Came back for the pan fried noodles! They were just as good as I remember. Very flavorful and…read moredelicious. We also tried the beef rendang tacos and the shrimp laksa. The laska was solid but the beef rendang tacos were really good! Tons of flavor from the meat and it was very tasty in a taco.

It was so hard to choose what to order since everything looked amazing! I ended up with a nut free…read moresoup since my companion was allergic, but next time I'm definitely getting one of the platters so I can try one of everything. I ordered the Chicken Soto Kediri soup which arrived with an immunity boosting broth and tender chicken, rice, and egg. Everything was delicious, though the chicken was a tiny bit dry. Can't wait to come back and try more - that's a good sign when I want more than just one thing on the menu. Logistics: - Indoor seating only - Limited street parking nearby - note they fry peanut containing dishes in the same oil as non peanut dishes so nut allergies avoid fried things

Was browsing TGTG and thought this spot looked interesting, so I decided to give it a try. They…read moreserved a variety of Indonesian desserts, which I thought were decent overall but nothing too memorable. A few of them reminded me of butter mochi in both texture and flavor. Maybe next time I will try their savory dishes.

I was soooo excited for this place and had such high hopes because of the positive Yelp reviews but…read morethe food was quite mediocre. I'm going to give this place the benefit of the doubt and say perhaps it was an off day for them but the food was just nothing to write home about. I got the Nasi Goreng with a side of chicken satay (with no dipping sauce). Chicken was quite dry and scrawny, the rice was abundant but that was it - literally just a mound of rice with some little bits of shallots, garlic, and occasional vegetable. I wish I could've given this place a higher rating but it really was a let down for me. Maybe try anything but the fried rice and chicken satay?

This food truck is our favorite at Spark Social! The food is authentic, clean and well-priced. The…read moreowner is also very friendly! Rasa Rasa gets 4/4 stars for SAFV: Service Ambiance Food Value for Money

I came to Spark Social over the weekend for a baby shower. Before going, I looked through all of…read morethe food trucks online and decided on Rasa Rasa since I love Indonesian food and have had it many times, including while traveling abroad. I ordered the beef rendang, which came with rice, jackfruit, greens, a boiled egg, and a shrimp chip. Overall, it was a good, flavorful meal and definitely hit the spot compared to the other options at Spark Social. My only feedback is that the rendang could have had a little more depth and umami. The flavor was on the lighter side, which I assume is to make it more approachable for people who may not be familiar with Indonesian food. I also ordered the wings, and they were good. They were crispy and came with a sweet chili sauce that paired well with them. Nothing especially unique, but still tasty. I'd definitely come back if I was at Spark Social again and wanted Indonesian food.

The food was really delicious. The owner is delightful It…read morewas clean. I look forward to going back.

Definitely a hole in the wall but the food here is fire! I got the Singaporean curry noodles with…read moretofu and they did not disappoint!! Great veggie options if you ask (menu can be confusing!). Great place for a quick meal!

I've only been here once. But the special(name?) rice lowkey blew my mind…read more Had that with the beef rendang which was good and very coconutty. Wasn't the best or most complex rendang I've ever had but still hit the spot. The sambal green beans and okra was crazy good too. Their sambal is very legit. Service was super friendly and quick. Ambiance and decor is what you'd expect from a small neighborhood affordable spot like this.

I have not stepped into this space in almost 40 years. It was a work lunch rotation spot then when…read moreIt was a Chinese restaurant named Yunan Restaurant. It was my favorite for an extremely popular dish now prominent on Irving Street near 12th Avenue, my introduction to their famous staple chicken wings. I continued to periodically get them here until they closed. Fast forward forty years and a friend invited our group here for a birthday lunch on summer Saturday at 12:30 pm. Running late from my morning errands, I arrived shortly after the meal was ordered (Forgive me for possible inaccuracies and incomplete information) since our host ordered seventeen dishes for our party of 12 to feast on family style. Here's a summary of the highlights. Favorites in no particular order: a. Chow Kway Teow (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=OXyh4S0Zwn0zipsVbIfDRw) - flat rice noodle stir-fried with shrimp, Chinese sausage and eggs; this is a classic dish using chow fun as the base and a mix of ingredients. My favorite. b. Basil tofu (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=yyuLG6v-DwEePR0j1kArYg) - tofu and shiitake mushroom in basil sauce; I enjoyed the ingredient mix and the sauce made everything balanced. c. Singaporean curry noodles (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=W1xq3h8e0WW7u20WyKJB9w) - glass noodle stir fried in our special curry sauce with shredded chicken; not your typical version as it is glass (as in transparent) noodles, a more slippery texture. This is also wet and made with mushroom slices. My 2nd favorite. d. Sambal okra (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=a5na569KcDG96eS9q_kHVg) - Wok fried okra with spicy sambal sauce; I enjoy the texture of okra though it's an acquired taste. The spice level was perfect for me, medium with a lean towards spicier. The other notable dish is the Hainan chicken rice (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=hCAhsBqrYfSFKP1mKg7Sjg), steamed chicken served with rice cooked in broth and ginger. It came with three sauces, a special soy sauce, garlic ginger sauce, and a bright red chili sauce. It was well made though I wished the rice was more fragrant. The restaurant was empty aside from our party when I walked in at 12:45 pm for several diners came in as our meal progressed. The two young ladies who tended to our party were efficient in removing empty plates and refilling our water glasses. In reading other reviews, the chili dungeness crab seems to be a popular dish. Maybe on my next visit.

Seafood laksa good. If you're wearing a light colored or white shirt cover it up because it can…read morestain your shirt as it splashes! Ordering is easy on the kiosk and find yourself a table. If selecting takeout your food is boxed and put into a paper bag. If for here, it's put on a tray you have to return Lots of characters sitting around in the food court tables and I mean ALL kinds of people. Some people use this spot as an all day hangout. If uncomfortable, get up and move. There are also tables outside for a more peaceful quieter nature feel on a warm day

The food was good. I had ordered the Char Kway Teow noodle dish. Good flavors. Loved the shrimp in…read moreit. The Chinese sausage was a good add on, but I could even do without. Service was good. They were nice & friendly. Pretty fast too. Ambiance was spacious, since it's at the food court of the Metreon.

I tried this Indonesian spot at the Sunset Night Market. I got the pandan coconut mochi bar and the…read morebeef rendang flakey hand pie. I really enjoyed both! It was hard to choose a dessert since they all looked amazing but the pandan coconut mochi bar didn't disappoint! It was soft and chewy, had good pandan flavor and was not too sweet. The beef rendang hand pie was served hot, it had a good ratio of filling to crust and was very flavorful. I had a few questions about the desserts and they were nice and explained the different desserts to me. Will definitely be trying more things on their menu!

I've tried this Indonesian food stand 2x: Once at the Ferry Building Farmers' Market and once at…read morethe Cole Valley Fair. *Ferry Building Farmers' Market* Indonesian Flaky Hand Pie (Pastel) w/Chicken Ragout: $4.00 +Crust was flaky & golden brown +Served hot, there was a good amount of tender, well-seasoned chicken ragout. Sampler Box: $12.95 1.) Cassava Brûlée was denser and sweeter, with caramel notes from the torched sugar. 2.) Pandan Coconut Mochi Layer (Kue Lapis) was aesthetically pleasing, with light green & white layers. Chewy, fragrant, and not too sweet! 3.) Pandan Coconut Mochi Bar had a similar flavor profile to the Pandan Coconut Mochi Layer. It didn't have those distinct layers, but it was topped with toasted coconut. 4.) Sweet Rice Pandan Custard (Ketan Srikaya/Kuih Salat/Kue Seri Muka) had the textural contrast of the glutinous rice on the bottom and smooth eggy custard on top. Unfortunately, the rice grains were undercooked as they still had a bite to them. *Cole Valley Fair* Mochi Rice Chicken Roll (Lemper): $4.50 + tax +Served warm, the mochi rice was soft and encased flavorful shredded chicken. -Chicken was dry. -Mochi rice tasted like plain rice: Not enough coconut flavor -Small for the price *Verdict: Prior to this, I've never tried Indonesian food and liked how they offered lots of snacky items. My fave has been the pastel and would get it again.

A bit late with this review but had dinner here for New Years for their last dinner service! They…read morehaven't closed but are switching to takeout only so you can still get some great Singaporean food. We were served a feast for their special NYC dinner. Everything was flavorful and delicious. I enjoyed the chili crab and the curry puff the most. Their homemade sambal was also very tasty and spicy, it was a lot more complex than the store-bought sambal. Definitely need to stop by to try out their takeout only menu!

SERVICE - located on the corner of noe valley…read more- street parking only can be difficult to find especially on a weekend - small but well decorated interior - ambiance good for a semi casual meal - service is friendly and quick MENU - Malaysian food - vegan and vegetarian options available - slightly pricey ($25 per entree) FOOD - vegan laksa (8/10): creamy mushroom broth with rice noodles, tofu puffs, and sprouts. The portion is quite generous and is good for sharing between two people. I liked the richness of the broth with the sweet coconut and the hints of umami from the mushrooms. I would have liked more tofu and slightly less oil in the broth. - vegan rendang rice plate (9/10): jackfruit stew with butterfly pea flower infused rice and cucumbers. The flavors in the jackfruit marinade are complex yet so well balanced. I would eat that sauce on any protein. This portion is also generous to share. WOULD I GO BACK? Yes! The ambiance was nice and the food was tasty.

I saw them located at the Presidio Park and got some Indonesian food as I haven't had it in a while…read moreand wanted a snack. I got a combo sampler to share. This came with fried wontons, fried tempeh and meatball skewer. The fried wontons were crispy and had a shrimp and herb stuffing, went well with the sweet and spicy chili sauce. Fried tempeh had batter on it, little pieces of cilantro (or some green) in batter. This went well with the sweet and spicy chili sauce. The meatball skewers had a sweet soy glaze on it, nothing too special but reminded me of an asian meatball with a sight chew/bounce to it. Overall, this was a good snack to have.

Grabbed some food at this Indonesian food truck located at the Presidio Park. Ordering was a little…read moremysterious. There were some photos, but it wasn't entirely intuitive which option to select. Little One got the kids' meal, noodle with soup, for $8. There are two kinds of noodles. One is more like a Ramen and the other one is more like a rice vermicelli. Little One said he liked the thick noodles better than the thin noodles. Both noodle types were okay, but not exceptional. It came with a bowl of piping hot broth. The broth has a mild flavor with some fried onion bits, more like a regular Ramen broth versus Pho broth. It is quite salty, and not very greasy or unctuous. Not a lot of depth of flavor. We didn't want to drink it by itself and ended up throwing out about half of it. It is not spicy, but you can get a small tub of chili sauce on the side. I got the Combo B ($16), which is like a sampler platter with a tiny bit of noodles (2 types), a tub of hot broth, 2 meatball skewers, 1 fried won ton. Little one said the fried wonton was really good. The meatballs were definitely the star of the show. They were not too chewy, very tasty, and had a slightly spicy glaze. Hmmm...maybe there's an error on the menu, but it says I was supposed to get 3 meatball skewers?? The people working at this food truck were extremely nice and friendly. The food came out very quickly. They apparently run some promotions, so it would be a good idea to follow them on social media if you're looking for deals. Overall, it seemed the grilled items were better than the noodle soups. The amount of food was not that much, but that is to be expected from food trucks. Be sure to check your order before leaving.

What an absolutely incredible restaurant. The service, the food, and the ambiance were all amazing…read more We got the: Chicken satay Tea leaf salad Mandalay special noodle Volcano beef Green beans Balada Everything was delicious. Really hard to choose a favorite. The inside is decorated in a really vibrant and fun way.

First impressions are so hard to overcome. Mandalay has been my preferred Burmese/Malaysian…read morerestaurant in SF forever. While folks loved to rave about Burma Superstar, I came here for its more homey and community feel. Recently, it looks like they got recognition from James Beard, which changed the population who came here. Since I wanted it to stay around longer, I don't mind. Overall, the food is very good. It has more authentic items like the Burmese Fish Chowder or Tea Leaf salads, as well as Thai and Chinese style Asian food. On warm days you can choose some of the lighter fare and on cold days, there's warm and comforting choices. What soured my last experience was the initial staff. I came in the early evening, with a service dog, and the staff who greeted me was noticeably uncomfortable. They immediately asked if I could sit outside, while gesturing toward the dog. Since it was a cold night, I asked to be seated inside. The staff consulted with 2 other staff members, specifically about the dog, until another staff came to inform me that all inside tables were reserved. The restaurant was half empty. I informed them under ADA, I can't be treated differently due to the dog, but they vehemently insisted there were reservations. Rather than argue, we agreed to be outside in the cold. When I began to sit at one of the outside tables, they insisted I move to another table in the corner. It felt very much like I was being treated differently. After we sat down, the service was quick. I've never had such a fast meal at a sit-down restaurant - we were in/out in 45 minutes. While we were eating, I saw multiple people go in and get seated inside. In fact, for the majority of the time we ate, the people arriving were seated immediately. I could give them the benefit of the doubt that these were all reservations, if I didn't clearly hear their staff ask how many people were in their party. If they had a reservation, why would that question be needed? Further, because we were seated outside, I kept having to be mindful of people walking their pet dogs and potential aggression toward the service dog. This happened multiple times as people were doing their evening dog walks. The sad thing is that I would have considered this place a 5-star rating were it not for the first interaction with staff. The food was great (as always). The service was quick. And despite us being outside, they came and checked in with us many times. First impressions are very hard to overcome, and the feeling of being unwanted never left me as I dined. In hindsight, I really should have just left.