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    Java Spice

    3.6 (429 reviews)
    ModerateIndonesian, Noodles
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Karen G.

    I've been coming here for many years, ever since a friend first introduced me. The restaurant has expanded since then, but it feels like they could use an even bigger space now, it's always packed! Luckily, I've never had to wait long for a table. The owner is super friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. I pretty much order the same dishes every time: the Sizzling Kang Kung and the Sambal Goreng with Tofu both absolutely delicious and full of flavor. This place may be a little hole-in-the-wall, but it's definitely a hidden gem. Service can be on the slower side since there's usually just one server handling everything, so I recommend being patient. It's worth it for the food. If you're a fan of Indonesian cuisine, this is a must-try restaurant!

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    Travis P.

    Java Spice serves up some solid authentic Indonesian food. My wife is Indonesian so I let her and her mom order all the good dishes. Here are my thoughts on each. Nasi Bungkus (Wrapped Rice) - Saw this on the weekend special so gave it a try. I've had this better at other Indonesian restaurants but this was pretty decent overall. Comes with a heavy portion of rice so if you're in need of a rice dish this is a great one. Meats were decent and overall a solid pass. (4/5) Sate Babi - LOVED THIS, honestly one of the best I've ever had. Flavors were on point, very strong and had a nice char taste. Thing is its $18 for 5 pieces which is a STEEP price but I will admit it was darn good! (5/5) Ayam Kalasan (1/2 portion) - So this chicken literally only came with the chicken, no rice or sides. Honestly the best Indonesian chicken I've tried as well. SUPER tender, the skin flavor wise was strong and crispy. Just wish it came with rice but in terms of how it taste this is a winner. (5/5) Overall this place isn't the cheapest Indonesian spot around but the food is certainly good. Got to come back just for the chicken and skewers! Parking - Not the best since its shared lot in a area with tons of traffic and people.

    Angelina H.

    This place is located in the Yes Plaza, which is a convenient location. Their food has good flavor and a wide variety to choose from.

    Ayam half chicken. Fantastic!
    Mike M.

    I've had Indonesian food before but never Ayam chicken. Wow it is so good Super juicy and tender. Good comes out quick The sauce is out of this world delicious. It's got a little kick with a sweetness. Will have to return to explore the menu.

    Stef M.

    Nice place for a relaxed and casual hanging out with friends on a Sunday morning. Service is fast and efficient. The food is good but in my opinion it lacked authenticity to be called Indonesian cuisine. The chicken in nasi campur is very tasty and tender. I don't like the taste of the soup in the lontong komplit, this could be just a matter of preference. The chicken noodle is also just okay, edible but nothing special. I do like the es teler, it's sweet and refreshing. Lots of avocado bits and jackfruits.

    Amy C.

    My husband loves their chicken , we always buy one big whole chicken to go home for dinner !

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    Nadia B.

    We came about 30mins before closing. Luckily they still took our order. We got the fried rice, fried fish, kangkung stir fry, and es campur. All of them are delicious. Very authentic Indonesian flavors. Love that they also sell some snacks near the register. I would def return and try other dishes. Friendly staff, and quick attentive service.

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    Mango 2.

    #latepost: My 2 BFFs and I went there last Saturday for a lunch date. We ordered: Ayam Kalasan (1/2 marinated chicken): Decent taste. Good portion. Tender and juicy, fall off the bone. It's pretty good but could be seasoned more. Nasi Bungkus (rice with chicken, egg and some veggies cooked in coconut milk & various spices) : I didn't eat this, but my friend said it was pretty good. Mild and not spicy. Portion was big enough to be shared by 2 of them. Kangkung Asap (water crescent veggy stir fried with shrimps and quail eggs): I don't like this veggy, but my friends loved it. They ordered this every time we went. Big portion as well. Toge cah ikan asin (beansprout stir fry with salted fish): We all enjoyed this! Big portion. Barely any salted fish pieces in it.. only seen some tiny bits of them. Otherwise, it was yummy! Ikan goreng sambel (whole fried tilapia with hot sauce): pretty good with decent size & taste. We enjoyed this plate of fish. Could be seasoned more. Altogether, we spent about $120.00 ish. This place was good for groups. There is plenty of free parking. They also sell good choices of Indonesian desserts & snacks. Service was okay. Well maintained & clean.

    Stephanie C.

    Probably the most authentic Indonesia food in the area. You have to come in the weekend to try this dish and it is amazing! There's chicken, beef, egg and various veggies inside mixed with coconut flavored cooked rice. Spicy hot sauce inside and it is realllllly spicy, so move it to the side if you're not a fan. We had 2 of these for 3 people and it was well enough. If you have leftovers then they just give you a bag so you just close up the banana leaf for take out. Staff is friendly and a try mom and pop shop that you have to come try.

    Michelle S.

    THE BEST INDONESIAN FOOD EVER!!!! I absolutely love this restaurant and it's one of my favorites to date. I've dined here twice and my experiences have been nothing but positive. The owner is super sweet/nice and even offered my friend and I homemade sauces to try such as their peanut sauce and their chili sauce - which were both BOMB. I truly believe every dish is packed with flavor and I have NEVER not liked a dish from this restaurant. I highly recommend the following: * Pempek Telor (fried fish cake with egg) - my absolute FAVORITE dish and the sauce is so addicting! * Nasi Goreng Special (2 fried rice with chicken satay skewers) Everything is super delicious here and I highly recommend dining here if you love Asian food!

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    Kevin C.

    Ordered Nasi Campur with coconut soup, Nasi Ayam Komplit with sour soup, Nasi Goreng Combination, and Sate Kambing (lamb). The Nasi Campur has steamed rice, fried chicken, spicy beef, egg and chose the coconut soup. This was a delicious spread with a tender chicken and creamy soup. The spicy beef is not too spicy and it pulls apart with ease in its own mouthwatering sauce. The Nasi Ayam Komplit has marinated fried chicken on rice with the chosen sour soup. The chicken is well seasoned, the flavor has soaked in and pairs well with the sate sauce. The sour soup has a nice sourness to it that makes it pleasant and refreshing. The Nasi Goreng combination was a nice plate of fried rice with chicken, shrimp, and egg. It is a well-cooked plate of fragrant fried rice with fried shallots and scallions; this is a good amount to share. The Sate Kambing was a lamb satay with peanut sauce, this was very juicy and the lamb was delicious skewered here. Service was very quick and patient with our order.

    Rojak Juhi and Kuay teow

    Love the food at this place. Whether you order the Rojak Juhi which has tofu, veggies and noodles in a nice savory peanut sauce or if you order kuay teow, the ingredients are good quality, and food is really delicious. The quantity of food is great, too. You get a lot on your plate. I tried the ice cendol with durian and totally enjoyed it! It gives us a taste of home.

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    Great sate, probably the best I've had in a while. Portions are a little small but the food is good.

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    The food is so so nothing special. I'd rather go to other Indo restaurants, there are other much better than this place.

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    Best fucking satay ive ever had. 10/10 on everything. layered egg cake was also bomb!

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