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Clean and well lit restaurant. One of the few mom & pop restaurants open past 7p. Food was not greasy and had great flavors
IndoSpice is a lovely space (great art and well lit) with terrific service (attentive and we enjoyed speaking with the chef) and offers wonderful Makassarese cuisine from Indonesia at reasonable prices. Two of us shared: - Egg Scallion Pancake (crisp on the outside and light'n'fluffy on the inside--suggest a dash of soy sauce if you need more salt); - 911 Beef Meatballs (wonderful spice level--plenty of chiles in the sauce!); - Smashed Chicken (Thigh) Rice (crisp on the outside, great spice level--appreciated the cooling rice, tomato, and cucumber on the side); - Hokkian Noodle (Pork) (really great noods, definitely recommend squeezing the wedge of lime that comes with it to add dimension). And we added a container of Peyek Kacang (crispy, savory, rice-flour/coconut milk/spices cracker with peanuts) to nibble on later (they've a number of different to-go offerings at the counter). Next time we're bringing friends so we can try more dishes (and we'll save room for dessert)!
Good place to entertain friend who are not familiar with Indonesian food. Appetizers: corn fritter, scallion pancake. This is my first time trying the scallion pancake. It is thin and crunchy, to my surprise. Everyone enjoyed the corn fritters and stuffed tofu Don't forget to check the cracker at the register . I recommend the shrimp crackers and rempeyek. The rempeyek has authentic flavor and it reminds me home. I am disappointed that they were out of grilled banana. I ordered green banana ice and coconut banana ice. Both are refreshing and not overly sweet chocolate. Good dessert after spicy dinner
3.5 Not bad food but not a 5 stars food/service. Brought some friends that was visiting from west coast due to the high reviews that I was seeing but quickly felt pretty embarrassed. The restaurant it self is well decorated to represent Indonesia which is appreciate. It was small but clean. In terms of food, maybe my friends and I ordered the wrong things but everything was just mediocre. What we liked most was yellow sauce fried tilapia; fish was crispy and well cooked and the sauce was probably the most flavorful among all of the dishes ordered. The least liked was the coto makasar (not pictured because it did not look pretty); which could just be personal preference but it was too grainy and not enjoyable. The element that brought down my rating is the service. Right of the bat we told the server that we were doing family style but when the appetizers came out we weren't given any plates. Then, when the other dishes came out and it no serving utensil. We did ended up asking for plates and utensils but the responds we received felt like we were inconveniencing them. I would like to be back because the restaurant does have a pretty large selections of food so I want to give it another try but maybe will do a take out instead of dine in. Hopefully, other dishes will be better.
We came here to pick up some food for the first time while visiting the area for a festival. I was pleasantly surprised by how good the food is. Overall Ratings Restaurant 5/5 Service 5/5 Food 5/5 Parking Street parking Atmosphere: The restaurant is small but nicely decorated and very clean. Service: The service was excellent. Even though we were only there for takeout, the cashier or owner we interacted with was very friendly. What We Ordered: -Egg Scallion Pancake (Very good.) -Taliwang Chicken Rice Platter (Very good, a bit on the spicy side but the heat does not linger.) -Smashed Chicken Rice (By far my favorite dish, the chicken was tender and flavorful.) Final Thoughts: I would definitely go again. The food we tried was delicious, the staff were friendly, and it is easy to see why the restaurant is so popular with locals.
What a delight this place is! So welcoming and the food is oh-so-good! Landed here on a Friday night with a bottle of wine and a big appetite. I knew before I went that I was going to get the salted fish with fried rice and it absolutely did not disappoint! The fish was so delicious and flavorful and the fried rice was perfect! My friend and I ordered two entrees and enjoyed family style. We started out both ordering the salted fish but our kind server directed us to another dish so that we could enjoy more flavors! We ordered the red fried rice. DELICIOUS! Filled with chicken and shrimp and was a taste explosion. Definitely start with the corn fritters. They show up in every review for a reason. You should definitely check out this unassuming place. Once you walk in the door you will not be sorry. They are serving up delicious food!
We made a stop here again on our way to New York--and it was absolutely worth it. Even with several Indonesian spots to choose from, this one keeps pulling us back. The menu isn't overwhelming, the price is reasonable, the protein portion is more than decent, the foods are authentic and everything is done so well. The ambiance is warm and inviting, and the staff are genuinely friendly and attentive, which makes the whole experience even better. This time we ordered ayam Taliwang, ayam penyet, and their green banana ice dessert--each one packed with flavor and incredibly satisfying. If you're nearby and craving Indonesian food, this place is definitely one to try.
We are on a culinary journey since in Chicago, we don't have Indonesian restaurants. We came here on a Tuesday afternoon. The place was empty. The decor is definitely amazing. The place was clean. So it's already a plus. Food - we ordered 4 different entree and 4 appetizers. The food was amazing. The taste was not bland. We can't really eat spicy so the sambal that they gave us was amazing. It was the perfect amount of spicy. Service - they are sooo nice. They gave us recommendation and it was perfect. Overall, it was a great experience.
I came here right after their grand opening. Honestly, the food was a bit bland and lacked flavor. We tried the pork satay, which came with a spicy and sweet soy sauce. I was hoping for the traditional peanut sauce that usually comes with Indonesian satay. But the dessert (pandan jelly in coconut milk) really stood out! It was light, refreshing, and delicious. Service was great, and the place has a nice ambiance with subtle Indonesian décor. My friend told me I should give it another try! maybe I just missed the right dishes!
The service was great! I really enjoyed the tea. The food was good as well. I was able to get the spice on the side. The restaurant was clean and decorated nicely.
IndoSpice - South Philly's Makassar Treasure In the heart of South Philly, IndoSpice is quietly serving up some of the most delicious Makassar-inspired dishes this side of the globe. The restaurant itself is clean, comfortable, and refreshingly low-key--perfect for a casual bite that still feels special. What really makes this place shine is the flavor-packed food and reasonable prices. Each dish is crafted with care and bursting with bold spices and textures that make Makassar cuisine stand out. Whether you're in the mood for something savory, spicy, or sweet, IndoSpice has something that'll hit the spot. This is the kind of place you recommend to your friends after you've gone a few times yourself--because it's that good. Authentic, tasty, affordable, and under the radar... for now.
Another Indonesia spot in South Philly you need to try! They're serving up unique Indonesian dishes you won't find at other Indonesian restaurants, and the prices are just right for their portions. Some of my favorites: - Mini Beef Meatballs - U.P Noodle (the red pork is so good) - Taliwang Chicken Rice Platter - Tempong Rice Platter . The restaurant is beautifully designed with aesthetic touches that highlight Indonesian culture . The place is a bit small, so it may not be ideal for large groups. It does get pretty busy on weekends, but the line moves quickly! Just be patient and kind to the staff. Don't let your hunger turn into anger and ruin the experience.
Not too busy at 4pm for a B-day celebration on a Sunday afternoon. Come early if you want the big (seats 8) round table. For apps we got the satay, scallion pancakes and lumpiang (spring) rolls. Good, very good and ok respectively. We enjoyed the Dadar Jagung, we loved the red fried rice and the kinda messy Yellow sauce Fish (tilapia). Taliwang chicken, Golden crispy and Hokkien noodles were good. A nice BYOB spot for the spice less sampled.
4 months ago
This is a pretty cute Indonesian spot in Passyunk. We were greeted by the sweetest staff! Walk-ins are allowed and we were seated right away. The menu was self-explanatory with pictures and descriptions. Our server also helped explain questions on spice level and what their crowd favorites are. We got the Fried Beef Rice Platter and Smashed Chicken Rice. I must say, the beef was out of this world! It had a hint of sweetness to it and the texture was everything! Their popular Smashed Chicken Rice was spicy but good spicy that my friend couldn't stop eating! They had a sweet soy sauce on the table which helped with the spice. For dessert we got the Coconut Banana Ice, which was unique and not overly sweet. Originally wanted to get the Green Banana Ice but they were out. The service so good that we tipped them extraaa. I highly recommend this restaurant and I surely will be going back here. read more
4 months ago
We stopped by for dinner and had a great experience. Although the restaurant was fairly busy, we were seated right away. The food was absolutely delicious. We ordered the corn fritters, tahu gejrot, coto Makassar, nasi campur Makassar, and pandan pancakes for dessert. Everything we tried was packed with flavor. If you enjoy spicy, flavorful food, you'll definitely love this place. The service was quick, friendly, and attentive throughout our meal. We left very satisfied and would definitely go back. Highly recommended! read more
This place completely blew our mind! We know Indonesian food is super popular in Philadelphia so we were super excited to try a different place. This place might have just won our heart for our favorite Indonesian restaurant in Philadelphia. I love their easy to read and expansive menu. The interior is clean and comfortable. Service was attentive and the staffs were so friendly and they were so happy when we complimented the food. The two of us shared: - stuffed fried tofu 10/10 - scallion egg pancake 11/10 - wow must try! - Nasi tempong with fried fish 10/10 - Nasi Empal fried beef 10/10 Everything is so delicious. Don't be discouraged by the spicy pepper sign next to some of the dishes if you can't handled spice. They serve the chili sambal separately so you can avoid spice if that is the preference. One secret Indonesian sauce I love to use with everything is their "kecap", which is a sweet soy sauce. They have this as condiments on the table and it's delicious with everything especially the two appetizers we ordered. If you haven't had kecap I highly recommend giving the sauce a taste. The fried fish rice platter is soo good! I grew up eating fishes whole so I'm not afraid to pick around for the meat. It's difficult to find places that serve a whole fish and this experience feels nostalgic. I know most people would prefer their fish filleted. My partner also loved his fried beef rice platter. The beef is drenched in aromatic sauce yet a bit crispy. The small beef soup that comes with it is so comforting. You don't want to miss out on this restaurant! There are plenty of street parking surrounding the area as well, making it a convenient stop. read more
IndoSpice is a lovely space (great art and well lit) with terrific service (attentive and we enjoyed speaking with the chef) and offers wonderful Makassarese cuisine from Indonesia at reasonable prices. Two of us shared: - Egg Scallion Pancake (crisp on the outside and light'n'fluffy on the inside--suggest a dash of soy sauce if you need more salt); - 911 Beef Meatballs (wonderful spice level--plenty of chiles in the sauce!); - Smashed Chicken (Thigh) Rice (crisp on the outside, great spice level--appreciated the cooling rice, tomato, and cucumber on the side); - Hokkian Noodle (Pork) (really great noods, definitely recommend squeezing the wedge of lime that comes with it to add dimension). And we added a container of Peyek Kacang (crispy, savory, rice-flour/coconut milk/spices cracker with peanuts) to nibble on later (they've a number of different to-go offerings at the counter). Next time we're bringing friends so we can try more dishes (and we'll save room for dessert)! read more
Good place to entertain friend who are not familiar with Indonesian food. Appetizers: corn fritter, scallion pancake. This is my first time trying the scallion pancake. It is thin and crunchy, to my surprise. Everyone enjoyed the corn fritters and stuffed tofu Don't forget to check the cracker at the register . I recommend the shrimp crackers and rempeyek. The rempeyek has authentic flavor and it reminds me home. I am disappointed that they were out of grilled banana. I ordered green banana ice and coconut banana ice. Both are refreshing and not overly sweet chocolate. Good dessert after spicy dinner read more
3.5 Not bad food but not a 5 stars food/service. Brought some friends that was visiting from west coast due to the high reviews that I was seeing but quickly felt pretty embarrassed. The restaurant it self is well decorated to represent Indonesia which is appreciate. It was small but clean. In terms of food, maybe my friends and I ordered the wrong things but everything was just mediocre. What we liked most was yellow sauce fried tilapia; fish was crispy and well cooked and the sauce was probably the most flavorful among all of the dishes ordered. The least liked was the coto makasar (not pictured because it did not look pretty); which could just be personal preference but it was too grainy and not enjoyable. The element that brought down my rating is the service. Right of the bat we told the server that we were doing family style but when the appetizers came out we weren't given any plates. Then, when the other dishes came out and it no serving utensil. We did ended up asking for plates and utensils but the responds we received felt like we were inconveniencing them. I would like to be back because the restaurant does have a pretty large selections of food so I want to give it another try but maybe will do a take out instead of dine in. Hopefully, other dishes will be better. read more
We came here to pick up some food for the first time while visiting the area for a festival. I was pleasantly surprised by how good the food is. Overall Ratings Restaurant 5/5 Service 5/5 Food 5/5 Parking Street parking Atmosphere: The restaurant is small but nicely decorated and very clean. Service: The service was excellent. Even though we were only there for takeout, the cashier or owner we interacted with was very friendly. What We Ordered: -Egg Scallion Pancake (Very good.) -Taliwang Chicken Rice Platter (Very good, a bit on the spicy side but the heat does not linger.) -Smashed Chicken Rice (By far my favorite dish, the chicken was tender and flavorful.) Final Thoughts: I would definitely go again. The food we tried was delicious, the staff were friendly, and it is easy to see why the restaurant is so popular with locals. read more
1 month ago
What a delight this place is! So welcoming and the food is oh-so-good! Landed here on a Friday night with a bottle of wine and a big appetite. I knew before I went that I was going to get the salted fish with fried rice and it absolutely did not disappoint! The fish was so delicious and flavorful and the fried rice was perfect! My friend and I ordered two entrees and enjoyed family style. We started out both ordering the salted fish but our kind server directed us to another dish so that we could enjoy more flavors! We ordered the red fried rice. DELICIOUS! Filled with chicken and shrimp and was a taste explosion. Definitely start with the corn fritters. They show up in every review for a reason. You should definitely check out this unassuming place. Once you walk in the door you will not be sorry. They are serving up delicious food! read more
6 months ago
We made a stop here again on our way to New York--and it was absolutely worth it. Even with several Indonesian spots to choose from, this one keeps pulling us back. The menu isn't overwhelming, the price is reasonable, the protein portion is more than decent, the foods are authentic and everything is done so well. The ambiance is warm and inviting, and the staff are genuinely friendly and attentive, which makes the whole experience even better. This time we ordered ayam Taliwang, ayam penyet, and their green banana ice dessert--each one packed with flavor and incredibly satisfying. If you're nearby and craving Indonesian food, this place is definitely one to try. read more
We are on a culinary journey since in Chicago, we don't have Indonesian restaurants. We came here on a Tuesday afternoon. The place was empty. The decor is definitely amazing. The place was clean. So it's already a plus. Food - we ordered 4 different entree and 4 appetizers. The food was amazing. The taste was not bland. We can't really eat spicy so the sambal that they gave us was amazing. It was the perfect amount of spicy. Service - they are sooo nice. They gave us recommendation and it was perfect. Overall, it was a great experience. read more
I came here right after their grand opening. Honestly, the food was a bit bland and lacked flavor. We tried the pork satay, which came with a spicy and sweet soy sauce. I was hoping for the traditional peanut sauce that usually comes with Indonesian satay. But the dessert (pandan jelly in coconut milk) really stood out! It was light, refreshing, and delicious. Service was great, and the place has a nice ambiance with subtle Indonesian décor. My friend told me I should give it another try! maybe I just missed the right dishes! read more
5 months ago
The service was great! I really enjoyed the tea. The food was good as well. I was able to get the spice on the side. The restaurant was clean and decorated nicely. read more
IndoSpice - South Philly's Makassar Treasure In the heart of South Philly, IndoSpice is quietly serving up some of the most delicious Makassar-inspired dishes this side of the globe. The restaurant itself is clean, comfortable, and refreshingly low-key--perfect for a casual bite that still feels special. What really makes this place shine is the flavor-packed food and reasonable prices. Each dish is crafted with care and bursting with bold spices and textures that make Makassar cuisine stand out. Whether you're in the mood for something savory, spicy, or sweet, IndoSpice has something that'll hit the spot. This is the kind of place you recommend to your friends after you've gone a few times yourself--because it's that good. Authentic, tasty, affordable, and under the radar... for now. read more
Another Indonesia spot in South Philly you need to try! They're serving up unique Indonesian dishes you won't find at other Indonesian restaurants, and the prices are just right for their portions. Some of my favorites: - Mini Beef Meatballs - U.P Noodle (the red pork is so good) - Taliwang Chicken Rice Platter - Tempong Rice Platter . The restaurant is beautifully designed with aesthetic touches that highlight Indonesian culture . The place is a bit small, so it may not be ideal for large groups. It does get pretty busy on weekends, but the line moves quickly! Just be patient and kind to the staff. Don't let your hunger turn into anger and ruin the experience. read more
1 year ago
Not too busy at 4pm for a B-day celebration on a Sunday afternoon. Come early if you want the big (seats 8) round table. For apps we got the satay, scallion pancakes and lumpiang (spring) rolls. Good, very good and ok respectively. We enjoyed the Dadar Jagung, we loved the red fried rice and the kinda messy Yellow sauce Fish (tilapia). Taliwang chicken, Golden crispy and Hokkien noodles were good. A nice BYOB spot for the spice less sampled. read more
7 months ago
This restaurant welcomes you with warmth and comfort atmosphere. The food was amazing. Def a must try and will be returning to try other food on the menu. read more
3 months ago
Excellent all the way. Great food, nice restaurant with lovely decorations, and exceptional service. I cannot say anything negative about this place. I recommend it for anyone looking for great Indonesian food. We will be back. We had a noodle dish, a fried rice dish, a salad-like dish, and some ice desserts, just as we expected (excellent). I would make this place our favorite, it's that good. read more
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Overall this spot is just OK. Skewers were kind of too fat. My friend got the special fried rice which was super overrated . Oxtail was decent and had good portions. The waiters also don't give you too much time to order. 1 min after we sat we were asked if we were ready. Only real positive is the menu prices were really cheap read more
1 year ago
Nice little spot. Great good prepared perfectly! Fast pleasant service. Walls with Indonesian decor.. very pleasant staff. Nice dining experience. Will definitely return. Authentic Indonesian food. Easy wheel chair access. Spring rolls are very good as an appetizer. It's a must try ! read more
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This place is incredible!!! Would get the Soto chicken soup again, perfect for Cold weather. Service great, the gentleman was so nice. And the decor is rly cute! read more
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Beautiful interior design and very cozy. Stuff were very friendly and welcoming. And the food were absolutely delicious!!! Can't wait to go back soon. read more
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