I had a great experience at Noodle Stars! The pork skewers were one of my favorites--they were incredibly tender, juicy, and full of flavor. I forgot the names of the two noodle dishes I ordered, but one was a fried noodle dish and the other was a dry noodle dish. Both had a great chewy texture and were packed with flavor. Overall, everything we ordered tasted delicious, and the employees were very friendly and welcoming. I'll definitely be coming back to try more dishes! read more

Noodle Stars - Indonesian Near Me - Monrovia, California

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We used to like their Siomay Bandung, but unfortunately, the quality has changed, so we stopped ordering. Today, we decided to dine in, but unfortunately, we regretted it. When we entered, the restaurant was quite hot and the AC was not on. We ordered two noodle dishes, one was too sweet, while the other was quite salty. They also ran out of the Jumbo Fried Wonton since we came late on Friday. The food was served in disposable containers, similar to how food was served during COVID, and there were no utensils or water provided. We had to get them ourselves from the counter. With the price around $15 per dish, and total $40 for two noodle dishes including tax and tip, we honestly don't feel it was worth the price. Based on our experience, it would be better to order takeout rather than dine in. The dining experience was not enjoyable, and the overall service and setup gave us the impression that the business is not being managed with much attention to the customer experience. read more

Noodle Stars - 1. Stars Special Noodle - Indonesian Near Me - Monrovia, California

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Can't have enough of this delicious noodle! Everything in their menu is amazing just like the people who runs this place. The ambiance is a cozy indo market/eatery style. read more

COVID-19: Social distancing is not enforced at this establishment. None of the staff wears a mask. All customers are not expected to wear a mask. It's optional now. The staff also wears gloves when handling food. There are some hand sanitizers available for customers to use. This place is available for take outs and has some indoor seating available with limited capacity. They are sanitizing / cleaning in between customers. I mention these things in my reviews for the sake of protecting immunocompromised people like the elderly and people sick with cancer and other illnesses. COVID-19 Vaccination Proof: This establishment currently does not require proof of vaccination. While I was grabbing my food from this establishment, I asked if they had any special offers and they weren't offering any at the moment. They currently don't have happy hour. They also do not allow pets in their establishment UNLESS it's a service animal. Parking: The parking lot for this establishment is pretty big since they share a parking lot with many other establishments. The parking spot sizes vary depending on where you park. There shouldn't be any issues finding a spot. Food: I ordered an Indonesian fried rice and pork satay skewers with rice. The Indonesian fried rice was really delicious. The Indonesian fried rice had some greens, eggs, garlic, dried shallots, dried onions, raw onions, green onion, chicken, and meatball. All cooked to perfection. There were a good amount of chicken and meatballs in the dish. Both were soft, juicy, tender, and full of flavors. I love that the hot rice was slightly crunchy. It reminded me of eating rice from a hot stone bowl. For the pork satay skewers, I was lowkey disappointed that they didn't have lamb this time. I originally ordered lamb satay skewers, but they told me they didn't have it so they asked me to order a different satay skewer. I opted for pork satay skewers. This dish normally comes with rice cakes, but I'm not a fan of the texture of rice cakes, so I asked them to give me plain white rice instead. They happily obliged and gave me a bowl of white hot and steaming white rice along with 5 pork satay skewers. The marinade for the pork satay skewers had hints of garlic, lemon, honey, sweet soy sauce, and peanut sauce. An extremely delicious marinade for the pork satay skewers. The grilled pork itself was very aromatic, tender, juicy, and flavorful. So incredibly umami! A good portion for the price point for both dishes. I do agree with other Yelpers that I felt extremely thirsty after eating both dishes. Perhaps they need to tone it down a bit on the MSG. Staff: The staff here are very friendly, happy, welcoming, and helpful. They accept both cash and credit cards. There is no credit card minimum. Also, right when you walk into the restaurant, there is a very cute and small market. You can get some delicious Indonesian snacks and other things while you wait for your food. I highly recommend coming here and giving this lovely mom and pop Indonesian restaurant a try. Sooooo fricken good! read more

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Noodle Stars in Monrovia is what I had for dinner and I got the #15 flat rice noodle with beef and vegetables. This place is considered an Indonesian fast service restaurant and also a little mini market for things you can't get in America and are found mainly in Indonesia. I loved the dish! I sat here in this small spot but it was worth it the flavor profile is spot on and the chilis that they have are delicious. If you haven't tried Indonesian food before I think this is a great way to start! I came with a group of six and everyone was very satisfied with the meal. Th to or is handed in to go style bowls and plates but the food itself was great! read more

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Indo boy here. This place is legit Indonesian. I was impressed by the extensive menu with all the Indo food greatest hits from gado gado to satay with lontong to siomay Bandung. I had the house special noodle which I found out later is the same as bakmi yanti of local favorites lore. Noodles were very good. Service was friendly. The place is super clean and modern. You know this place is authentic because lots of opas and omas come here right after church service on Sundays. read more

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Tucked away in the plaza next to Sprouts, this small shop is a little market and restaurant combined into one. You order up front and wait for them to bring the food to your table. The prices are not bad compared to places like Borneo Kalimantan. Might've caught them on a busy day, but our order took around 45 minutes to come out even though we came around 1:30pm on a Wednesday! Jakarta Fried Noodle (Mie Tek Tek): 4/5. The flavors were very solid and authentic! Took off 1 point because after eating this and the fried rice, we all got very thirsty, meaning a lot of msg was used :( Indonesian Fried Rice: 2/5. Unfortunately just wayyyyy too much garlic and kind of oily :( I don't recommend this dish because all you'll be tasting is garlic and fried onion chips. Not sure if we were thirsty from the fried noodle or fried rice, but maybe both had a lot of msg used. I would come back to try their noodle soups and maybe reorder the Jakarta Fried Noodle! It seems like every table ordered at least 1 noodle soup/dish, so maybe that's what they're more specialized in instead of rice. read more

Noodle Stars - Mie Tek Tek - Indonesian Near Me - Monrovia, California

Great taste, decent price, clean restaurant. Friendly customer service. The old location was the Mi Yanti noodle in West Covina. I visited with my family from Indonesia and German, and we tried various of their noodles. Oh my, everything was so good and it tasted so much better than the prior location. Spicy noodle was perfectly balanced, Kuetiau sirem really mimic the one in Indonesian street. The spicy mi yamin was my daughter favorite, and the fried wonton still the bomb! They have a small grocery that was neatly arranged and clean. read more

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Finally got to try this place! I've had my eyes on it for a while and tried coming a few times, but it was always closed whenever I stopped by. So I was extra excited to finally get in, maybe a little too excited because I ordered way too much for one person (hello leftovers!). The fried tofu was amazing and it has a little piece of fish cake inside each bite, which made it extra flavorful. I also got the #1 special noodle, which came with chicken, chashu pork, mushrooms, and beef balls. The noodles had a really nice flavor, and the soup on the side was comforting and tasty. I also grabbed one of the green drinks from the fridge near the register, and wow! new favorite drink unlocked! The service was super friendly. Since it was my first time, the staff helped me pick what to order, and I ended up loving everything. Can't wait to come back and try more from the menu! read more

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Quaint hole in the wall jewel for a nice plain sit down meal. Food was tasty simple presentation. Order food from a billboard menu at a counter. A super service person will place your order at the table. Prices are reasonable for today's rates. The preparations are Indonesian and my favorites are the fried noodles and bbq skewers. read more

Noodle Stars - 12. Fried Noodle (Mie Goreng) - Indonesian Near Me - Monrovia, California

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My first Indonesian noodle experience and it did not disappoint. I had the mei gorreng(spell) fried noodles with chicken and broccolini and other stuff and it was very flavorful. Portion was huge! I added from their sauce bar some fish sauce. Sweet soy, and vinegar and that brought the dish to a new level of: Damn!!! I will definitely be back to try their other noodle dishes and noodle soups when is cooler out. Also the homage wontons were unique and tasty. That sauce they came with m: chefs kiss... read more

Noodle Stars - 32. Jumbo Fried Wontons - Indonesian Near Me - Monrovia, California

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Have been coming for years. Place is neat and clean. I usually come here on weekdays, ita crowded. But today, Wednesday, and they just open, perfect for a peaceful delicious lunch. Food is still very yummy and delicious. Got my yamien noodle and regular noodles, sate with lontong, and many other things. I will eat the food here everyday if its closer to me. read more

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Lately I've been craving siomay, so I thought of Noodle Stars. This place closes at 7 pm and is closed every Monday Tuesday, making it very inconvenient for me to come here. While running errands in Duarte and Monrovia, I rushed to Noodle Stars to get there by 6pm. Knowing exactly what I wanted, I ordered Siomay Bandung to go. The steamed siomay comes in 6 pieces of fish cake varieties. The plate consists of fish cake stuffed tofu, stuffed boiled potato, stuffed half hard boiled egg, stuffed cabbage, and 2 fish cake siomay. I was a little disappointed that I didn't get the stuffed bitter melon, but I quickly got over it when I tasted the food. After warming them up a bit, I poured the peanut sauce and kecap manis (sweet soy sauce) generously over the siomay. The peanut sauce is on point with its texture and consistency, and it's perfectly seasoned with the right amount of sweetness. You can take it to the next level by adding the little thing of chili sauce!! This Siomay Bandung was so delicious and satisfied my craving. To a big guy like me, this dish alone wasn't very filling. It was just like an appetizer. In the front end of the restaurant, there's a small section of Indonesian products, such as sauces, sambal, and snacks. This practice is pretty common with Indonesian eateries, as we love our snacks!! A clever way to generate extra income to your business! The interior decor itself feels a bit cold and industrial, which is why I don't really want to eat-in. I mean silver chairs aren't very inviting. I am happy to eat my food at home. read more

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Delicious noodles! This noodle shop is inconspicuously tucked in a shopping plaza it shares with Domino's Pizza and Baja Ranch market. The food was ready when they said it would be ready (about 15 mins from ordering on the phone). The ladies at the counters were nice and gave us extra spicy sauces. The restaurant was casual with a no fuss vibe. We tried the Indonesian fried rice, Jakarta fried noodles, and fried flat rice noodles. The Indonesian fried rice had lots of umami flavors and good amount of chicken and meatballs. I wished there were some veggies in there too. The Jakarta fried noodles were unique, I've never tried anything like it before and thought it was pretty flavorful. The fried flat rice noodles were very similar to the Thai pad see ew noodles. These dishes definitely hit the spot if you're craving some tasty Asian noodles! read more

I stumbled across this place while craving Indonesian food, and I'm so glad I did. My boyfriend and I stopped by on a Wednesday afternoon. The lady at the front gave us the warmest welcome, she was incredibly sweet and took the time to recommend some popular dishes. When we mentioned it was our first time, she even let us try a few Indonesian drinks, which was such a thoughtful touch. We ordered the star special noodle, mie goreng, and fried tofu. And wow. This was hands down some of the best Indonesian food I've ever had. I've been to places like Borneo Eatery and Ipoh Kopitiam, which are both great, but this food tasted especially homemade and clean in the best way. The noodles are house made and you can taste the clean wok flavor. Every dish was absolutely delicious, and I was honestly disappointed I couldn't try more because everything was just that good. I can't believe I didn't discover this place sooner. We'll definitely be back to try more items on the menu. Huge thank you to the sweet lady who took such good care of us and introduced us to some truly delicious food. Thank you!!! The place was quaint, cozy, and comfortable. read more

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Good food but had the worst experience with this worker. The older server end up having to apologize to us for HER ATTITUDE. Please either retrain her or get someone new!!!! The entire time she was on her phone and was bossing the other server around as if she owns the place. If she does own the place, FIX THAT ATTITUDE AND WORK ON YOUR CUSTOMER SERVICE! read more

Noodle Stars - Rude cashier/server... - Indonesian Near Me - Monrovia, California

The real deal almost got teary when I tasted the sate exactly like it's supposed to be prepared the level of heat in the add on chile sauces are on a different scale! That being said the cendol is a must order authentic and fresh not watered down and perhaps the best I've ever had. Service was kind and friendly food is worth the wait but if you're in a rush best to call in your order and they make it easy peasy to do ! Sanitary and modern with ultra clean tables pop noodle culture vibes . read more

Picked up a box of pastels to-go (comes with 5 inside) and thought I'd save some for later. Sat down for a second before leaving and poof--3 were gone in what felt like seconds. Got on the 210 East, hit some traffic, and let's just say the passenger seat pastel didn't survive the ride home. By the time I pulled into the driveway, the box was empty. That should tell you everything you need to know--these pastels are way too good to resist. Crispy, flaky, and just the right amount of filling. Honestly, the kind of snack that disappears faster than you plan. read more

Noodle Stars - PASTEL Snacks - Indonesian Near Me - Monrovia, California

Saw a "B" sign hanging on the outside of the restaurant. Everything is disposable even eating there. Didn't notice anything dirty, except maybe the self serve condiments bottle and containers. read more

The place is very clean and the Services is good and Fast ,and the Noodles super good and their Chilies very good ,They are not stingy with chilies,You can get as much as you can The services so good ,The Owner very nice ,Thumbs up read more

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Date of visit: November 14th, 2025 Lunch Food was absolutely wonderful. Would highly recommend this place. #1 Star special Noodle was so good. All the individual ingredients were super delicious and they made a wonderful combination of flavors together. #31 This was something new for me to try and was fresh. The sause had good flavor and a fun experience read more

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Busy for a Friday at 3pm lunch. Spicy n sweet. It was a nice carb crave. N the skewer was perfectly glazed. Not too sweet. Perf how I like it. read more

Food is delicious if u craving for indonesian food, the place is clean, and the service is good Price is cheap because with the price u can get delicious and good quality indonesian food.. for sure will come back to try another type of food.. read more

I love this place. The chicken noodles and pastries are to die for. I wish they were open later.

Oh my goodness!!!!!! I've just eaten my absolute new favorite meal. Hands-down, the best fried tofu I've ever eaten and I love fried tofu. I went in and ordered the special fried tofu by a very nice young lady. I think her name was Irene. This huge amount of tofu is so crispy and crunchy. I don't know how they do it. Its flavor is perfect..,,,, perfection. It is served with three sauces a large peanut sauce and then two smaller sauces. One was dark and and then one was an orangey color. All three of them I absolutely could not pick the one I like the most they were all delicious all three of those sauces just every time I tried a new one I was like oh my goodness I love this one then Oh my goodness I love this hands-down best ever. And honestly, it wasn't like you had to dunk it in the sauce to get flavor from the tofu it was amazing on its own. A problem with taking tofu to go is usually that it gets soggy this amazing spot. That's my favorite place now packs it on top of little crispy, crunchy bits, and two sheets of a thick wonton type of food. Everything stayed perfectly hot and perfectly crunchy. And I put the fried crunchy pieces on top of the side of rice I bought for only two dollars. They have little bags of Limons at the register and you could take one I wasn't going to, but she said no take it cut in half and squeeze it on the juice on top of the food. 100% did not need the lemon juice, but it was fun to squeeze it and try because I also picked up one of their self serve extra spicy hot sauces , chili sauce and it paired perfectly with that little bit of lemon on a piece tofu. There's so many things that I want to try there that looks so good. I just don't know how I'm gonna get past ordering this tofu every single time. read more

Noodle Stars - special fried tofu - Indonesian Near Me - Monrovia, California

Been a little over 2 years since my last visit here and the food just hits hard. I let my wife order since she's Indonesian and she says that this place taste like home. I tried out these dishes this time around. Stars Special Noodle - It's a dry noodle but comes with soup. Flavor wise its good and all the meats compliments the noodles so well. Soup is also super flavorful and not salty at all. (5/5) Jakarta Fried Noodles - The noodles taste fried and is packed with a lot of flavor. Portion is pretty large and sharable so I really enjoyed this one. Very generous on the meat portions IMO. (4.5/5) This is definitely one of our go tos when we want Indonesian noodles or Satays. Will be back again! read more

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I had one of the best Indonesian culinary experiences I've had in a very, very long time. I ate the Bakso Abang-Abang in-situ, and took home the Siomay and Mie Tek-Tek. The Bakso broth was VERY good, tasty, added some of their house chili sauce and sweet soy sauce and I was taken back to when I had bakso by the stall across the street from my high school back home. Their Siomay was very good, and the Mie Tek-Tek was very delicious. The crew was kind, super knowledgeable, and the chef came out to chat with a husband and wife who'd just had Indo food for the first time ever and they were blown away by how good it was. Will definitely come back and bring my family next time! Thanks ya Noodle Stars for the nostalgia :) read more

Noodle Stars - Bakso Abang-Abang with sweet soy sauce and homemade chili sauce :) - Indonesian Near Me - Monrovia, California

Not much room to sit. It is ok for 1-4 people, but not more. Order at counter and they bring the food to you. The food was ok, but a little pricey for what you are getting. read more

Food good service is good. Too busy eating to write . But recommend. Price is reasonable read more

Noodle Stars - Soto Mie - Indonesian Near Me - Monrovia, California

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I've been a fan since 2019 of Noodle Stars, before they changed the name to what it is rt now or open this place. I compare their noodles like one of the famous restaurant back at home in Indonesia. The chewiness, flavor, texture, the smell of the noodles is the same like that one famous restaurant, including their pangsit goreng (fried wonton) and the dipping sauce. My favorite noodles here is, bakmi ayam jamur, or #1 on the menu, nasi cap cay, the ox-tail soup, the bakso abang... and the desserts es durian smoothie and es doger! But I do notice their a slight difference in the taste in the chicken mushrooms topping, I taste a bit of the ginger, which I prefer not to taste the ginger bits, and the color of the it is a bit lighter, and more sweeter than the usual. Don't get me wrong, the taste still good, but not as great as before or as the original. So it's a mixed taste and feeling because of that. I know that the person who cooks now is not the same person, but still within the family. But I hope and wish that they would keep it the same as in the original, what makes them famous in the 1st place. As for the service, they are fast and quick! I can dine in or do take away. The tables and chairs and the place is clean, not big for a big group, but enough for 15-20 people. They also sell snacks, drinks and other things in there. So do check it out, for a delicious Indonesian foods! read more

Everything here is so so, not bad and not good. One thing, for sure, is that the price is high for the kind of food. Service is very slow, but friendly. Ambiance is ok. read more

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Every bite tasted like comfort with a kick. Definitely one of those places you immediately plan to revisit.

Delicious food! Amazing and friendly service! I highly recommend this spot for anyone who loves noodles!

Small Indonesian restaurant that is part shop. Very low key and chill This place is so well loved, which is obvious by all the orders that took place in the short time I was there eating. I ordered the special noodle soup. It came with beef meatballs, tofu, and fried wontons with vermicelli. I smelled and sipped the broth first and the light feeling contrasted with the deeply fragrant taste which was outstanding. I'm not sure if there's celery or something similar but it was the star of the soup. I also added a smidge of the very hot sauce from the sauce bar because why not? What is the point of having Indonesian food and not indulging in some spice? To finish it off, I tried the coconut milk with brown sugar. The drink comes unmixed so the layers of color are very well defined. If you are a fan of coconut milk, this is the drink to get. It is sweet, creamy, and great - even hours after you've ordered it. I also enjoy the green strands of pandan (?)? that provide a neutral base and texture to off set the sweetness of the drink. read more

Noodle Stars - 20. Special Noodle Soup - Indonesian Near Me - Monrovia, California

Lamb fried rice is pretty good. Big serving. Chicken mushroom noodle came with a side of broth. Pretty good. The mushroom and chicken is on the sweet side, gotta eat with the noodle together. Noodle is solid. Got pastel too. The upsell from the lady here is strong. Each order is a pack of 5, not individual. Very delicious and fully filled with goodness. Will get again. The peanut sauce is on the sweet side though, not my favorite or maybe just don't drown in sauce! Lots of people here got the calamansi drink. Maybe next time we'll try. Heard they used to be janty noodle in the hk plaza in wesco. Flavor is the same. read more

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Delicious! I've been wanting to try this place and I'm glad I finally did. I got the noodle special after a recommendation from the staff and it was a great choice. Will be back! read more

Every time we come to LA we always stop by this restaurant . When we came they are busy and Irene took out order fast and the foods came out quick too read more

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Lamb skewers still has gamy smell so if you are not used to it, get another meat. Peanut sauce that came with chicken skewers is really good. Rice cakes are rather bland. #5 noodles is the best of all 3 we tried. Highly recommend this. Fried flat noodles is better at Spices Thai restaurant pad-see-ew. Mee Goreng has nice smoky wok smell. They also sell snacks Very friendly staff. read more

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I love this restaurant, it's an OG and I recommend (serious) The noodles used to be better so I'm not sure what happened but it's definitely still a classic read more

I have tried the noodle what it calls yamien. It was so good. Looks like I ate an original Indonesian noodles. It really recomended read more