Lime Tree was a delightful dining experience where the food shines. The baked salmon, finished with a great curry or something that tastes like it on top, is cooked perfectly. Another standout is the glass noodles, which feature a wonderfully garlicky mix of shrimp and mushrooms. The ambiance is average making for a relaxed meal. While the service could use some improvement, it does not significantly detract from the visit. Finding parking is straightforward with ample metered spaces available in the area. Overall, it is a very good experience and definitely worth a visit for the food alone. read more

Lime Tree Southeast Asian Kitchen - Glass noodle - Malaysian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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

Lime Tree Southeast Asian Kitchen - Malaysian Near Me - San Francisco, California

I came to this restaurant because I saw they had corn fritters on their menu and really wanted to try it. I got that and some noodles, both were solid but I doubt I would come back here. A hearty, filling portion - my friend said he likes their other location better. But the staff was nice and the food came fast read more

Lime Tree Southeast Asian Kitchen - Corn fritters and noodles - Malaysian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Great food in a lovely neighborhood! We had the martabak, beef rendang, and nasi goreng (highly recommend sharing plates for more variety). First time I've tried martabak, but it tasted like a stuffed crepe with ground beef. I thought it was delicious, especially with the curry sauce, but thought it was a bit too dense. Beef rendang was solid and came in a heaping portion, though I wish it came with veggies to spice up the dish instead of solely consisting of beef and rice. The nasi goreng was my favorite! Loved the flavors and large pieces of chicken and the egg on top was a solid touch Staff was very nice and felt very hole-in-the-wall-ey read more

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Great prices! Unassuming decor. I forget why, but for some reason, I wanted Malaysian/Indonesian food (I think something had happened in the news) and this was the place that came up, so off to the Sunset I went! It was right off the Muni Metro line and service was fast. Loved their curries, chicken sathay, and Roti Pratha. Good service too! read more

Cool and comfy location. Service was friendly and speedy. Nice, casual vibes. The food was decent--the corn fritters were delicious, the mild mie tek-tek was alright (might have been better spicy), and the martabak was kind of bland without the curry dipping sauce. Portion size was pretty good. They have a 3% surcharge if you pay by card, but didn't have change when we tried to pay cash with a $100 bill for a ~$50 meal pre-tip, so that wasn't great. read more

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The beef rendang was very well-seasoned. The sauce would be perfect mixed with rice, but I swapped for a side of salad. The Mie Tek Tek was cooked with slightly thicker noodles, and the tomato broth was a great balance of sweet and savory. I preferred the laksa noodles more because the noodles were thinner. This is a small restaurant that felt very cozy. The owner was friendly and would chat with his costumers. Roti was given to us on the house and the curry dipping sauce was rich and incredible. I would order this next time I come! read more

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one of the best fried rices ive ever had! super favorable, huge portion, great prices, and super friendly & attentive owner. the soup was tangy, a huge portion (lots of leftovers), and the restaurant wasnt too loud indoors. i liked that the menu didnt have too many options & food came out very quickly after ordering. the best part was free watermelon for dessert..what a great idea! highly recommend this place to others read more

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Decent prices, amazing food! It's a hidden gem for sure. Must try beef Rendang, roti pratha, nasi goreng chicken and chicken satay!

A true hole in the wall - clean and cozy but unassuming and hidden from the street. I ordered the martabak and nasi goreng. I loved the martabak texture, filling, and the sauce that came with it. The nasi goreng flavor was delightfully savory (as I'd hoped) but not too heavy. The portions were very generous and the staff were helpful responsive. Overall, a quintessential hole-in-the-wall experience. read more

Lime Tree Southeast Asian Kitchen - Nasi Goreng* - Malaysian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I ordered the Thai tea and the mie goreng Jawa. Both were flavorful, but while eating the mie goreng Jawa I found a metal tie in the dish. This is a serious food safety issue and could have been a choking hazard. Because of this, I wouldn't order from here again. read more

Lime Tree Southeast Asian Kitchen - Mie Goreng Jawa - Malaysian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food was so good! Ming was so nice and friendly. If you're looking to eat at a local spot with authentic Indonesian flavors, this is it! The fried rice was delicious and the chicken skewers. 10/10 will be going back. Go here and give Ming some love! read more

Am always in search of Indonesian food in the Bay Area so Lime Tree has been on my list for a while! Went to the location in Inner Sunset and the restaurant is very cozy and clean. I tried the martabak, beef rendang, and nasi goreng. Our waitress was very friendly and sweet! I really enjoyed the martabak though I wish it had been a bit more crispy and found the beef rendang and nasi goreng very flavorful (though I maybe should have asked for the rendang to be more spicy). I saw that their other location in Richmond may have a slightly different menu- definitely looking to hit that spot up for some gado gado and mie goreng sometime soon. Thrilled to find some good SEA food in SF and will be back :) read more

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Unassuming restaurant that you could easily miss since their entrance doesn't face the sidewalk! Went there for a quick dinner and prices are very reasonable, with big portions. We ordered the Singaporean curry noodles (glass noodles stir fried with chicken and mushrooms) and the Mie Tek Tek (egg noodles with chicken & veggies and spice level can be adjusted). I liked the noodle soup more and it was super flavorful! Service was fast and efficient, we didn't see many people eating in person but lots of people came by for take out orders. The cashier/waiter was really nice and kept refilling our waters throughout the meal read more

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Came for lunch around 12, seated immediately. We ordered mie tek tek, whixh was quite delicious - worth trying and martabak ( just ok). Parking can be difficult in the area of irving- ucsf. Small eatery. Previously, i had ordered singapore curry noodle which was good. Prices are typical for san francisco. read more

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Delicious food. We had food take out for a private ngo dinner at a friend's place. Food was outstanding. We got to try a lot from the menu. We tried: -Fried chicken wings -roti with sauce -chicken satay with sauce -beef rendang with rice -pepes salmon -tofu and green beans -hokkien bee hoon -mie goreng jawa -fish dish -Veg Fried rice Food was all great and very reasonably priced. Everyone enjoyed and we took leftovers home and they kept well for next day read more

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Small hole-in-the-wall with excellent food. My friend and I ordered dishes that were flavorful and perfect for a cold winter day. I would definitely go back to try their other dishes. Please support this local SF business! read more

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Not recommended for dining in. It's a basement without ventilation. All the smoke from the cooking is trapped inside the restaurant. Came on a cold day and it's so hot in there, felt like I am literally in south east asia read more

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

There are not too many Malaysian restaurants around so this was a must try for me since I like to try different types of Asian food. This place does not disappoint. I have been here twice and the most recent time was with my dad and son. We all liked the food so that was a big win since the little boy can sometimes be hard to please. The dining area is spacious with high ceilings and nicely lit. The service was not over friendly but fine and the food came out hot and fast which was most important. We sat a table near the window with pillows on a bench which was ok but I would have preferred regular chairs for better comfort for my butt and back but that is minor. The food itself was very yummy, full of flavor and recommended. This is what we ordered: Hainese flavored rice (great flavor and you get a lot) Sambal udang (very large shrimp) Char kway teow (my son and I love flat rice noodles) Laksa (must try popular Malay dish) We had leftovers and those were quickly eaten the next day. Give this place a try! read more

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Enjoy the good food and services there so much. The waiter was so friendly helpful. We enjoyed so authentic food here. I might go to visit another location for Gado Gado salad. read more

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My friends told me about Lime Tree so I had to try it as well! The restaurant is located on Irving street but a few blocks down from the busiest streets of Irving so the place gives a more homey and quieter ambiance. I called over the phone to place an order for pickup, and my order was ready within 10-15 minutes. When I got there, the pick up was very smooth and service was great! Items ordered: - Singaporean curry noodles with chicken - One of their signature dishes and it did not disappoint! The flavor was great, a little bit salty but still very satisfying and had a homey taste to it. Loved the chicken and mushroom included in the dish too. - Basil Tofu - Also a great dish that was delicious! I liked how much tofu, vegetables, and mushroom were given in the dish. If you are on Irving street, definitely check out LimeTree for a quick and satisfying meal! read more

Lime Tree Southeast Asian Kitchen - Singaporean Curry Noodle and Basil Tofu* - Malaysian Near Me - San Francisco, California

My friend & I came here for lunch. Ambiance was chill, cozy hole in the wall type of restaurant. Service was fast. Beef rendang was more curry like compared to the beef rendang I had in Tustin, CA read more

Lime Tree Southeast Asian Kitchen - chicken curry & beef rendang - Malaysian Near Me - San Francisco, California

I got take out the other day and had been quite awhile since I'd been here. It's still delicious and happy to try it again. I got the curry noodles with chicken. It was flavorful, filling, and good texture of the noodles. Inside is no frills or fancy. Staff is friendly. Ive also tried the beef, platha, chicken satay, rice, soup. It's all good. Some of the food items always seem to be crossed out and have never tried but still happy to come back again. read more

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Highly recommend this place! I've always wanted to try but never got the chance until now. They have a small menu so it's easy to choose (in my opinion). My friends and I went around 6:30 and there was only one other group. By the time we were done, the place was packed. For 3 people, we ordered the roti and the martabak (which I highly recommend) as starters. From the noodles and rice, we ordered the curry noodles and the fried rice. Both were good, a little spicy but it doesn't overpower like szechuan cuisine. read more

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Was craving laksa, so glad they had it here!! It's their special so it's not on the menu. The laksa was really good, maybe a little heavier than I'm used to though and I wish it had more of the proteins (shrimp, tofu, etc). It was still all really good when I ate it the next day. A little more spruce would've been nice but I think I ordered mild specifically. The roti pratha was really good with the sauce; and it's bigger than it looks in the picture. We also got shrimp corn balls but you couldn't taste much of the shrimp, still good overall. It's a very cozy vibe in here, not very many tables and in the bottom floor/basement of a building with the entrance on the side of the building. Would come back! read more

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Food is not the best. It came out on our table lube warm only. Price point is high, portion is smaller. Service is fast, considering one person waitressing only. Ambiance is basic not much is going on. The location of the restaurant is underground units, small. read more

Food could've definitely been better. It seemed like some key ingredients were missing from the dishes, and several items on the menu were unavailable for order. The beef in the beef rendang was rubbery, and the toasted coconut flakes were soggy. The tofu and shrimp dish was runny and unappealing. I've eaten a lot of Southeast Asian food in Southeast Asia, California, and New York, and this place lacked the authenticity and spice I've experienced elsewhere. read more

Lime Tree Southeast Asian Kitchen - tofu & shrimp - Malaysian Near Me - San Francisco, California

I returned after a while to check it out, if it's like I remember... Corn fritters (3.5 Stars 10.49) there are good but I could try something else. Chicken Satay (3.5 Stars $12.49) The Chicken was good quality, marinate was good with hint of pineapple. The peanut sauce was ok, a little lumpy, not smooth like most. Singaporean Curry Noodles (Stars 3.5 $12.49) last time I recall it being better, the main reason I came back. Now I'll not so sure if I'll return. Still good but not outstanding. Basil Tofu (2 Stars $12.49) I didn't realize it was only tofu before I ordered. I assume it had chicken. Given this, I didn't like. They are very limited on chicken dishes. They only have 1 chicken dish. read more

Got the beef rendang, Singaporean noodles, and marktaba. Rendang and marktaba were excellent. Singapore noodles was good. The price and hours posted on the window are old. They close at 8pm. Portions were generous. read more

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Very simple home-cooked style indonesian/southeast asian food! This location is halfway underground which is definitely unique and adds to the overall homey ambiance. I am always cheerfully greeted when I walk in and the food is always ready within 15 mins! You can never go wrong with the singaporean curry noodles with chicken! I love the flavor of the curry on the glass noodles with the chicken and mushrooms. I will say they can be a bit inconsistent with the saltiness and amount of sauce, but it is still my go-to dish! I have also tried their nasi goreng and it was also delicious! Again, a simple dish that hits the spot if you're craving home cooked style indonesian fried rice. read more

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- came on a tuesday night and it was empty, which was good because my entire group (~23 people) took up the entire restaurant - looks family owned, the owner was super sweet and gave our tables a bunch of free roti - pretty quick service, especially since they had 20 orders come in at once - roti (5/5): literally so addicting, i ate like 2 of them on my own. super flakey and flavorful and comes with a yellow curry sauce to dip in. wish the curry sauce was warmer and spicier though - chicken satay (3.5/5): chicken was nice and juicy, sauce was a little chunkier and sweeter than i'm used to - singaporean curry noodles (3.5/5): a very solid dish with pretty good flavor. reminds me of home cooked food and was quite comforting - decent food with really good service and decent prices. i always have a soft spot for small businesses and this place reminded me a little of my grandmas home cooked food, but would recommend checking out if you want something simple with no frills read more

Lime Tree Southeast Asian Kitchen - Singaporean Curry Noodle - Malaysian Near Me - San Francisco, California

A great local restaurant that always hits the spot. The place is small and gives a homey feel. Service is quite fast and if you order for pick up over the phone, the food can be ready in literally 10 minutes. Prices also very fair for what you get. Simple, satisfying and easy! Favorites: - Singapore Curry Noodle - 11/10 this is definitely my go to whenever I go to lime tree! It has such a wonderful curry flavor with chunks of chicken and mushroom! The glass noodles are always cooked perfectly. This time when I did take out, the sauce was a lot more salty than usual, so I guess the taste can vary somewhat. - Roti pratha - curry sauce is similar to the yellow curry that is in the singapore curry noodle, but with that delicious flaky roti!! Honestly getting this and the Beef Rendang together is perfect :) - Beef Rendang - another favorite of mine, so simple with just rice and the meat but so satisfying. I would suggest ordering something else to go with it as it is a smaller portion and doesn't have much variety of texture or flavor within the dish itself. read more

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I'm so glad this little place survived the pandemic. Not many places where i can find a taste of South East Asia and this place does a good job. read more

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Visited for lunch... Had been here several times before and each time had ordered the Martabak. Was really looking forward to having it again. This was reason for my visit. Today, I ordered the Martabak, Roti and Singaporean curry noodles. The Martabak served was definitely not fresh; it looked and tasted like it had been made several days ago; the cut edges were dried out, indicating that it had been cut some days ago, and, it was not flaky as advertised and perviously experienced. I brought this to the attention of the waitress and she indicated it was "made yesterday" and that she was sorry. The Roti, sad to say, was also disappointing as it also appeared to not have been freshly made. The dipping sauce accompanying Martabak and Roti was bland, which on previous visits I couldn't have had enough of. The Singaporean curry noodle dish with shredded chicken was acceptable. Visited at lunch time soon after it opened for lunch. There were two other indivs present. Restaurant was clean and not stuffy for being at basement level. read more

I've been here a few times in person and takeout and I would say that the quality might be dropping a bit. Came in for lunch and there was no wait but was seated after waiting about ten minutes because there was only one person working up front. The food is ok. I got the mie tek tek and the chicken did not taste very appetizing. The broth felt like it did not have much flavor other than the lime. The Singapore curry noodles are certainly a dish to try but I think it was a little dry. Laksa curry is a classic and a solid choice as well. Overall I would say it is worth a try but my impression was that quality is dropping and may not be worth coming in for a meal. read more

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as a Singaporean, I had a pretty decent experience here. the only staff was an old man who was so kind and polite, even helping us pack our leftovers. the menu is pretty small, and I don't think they have their hainanese chicken rice anymore (which I was excited to try). but they had their Laksa special, which I so missed from home. while the noodles are different from the traditional Laksa (rice noodles instead of yellow egg noodles or vermicelli), the broth was pretty flavorful. it could certainly use more spice but I loved the tanginess from the lime. the portion was huge with plenty of broth and noodles. the murtabak is a satisfying sharing appetizer. not as oily as the traditional one, but generously stuffed with meat. we requested curry sauce on the side (probably the same one for the roti pratha) and it was a delish dipping condiment -- pretty spot on southeast asian curry. the rendang was surprisingly tender, and the fried onions are a smart touch providing textural contrast. the rendang had a nice tang but could use more spice. overall, a hearty comfort meal with very lovely staff, and it was nice supporting them. read more

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Don't be fooled by looks. This is the real deal. Simple menu. Small place in a basement. I got the Nasi Goreng with Shrimp. So much going on in that pile of fried rice that I couldn't quite put my finger on so I had to eat it all! It was very much like what I've eaten in Malaysia, clean filling not greasy and bursting with notes of citrus, nuts, sweet salty... I'm still trying to figure it out! The one man server was Friendly and efficient. The one restroom was very clean. Simple meal nice price, will have to come back! read more

Brought my daughter in law here, who grew up in Singapore. It took her back to her childhood. Will definitely come back when I return to the Bay Area read more

We have been customers at this location over the years and usually order the same favorite dishes: beef rendang , always tender and delicious beef cubes, and the nasi goreng fried rice with chicken or shrimp, usually wonderfully flavored as well. This time it was made way too spicy with too much red pepper bits and I couldn't enjoy it. I mentioned this to the waiter and the owner/cook? came over and apologized and offered to fix it and he made me another order. He said he was having an off day. And he was short staffed. In his defense, we were also having a heatwave. He did the right thing and remade the order better balanced and free of charge. We will continue to be loyal customers. This is a great neighborhood restaurant and should be supported. read more