I ABSOLUTELY love this quaint Indonesian grocery/prepared food market. If you look on their website you can read about the lady who started as a caterer and opened up her shop during the pandemic. Now that's ballsy! She absolutely loves cooking for her family, friends, and community! This is my FAVORITE Indonesian homemade joint because it reminds me of my mother's and grandma's cooking. You know how in the movie, Ratatouille, where the critic is transported back to his childhood thru his food experience...that happened to me here!!!! If a place can elicit those happy and positive memories of your childhood it's definitely doing something right in my book! You must get the: *Nasi Kunung Komplit (Indo Tumeric Rice Set) A++ *Nasi Bungkus (Fried Chicken wrapped in Banana Leaf) I get it with Tumeric Rice A++ *Klepon (Indo Sweet Glutinus Rice Balls) A++ *Lupis (Indo Sweet Sticky Rice Dumplings) A+ *Bakso Campur (Mixed Meatball Soup) A+ *Rujak Buah Medan (Mixed Fruit Salad) A+ The dipping sauce is spicy and addicting! *Stinky Green Bean Chili A+++ (my fav chili of ALL time) only place where I can get this particular chili. It's not cheap but it's good on everything!!! *Mini filled pineapple cakes A++ - These are labor intensive and must be eaten quickly when fresh but they are some of the most decadent and rich dessert you will have had in awhile! My cousin makes these and I know how complicated it can be to get the right texture without it being dry and flaking apart I don't know what to tell you but I think I tried practically everything here and there is nothing that I don't like. Bottom line is if you grew up on this type of food or a fan of Indo food, this is the one place you CANNOT miss! Parking is ample but I highly recommend going when it opens on Thurs-Sunday for the best selection! I hope this mom and pop shop stays in Rosemead forever! read more

Medan Kitchen - The Stinky Bean chili that is like crack! It's definitely an acquired taste but I LOVE this! - Indonesian Near Me - Rosemead, California

Great place for indonesian food! My mom just told me about this place, since she usually buys the food from her before she opened up the shop. They also have seasoning, snacks, and drinks connected to it too. This place can be very crowded and their hours are not that long each from Thursday till Sunday. It is nice that they have a microwave that you can use and eat outside. There are a couple of tables in the front of the shop. I haven't tried any of the food yet, so I'm not too sure how good it is. It can be a hit and miss, from what I heard from my mom. read more

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I have been sleeping on this place and never knew it existed until an influencer highlighted this spot. I feel like I'm a kid in a candy store with all the to-go food laid out on tables. I'm not familiar with Indonesian food outside of nasi lemak, so there's so much to try. The classics of beef rendang, rice pudding, and chicken satay (the peanut sauce is perfect!) are done very well here. I don't go to many Indonesian restaurants outside of Ipoh Kopitiam, so it's interesting to learn other takes on the cuisine. The food tastes very much like your Indonesian mom's home cooking with tons of soul. The price point is great and you can easily stretch a few dishes over multiple meals. The parking lot was nuts on a Saturday before lunch, so I would beware of when to go. Not sure what else was going on that day but it was a battle to get a parking spot. read more

I am so grateful that this store exist !!! I am Indonesian and for a long time it's so hard to get access to Indonesian foods. This place has everything Indonesian!!! Food is full of flavor and very affordable. The snacks are so good, brings me back to my childhood. read more

A new spot that opened up recently, this Indonesian mini market has plenty of pre packaged meals to choose from, check their Instagram page for the daily changing menu. They have a bunch of Indonesian snacks and food supplies in the store. The Nasi Bungkus is my favorite, it has so much goods wrapped into the banana leaf. The Beef Rendang is very tender and I enjoyed the addition of fried chicken as an added variety. The mix Sambal Belacan, tofu tempeh, spicy potato, and chili adds a bunch of flavors that makes this a meal worth craving for. The Nasi Padang was delicious as well with more of a curry flavor. It was tasty as well, although the Nasi Bungkus was the standout dish. The order: -Nasi Bungkus -Nasi Padang read more

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Came in this Sunday morning because I have heard of this place for awhile. My first impression of this little store is packed with so many people. I got nasi bungkus (turmeric rice, chicken, beef, tempeh) in a banana leaf wrap. It was bomb!!! So flavorful and colorful. Some people said that they will just fill out a heap scoop of rice but no, they did the other way here . I had to add more rice to finish. This place low key gives me the Asia foodie traveling vibe. Fresh food, crowded morning, affordable, convenient and friendly service. Will come back for sure! read more

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I happen to be visiting and was informed of this place being good. Being an Indonesian, I had to try! And proceeded to come 3 times in a span of a week :) Run by Indonesians, full of Indonesian food, snacks and condiments.. Definitely authentic!! The menu is published on their facebook page a few days before, and you can pre-order 1-2 days before you pick up. Highly recommend it if you are going to come after lunch because it gets really busy and a lot of things sells out. But if you can come when they open (10:30am), it's no problem.. They constantly replenish the food. I like all their main dishes. The only thing that I didn't like was their otak-otak. And the couple desserts I tried aren't just so-so. But definitely try one of their "nasi bungkus" - which is rice wrapped with banana leaf and paper. read more

Everyone was very helpful explaining the food I purchase. The food is very tasty and very delicious.

Bought this peanut rempeyek today and brought this to movie theater for snack, found out it has a lot of bugs inside the bag after I ate maybe 20 of the peanuts... disgusting!! Also remember months ago I bought peanut mochi and found mold on the mochi the same day afternoon, come on Medan Kitchen... now that you earn enough fortune so you don't care about quality control? Please do better!! read more

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Had to drive all the way from the IE to find this gem. But it's well worth the drive. You can't find tasty Indonesian food and goodies anywhere else in the IE that is as good as them. Hot favorites are their Nasi Padang dishes which tend to sell out fast because of how delicious they are. Be warned tho, it could get packed especially on weekends and you may need time to find a parking spot as their parking lot isn't as big as other shopping plazas. Technically they're more of a mini supermarket that sells Indonesian food and products so don't expect to find a lot of tables if you intend to dine in. Overall they're one of the best places to get your fix for authentic Indonesian food. I would have wished they have another outlet closer to the IE. read more

If it's packed it's gotta be good right? For me, only the first time. The second visit I felt like everything had a very similar flavor profile and spicy ness level. Most full dishes were about $14 average. Very filling and tasty no matter what you choose but be sure to warm it up before you eat it. They have a microwave there and water cups next to it. See my pics for what I ordered. I cannot remember the names so forgive me. All in all, tasty but after my second visit, I will be taking a break. read more

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Wow this place fills up with people and they have a large stock of Indonesian items. There are tables outside and a microwave incase you want to eat the food on the spot. Everything was absolutely delicious and I feel priced reasonable. They close early though but even coming 5 minutes before closing people were still swarming in. Def wanna try more things. read more

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Great food as usual. This time we got there right after they open, but even then, it was "seperti pasar" Regardless, spent too much on food. Got to do brunch and left w/ extras to take home. Tante masakan kamu benar-benar enak. read more

We were getting foot massages next door and saw this place. My hubby and I both never had Indonesian and decided to check this place out after. There are tables outside to sit and eat, but this place is basically a market with food that you can buy and heat up there. We got the Nasi Kuning Kumplit dish, which had chicken, rice, an egg and some shredded pork. We also got the fried tofu and the Siomay, which is similar to the Cantonse Siu Mai you get in Dim Sum. We heated a few tofus up and ate them outside - they were yummy and the sauce you dip it in was spicy and had a nice kick. We took the rest home to eat. Heated the Siomay up in the toaster oven and heated up the Nasi dish in the microwave. The Siomay wasn't quite what I expected, maybe because I am so used to the Dim Sum. The sauce they provided was just okay - maybe if the dipping sauce was better? The Nasi dish was super flavorful and was really good. I am not a big fan of coconut rice but enjoyed it. It was a very rich dish, probably not something you could eat too often but overall really good. I want to go back and explore more of their dishes. read more

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Best Indonesian market and restaurant in California. I have tried multiple places but nothing beats this. The staff is extremely friendly and the market has a lot of things you cannot find anywhere else. The food as well is delicious and it is a bit pricey but worth every dollar read more

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Came back for the same thing. This time added the cooked tilapia for 10 dollars. Really good super worth it. Decent amount of meat on the fish for 10 dollars they already filleted it everything read more

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The first time I went to Medan was during the height of the pandemic when the store was just the main room. I'm happy to see they expanded an additional two store size and their business is thriving. Now there's more import Indonesian products you can buy. Their food quality and taste has stayed consistent since the beginning. Overall it's a good place to grab lunch and buy hard to find Indonesian items. read more

Medan Kitchen - Indonesian Near Me - Rosemead, California

Came here at 12:30 on a Saturday and it was busy. When you center, there's a layout of various snacks X desserts, and take-home meals you can get. I believe there's a microwaves and seating outside if you want to want to eat it there. It can feel overwhelming if it's crowded! Each food item is layed out on the table and it has labels. The nasi were on a cart next to the check out. I picked up nasi bungkus and nasi pedang. The nasi bungkus was a perfect spice! I love the tofu and the rendang. The nasi pedang was yummy as well, I loved the pickled veggies in it. I would choose the pedang over bungkus if I wanted a good balance of both worlds. It's Sunday morning as I write this and I kinda wanna go back to try their other foods! Fortunetly they're located in a shopping area so there's a private lot. It's kinda hard to find parking but with patience we found a spot! read more

Great place for fresh Indonesian food and snacks on the weekends. Beware, the place can get very busy and line gets long. And if you come late, most of them are probably already gone. If you already know what to get, it's best to call ahead so they can set aside the items for you. The stuff can get pretty pricey. A tub or martabak for $17-20, pempek (fish cake) $10, talam ubi (sweet potato steamed cake) $7. The fresh meal is always available since they make it in house. They are about $10-15 depending on what you choose. They also sell fresh and frozen tempe. The minimart is nice too, it has a lot of packaged snacks. read more

What a gem! Lots of prepared meals to choose from. It's so hard not to want to buy the whole store!

Glad my Indo friend recommended this market a few weeks ago. Decided to head here the day before CNY for lunch. Was warned they quickly sell out of food so I sent a DM on IG with my order. Do follow them on IG as they'll let you know what food or specialty items they are serving each day. Didn't realize how close this place was to my work until I looked up the address. Ordered a bunch of items for us to try and we had enough food for a few days. Nasi Uduk Komplit - tasty Indo bento box featuring a few proteins (fried cornish game hen, beef rendang, and tofu tempeh). Though all of the proteins were tasty, the fried cornish game hen wasn't crispy and actually thought it was more of a roasted than fried. Beef rendang was good and so was the tofu tempeh. Sambal egg was excellent and was a bit worried it would be too spicy for me. The coconut rice was super fragrant and the sambal belacan was pretty spicy for me. Lupis - basically sticky rice rolled in shredded coconut was ok. Wasn't a big fan of the caramel sauce that was included. Mpek Mpek - solid assortment of fish cakes. Arem-Arem - was ok as I thought the rice roll was a bit too sweet for me. Otak-Otak - good grilled fish cake. Lemper - another item I thought was a bit too sweet for me. Martabak - solid Indo pancake. Wasn't as buttery as others I have but was good. Definitely hit the spot. Will be back in the future for martabak and their nasi uduk plate lunches. The food here took me back to the last time I was in Jakarta a few years ago. read more

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All the food they serve here brings me back to my hometown Medan, Indonesia. So flavorful and delicious. The owners are super friendly. A definite "go to" place for all the Indonesians living or visiting South Cali. read more

When the pandemic hit, some people turned to their kitchens and baked banana bread and sourdough. Others tried to learn a new language or a instrument. Then there's Siu Chen, who at 75 started her own restaurant. I got to try her Indonesian cooking as part of MAMA's Drive-By Kitchen. I picked up a nasi bungkus and nasi padang, both rice dishes with chicken and beef rendang, wrapped in banana leaf. The bag felt like it was holding a bowling ball, easily weighing five pounds, to my delight. When I unwrapped my nasi padang, it looked like a solid mass, so I steamed both of them. My second time opening it, it yielded a blanket of rice, meats and proteins - a cornucopia of goodies. I was worried that the food might be too spicy for me, but it was perfect. The nasi bungkus was the best I've ever had. The chicken was tender, falling off the bone and the beef rendang, lightly rendolent of coconut milk, melted in my mouth. The same could be said for the nasi padang. The proteins were all fairly mild (including that spicy hard boiled egg), in contrast to the veggies which were all spicy. Each dish held so many different flavors, making each bite a fun dining experience. I wish I lived closer so I could pickup food here regularly! If you live in the Rosemead area, definitely check them out! read more

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I'm back with another edition of "Mall Rat Eatz" in this edition I visited a nice little store front called "Medan Kitchen". Located in a bustling strip mall in Rosemead. So I was at my cousins house and we decided today to have lunch at this place. I don't usually get to eat Indonesian food so it was a delight. Inside they have a lot of Indonesian goodies for you to choose from! Snacks to meals and drinks to even some medicinal items! For today I got the Nasi Uduk Komplit! Coconut steamed rice, Beef Rendang, Spicy Boiled Egg, Sambal Belacon, Fried Chicken, Tofu Tempeh w/green chili and spicy potato w/anchovy & peanut. I also got a Teh Kotak and an iced green tea (not pictured) to wash it down with. First off I liked the look of the meal it was nicely packaged and it was aesthetically pleasing to my eyes. Something about uniformity and placement in food makes it look more appealing. There were even food wrapped in leaves there too! Next time I'll try one of them haha I think my cousin got krawu which looked really good and really filling! So I started off with the spicy potato w/anchovy. It had a nice crunch and soft taste. Not too spicy and not too sweet it was just right. It paired well to me with the rice haha. I had the fried chicken next and it wasn't too bad it was ok but I will say this! It had flavor! Next I paired my chicken with the sambal and oooof I loved it! The sambal was just bomb of flavor! I put the with the egg and the beef rendang and man oh man! Flavor nuke in my mouth! I I should have warmed up the food but I went straight for it haha. I think overall it was great! The flavors and spices on the food was such a great mix! Not pictured here also are the snacks I got haha. I bought the garlic rotary rice cakes, salteecheeese crackers and my cousin suggested I buy the ABC original hot sauce! The service was great too! The cashier was nice and helpful towards me because it was my first time there and he even suggested that next time I get one of their fan favorites! The nasi something something lol I forgot. My experience was great and I definitely will come back here when I want Indonesian food! 5/5 stars for me!! Thank you guys! read more

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Amazing tasty Indonesian foods! Feels like being home!! Love the market concepts and able to eat there just need more space like a cafe to dine in properly. read more

So glad to have local Indo food around. Best signature dishes Nasi kuning combo & Lontong chicken sate. Many varieties of Indo snacks, Indo spices & cookies to choose from. Please lay low on the household cleaners & heavy air fresheners in the shop. It got on the catering foods & plastic containers. It is located in a little plaza next to Tip Top's sandwiches. Parking can be a challenge. Arrive early. Thank you. read more

Long overdue review. I used to go when this place when it first opened and it's still the best Indonesian food I've had other than homemade indo food. When you go in you'll notice a variety of items, it's like being a kid in a candy store. The nasi bungkus is still my favorite - the tempeh is flavorful and the beef ren dang peels away as easily as the egg. The spice and sweet peanut/dried fish complement the neutral turmeric rice. There's only one item I caution you to get if you're not used to it. The "Stinky Bean." It might be in the Nasi Padang. First time I chewed on it I froze. I've never tasted such an extremely foul bean in my life. Ate another bean to make sure it didn't go bad and gagged. It's on another level beyond stinky tofu. read more

Medan Kitchen - Nasi bungkus. The tempeh is amazing - Indonesian Near Me - Rosemead, California

I can say that Medan Kitchen has the tastiest Indonesian cooking here in US. Everything is delicious. I like that they have foods from other vendor. Their market is also pretty complete. You should order ahead via FB messenger if you can't come early. They are also very friendly read more

Medan is a super cool takeout place specializing in Indonesian foods. When you walk in, you see a big table in the center of the room piled with mostly desserts, snacks, and appetizers already packaged in takeout containers. The entrees are on a back table towards the registers and there are usually 4-5 per day, as compared to the overflowing abundance of desserts on that middle table. Medan is only open Thurs - Sunday and their menu is posted on Instagram and Facebook. Each day's offerings change, but they tend to always serve the chef's signature dishes. On a Friday, I grabbed the Indonesian Turmeric "Complit" lunch box, Fish Paste Stuffed into Tofu and Bittermelon, and a layered dessert. Everything was delicious and and, for an Indonesian food novice such as myself, packed with flavor. The rice lunch was made up of so many components, including a turmeric rice, curry chicken leg, beef rendang, Sambal Belacan, spicy egg, tempeh tofu, and crunchy peanut & anchovies. I really liked the tofu, sambal, and the crunchy anchovies and the box itself could have easily fed 3 people. The fish paste stuffed tofu and bitter melon was very homey and delicious. The Kue Pepe was not my taste. The ingredients list didn't reveal that it was flavored with lemongrass so there was an unexpected herbal taste. read more

So good! The best Indonesian food I've ever had! My favorite dish here is the lontong sayur medan which is filled with different components and flavors including beef rendang, a sweet chili egg, a coconut based soup, vegetables (eggplant and long beans), and rice cakes. Each part of this dish has its unique flavor and brings a different texture to balance out the dish as a whole. Every bit tasty and delicious! I've eaten at quite a few Indonesian restaurants locally and even at Michelin recommended ones in other cities, and for me, nothing even comes close to being as tasty as Medan kitchen. Come early because selection really narrows down as the day goes on. Must try! read more

Thursday - Sunday they make Fresh Food , you can eat outside If you want Big order call one or two days before read more

Medan Kitchen is the only place I'm aware of in SGV and even all of Los Angeles that comes close to authentic Indonesian food. I've only been to Bali once but this place has all the popular Indonesian dishes that I loved eating in Bali. I kinda get myself in trouble and over buy desserts and entrees when I come here because everything looks so good and it's so easy to just grab and place in the basket because it's all ready to go! My go to here is the Nasi Bungkus, you can order it at the cashier and they pack it up quickly in the back for you. Always delicious and the portion is a lot, 1 order is 2 meals for me. read more

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Want reasonable and good Indonesia food? Come here, grab and help yourself. Many options to choose and the cashier is friendly. The quantity is modify to cater Indo usa portion. There are tables and chairs outside to eat after you purchase. There are microwave, and utensils to eat. Enjoy and yum yum read more

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This place must be the Mecca for Indo food on the West Coast if not the US. They were originally going to open as a restaurant but then Covid hit so they pivoted and opened a grocery store with take out food. Brilliant! So many choices of Indonesian takeout food from rice dishes to noodles to cakes and snacks. We took home the nasi uduk complete which has coconut rice with an assortment of beef rendang, egg, tofu, etc. We also got the nasi padang complete which was one of several rice dishes that are wrapped in banana leaf. Everything has a picture and a description so you know what you're getting. There's also a good assortment of Indo grocery items such chips, IndoMie noodles, peanuts, sambal, etc. The only negative was how pricey I thought everything was. Each of the rice take-outs for example was $17 each. That's more than what one would pay at any of the Indo restaurants in the area. Yes, you don't pay tip but you also don't need to microwave your food. IndoMie packets range from $.75 to $3 for different flavors. Not sure I would buy an instant ramen packet for $3. Still, this place is very popular with local Indo community. You can eat out front on their picnic tables. They're also only open Th-Sun. read more

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Very Good Mom & Pop Store Selling Indonesian Ready Cooked Food & Indonesian Products. Takeaway & Delivery Only. Bought Nasi Kuning Complete , Nasi Padang Komplit , Nasi Kapau. Tasty. Will Return To Buy Again. read more

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Great Indonesian food! Got there at 10:20 on a Saturday, the beef rendang and the green chilis w stinky beans were great. Wanna go back for a curry soup w noodles. If you can, follow their IG to see the menus a few days early and order your food. They sell out of stuff throughout the day. read more

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Delicious authentic Indonesian food and snacks! Lots of crowds in fun temple style gathering outside, speaking their native tongues, adding to the atmosphere with down to earth feelings read more

Found out about this hidden gem on social media, so inspired by the owner's story; who started her business at age of 75 young with her family! Got to support a local business and a family business! I placed my order on IG received a confirmation immediately, pick up,was easy. The store is very clean and they offer plastic gloves, hand sanitizer by the front door. Everything is well packaged, they even have a dessert section! I ordered lots of food to try and to share with friends, the portion is big enough to share. Stew beef was my favorite from this order, seasoned just right and very tender. Mom enjoyed the coconut chicken noodle soup too. Another unique thing about them is that there are new items every few days, all items look delicious and we can't wait to try more new items! read more

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Nicely sized Indonesian mom and pop shop that offers a variety of Indonesian pre-packaged meals, snacks/candies, and desserts up front when you walk in. The meals are stacked on the right side immediately when you walk in, and boast a decent selection. If you need raw ingredients (air sealed packaged nuts, herbs, etc.), bear left to the other room. For the younger kiddos (and even some sweet tooth adults), you'll find candies, desserts, more snacks, and a fridge with durian (plus other goods) in the long room to your right. Overall, fun place to come and look if you've never had Indo food, or are craving the delicious taste of it. read more

I don't know what it is about Indonesian food, but the sauce is terrific. I even had mine without meat since I'm trying to be healthy. I highly recommend this place. It looks like they do a tremendous business in preprepared food to take home and cook on your own. read more

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