless. The vegetables were scant. They are also charging $1.50 for a small half full condiment cup of sambal for two orders and two appetizers. The service is awful and the prices are no longer congruent with the lack of quality being provided. I can't imagine with this decline, that they are gaining repeat customers or maintaining the loyal following of the local Dutch community as they have always had previously. It may be located in the local tourist area, but the quality, honor and integrity of the management and return business are what is important to maintain any restaurant as a going concern. I and my elderly Mother were very disappointed on this special day. read more

Very few Indonesian restaurants around. Not sure it's still open but if ur is, their Nasigoreng & Satay with peanut sauce is a treat!

I had been craving fried rice specifically from Bali Kitchen for a while, and took advantage of the fact that I was in Old Sac this weekend to order some. I was trying to plan ahead by calling to place an order over the phone, but it took me three tries to finally get through to someone. After placing my order, I was told it would be approximately a 25 minute wait. After the 25 minutes, I headed over to Bali Kitchen and waited at the door/window. It was here that I encountered my biggest frustration. I'm not sure if the lady in front of me was a customer and/or a friend, but she was having a friendly conversation with the employee at the counter for a solid 10 minutes while I waited behind her. I tried multiple times to make eye contact with the employee and wave to get some acknowledgement. Finally, the employee interrupted her friend/customer to ask if I wanted to place an order. I let her know that I was here to pick up my phone order, and she immediately knew that it was the fried rice. She swapped places with a younger guy, who handed me my order and processed the payment. I was a little surprised at the lightness of the box when it was handed to me; the portion is definitely on the smaller side considering the price ($12). The flavors were good, but unfortunately with the price to portion ratio and the poor customer service, I was pretty disappointed with this visit. Maybe I remembered Bali Kitchen too fondly since I was last here! read more

Cruising around Old Sac and saw this in their little food area. Having been to Bali and loving their cuisine, just had to check it out. The verdict, cheap paper plates and styrofoam bowls aside, the food is legit! Great flavor, piping hot, and friendly people. What more could you want? Laksa (5): This was one of my favorite dishes in Bali. They captured the creaminess and spice pretty well. The chicken they used could have been a little more tender, but overall, a solid attempt that I don't think you'll find anywhere else locally. Nasi Goreng (5): Another fantastic dish straight from the motherland. I seriously ate this like everyday in Bali and this was pretty decent as well. Great flavor and the egg was just the icing on the cake. Lumpia (5): Can't go wrong with these. Not sure how 'balinese' these are, but they were tasty. Crispy, not soggy. Good size. Honestly I wasn't expecting much when I received the food, but I was pleasantly surprised. Bali had some of my favorite food and this place captured it nicely. Have I had better? Sure, but I doubt you'll find better balinese in the area. Good stuff! read more

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This is very much a mom and pop kind of restaurant in old sac. I ordered the nasi goreng and it's served on a paper plate. The dish itself was okay but nothing special in my opinion. Has a fried egg, anchovies topped and celery, carrot, and onion. I did enjoy the dessert/drink a lot! It was called cendol and it was a very creamy drink with jellies. read more

Bali Kitchen - Cendol - Indonesian Near Me - Sacramento, California

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7/30/2020: Okay, okay~Insistent Tiana wanted taking photos of Sacramento's Chinatown which in fact, is literally NOT A TYPICAL CHINATOWN and a waste of my time discovering Chinatown's ONLY restaurant was closed due to COVID19! Welp~Tiana wanted to eat so, I drove to Old Town Sacramento just a stone's throw away from Sacramento's Chinatown District. I drove by several restaurants via the river front which were surprisingly open seating customers inside and outside dining permitted! Whoa~REALLY???? Okay~So-do you want to eat there or there or there, Tiana? Tiana explores the restaurants and decides she wants to eat at Bali's Kitchen. Okay-Fine~Let's eat here. I informed Tiana the owner is originally from Bali which Tiana immediately scoffed stating that Bali's Kitchen was just a gimmicky name. REALLY? As IF you know EVERYTHING, Tiana! We order our meals from a beautifully gracious, warm, friendly female: The female informed Tiana our meals will take about twenty to thirty minutes because she is cooking our meals from scratch and everything was freshly caught. Tiana questioned the female where she learned how to cook-the female replied, "I was born in Bali and I'm THE OWNER OF BALI's KITCHEN!" WELP~I guess that undoubtably shut Tiana about the gimmicky restaurant name: Typical BH personality! I just began glaring at Tiana while Tiana began ignoring me and refrained looking at me directly. So lovely . . . LOL! BTW: The owner's Bali Cuisine is off da hook and absolutely delicious, Bay-Bee! I'll be returning eating at Bali's Kitchen soon! read more

Bali Kitchen - 7/30/2020: Seafood Curry ROCKED! - Indonesian Near Me - Sacramento, California

Bomb stir-fry noodle dishes here! The bakmi goreng dish was terrific! Chewy egg noodles, tossed together with a lavish amount of bite sized juicy chicken pieces. Beef and pork are also available options with this dish. Also had in it bok choy and cabbage. Sprinkled on top were fried yellow onions and fresh green onions. Seasoning had mellow but good flavor to it. Dish had a great combination of textures and highly addictive. The shrimp kwetiau goreng is with flat rice noodles, tossed with large juicy shrimp. They don't skip on the meat here. Seasoning, veggie ingredients and flavor profile seems to be same between both dishes. I felt the rice noodle could have been more charred to give it a little more oomph! Nevertheless, still an excellent dish! The menu offers a good variety of savory and sweet, and drinks with optional boba. There's only one person working here on a Thursday late afternoon, who seems to be the owner. Very friendly lady. She took our order, we paid and she went to the back to cook. As other customers walked up, they were wondering when she would be back. I would compare this to a one man operating food stand, except she has a store front. No entry. The store itself is her storage and kitchen, so order at the door counter, and there's outdoor informal seating. Restrooms are right across the restaurant. Looking forward to being back here. read more

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Home made food and feels authentic, although a bit too salty for me. However, it could be that I need more tastings and better understanding of Balinese food. read more

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