I picked up dinner on my way to the supermarket on Friday, and while it was not quite the…read moreIndonesian food I remember from Bali, it still hit the spot. The three dishes were very filling for two people and felt like great value overall. The nasi goreng had a lovely wok hei and nicely separated grains of rice with a slightly firm texture, which I really liked. The seasoning leaned a little sweeter and tangier than I expected, almost slightly Thai-inspired, but the small side of shrimp paste added a welcome layer of heat and depth. The mie Jawa was a bit bolder in flavor than the fried rice and very satisfying at first bite. It did get a little rich after a while, but the pickled cucumbers on the side balanced it out well. The satay was the surprise standout for me. I was worried it might be dry, but the meat was tender, lightly juicy, and grilled just right. The peanut sauce was especially good: smooth, well-balanced, and full of flavor without being too heavy. Service was also very solid. Even though I was only picking up takeout, the staff were friendly, efficient, and the whole process was smooth. The space itself looked clean, comfortable, and welcoming, with a relaxed ambiance that made me think it would be a pleasant place to dine in as well. Overall, it was not the most traditional version I have had, but still a satisfying and affordable meal when the craving strikes.

In a city not always celebrated for its Indonesian table, Satay Sate presents itself as a quiet…read morediscovery -- a halal establishment where the kitchen demonstrates genuine commitment to the flavours of the archipelago.The dining room is generously proportioned and bathed in an easy, unpretentious warmth that makes it equally suited to a solo working lunch and a convivial gathering. Its proximity to the surrounding office district is no accident; this is a space designed to welcome and accommodate, and it does so with admirable ease.The food speaks with a recognisable accent, even if it has, perhaps understandably, softened its register for a Canadian audience. Flavours are well-composed and satisfying, though those who have experienced the full heat and intensity of an Indonesian original may note a gentle tempering of the spice profile.

A nice option if you are looking to get Indonesian dishes. The place is cozy and the staff are very…read morehelpful. I really like their tofu dishes like Tahu Isi and the kangkung blachan.

Best Indonesian food I've had! Samara Kitchen is located in the food court of a shopping center…read more Parking was available but navigating the lot may be challenging for some. I ordered chicken skewers and beef rendang. The skewers were coated in a delicious sweet soy glaze and came with rice cakes, peanut sauce. The beef rendang was perfectly slow cooked (not too soft nor hard) and came with steamed vegetables and a very good chili sauce.

Visited on a weeknight for summerlicious. They have lots of outdoor seating, it's right on the road…read moreby Yonge St. The first appetizer felt like beef balls you can find at a Chinese supermarket but they added their own twist to it. The food was good, no complaints!

The service here was quite good in that the waiter took his time to go through the menu and provide…read morerecommendations. The pork belly was delicious and very tender. The lamb skewers were tasty as well. However, the eggplant was a miss and the skin was way too hard to chew. The ambiance feels like a trendy bar with nice lighting. It does get very busy there, so make a reservation ahead of time if possible.

Back when we lived in the Yonge/Eglinton area, we would often go to the Little Sister location…read morenearby. And it was always, always great. So it's weird that it's taken us this long to check out their Portland location. But a recent trek downtown proved the perfect time to finally stop by. We showed up on time for our reservation and were shown to a comfy corner table on their relaxing patio. (Well, relaxing except for the booming music coming from their next-door neighbor.) I knew before I sat down I wanted to get their Rendang Taco, as that was one of my favorite things at the other location. And yeah, it's terrific. That Rendang stew is just so flavorful and the sauce is completely addictive, so I gobbled the whole thing up within seconds. I was intrigued by the Crispy Balinese Pork Slaw ("napa cabbage, kecap manis, sambal oelek, crispy shallots, pickles, peanuts"), because the whole idea of meat in a slaw sounded completely crazy. But holy moly does it ever work. The plentiful pieces of delicious pork belly are accompanied by a really tasty fish-sauce-forward dressing. It's just so dang good. The one weak point in our meal was the War Fries ("Peanut sauce, mayonnaise, pickled chilli, green onion"), which is too bad because I remember loving that concoction. But the problem was the thick, chunky fries were mostly naked (i.e. way more sauce was needed), so we ate the few fries with toppings and left the rest. That was a minor hiccup in an otherwise stellar meal. I'm sure we'll be returning. (I do wish the place would update their online menu, though, as I was really looking forward to ordering their Tom Selleck cocktail but it was nowhere to be found in person.)

Recommended for a change in flavors…read more We started with a pink Chateau des Bormettes ($75). Drinkable. Satay Chicken - moist thigh meat, great peanut sauce. Chips & Salsa - wontons and spicy sauce. Good. Pork Belly - slow cooked, tender, flavorable. Delicious Indonesian Fried Rice - Huge portion. Many different flavors. Loved it/ + excellent servcie + atmosphere. Indonesian-ish + lighting - 2700K and 3000K + flatware - Browne, hefty - crappy wine list - paper nakins - music is too loud $176.88 CAD for dinner for 2, including tax & tip

My Malaysian buddy invited me out for a Malaysian meal, who am I to refuse…read more A large restaurant with a very mom & pop chill vibe. Looks like a table by the front entrance is reserved for owner admin purposes. Front area filled with good luck paraphilia to ward off evil spirits. My friend knew all the staff and proceeded right away to speak Malay. Let my friend do the ordering, I recognized a few of the dishes such as beef curry, chicken curry (both with roti), boneless chicken rice plate, chicken skewers, grilled sambal stingray, penang hokkien mee and a few other dishes (look at photos) I didn't recognise. There was one interesting dish Rojak, a mixed salad of chopped fruit & vegetables smothered in a pungent fermented shrimp sauce, sweet, tangy, spicy, a whole smorgasbord of flavors dancing on my tongue. Three words I've never used to describe Roti, theirs was crunchy, fluffy and moist, wonderfully dipped either in the beef or chicken curry. Chicken skewers were grilled well, meat remained moist with a nice grilled aftertaste, not necessary to dip into the accompanied curry sauce as the overall flavor stood on its own. The Sambal sting ray was a little disappointing, didn't match the memory of the one I had at the Singaporean hawker food court I had a few years ago. Overall flavor was lacking. Penang Hokkien Mee is the real deal, large plump shrimp w/ firm egg noodles in a somewhat spicy flavorful broth. We came on a Friday night, the restaurant was about 50% full, what a great cultural food experience which needs further support.

This is a no frills, easy going, family-style restaurant. The food is good. The staff are friendly…read moreand happy to provide recommendations when asked. Decor isn't really anything to write home about, it's not why we came here. The roti canai was super delicious. Roti was flaky and buttery, the curry nicely spiced and waiting to be sopped up by the roti. The Indonesian fried rice was recommended by the staff and it didn't disappoint. Char Kwei Teow was nice, the wok hei was very apparent here as well as the Kang Kung Belacan (water spinach). The hainanese chicken while tasty was very bony (menu said it had bones). Desserts were a perfect way to end the meal

This Indonesian Food Festival is a yearly event held at Sankofa Square (formerly Yonge-Dundas…read moreSquare) for only one day. It is organized by the Indonesian Consulate General. This year it was held on 2025-07-26. It started in 2016, but was suspended in 2020 and 2021 because of the pandemic. Most of the stalls sell food but there is one for the consulate and one for indigenous art. There are live cooking demos from Indonesian chefs. The main stage is for cultural performances, martial arts, and trivia contests. Some vendors only accept cash while others accept debit/credit. Food vendors include Kopi Thyme, Dapur Gembul, Happy Hot Canada, Highly Likely Coffee, Indomie, KAMU, Coreta Indonesia and Azima Tempe, among others. Performers include Zapin Melayu, Senandika Band, Lintas Nusa and Swaragita Angklung. There is definitely a wide variety of food and drinks but many of the lineups are long. It was a hot day, 26C feeling by 36C. We ordered several food from various food stalls. Some of what we ordered was: 1.Satay Combo ($30) with Nasi Kunig (yellow rice) and Corn Fritters from Warung Du Yatie. 2. Siomai Bandung ($15) from Happy Hot Canada. 3. Kari Ayam (Curry Chicken) Eggrolls ($10), Laksa Butter Cookies ($10), Savoury Kari Butter Cookie ($10) from Kopi Thyme. 4. Butter Mochi (2 for $6, chose Golden Mango and Ube Velvet) and Beef Rendang ($16) from Basil King. 5. Iced Cendol ($8) and Ranginang (shrimp chips) ($7) from Dapur Gembul. There is free WiFi. The are is wheelchair accessible. There are no washrooms but you can find them in neighbouring Eaton Centre. There is paid neighbourhood street parking and a Green P parking lot under the Square. Review 2025-154

Positives were the large portions, colourful fresh ingredients, and cute interior decor…read more Was it AUTHENTIC ? Not in my opinion...especially coming from SE Asian roots and having travelled in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. Majority of the dishes here seemed more of a fusion of different cultures rather than purely Indonesian. The flavours didn't quite hit the mark and spice levels were near non-existent. Seeing the fellow diners...I can see that the flavours must've been westernized. And for this style of more 'comfort/rustic' style dishes, the main dishes were quite expensive at ~$45+ each. Drinks were mild in flavour, but at least not too sweet! This was a fun try, especially if you're not one for spicy food. CASH & DEBIT ONLY. We tried the: -gado gado (Indonesian potato salad) -angus beef tandoori (with taro mash) -duck curry with crispy noodles -mango lassi -thai iced tea (more like condensed milk tea, barely had the Thai tea flavour) -specialty mojito

Bhima Warung is highly rated as one of the top Asian restaurants in Waterloo when I was doing my…read moreresearch. I'm no expert on Indonesian cuisine, however, trying out these fancy exotic dishes on a velvet-covered table in a dim setting is pretty romantic. We opted for indoor seating, though the outside patio radiates a cozy charm. The Pad Ped, a delicious red curry concoction of surf and turf, absolutely wins. Can't forget the goi thai dumplings either, wrapped with chicken and scallops - a personal fave. Salads didn't hit the mark for us. The calamari salad (sorry forgot the name) suffered from less-than-fresh squid. Kudos to the excellent service: they let us swap for another salad on the menu, certainly better, yet overshadowed by the first two dishes. Still I would recommend to try this unique spot out, especially for the two dishes I've mentioned!