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Pretty good. I got the Nasi Campur... It wasn't nasty at all, but the char siu wasn't that good. I had to drown it in their soup/gravy thing. The egg was good, but I prefer Vietnamese braised pork & eggs. The Chinese sausage is good of course, can't mess that up. The best thing was the chicken in this dish. Really crispy. Overall, pretty large amount of rice and not that much meat for the price, but at least most of it tasted pretty good.
Cutest little hole in the wall in Alhambra. Given the diversity of our orders, we pretty much ordered the entire menu. I can happily say that we loved everything we got. Looks like their menu has nothing but winners. I got the rendang. For the price, my plate offered so much value in exchange for the $16.50 it cost. The ratio of protein to rice to veggies was more than reasonable. It was delicious and authentic! I didn't find it spicy. They add some sort of sambal to your plate so if you wish to, you could increase the heat. The bathroom was clean. So was the entire restaurant. And the staff were solicitous and ready to accommodate our needs. Given the level of hospitality we experienced as well as the incredible value we got from our very satisfying meal, you can bet we'll be back very soon.
The Signature Laksa was amazing and came with your choice of noodle! Things that stood out were the creamy flavor of the broth, it's a shrimp based curry - I tasted some chili oil & other spices, the fish cake, and the marinated eggs were a nice addition.
Borneo Eatery had been on my list for a while and being a fan of the food from that region made it a must try. The place can get busy so just be prepared for that. I went with the Borneo Seafood with flat rice noodles, good portion size and well seasoned. But the smoky flavor was what really got me. That's the kind of thing that makes a dish memorable.
I got the Melayu and the Gado Gado to share. I felt that everything was very affordable and the portion is very decent for the price. This was my first time having the Gado Gado, it was pretty good and interesting but definitely wouldn't be my top choice. It was basically a bed of lettuce with peanut sauce, while it did taste good nothing really stood out and it tastes exactly how it sounds. The Melayu came with Indonesian curry, rice, fried chicken etc. The fried chicken pretty much tasted like popcorn chicken but I loved the curry and peanut anchovy sauce it came with, it was so flavoral and really tied the whole dish together.
Been wanting to try Borneo Eatery for awhile and finally got the chance. The shop is small, but the service was quick and efficient. We ordered the roti prata, laksa, and cendol dessert for my parents, and the chicken satay, nasi campur, penyet plate, roti prata, and teh tarik for the rest of the family. Overall, the food tasted great and everyone enjoyed their dishes. Definitely get the coconut rice, which brings a rich yet light flavor to the rice and makes it absolutely delicious. The standout for me was definitely the roti prata -- cooked to perfection: crispy, light, airy, and super satisfying. The flavors across the dishes were solid and made me excited to come back and explore more of the menu. My only disappointment was the portion for the large roti prata order. It only came with 2 rotis and a small container of curry sauce, which felt a bit skimpy for the price/size. Still, the quality of the food was excellent overall, and I'd definitely come back again to try other dishes.
Came here to order to go closer to the restaurant's closing time. The staff was very friendly and food came out within a few mins - I love the efficiency! I got the beef rendang and it just tastes like what I got back in Indonesia. The flavor was wonderful. I will definitely come back next time to try their other dishes. The restaurant feels a bit fast and casual. Highly recommend here.
The milk tea with jelly is a must-try! We ordered 3 dishes for the two of us: Roti Prata: The sauce has a strong, delicious flavor. Just dip the roti in and enjoy! Chicken Rice and Egg noodle were good, but in my opinion, the chicken was a bit too sweet.
Been wanting to come to Borneo Kalimantan for more than 10 years since they were just a little portion with barely any room to sit. They since have expanded and finally we were able to go. With that said, we ordered the Roti Prata ($5.99) - comes with only 1 piece along with a very small portion of curry sauce to dip. Expensive for what it is. For entrees we got the Borneo Seafood 'From The Wok' (rice option, $17) but more like 'fried rice' consists of a few shrimps, strips of fish cake slices, and some fish ball halves; and their Gado Gado salad ($13) - a medley of fried tofu, some bean sprouts and cut cucumbers along with fried shallot toppings and peanut dressing, but the egg omitted. All were good but not great, well, actually the roti curry dipping was excellent but too bad it was so small. Excellent friendly staff. Seating was quick followed by their prompt ordering process, and alas, food came out fairly quickly. Why the 3-stars you might asks? I find the food price to be on the higher side for what they serve. $6 for a single piece of roti is a slight overkill considering we were used to getting two pieces accompanied with a much bigger bowl of curry compared to similar (Malaysian/Singaporean) restaurants. But this isn't the main issue.... The main (issue) surprise: There is an extra 3% credit-card surcharge on top of your bill which isn't noted anywhere as I found out after I got home. When the server came back with their little machine to pay, options were the 'tip' - starting with the usual at 18% so forth, and of course most tend to choose the first option, as I did. Brought my phone up close to device unit using Apple Pay and NFC kicks in! So in short, I paid 21% more on top of my regular bill. Question is, who doesn't use credit cards these days, or was it just another form of surcharge to cover employee health insurance to deter from mentioning? Be aware.
Super delicious Indonesian/singaporean/malaysian food. It's a cute little mom and pop shop and the service was super quick! The portions weren't too big so we were able to share a bunch of dishes among the whole table. Chicken satay - 5/5 Super moist and the sauce it came with had a rlly nice sweet and salty flavor Roti - 5/5 The roti was really flaky and soft and paired really well with the curry sauce Beef rendang- 4/5 A bit on the spicy side and the beef was a bit dry, but overall still delicious. I do wish it came w a little more meat tho Singapore laksa - 4/5 LOVED the coconut flavor of the laksa. The noodles were slightly overcooked tho and again, I wish it came w more protein Borneo style rice noodles - 4/5 Tastes exactly like what you expect -- sweet, salty, w added freshness from the bean sprouts and vegetables Overall, would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone in the area. I could def see this becoming a staple restaurant for me if I lived in the 626
As a born and semi-bred Malaysian, Borneo Eatery is a solid pick for those looking to try or revisit borneo-cuisine. Came in early on a Friday and was greeted with friendly service. Ordering was quick and we were checked in on a handful of times. The staff were attentive and smiley. I got the Nasi Lemak as that was a personal favourite of mine growing up. It didn't exactly hit the spot but it definitely surprised me in a good way. The chopped up chicken allowed for a crispier exterior but also meant less juicy meat. Cabbage as a side was new to me, but was fresh and creamy. Solid sambal, though I'd personally like it a touch hotter. Overall a different take that works and makes it a wonderful, easy to eat rice dish. Chicken satay was great! Nutty sauce with a crispy garnish. It's missing the smoky flavour but the meat was cooked very well. A casual, family-friendly, hole-in-the-wall restaurant that lives up to it's name.
My very first time trying Indonesian/Singaporean/Malaysian cuisine, and I am a huge fan! This is definitely a hole-in-the-wall place, which confirmed to me that the dishes were authentic. The interior is so cute and colorful that it made the dining experience all the more fun and appetizing. We ordered a Large Roti Prata (2 grilled flour based pancake/bread) that is served with their Indonesian curry sauce. The soft/chewy Roti Prata dipped in the curry sauce was phenomenal! I absolutely loved everything about this appetizer. For the main, we ordered Lemak, which is a coconut grant rice plate served with friend chicken, fried tofu, curry egg, and spicy peanut anchovy. Interestingly, the star of this dish was the peanut anchovy and curry egg. We also ordered the famous Singapore Laksa that comes with a choice of egg noodles, vermicelli, or flat rice noodles. This noodle soup is a creamy coconut milk-based curry with shrimp, fish cake, fried tofu, marinated egg, sweet corn, and bean sprouts. I would definitely order this again! It seems like a lot of people get the Chicken Satay so I definitely want to come back to try that and get some of the other menus that I've tried previously again.
Plenty of well lit seating inside, Very attentive staff, I was greeted immediately entering the restaurant. I asked for takeout and was handed a menu. Right when I set down the menu someone came up to take my order. The flavor isn't strong, almost bland. The best way for me to explain it is if you took yesterday's leftovers and threw it all together. Hokkien mie- Taste like chicken broth with a instant ramen packet Topped with tea egg, yesterdays chassiu, and some butter chicken. Overall the service is good, response time good, cleanliness good.
2 years ago
Been going to this eatery since they just occupied one side of the restaurant. It's always crowded and people waiting outside. Nothing changes much coz the food speaks for itself. One of my favorites is the Laksa - you can choose the type of noodle you like. I usually get it with vermicelli - thin rice noodle. Savory and bit of kick to it but not spicy. Another one I love to get is one of their rice dishes. Love their Melayu and Lemak rice dishes. They're similar - they both have fried chicken and tofu, egg and the spicy peanut anchovy which I love. Mealy comes with steam rice. Lemak comes with coconut rice. The spicy peanut anchovy is really good companion for the chicken. You can even just eat the rice with it by itself. Glad that they expanded their space and bought the next door. They do have their customer seated on the newer section/area first unless they get super crowded then they open up the original space. Parking is available in the parking lot behind them. If it gets crowded, you can park in the lot where Burlington is, and just walk across. read more
2 years ago
The rojak is amazing. I got hooked on the rojak here, and it's so hard to find in any other restaurants, I always order this when I come back to Borneo Eatery. Fresh fruits and veggies covered in a savory sweet sauce and peanuts- delish! Their wok fried offerings are all tasty whether you go with noodles or rice. The laksa is a rich, coconut noodle soup favorite. Lots of toppings and marinated egg. read more
Great tasting food with generous portion sizes at an amazing price point. Each dish is so flavorful, you can't go wrong with any. This time I ordered the Kalimantan Flat Rice Noodle Soup since I wanted something on the lighter side. But don't be fooled by how clear the soup is, it's not lacking in flavor at all. I also really enjoyed the pempek and recommend it! read more
So glad I came here for lunch the other day! I've been here before, pre-Covid, but never did a review...about time! Always on the lookout for Southeast Asian cuisine (like Singaporean, Malaysian, Indonesian etc.) since I grew up with it, and it's often not quite right. But I have been quite happy with Borneo Kalimantan, and glad to find that they're still pretty decent! An unassuming place, they livened up the space by painting plenty of color on the wooden panels to look like colorful doors, and some of the décor was interesting and quite familiar to me - like an old-fashioned tiffin carrier I remember growing up with! Staff here are super friendly - they kept coming by to refill our waters and check in on us while we ate. My friend & I ordered the Hokkien mie & the Hakka mie, which were similar, except one was with chicken, the other had more seafood. Not so sure that's how we made Hokkien mie & Hakka mie in Singapore, but it was very tasty & flavorful nonetheless! I also ordered rojak, which is a fruity salad with a sauce/dressing made of shrimp paste, and tossed with peanuts...that was quite yummy, it made me quite nostalgic! Truly street food when I was growing up! Overall a great experience, and I will return to check out the other items as well, perhaps with more people, so we can test out more dishes! :) read more
Authentic Indonesian food, I love that this place is on Uber Eats so my lazy butt can just get tasty food delivered. Coming in person isn't so bad either as they have a parking structure right in the back for convenience. This location is not so good for groups as their tables are more for 2-4 people. I have eaten pretty much everything on their menu and find the Satay skewers to be worth it, just wish there were more pieces since they are so tasty. I have practically eaten every dish here and love that you can choose your type of noodle style you want. Their dessert drink is pricey for what it is, but unique in the jelly noodles shape and style. Local gem, if you haven't tried this place please do ASAP! read more
11 months ago
Get the Chicken Satay and Singapore Laska with flat rice noodles!! This was my first time trying Singaporean food, and it was so yummy!! The walls are also decorated with colorful designs, very cute for pictures! What we ordered: * Pempek (Lenjer): This is an Indonesian fish cake + cucumbers cut up in bite size pieces with a sweet and sour sauce. The fish cake had a more fishy aftertaste, and the cucumbers were crunchy! This was worth a try but not my favorite! * Chicken Satay: This was so flavorful and juicy!! This comes with 5 skewers, which is perfect for sharing with a group! * Teh Tarik: This is a Borean style milk tea with grass jelly! It wasn't very sweet and didn't have too much of a tea flavor but it did remind me of thicker version of a Hong Kong Milk Tea! * Rendang: This is a rice plate with beef, veggies, and an egg. The beef was pretty tough but good! * Singapore Laska: This was my favorite dish! The broth was slightly spicy but in a good way. The flat rice noodles were cooked really well with the perfect chewiness. I also loved the toppings, just wished there was more! read more
2 years ago
Cute & colorful sit down spot. Small line while we were here on a Sat afternoon, but we were seated quickly. This was my first time having Malay/Singaporean/Indonesian food, but I had high hopes. Really good experience with the food here and loved the colorful door decor! Singaporean laksa - ordered with egg noodles, which I'd generally recommend. I love egg noodles in any soup noodle dish. Came with a creamy curry broth, shrimp, bean sprouts, fried tofu, etc. Everything was seasoned extremely well. Really filling portion with good mix of toppings. Satay plate - doesn't look like much, but we ended up not being able to finish this. Everything is seasoned so well and pairs perfectly with rice. Smaller portion than the laksa but definitely recommend if you've never had satay to set the bar high. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
This place is so good like not gonna lie, but it's so good. My mom recommended me this restaurant and I fell in love. The food here was tasty and delicious. I ordered the chicken satay plate and it was spot on. With a side of water because it was a hot day today. The servers here were very nice and sweet to me and their customers. The ambience was not too loud, but just right to your ear. Will definitely come back here in a few days. Thank you. read more
3 years ago
Delicious food and decent portions! The place was packed with people of varying ethnicities. Service was pretty good and the servers were happy to explain some of the less familiar items to us but something we ordered never showed up...not sure what happened! When we inquired about it, she said the kitchen messed up and would we like to cancel it. Maybe have your server confirm your order before he/she walks away. We left full and happy! Other notes: the restaurant space is the size of long, narrow alleyway so best not to bring groups larger than 4 to dine together. If you're unable to find street parking, a multi-level parking garage is within walking distance and parking is free. read more
My boyfriend and I wanted to try something different on a Friday night! We decided on Malaysian food, the Borneo Kalimanthan Cuisine we always pass by in Alhambra. The location of it is nestled in a busy setting on Garfield and Main St. so be prepared to find parking! The restaurant is pretty cozy and has a very welcoming atmosphere with super friendly staff members. We got to-go since it looked pretty busy and didn't have enough seats and our order was ready in about 15 minutes. We ordered the Chicken Rendang and the Nasi Goreng Borneo. Each dish showcases the incredible diversity of flavors found in Borneo's cuisine, which is heavily influenced by fragrant spices. The chefs here really brought the dish together, even in a to-go order. My boyfriend and I were very happy. The combination of flavors was exceptional, and the portion size is generous, making it a satisfying and wholesome meal. Whether you're a seasoned explorer of Malaysian cuisine or new to its wonders, Borneo Kalimantan Cuisine is an absolute gem that should not be missed. Definitely give them a try! read more
I've been coming here to get my laksa fix for over a decade (before they expanded to double the size of the resto). There was only one time that the laksa didn't quite satisfy the usual standard and that was just post-covid and the laksa was way too salty. But other than that one atypical time, the food here has always been consistently great. My only qualm is that the portions are a bit on the smaller side (eg, only 2 beef chunks for the rendang). The servers are usually friendly, no-frills. Lately it hasn't been as packed and busy as usual. Btw get the laksa with either the vermicelli or rice noods. read more
4 years ago
Soooo good that my boyfriend and I came back the next day for the same exact order! Their Vermicelli Laksa is very delicious and almost reminds me of a Vietnamese Curry noodle soup! My bf loves their Chicken Satay w/ rice and their peanut sauce. The parking situation is tricky but we usually park in the structure near the stoplight by Five Below's exit. read more
If anyone has had Papparich (sadly now closed) in the past at the Atlantic Plaza this will be the closest next best thing. PappaRich really packed their laksa with fried tofu skin, eggplant, large shrimp, many fish cakes and etc. I wish they never closed I was introduced to laksa noodles from them! I still wonder today wth happened to them. The broth over here wasn't bad. I do like how you can choose different noodles at this location (something papparich didn't have). If you do go please do yourself a favor and try the Boreno Milk Tea! I never have warm milk tea but being it was windy that day I did and don't regret it! Love that it had grass jelly in it too (: Staff was also super nice and courteous will def be back! :D read more
Love this place! I spent some time living in Singapore and one of my favorite dishes is Laksa. I haven't found a place that does it quite like Singapore, but this place gets near perfect! I had no idea this was a Michelin star restaurant until we were already eating! No surprise this place was amazing If you're looking for a good laksa, check this place out! I will definitely be coming back to help me get my Singaporean food fix. read more
My favorite fish was the chicken satay, the sauce was delectable and the chicken perfectly cooked. Everything else we ordered was good, however I think the service and way the restaurant is set up significantly detracts from the eating experience. The way the restaurant is set up, it's like two long horizontal hallways on either side of the kitchen. The tables are like cafeteria tables. The menu is a QR code. The waitresses seemed pretty inexperienced. Overall the experience eating there is sort of like a to-go place and without a real atmosphere because of the galley layout. I think if they spent a little more effort into making a quainter and cozier eating experience, it would elevate the eating experience and enjoyment of the food. I think the food and flavors themselves were great and portions were good, but think I would have enjoyed the food more with a nicer eating environment. read more
2 years ago
sometimes i crave a bowl of laksa, an indonesian and singaporean noodle soup. this is my go-spot for it because there's no authentic laksa close to me. you have a choice of noodle - thin, flat or egg. the spicy coconut-y flavors are so satisfying. i also like to get the dessert drink made with palm sugar and coconut milk. the place is always buzzing with customers. the decor is bright and colorful. the service is efficient and friendly. it's worth the drive! read more
Whenever my partner and i come up LA, we always make at least one or two stops to Borneo Eatery, as it is one of the BEST places in California to get Indonesian food! The Nasi Ayam Penyet is absolutely delicious, and the coconut rice that comes with it is legit. Service was quick and courteous. There's a large parking structure free behind the restaurant so parking is never an issue. read more
My daughter's Indonesian friends introduced us to this place. We let him order and did "family style" so we can all share. Quality/Quantity - Roti Prata - Got 3 orders of this. One of our guest favorites. I prefer my Roti more flaky, but the spicy curry sauce was amazing. Hakka Mie - Our other guest favorite and the Hokkien, so we got both for all to share. :) Hokkien Mie - One of these two dishes (above) had thick noodles, the other had regular egg noodles. Melayu - Got 2 orders of this. Borneo Style - Seafood "chow fun" noodles. Atmosphere - Open 7 days a week from 11am to 9pm. I'm told they just doubled in size, congrats. Cool decor, see pictures. Street or garage parking. Service - The team never stopped cleaning!! Non stop sanitizing. Everyone was friendly and accommodating. Loyalty program. Price - $86 + tip. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success of 11+ years and expanding. My daughter's friends are loyal customers, which means we will be also. read more
4 years ago
Located off corner of Garfield and Main near a ton of other restaurants that this can easily get missed but the food is definitely fire! Parking is easy in the back structure for free. Starting off with what knocked off a point is the service and layout of the restaurant. When you walk in there's a tight little space you're waiting in to get a table and it's almost separated into 2 sections. Service left a lot to be desired. We came in with an hour to spare and yet felt super rushed to order and kept being told that they were going to close in an hour and there were about 20 ppl still eating in the restaurant. Even when we ordered, they brought out the first 2 dishes and after 10-15 min I had to flag down a a waiter to ask about the other dish and to get a refill on water. The staff were walking around but weren't very attentive or observant. Now to the food which I thought was delicious! I can't recall the names too well but we ordered the Roti which was this fried pancake with curry sauce which was the perfect amount of spice and so good! The fried flat noodles had such depth and good flavor and I loved it came with an assortment of seafood and fish cakes. We also ordered a curry rice dish with the fried Cornish hen and the meat was so tender and juicy with crispy skin. And the curry rice was so good! I do wish the portion sizes were bigger cuz my bf and I were still a little hungry even sharing those 2 dishes and the roti. And again service was not the best. But definitely would get takeout from here again! read more
4.5 for the food: Delicious and affordable for the portion. Service is good but plummets when the dinner rush hits at 7:30pm, even on a weekday and going by Asian standards. When the restaurant wasn't full, servers were attentive with waters. And then the horde stormed in, and it became impossible to ask for stuff. They were understaffed, so I felt bad asking for bowls to share with my bf. At the end of the meal, we asked for a box. We waited long enough for my bf to get impatient and eat the leftovers, and then the container came (LOL). - Cendol ($5.25). Rice flour noodles with moderate chew in coconut milk and palm sugar syrup. It's good and not too sweet, although I prefer other Southeast Asian desserts in comparison. - Roti Prata ($4.75 - 2 pcs). Warm and soft, slightly crisp outside, and layered inside. Their roti tasted similar to a green onion pancake minus the onion. The Indonesian curry sauce was great: mild and sweet, lightly spicy, and with a depth of spice flavors. - Singapore Laksa ($13). Apparently you can choose between egg noodles, vermicelli, and flat rice noodles. By default, this soup noodle dish came with housemade egg noodles reminiscent of medium thickness ramen noodles. The texture starts off nice and chewy, but the noodles get soggy towards the end of the meal. We went wild over the complexity of the soup, which was sweet, savory, coconutty, and lightly fishy, spicy, and tangy. The amount of shrimp was stingy, but they made up for it with hard boiled egg, fish cake, tofu, bean sprouts, corn, and crispy fried shallot. - Nasi Rendang ($13.99). This rice plate had many components: crispy fried shallot, crispy chili peanuts, curry braised egg, tofu, chili potato, cucumber, cabbage, and braised beef. The beef was shreddable, but I felt that it could have cooked longer to become more tender. It was braised in a spicy curry that paired well with the rice. We parked in the free public structure behind the restaurant and around the block. There is technically a small street-facing alleyway leading to the structure, but I never take it because it's only one-car wide... don't want to risk blocking someone or getting blocked on the busy street. read more
This place is SO GOOD. I always get this laksa soup! It's creamy, spicy, and delicious. The servers in there are always kind and the decor is cute too. Next time I'll try it with the egg noodles because I heard they make them in house. read more
Had dinner at Borneo Kalimantan Cuisine last weekend! Upon arrival, I parked in the nearby public parking structure on South 1st Street and walked to the restaurant thru the back alley. There was some foot traffic, and it's a small restaurant and they don't take reservations. If you're going during peak dining hours, then I recommend coming about 15 to 30 minutes before your desired dining time and joining the waitlist by signing-in on the clipboard at the counter by the right-side entrance. I put my name down for a party of 5 around 6:50pm and waited for my whole party to arrive. By the time everyone came, we were promptly seated inside at 7:30pm. I ordered the Kalimantan Flat Rice Noodle Soup. It had a clear, mild, and slightly fishy broth with lots of minced garlic. There was also lots of noodles. The toppings were common to Asian seafood noodle soups; I liked the fish cakes the most, but they weren't super special tasting in my opinion. Overall, the noodle soup was a simple, comforting, and warm meal for a cold night, and kept me full! The staff were friendly and kept coming with water refills. The restaurant ambiance was casual and homey, and it kind of felt like eating upscale street food. Also, I thought the food was moderately priced for a sit-down place and given the portion sizes (about $12.50 to $13.99 for each entree). I'd come back here if I was craving and in the area. read more
4 years ago
Super delicious food! We ordered a dish from each category- noodle soup, noodles, and rice dish. We got the Nasi campur rice dish with Chinese sausage, fried chicken, marinated egg, and char siu. The unique thing that tied it all together was the gravy. I tried a Chinese dish that is similar but this was delicious and unique. We got the curry noodle soup dish - Singaporean Laksa. So delicious and a fusion of flavors. The egg noodles reminded me of ramen and the curry broth was perfect. We also ordered the stir fried flat noodles that reminded me of the Thai Pad See Ew - Hokkien Mie. My absolute favorite is the Kopi - Bornean shaken iced coffee. I don't know what's in it, but I've never tasted anything so heavenly. If I could, I would probably order this everyday. I ordered two more cups to-go to enjoy the next day. Highly recommend the coffee, curry soup, and rice dish. Staff were friendly and prompt. Lots of seating options with cute interior design. read more
2 years ago
Aug 2024- Roti and Laksa were very good. I would probably only order these if I were to come back. Roti was airy and flaky. Laksa was savory, spicy, and creamy. The marinated egg was very nice compared to other places that use a plain boiled egg. If you like spicy Asian food, it's at a good level. If you don't have a spice tolerance, this could be a bit too much. I was told they could not adjust the spice level at all. They said it only comes in Mild, but that was too spicy for me. I asked for small bowl of coconut milk to add to my Laksa because I wanted to calm down the spicy level, the server was super confused, I had to explain it multiple times. But eventually she understood and I was grateful that they were willing to provide it. I would like to point out that this does not take away from the dish, it is very good as is, I just happened to have a low spice tolerance. Oct 2023- When I came the time before, my friends and I didn't like the items we ordered. The Chicken Satay was over cooked and dry. Indo Mie lacked seasoning and flavoring, the only thing we could taste was the oil. It lacked salt and soy sauce/seasoning. The chicken that came with the Masi Campur rice dish was also over cooked and dry. The Bakso Gerobak was hearty but not my preference. I'm sure somebody who likes that specific meatball soup type would like it, it just wasn't for me. The service is great. We got our food in a reasonable amount of time. Not too fast. Not too slow. The servers leave you alone as you eat. If you need something, just look/wave around for their attention. They were willing to help accommodate when I asked for the coconut milk, which is not something on their menu but just an ingredient I knew they had in their kitchen. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Really good food, reasonable prices, and fast service. Free parking at the back parking structure. read more
How did I never learn about Borneo until a local told me about it? Superb! Ordered smorgasbord of delights- chicken satay- yes! Must order this! Indo Mie with fried chicken- the best tasting hawker noodles ever! Singapore Laksa - noodles were delish, could have used a little more spice Beef Rendang - tender beef short rib and very spicy! Roti Prata- flaky flour pancake fried to perfection with a curry sauce for dipping- excellent! Service - waiter was attentive, refilled water and I loved the teh Tarik (milk tea). read more
4 years ago
If you are in the area, you need to come here. The food here is FANTASTIC!! Came here on a Friday night around 8pm, and there were people waiting outside and inside. Luckily the wait was not too long and we were seated quickly. The restaurant is small and cute inside, and the walls are very instagram-worthy, with decoration that look like rainbow doors and floating shelves with plants on the other side. For our appetizer, we ordered the large Roti Prata, and it comes with a small cup of curry for sauce. This was perfect - the roti was flaky and buttery, and the curry was super flavorful and just the perfect dip for this dish. I just wish I had more! Next we got the Borneo with flat rice noodles and the Singapore Laksa with egg noodles. The Borneo tasted like a good pad see ew, but what really made it special were the slivers of cha siu and how much flavor they packed. The scrambled eggs were cooked to perfection and the thin fish cakes and fish balls added a nice texture. The Singapore Laksa not only had a lovely presentation, but the curry broth with a hint of spiciness stole the show! The marinated egg tasted like char siu, and it was both unexpected and exciting. Similar to the Borneo, the fish cakes were tasty, tender, and I liked the bits of sweet corn and crispy onions on top. There is no doubt that I will be coming back again. read more
3 years ago
I love me a good Indonesian restaurant in the LA county. I'll be completely honest, it's very similar to Uncle Fungs but with a few more options. Taste wise it's very similar as well. When we went, this place was busy but our service was still very quick which was lovely. The atmosphere reminds me a lot of restaurants in Asia where people get to enjoy great street food. Just note that if you get here during a busy time it'll be loud but I love that about it. The laksa was amazing along with the Rojak that I had never tried before but was delicious. My Indonesian boyfriend greatly approved. This is a great Indonesian choice and I'd love to try the other dishes! read more
I'm a regular at this restaurant and it's about time to support it with a review! This is definitely a hole in the wall restaurant. I recommend coming on off hours if you really want to read through the menu and having goof service. As a small mom and pop shop, expect that you won't get the best service, there isn't enough staff. So please be patient and understanding. My go to dishes are the chicken satay and the roti. The chicken satay comes well grilled with a tasty sauce and fried onions. I dislike chicken but this doesn't taste like chicken. It's juicy, well seasoned tasty meat. The roti is my favorite, I could probably eat two of these by myself and be happy. It's fried bread with this spicy curry sauce. Lastly I ordered the bbq pork flat rice noodle. It's very similar to chow fun but the dry style without gravy. Most of the dishes on the menu are a bit spicy and have a curry flavor. It's the taste of street food of Southeast Asia. It's definitely worth giving a try, I mean look at all the other reviews for this great little spot! read more
My husband and I were looking for comfort food, and this place was the perfect for it. The wait was a little long, even though it was an hour before closing! It took us a while to get seated, but as I was waiting I was amazed by how quick the staff were to try to do so many things at once. Sometimes, customers seemed to have to wave them down, but as long as you get their attention and tell them, they will get you what you need. We had the indo mie noodles with fried chicken, Singaporean laksa mee, and the chicken satay. Everything was so well seasoned and umami and perfect flavoring, not too overpowering. The indo mie went really well with the fried chicken and I was pleasantly surprised to see some fried chicken skin in there too. The crisp added a nice crunch to the dish. The laksa soup was perfectly creamy. The Satay was insane! It had such a deep flavor. 10/10 would come back many times again. read more
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4 years ago
Parking: There are free parking structures nearby with very limited street parking. Ambience: It's a relatively small place with bright and colorful walls. Service: Standard, no complaints! You order off the QR code menu. Taste: I ordered #9 (Mie Karet Indo / Indo style chewy noodles), which came with a bowl of soup on the side. I've never had actual Indonesian food, so can't comment on the authenticity but I felt that it was a standard noodle dish. It was hearty and filling :) read more
An Indonesian-Singaporean-Malayasian fusion spot just off of the busy main street in Alhambra. There's a parking garage in the back of the restaurant where you can park for free for 4 hours. The restaurant is a bit small/ cramped, so it can feel a bit claustrophobic and the noise level can easily get high when it's during peak hours. Service overall was decent. Staff were friendly, but a bit slow/inefficient. I think the language barrier plays a part. Overall, the food was good, but heavy on the sauces. 1. Roti Prata (4.5/5) A grilled pancake that has a texture similar to the Chinese green onion pancake, but the flavor was more sweet and doughy rather than savory. Dip in the Indo curry = sweet, slightly savory & coconutty. 2. Chicken Satay (2.5/5) It is marinate in some sort of teriyaki-like sauce topped with peanut sauce. Let's just say this was too saucy to enjoy 3. Gado Gado Salad (3/5) Mixed lettuce with egg, tofu, cucumber & peanut sauce/dressing. The peanut sauce ratio greatly outweighed the amount of lettuce and other ingredients. If the ratio of peanut sauce:lettuce was more balanced, it would be a 5/5. 4. Kalimantan (5/5) You choose from a base of either rice, egg noodle or flat rice noodle. It is then cooked together with char shiu, fish cake, fish ball and egg in their special sauce. This was our favorite dish. The sauce to ingredient ratio was perfect. It was savory and full of fragrant flavors. 5. Singapore Laksa (3/5) Again, you choose from a base of either rice, egg noodle or flat rice noodle. I got it with the flat rice noodle. The soup base is kind of like tom yum with more coconut curry flavor. It comes with a soy-tea egg, shrimp, tofu. The overall flavor was good, but nothing super special. It is heavy, so will easily fill you up. 6. Lemak (4.5/5) Fried chicken, fried tofu, curry egg mixed with their special coconut fragrant rice with the option to top it with some delicious spicy peanut anchovy sauce. Warning, the peanut anchovy sauce is quite spicy. read more
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19 South Garfield Ave
Unit A
Alhambra, CA 91801
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Is your meat halal?
From what I can see, there is no clear information confirming if all food at Borneo Eatery is halal. It depends on what you order, and some dishes may not be halal.…
How many cars can park in the parking lot behind the building?
There's a public parking structure with multiple floors.
Open for dinning in now?
Yes. Dine in is available. Smaller space and okay spaced tables. About 3-5 ft apart.
Is it open for indoor dining now?
Yes but the AC is ehhhh okay? but the food is great so it evens out. Fairly good 👍
What's to order for the 1st time visiting there? the must ? thanks!
Mie karet indo - #9!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Is this the same owner as Uncle Fung's? The food looks almost identical.
Previous answer is wrong, call and ask if you don't believe me. The owner of Borneo Kalimantan Cuisine is Uncle Fung. As for Uncle Fung Borneo Eatery, it already says who…
Is it still cash only? Does it get crowded with a wait? I have a two year old and waiting is not an option ?.
They accept credit card; yes there can be a wait if you go during peak dining time as there's not many tables inside.
Any vegetarian rice or noodle dishes ? Not just appetizer
Yes! I always order their laksa with no meat and they sub with tofu and taste AMAAAZING! Also mie goreng Karet ( fried chewy noodle no meat ) delish and also fried kwetiau!
Do you have to delivery? Just in Alhambra High School.
Yes, they do. They do delivery through grubhub apps.
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