This is one of my go to places for Indonesian food. I have been here multiple times and I gotta say it has one of the tastiest Southeast Asian fried rice dish in town. Do yourself a favor and order the Nasi Goreng Combo or Nasi Goreng Kambing (if you prefer lamb). It never fails to impress me and my friends when we visit here. I did try other food items in this restaurant but nothing else really stood out to us aside from the fried rice. The prices are okay, portion size is fair and service is decent. However, I did noticed that if you get the fried rice to go, it wouldn't taste as good and that has been the consistent result. So I would advise against ordering the fried rice to go but rather have it in the restaurant. Because the fried rice is the only dish that impressed me and nothing else, I gave it a 3 star. The rest of their food choices are acceptable. Would come again just for the fried rice and my friends share the same sentiment about it. read more

Java Spice - Nasi Bungkus (Wrapped Rice), just okay... Their Fried Rice is better. - Indonesian Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Decor 3.2 stars Service 3.3 tars Food 3.3 stars The food were hit or miss. Today was my second time and I decided to order take out instead. The price are NOT the same with the menu on yelp. I ordered 2 nasi bungkus (available Sat & Sun), 1 lontong komplit and rice crackers. The price of lontong komplit on website was $ 8.5 and I got charged for new price $9. 45. The restaurant needs to update the price otherwise is misleading for customer. The food taste were okay , for lontong komplit which is one of my fave Indonesian food I got one slice of beef then the rest are veggies.I have had it better so definitely not worth to try unless you miss the food and don't know how to cook them. Nasi bungkus were the same thing. Although I do like their chili sauce . So, make sure you check the prices and know what you order. read more

Java Spice - Indonesian Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Another restaurant located in the Yes Plaza. I never had Indonesian food, so I can't tell what is authentic or not. Tried their Fried Chicken and Corned Fried Rice during my visit, and it's pretty decent. Service was fast & friendly. I don't know why everyone is complaining about the waiter ignoring them or being slow. But I guess being the only table there makes a difference? Nothing that really WOW me, but I guess I will keep this restaurant at the back of my mind if any of my friends wants to try different kind of Asian food. read more

When coming here, you need to know two words of bahasa...Nasi Bungkus. Unfortunately, you can only order this deliciousness on the weekend, but that's enough to keep me coming back. Yelp offer is no longer valid, but I don't know why they don't take it down. = L O C A T I O N = It's located in the YES Plaza, which contains a lot of Asian restaurants and shops. There is ample parking available. Inside, it is simply decorated, even plain, like many other family owned Indonesian restaurants. = F O O D = + OTAK OTAK ($6.50): Comes with 4 pieces of fish cake, and is the reason why my mom wanted to come here in the first place. Unfortunately, this was the low point in my meal. They are measley pieces that don't taste like much. + SOP BUNTUT GORENG ($11): Fried Oxtail Soup. Came with 4 oxtail on the side with rice and krupuk. The oxtail tasted good, but there just wasn't much meat on it. The soup wasn't as good as the one my mom makes (she wanted to order this to compare), and the veggies were from like...a frozen peas and carrots mix. + NASI BUNGKUS: The star of the show and enough reason for me to rate this place higher, even though the other stuff was not great. It consists of rice, egg, beef, chicken, tofu, and spicy green chili sauce, all wrapped up tight in a banana leaf. It is huge and super filling. It's delicious and full of flavor! = S E R V I C E = The service was ok. Nothing memorable. My water wasn't refilled at all, and we were hardly checked up on. So it's kind of hit or miss, but I just loved the Nasi Bungkus so much that I rounded it up. Plus, we kind of tried some items that are not so common...so I'm willing to give them another chance. = = = = Food: 3 // Service: 2 // Environment: 3 // Price: 3 read more

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This is my go to Indonesian restaurant when I'm craving for Indo food and don't want to make it myself lol I guess they have raised the price and given less portion than I remember. But overall it's good not the best but it's not as far as other Indonesian cafes or restaurants. We love the snacks that they have every weekend and basically bungkus. But watch out for the sambel or hot sauce, they are dangerously hot and it lingers lol but it's so good that you keep eating even if you are sweating and crying because of the hotness. read more

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Just ok. The nasi campur was not memorable like what I was used to eat in Indonesia, not one bit...the chicken was dry and stale, rendang was strangely flat in flavor. And the portion size was too small for this restaurant being in the US! Service is okay and selections in the menu look quite decent. But there's something missing here. I'll have to try their nasi goreng special and update this review. Their nasi jamblang (rice combo wrapped in banana leaves) was a bit above average (better than Simpang Asia) but unfortunately is only served on weekends. read more

Java Spice - Excited to have some Indonesian grub! - Indonesian Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Java spice is a good place to eat on the weekends. I usually order the "nasi bungkus" because it is the dish that is closest to "nasi padang" in Indonesia. But the fried rice is a no-no because it tastes okay and bland. I found a tiny stone in my rice too :( read more

Java Spice - Indonesian Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Yay, they are open during the weekday again. Wednesdays to Sunday. Got their combo fried noodles togo. Though I do believe they allow dine in soon. June 16ths? I took a photo of their sign. read more

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Walking in, we didn't know what to expect because we rarely go to Indonesian restaurants (better yet seen any around). Once you check in on yelp, you get a choice of a free "juice box" sized jasmine tea or soda. I ordered the #1, a combination plate which consisted of coconut soup, a chicken drumstick, some spicy beef, shrimp crackers and rice. Overall everything tasted pretty good especially the chicken but the spicy beef was a little too salty for me. I wish they would include a little more rice so it could help with the saltiness of the spicy beef. Nothing bad, but nothing too memorable... The next time I come I'll be sure to try some of their weekend specials. Also, if you plan to use card, its a $20 minimum charge. read more

Java Spice - "Juice box" sized Indonesian jasmine tea - Indonesian Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

I came here with my husband to try out their famous banana leaf wrapped chicken and rice, but they only serve that on the weekends. We ordered the #1 chicken dish and fried noodles with pork instead. Both dishes were packed with flavor and the noodles had a little sweetness to them, which I'm a fan of. The chicken dish came with a choice of sour or coconut soup. My husband ordered the sour soup and it was so good. I would definitely come back. This place is located in the same plaza as banana bay and next to tastetea. It also has its own parking lot since the plaza is pretty massive. read more

One of my all time favorite Indonesian places in California. Great service and amazing comfort food. Have been going to this place for years and does not disappoint. read more

Java Spice - Sate Babi and Nasi Goreng Special - Indonesian Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Had dinner there and was disappointed with quality of food. I hear that the main chef has changed so that maybe the problem. Had the Tahu goring and it had no gravy on the tofu, and a far cry from what is Tahu goreng from the Far East. read more

Apparel tly last order is 7:45 and we were there 7:43 but te refuse a big party of 9 very disappointing and I don't think they need our business, while there is another table just being Sat down and have their menu on hand. Discrimination??? read more

Fried rice very authentic indo dish you can ask for mild, medium and very very spicyhot and also on weekend u should try nasi bungkus

Very Good food and authentic Indonesian food. Good prices, fast service, very friendly staffs

Great food we have been here many many times and food has always been great. Only thing was the pork skewers had to much fat for my taste but other than that everything was great read more

I recommend this place as a Indonesian comfort food restaurant that offers wide range of the cuisine! We ordered the Cha Kway Teow which was really delicious and came in a generous portion. On top of that, we also ordered the Udang Goreng Mentega, I would say this is just so-so but it has a unique local taste. And also pictured was the Ketoprak Jakarta which had a rich but not too thick peanut sauce on top of it. Since we came in a large group, we also ordered other dishes (I forgot to take pictures). Nasi Goreng Combination was my group's favorite but my favorite got to be the Soto Ayam. Java Spice dishes came in big portions for you to share around! I highly recommend coming here. Honestly this is such an underrated indo food in the area. I would come back to try other dishes in the menu. Lots of option to choose from. In terms of parking and location, it is quite easy because it is located in a food plaza where there is a huge parking lot outside the restaurant. read more

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Really good place to eat I recommend it I'll come here again the workers here are really nice hard working people good cooks

Coming from someone who grew up in Indonesia: Food is legit and has that homemade feeling to it. Overall, it gives you a pretty good idea of what authentic Indonesian food taste like if you're not familiar with it. Loved that they have this small section near the cashier where you could get your hands on various Indonesian street snacks. Don't sleep on those green balls with coconut shavings on top. read more

Most delicious Malaysian restaurant in the area. Fast service and casual dining. Friend from Malaysia took me here 10 years ago and it stood the test of time. Go on weekends for their special banana leaf rice dish. read more

Nasi bungkus - always my favorite!! Reminds me of nasi padang. Simple restaurant, not fancy but makes you feel at home!

My second time trying Indonesian food and I really enjoyed it! The restaurant was pretty empty when we walked in at 7pm on a Tuesday night and were greeted by a friendly lady. Parking can be difficult in that plaza (Tastea and BCD plaza). The first time I tried Indonesian I got some kind of noodles buy they were a little too oily for me (from a different restaurant) so I decided to try the Gado Gado salad and it did not disappoint! The house-made peanut sauce caught my attention. Lots of lettuce and bean sprouts topped with tomato, hard boiled egg, gado gado sauce (thick peanut sauce), and shrimp chips. I finished the entire thing which surprised me because of how big it was but I must have really like it! Lol. My bf ordered the Nasi Goreng Special and Durian Smoothie. He seemed to like his dish but I think we wanted to try the Banana Leaf item which is what they are known for. When I chose this restaurant from his Yelp bookmarks I didn't know that they only served it on weekends. Whoops. The Durian Smoothie was SUPER fresh. Very rich and creamy. If you're a fan of durian you'll like this. Check this place out. Good food and good price. read more

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I came here several times and will be coming for more. It's the closest Indonesian restaurant to where I live. Food is decent, drinks are prett6 good. So far I had soto betawi, kangkung, gado gado, karedok, nasi bungkus, nasi goreng... they're all good. Nothing bad really. The only downside is the $20 minimum for credit card. They also sell Indonesian snacks and desserts (kue2). read more

Java Spice - Es alpukat. Shaver ice with jellies, chocolate syrup, avocado, brown sugar - Indonesian Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

A simple and delicious mom/pop restaurant located in Yes Plaza. It's usually pretty empty but don't let that fool you. I ordered takeout and it was ready in about 10 minutes which is quick! I got the bakmi goreng combination noodles and the nasi goreng special that has 2 chicken satays. The portions were HUGE.. which is great since I'll have yummy leftovers. Honestly will come back more now to try their other dishes. Reasonably priced, large portions, quick service, and super nice people. read more

Try their Ayam Kalasan (marinated bbq chicken) is good. Pretty much everything is good in the restaurant but please call them make sure their business hour. They usually close early. read more

For as long as I can remember, Java Spice has been my go-to Indonesian restaurant. The owners are always so kind and generous. It's nice to be able to feel like you're back home. I've been living in California for almost 10 years now, and Java Spice not only delivers delicious Indonesian food - it also makes me feel at home. The portions are, in my opinion, great. Price-wise, it's reasonable. Of course, back home every food there is cheaper. But in the US, especially in California, like I said - reasonably priced. There is wide variety of selection to choose from. You also get to see the collection of snacks and drinks they sell by the register. Overall, absolutely love this place & always recommend my non-Indonesian friends to check this place out if they want to try some bomb Indonesian food. One thing I'd like to suggest: Please consider using UberEats. I know that people can order through Doordash and Grubhub, but due to location, those food delivery services don't offer delivery from Rowland Heights to Fullerton. UberEats, however, has delivery for a lot of places in Rowland Heights. The convenience of having Indonesian food delivered from Java Spice via UberEats would be fantastic! read more

Used to be my go-to Indonesian restaurant a couple years ago, but when I came back again last weekend, I was a little bit disappointed. First of all, their Yelp check in deal for free teh botol (some kind of oolong tea) is no longer valid. They should have just take it out from Yelp. And then, their weekend special nasi bungkus (Indonesian mixed rice with chicken, beef, veggies) is not as yummy as I remembered and their portion is getting smaller. I prefer Banana Leaf's nasi bungkus because BanLeaf gives more meat. However, their fried rice and ayam kalasan (chicken with sweet sauce) are still the best. But, they need to put more chili into the sambal because it was not spicy at all. And last but not least, their DURIAN SMOOTHIE IS DA BOMB! Perfectly sweet and refreshing! read more

Java Spice - Gado gado (indonesian salad with peanut sauce) - Indonesian Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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I was quite honestly not exactly really sure precisely what the holy hell I actually ordered but this is what I got... http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/e8Hg6sOLbo8Buf1ThNJC1g?select=W4PMlKjlMjQWmwrHo9Ji8Q NASI CAMPUR ($7.99) Typical steamed rice, half a hard boiled egg with some tasty "salsa" on top, a decent hot and sour soup with veggies, very tasty marinated then fried chicken breast, some savory "spicy" beef which had a taste similar to birria that I thoroughly enjoyed and some spicy yet sweet hot sauce for dipping. Seriously....I could have SWORE I ordered something COMPLETELY different....but by the time the plate arrived and I saw the enticing variety of tantalizing treats..... I just kept my mouth shut, smiled , nodded approvingly to the server and ate as fast as I could before they noticed that I more than likely took someone else's delicious lunch order. read more

Java Spice - Nasi Campur ( steamed rice, fried chicken, spicy beef, egg and sour soup) - Indonesian Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

One of my favorite Indonesian restaurants in Los Angeles. I've been eating there even when it was still Little Java in Monterey Park. I like ayam kalasan (sweet house special chicken), nasi goreng babat (fried rice with crispy tripe), pempek palembang (fried fish cake with spicy vinegar sauce), nasi bungkus (special rice wrapped in banana leaf-only on the weekend). Also get es cendol (some kind of tapioca drink with coconut milk & brown sugar) and shrimp/fish chips. They also sell indonesian cakes, chips, cookies & pastries. 4 stars!! read more

My first impression was, "Just tell me it's Indonesian and I am already on my way." Every opportunity that I get to try an Indonesian place, I am SO down. It's sort of the same effect I have with Thai food where it can never really be disappointing even if it's not FANTASTIC unless it's REALLY bad. One of my favorite dishes is pempek so when I heard Java Spice is most popular for theirs, I was pretty stoked. Soto Betawi: Bland, disappointing, and not what I was expecting at all. I was so sad because this was the first time ever I was disappointed with Indonesian food. Really...legitimately sad. Empek empek (see photo): MADE UP FOR THE SOTO BETAWAI x10. It was fried so perfectly and even in the vinegar sauce it was still crispy. The level of spiciness was medium to medium-hot...the spicy/sour taste was perfect. Cah Kangkung (see photo): Served up on a sizzling skillet a simple seasoned and stir fried water spinach was disguised and presented as much, much, more. Second to the pempek (pempek is my favorite Indonesian dish so if that didn't exist, this would've been my first) the cah kangkung was flavorful, seasoned perfectly, juicy, and mouth-watering. Eat it with some steamed rice and wow, it could easily be devoured without a second thought. This is one way for me to describe "love in four syllables:" IN-DO-NE-SIAN. The lasting impression? "My mouth was full of zesty, vinegary, chewy, crunchy, juicy, healthy, and palatable. Those are all the words I can think of for now, but no words are needed when eating good food, just enjoyment." read more

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Indonesian Sweet Sweet Chicken! A great place to get Indonesian. I had the house special Ayam Kalasan (sweet chicken). I am not a fan of fried rice but tried it here. I ordered nasi goreng babat (Fried Rice with tripe). It was a pleasant surprise. It was pretty good! I want to try my favorite Indonesian dish here but they only serve it on weekends. A buddy of mine mentioned that they would take me on the weekend. I tried one of the curry dishes and it was ok. Nothing bad and nothing great. Just something in the middle. I also tried the avocado drink. They have their own style and it tasted chocolately. Maybe it was coffee. The ice coffee I had was a much better choice. Everything was pretty reasonably priced. When all is said and done, I would totally like to come back and try more dishes. Kudos to Yelper Maggie who referred this place to me. I will update this review as soon as I try more of their dishes. read more

Came here on a weekend to eat the Nasi Bungkus. I miss eating this dish and I can't find it done well in OC. The bungkus was pretty good -- rendang was flavorful and tender while the chicken wasn't bad either. The young jackfruit tasted so much like artichoke I was confused for a moment. This is decent Bungkus if you're craving it. We also ordered the kang kung belacan with quail eggs -- so flavorful and it arrives on a sizzling platter. I can eat this with a bowl of rice. I'm salivating just thinking about it. The Cha Tauge -- stir fried bean sprouts with dried fish was SO tasty. I can never get it to stay crunchy when I make it at home. This definitely was a winner! Definitely a place I'd come back to again! read more

Tasty and I would definitely revisit when it is not a super busy night. I am so relieved I grabbed takeout on this first visit here because parking is insane on a Saturday night at 7ish!!! Enjoyed the takeout gado gado, nasi goreng, mi goreng, and chicken satay with an extra large side of peanut sauce. I wish the peanut sauce had a little more flavor and depth to it, but nothing I couldn't doctor up a bit at home. After reading more yelp reviews, I definitely want to try some more of their dishes. Restaurant was packed and seemed clean and bright. Look forward to returning! read more

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Yum! Love this family style restaurant with good service and a bunch of snacks and drinks at the front. Come on the weekends to get their special nasi bungkus! I've been here several times so I will highlight some of the dishes that I've had. Nasi Bungkus- a must order- I love the combination of chicken, tofu, egg, rendang, and all the spices. nasi means rice, bungkus means wrapped. so everything is wrapped in a banana leaf. Awesome! Otak Otak- The fish cake with sauce is decent, its wrapped in leaves to add flavor. Gado Gado- a tofu dish with shrimp chips, veggies, this yummy sweetish brown sauce, and other stuff. Satay- good, tastes like how it should. Lontong Cempur (idk if I spelled it right)- Also delicious. Lontong is basically a rice cake and cempur means mixed, so its mixed with vegetables and all this random deliciousness. Nasi Ayam (Rice chicken)- what I order when there is no nasi bungkus, so basically the weekdays. Soto Ayam- its not bad, but my mother makes it better at home :p There are several more dishes I can't think of right now, but this location definitely has prettty good spices for indonesian food in SoCal. Of course I've had better in Indonesia, but thats a totally different story. I always come here to get my indonesian food fix, and would definitely recommend this place to a friend! read more

Java Spice - Nasi Bunkus and udang pete - Indonesian Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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Java spice? Coffee with spice??...is what I thought in my little head when I first saw the sign inside Yes plaza...hehe Nasi-Bungkus...it's basically "the works". :D It's only available on the weekends...(wrapped in the leaf) ...and honestly I can't seem to stray away from this. (Next time Nasi Campur) The only thing I don't like in the Nasi-Bungkus is the fried chicken. It's rock hard and dry all the time. (I had this 4 times already and they're pretty consistant with their quality.) It's ok though b/c it's not a big part of this meal... Beware of the green chili sauce ... it's super spicy...amazingly spicy...I love it! That's why their drink #1 goes so well with this dish. It's served in a bowl like shaved ice style so it may be a dessert...but heck...it compliments the dish perfectly. It's huge and you should share it with another...or pretend like you are...lol I know Indonesian food is way cheaper and better in the San Gabriel area...but Java Spice will have to do for now. I can pass on the fried rice and skewers. read more

Decided to give this place a try since I haven't tried Indo food in a while and this place is pretty close to my work. There weren't too many people here during peak lunch time which was a little worry-some but also convenient since we didn't have to wait. I'd say that their prices are reasonable and their menu selection is good. They have rice dishes, combinations, soups, and dessert drinks. My coworker got their lunch special shrimp chicken noodles which was really good. I liked that one a lot. I got the Nasi campur, but it was alright. If you're in the mood for Indo food, this is probably the only one in Rowland Heights that I know of. It's worth it to come give it a try. I personally prefer the one in West Covina though, but I wouldn't mind coming back for their lunch special. Private lot inside the Yes Plaza. Very easy. **FREE DRINK WITH CHECK IN!** read more

Java Spice - Indonesian Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Dine in for lunch. Satay chicken is good. Desert drink better not order it. We bought a spekeok cake to try and it is totally overpriced, we were charged $18 for a 8.5 cm x 8.5 cm spekoek cake. Don't go there, not worth to get scam. read more

Java Spice - 8.5 cm x 8.5 cm spoekoek cake - Indonesian Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Wow I can't believe how low a rating everyone has given this place. The food is quite good I believe it has soo much flavor and many different types of ingredients. But I'm not an expert in Indonesian food, but I like this place a lot. Whenever I go to Hacienda Heights I crave food from here and I will actually go and eat there! There are pictures for the food just so you can see if maybe you will like that style of cooking. So I enjoy it quite a bit. I hope people give this place a better chance and maybe try a few things out of the menu then just going to this place only once !! come on now !! :) read more

Always one of my all time favorite Indonesian restaurants! You get a spice of everything. Ayam Kalassan (fried chicken with dipping sauce)- NOT YOUR TYPICAL FRIED CHICKEN. This fried chicken was succulent and juicy; not overcooked. You just have to get this chicken, it will change your life. Nasi Bunkus (banana leaf wrapped rice, with meats and spiciness; only available on the weekends) One of my favorites. it has a combination of chicken, beef, egg, and this special vegetable. Just great exotic southeast asian flavors all in one dish! satay ayam- perfectly grilled chicken satay with a delicious peanut sauce on the side to top it off. chicken is very moist and flavorful. pem pem mie- fried fishcake with noodles. This brings back childhood memories. Perfectly well done, and crisp to the edges. Spicy but not overwhelming. cendol- coocnut cream with green jellies. so refreshing on a hot day like this. If you like coconut, then try this. DELICIOUS teler- shaved coconuts, avocado, jackfruit pieces. where do you ever find jackfruit in a dish? probably never! Just can never get enough of these dessert drinks read more

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Yes Plaza, corner of Fullerton and Colima. Ordered the marinated fried chicken and lamb fried rice. Both were excellent and delicious without being too salty and sweet. Nice little cafe but one corner table could use some refurbishing. Parking sucks in this plaza so come during non-peak hours. read more

Java Spice - Old tables. - Indonesian Near Me - Rowland Heights, California