Stopped by on a Friday at noon. We were the only customers dining in. Plenty of natural sunlight in this comfortable and cozy eatery! We met the owner, Ming, who was welcoming, friendly, and hospitable! Looking over the menu with him, we chose some must-try chef-recommended dishes. He also gave us a dish of shrimp chips to snack on before our meal. ***OUR PICKS*** ROTI PRATHA ~ Flaky, flatbread served with curry dipping sauce. This was yummy! The roti had a crispy and chewy texture all in one. Curry was mild and sweet. 4.5/5 MIE GORENG JAWA ~ Java-style fried noodles with chicken and sweet soy sauce. Flavorful and delicious! Chicken was tender, and noodles were cooked just right. 4.5/5 SAMBAL OKRA AND GREEN BEANS (got a mix of both) ~ Loved this dish! If you want a flavor bomb, this would be it! They make their own sambal too! 5/5 LAKSA ~ rice noodles with shrimp in a coconut-based soup. The broth was soothing and mild. I think if it were spicy and tangy, this dish would shine. However, if you like mild flavors, this one might be for you. Noodles and shrimp were perfectly cooked. 4/5 PEPES SALMON ~ baked salmon fillet, seasoned with mild chili and lemongrass, wrapped in banana leaves. This one came highly recommended by Ming. He wasn't wrong! The salmon was so tender that it melts in your mouth. It was excellent and tasty!! If you like salmon, this is the dish to get! 5/5 GINGER RICE ~ Ming comped us ginger rice to go with our meal. I don't think I've ever had ginger rice this good! SO flavorful, yet not too greasy or salty like some others. I could eat just the rice and be happy!! 5/5 Everything we ordered was well-balanced and prepared wonderfully. We enjoyed our meal at Lime Tree and Ming's warm company throughout our lunch! I'm regretting not coming here sooner! We'll definitely be back! Prices are reasonable, and service and food were top-notch!! read more

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We were hoping to find a good Indonesian restaurant but will keep looking.. The laksa was bland as was the side sauce for the martabak. Dishes had more noodles than ingredients.. Spice up the curry dishes! read more

In another lifetime I dined at Lime Tree, solo and at lunch. What I had didn't wow me and I never reviewed the place but even then I knew the reason. This place is best enjoyed when you can try a number of menu items. So on this visit, with a party of three I sampled Roti Pratha ($8.23), Beef Rendang ($16.98), Gado Gado ($12.86), and Singaporean Curry Noodle with (shredded) Chicken ($12.86) and now I feel qualified to render an official opinion: Good stuff made even better by the fact that Southeast Asian cuisine is not commonly found in San Francisco. Roti Pratha was served first, piping hot along with a delicious curry dipping sauce. Beef Rendang appeared next, equally good. Our whole table loved Gado Gado which arrived fully mixed as opposed to the self-assembly I've encountered previously with this dish. The Curry Noodle Chicken came out last, flavor-enhanced by a self-applied squeeze of fresh lime. This last dish was good but my least favored of the lot mainly because I could barely find an inkling of chicken. Lime Tree is very casual and dishes seem to come out not at once, perhaps not even in a logical order. This affected my enjoyment not at all. By the time I left - at barely 6:30pm - every table was filled. This place was on everybody's radar long ago but it's clear nobody's forgotten. Good, unique food at reasonable prices. In my future, a return visit will come around much sooner. read more

Lime Tree Southeast Asian Kitchen - Beef Rendang ($16.98), delicious - Malaysian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Great portions, the roti was really good . The Hainese Chicken had some dry pieces. The service was awesome. The place is airy and modern. It is very convenient and close to public transportation. read more

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

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Quality/Quantity - Glad we were able to stop by today. I have been meaning to come by for a while. Due to it being a travel day today, we did not arrive until approximately 1pm, an hour before they close. But the best news was that we were the only customers, so we had the best service. It was also good to see the owner here and to catch up with him. Not that I expect him to remember us/me. Today we got the following: Martabak - Wanted something different than our usual roti. It was good, but next time I will go back to my usual roti. Pepe's Salmon - Chef's suggestion. I was worried when it came. So small. But the flavors were amazing! Cooked and seasoned to perfection. The salmon melted in our mouths. I scraped the leftover sauce and put on my ginger rice. My wife thought I was crazy as if I have not eaten in a week. Actually, if you are following, I have only been eating salads and fruit for the last few weeks, so I guess I was hungry, lol. Char Kway Teow - Their version of the Chinese chow fun flat pan fried noodles. This was good, but barely enough for one person. Again, we are light eaters. Complimentary Tree Lime Ginger Rice - OMG, what flavors?!?! So good. Our guest, who loves ginger, did not care for this, which surprised us. So I took the generous left overs home. Keep in mind that we are light eaters and if it was not for the rice, we might have left hungry... At minimum, there would have been NO left overs. So know you are paying for quality and not quantity. Atmosphere - Very small restaurant. Indoor table and counter seating. Metered street parking, but if you are lucky, you can find a free residential parking space a few blocks away. Open 6 days a week from 11am to 8pm, closed Mondays. Service - 6 stars. So welcoming. Both from the long term chef (11+ years) to the owner. Great suggestive selling. Professional, polite, etc! Price - $100 - This includes a few to-go dishes for the people we will be visiting next - Sambal Okra and Singaporean Curry Noodle. See pictures. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success at this location for the last 11+ years and your other location for 19+ years. We have been customers for the last 11+ years. read more

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This place was a complete disappointment! Drove one hour from the East Bay and stood in their empty restaurant for 10 minutes. Two people in the kitchen didn't come out and when asked if they were open during their open hours, we were told that the waiter is coming but late and no one else can help us. The floors were sticky and there was some kind of alarm that was ringing loudly the entire time and didn't stop while we were there. After about 15 minutes, we left the restaurant and will never come back. read more

We were craving Malaysian food near Presidio and came across this cute place with ample amount of seating inside. The waitress was super nice and accommodating, and made sure that we were taken care of. They seem to have a slight variety than authentic Indonesian options, but were able to easily accommodate vegetarian by substituting meat and meat broth with tofu/broccoli. The portion sizes of the food were great for SF! We got share everything family style. 4/5 Roti Paratha was pretty good and flaky, though I think at other places it is definitely thinner. The curry was a bit watered down too, but had a nice coconut flavor it it that paired well. 4/5 Mie Tek Tek was soupy and very comforting. Apparently back at home they don't make it soupy but here they do, and I would say that it surprisingly works. I just would have wished for a bit more flavor, but loved the noodles. 4.5/5 Sambal Okra was really nice, and the sauce was sweet and sour and worked. I felt like it paired better with rice but can be good on its own too. 4/5 Mie Goreng was unlike what I have had at other places before, but the flavor was solid. I would say it's kind of like a better version than chowmein with more flavors going along, but it does come with egg and the tofu was the soft kind. Overall glad to have stumbled upon this place and tried something new in the area! Definitely worth visiting again read more

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Excellent Food and Very reasonable price, I highly recommend their Beef Rendang it's tender and the sauce is tasty. Overall I highly recommend this spot Service is Excellent also read more

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Unassuming place on Clement Street. We were warmly greeted and taken to a table, with menus under the clear plastic tops. We ordered mostly vegetarian dishes and were quite pleased. read more

I've had this place bookmarked for a while and finally had the chance to visit today. We arrived at 2 PM on a Saturday, and it was completely empty--understandable for a late lunch hour. The server was very friendly and let us choose any table we wanted. The interior was clean and simple. My husband was craving curry, so I let him pick the dishes. The food arrived fairly quickly. * Chicken Curry: This was the first to arrive, but unfortunately, it was a miss for me. The chicken was quite dry, and I'd rate it 2/5. * Lime Tree Ginger Rice: I was expecting a small bowl of rice but was surprised when a soup-sized bowl arrived. The rice was the highlight of the meal for me. 4/5 stars. * Laksa: The presentation was appealing, especially with the large prawns on top. While the prawns were good, the broth was underwhelming. This dish earns 3/5 stars. * Chicken Satay: This came toward the end of the meal, and we'd honestly forgotten we ordered it. The satay had a strong sweet note that felt off--not quite teriyaki-sweet, but still unusual. I'd give it 3/5 stars. Overall, it was an okay meal. Both servers were friendly and courteous, which we appreciated. I'm glad we tried it, but it's a 3/5 experience for me. read more

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This place had delicious food and cheap prices!! I was absolutely stuffed! Must recommend!

The definition of a hidden gem - low key, true to itself, authentic, very delicious, great value, and friendly attentive service. Everything was delicious! read more

Had lunch last weekend and this restaurant was a treat. So many interesting sounding dishes I can't wait to go back to try more things., offerings from several Southeastern countries. We started with the Roti Pratha which arrived steaming hot with a wonderful curry dipping sauce. That alone was worth the visit. We also had baked salmon that was cooked in a banana leaf. The salmon was coated with delicious spices. The tofu dish was also delicious and the Jazmin rice was perfectly cooked. The service was excellent and the ingredients were fresh and delicious. read more

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This place is a good casual spot for generous southeast Asian dishes. The standout dish was definitely the okra. For reference, I tried another okra dish elsewhere that wasn't nearly cooked nearly as well! Everything was awesome including the very friendly server and cook. The interior is pretty unassuming, super causal, regardless I would definitely go back! Highly recommend. read more

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This is second time that my mom and I visited this restaurant. We went to Irving location but they didn't have Gado-Gado. So we must come here to try. We were really happy with this dish. Laksa is one of our favorite too. I loved the broth which warmed me up in the cold weather well. Ang was our waiter. He was so friendly and nice. My chicken wings were so so for me. Nothing special for that. I will not order that again but I really want to try their crab for the next time. I also loved their ginger rice too. read more

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Lime Tree is my favorite restaurant if I'm craving Asian flavor. The best hospitality and even tastier food. I love the silver noodles with chicken. The roti is amazing!!!!! Can't go wrong with their salmon! The string beans and okra are so delicious as well! A bit spicy but it has a good kick. If you're into that. If I could rate the service and ownership of Lime Tree, it's 110%! Aung was super vigilant especially since I drink fountains of water whenever I dine out. The ambiance is relaxing and well-lit for any occasion. We've celebrated a party of 16 here and I've dined in with my family and friends separately as well. BEST experience EVER!!! read more

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Let's start with service - to me that's a big part of the dining experience. We met Aung who is so very nice, engaging attentive and informative of their offered dishes. I was torn between a couple of their selections, and Aung was nice enough to take the time to see what my palate was craving. I opted for the Hainan Chicken and was pleased with my selection. This entree is a nice portion and definitely shareable with two accompanying sauces. I was also in love with the Sambal Okra and Green Bean dish and I have to say, their sambal is one of the very best I've ever tried. The Roti and Pratha was delicious as well. The roti nice and light and not oily and pratha was very flavorful. I'm looking forward to my return visits to try their other selections! read more

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This place is great for groups and families. I loved all the appetizers, especially the roti with curry sauce and corn fritters! Super friendly staff and they have another location on Clement that I will definitely be trying soon. read more

Lime Tree Southeast Asian Kitchen - 4 Piece Chicken Satay - Malaysian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Rice is perfectly cooked, good amount of chicken flavor and texture wise. Solid ginger scallion sauce. Red sauce is a sweet and spicy type of flavor, offering a well balanced side of dips. Chicken was poached pretty well, white pieces were still decently moist. Had to try the laksa because I couldn't find another restaurant in SF that made it. Apparently it's not supposedly made with vermicelli but I wouldn't know if it was authentic or not. However this still hits the spot tho! Nice soft noodles along with a creamy coconut flavor. Bean sprouts add a hint of freshness. Both dishes were delicious for a quick snack or something for the road. Something bout the nostalgia from getting it from my Chinese restaurants hit different, I could be bias but like I said, not bad and I wouldn't mind coming back, just not my first choice for hainan chicken. Ps. Don't go to rooster n rice lol, Thai kmg just don't hit like hainan chicken. read more

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

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Our favorite neighborhood restaurant. We go almost weekly. They are so kind to my kids, who love the roti, satay, and laksa. We grownups like the salt and pepper crab, which you just need to order by 4 pm from "secret menu." read more

Lime Tree Southeast Asian Kitchen - Salt and pepper crab - Malaysian Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is more of a 3.5 stars review. The service was friendly and the deco was clean. We ordered the followings: -Special Chicken Wings (not on menu, but can order) it was decent but we had better. -Malaysian curry roti was good, but portion is small. -Garlic noodles was meh - Laksa noodles was ok, not flavorful enough. -Stir fried water spinach was good Overall, it's worth a try but can be better. read more

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Service was great and kind, prices are okay, but the food is not very good. Ordered the Nasi Goren and Rendang. The rice was incredibly disappointing - very little flavor, extremely oily, and nothing like the actual dish I've had in the country itself or other places in the U.S. Just tasted like low quality standard fried rice. Beef rending is usually chunks or cubes of meat and is falling apart tender. It was quite tough/chewy and the sauce was lacking all of the rich, coconut, ginger, etc. flavor that you usually get from the dish. The sauce was basically just a generic gravy that had a little curry and coconut flavor but was nothing like rendang. Overall, won't return. If you just want a meal that isn't bad per see but definitely isn't good or proper indonesian food, maybe it's a place for you - they appear to have lots of dleivery/carryout orders. read more

Amazing home style Indonesian food, unparalleled anywhere in the city or beyond. I go here often not only because the food is phenomenal but because of the warm and inviting hospitality every time. I order something different and interesting each time, with spices completely new to the palette. I highly recommend this restaurant and say hello to Ming from me! PS it's really good for people with gluten intolerance given at least a few solid options on the menu. read more

An unassuming spot nestled in a busy part of Clement, was craving some southeast Asian food and had wanted to try this spot for a while. Walked in on a Sunday around lunch and was immediately seated. FOOD: Paratha. Excellent. Flaky, crispy, with great texture and umami. The side curry had excellent coconut and salty flavors to complement the bread. Hard to go wrong here. Laksa. Probably what I was most excited for, but sort of most disappointed in. The soup was honestly pretty lacking. Not enough shrimp paste/fish sauce, and definitely not spicy. It has the potential, and maybe today's was just a little off, as the noodles and fixings all made sense with a more flavorful broth. I'll have to try again, but the day I had it, it was a miss. Soto Madura. A tangy, and umami filled beef soup served with a TON of rice. An excellent choice with the great tangy soup balance and tender beef. The perfect combination to go with rice. Definitely recommend. Okra. Also excellent. Maybe a tad on the undercooked side for my liking - some of the pieces were a bit tough, but the flavors are excellent. Big shrimp and fish flavorings with the shallot sauce. Definitely recommend. Overall a great experience. Good food with hosts that make you comfortable. Definitely want to try more on the menu and give the laksa another go. I'll be back. read more

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Service is great. But the food is really not that good. I agree with some reviewers here that this is not authentic southeastern Asian food. The dishes are modified to fit Americans. The one I ordered has Chinese sausage on it. But the dish tasted totally different than the one in China and most of these Chinese restaurants here. Too much sugar in the dish. read more

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Very flavorful food. Good modest place to dine solo as well. I went for lunch and really enjoyed my meal and the fast service. It's a good spot for a casual meal. read more

At first glance the restaurant seemed pretty basic in terms of atmosphere -- light decor and ample seating. It did seem like service was a little overwhelmed because several of the tables still hadn't been cleaned up. Unfortunately our side of ginger rice was mistaken for plain jasmine rice, but our waiter was attentive and even apologized for our short wait for food. I had the nasi goreng and beef rendang. The nasi goreng was solid! The beef rendang comes in a pretty sizable portion in small bite size pieces; it's not that aromatic as I feel some Thai-Malaysian restaurants might make it. Instead, the sauce is more on the rich side similar to a chinese takeout stir-fry consistency. read more

Amazing flavorful food! I got tofu & shrimp curry and sambal okra with a side of jasmine rice. I loved the sambal but I found the okra to be a little undercooked for me. I'd appreciate it if they were all consistent in cooked texture. The tofu & shrimp curry was a 10/10! Tender shrimp & tofu pieces enrobed in a creamy curry. read more

One of the best Indonesian/SE Asian food. Service was incredible and so friendly. The owner gave us free house soup, watermelons and extra ginger rice! Would highly recommend and come back again!!! read more

A casual restaurant with incredibly friendly staff and tasty food! I ordered takeout, and it was ready in just 20 minutes. You have to try the ROTI PRATHA, NASI GORENG with chicken, SINGAPOREAN CURRY NOODLES, and for dessert the BLACK RICE PUDDING. Totally coming back again! ENJOY! read more

Delicious food in a so welcoming space. The owner was fantastic. He suggested some dishes weI would have not ordered and they were a bit! He also gave us extra treats. He was so nice he won 2 new loyal customers. Flavors are true to origin. This a little piece of Southeast Asia in SF! read more

Lime Tree Southeast Asian Kitchen - Roti Prata - so yummy! - Malaysian Near Me - San Francisco, California

We called early yesterday to see if they could seat a large party and accommodate vegan options. The owner was so warm, caring and excited for us to come in. It was a breath of fresh air for long-gone customer service. He even made something off the menu for our vegan guest. Each dish was made with love and expertise. I had the yellow curry glass noodles with chicken which was made with lime, yellow curry and a delicious green. We also recommend the nasi goreng, char kway teow, mie goreng jawa, mie tek-tek, roti pratha, and corn fritters. read more

When you want that homely cozy feeling with lot of love and care, this is the place. Very simple, and without of the world food. Felt really good about everything. A must visit. Great service too. read more

Corn fritters and prawn - couldnt tell there was any prawn but still delicious 4.5/5. Beef rendang with rice doesn't disappoint. Very tender and well seasoned with a curry like sauce 5/5 Char Kway Teow was somewhat spicy. Betweeen and mild and medium. But the noodles were cooked to perfection. There were only a few slices of chinese sausage that were a few milimeters thick which was dissapointing 4/5 read more

Lime Tree Southeast Asian Kitchen - Corn fritters with prawn. We ate one piece before this picture was taken - Malaysian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Love this place! I got ginger rice, basil tofu and the beef. Everything was spectacular. Highly recommend getting the ginger rice. The server was so friendly too.I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Everything was delicious and the staff were so attentive and kind! Everything was fantastic but my favorite dish was the recommended laksa. Will definitely be back! read more

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

4.5 STARS One thing great about dining by your lone self...it's just you and the plate of food. And, you get to enjoy it in peace. Well, the only other table squashed that and I became immersed in their loud convo. Lady: "Well, that was great...are we going to do this again?" Guy: "Sure..." Lady: "We should do this at least once a week." Guy: "Sure..." *5 minutes later* Lady: "Can I go to your next family gathering?" (NO Joke!) Guy: "Sure..." Dayam, girl...where do you find this YES-MAN?! Hook ya girl up! I was running to a nearby appointment so I popped into Lime Tree South East Kitchen to grab lunch. Since there was only one other table dining, I decided to just dine in. They're open for takeout, delivery, and indoor dining. No outdoor seating. Even with the mandate lifted, staff still wore masks. M E N U Malaysian, Indonesian, and Singaporean cuisine. Nothing is over $15.99. F O O D * Hainan Chicken Rice: Steamed Chicken w/ rice cooked in broth & ginger ($15.99): https://bit.ly/3O665H3 ***Requested mix of dark + white meat. ***Requested extra ginger sauce (no charge). Read mixed reviews about the hainan chicken rice, the national dish of Singapore. It seems I visited on a good day (at opening time) because it was solid and it was a very generous portion for the price. -- Hainan chicken (not yellow-feather): The chicken was meaty and moist....even the breast meat. Served slightly warm with a shiny skin, no gelée on top. Seemed like almost half a chicken so great value. -- Chicken rice: The broth cooked rice was subttly flavored with nicely separated, slick grains that had a bite. -- Side broth: The only lowlight, the broth lacked a clean chicken-y flavor. -- Sauces: -Ginger: Solid, I like to slather and soak all the chicken in for a zesty, warming sweetness. So good. -Sweet soy: Salty sweet umami. -Sambal: Good tangy heat. S E R V I C E Friendly and prompt. I received my order in 10 minutes despite being busy with takeout/delivery orders. A M B I A N C E Casual, low-key with 7-8 tables. P A R K I N G Metered or residential parking. Easier on weekdays. Can be difficult on the weekends. Overall, solid hainan chicken rice with a great price point for the generous portion. Given the mixed reviews, hope they're able to work on their consistency. 4.5 stars rounded up for value. read more

Lime Tree Southeast Asian Kitchen - Hainan Chicken Rice: Steamed Chicken w/ rice cooked in broth, ginger+soy+chili sauce, side broth | $15.99 (requested mix of dark+white meat) - Malaysian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Was passing through inner Richmond near Golden Gate Park while visiting SFO and pretty randomly chose to eat lunch here. I was pleasantly surprised. Although this is a small and not very fancy restaurant, it has a good atmosphere and a very kind and attendant wait staff. There is a broad menu of South Asian dishes with a Malaysian/Singapore tilt. I had rice noodle dish which was aromatically and deliciously flavored. This is not the place for a romantic lunch or ambiance, but the meal was superb. Street parking was easily available midday. read more

Delicious authentic dishes. Whenever I'm feeling a craving for Malaysian/Singaporean dishes this spot does the job! My favorite is the Char Kway Teow and the roti pratha. Service is speedy and I like to take it to go as the restaurant is quite small and below ground level. read more

We had an excellent crab meal. (Make sure you call ahead for crab dishes) We had pepper and chili crab. Both were delicious. Enjoyed them with ginger rice and sambal okra. The flavors were very authentic. Service was excellent. read more