Phenomenal experience at this quaint Indonesian spot!! They've been open for about 7 months and the staff are very kind and helpful. No issues getting a table on a weeknight. The menu is full of Indonesian classics and the staff helped direct what to order. The cocktail list is very fun! The gado gado was so crisp and fresh- they mix cooked and fresh vegetables for a unique texture and flavor experience, and the peanut sauce does not overwhelm the vegetables at all. This feels like a light dish I could eat everyday! The pacu pacu was savory and soft, perfectly cooked fish! Could probably have taken down the whole thing myself if I wasn't eating other dishes haha. The rendang was incredibly flavorful and the meat was beautifully tender- pairs nicely with rice! The deep flavor from the spices makes it taste decadent without actually feeling too heavy. My only regret is not saving room for dessert because the pandan tiramisu sounded so good- next time!! read more

Padi - Beef Rendang - Indonesian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I have never had Indonesian food before, and went in understanding that it would be a more modern, elevated approach than traditional Indonesian home cooking. I felt it was a delicious introduction that only made me want to try more. Expect prices to be a little higher and portion sizes smaller due to elevated ingredients and some dishes intended to be shared family style. The space is clean and modern and has the vibes of a cafe if you only want to stop in for a drink (they have delicious matcha!) we ordered a bunch of things and I'd say the standouts were the eggplant, fish, and beef short rib. The fish and beef were so tender and cooked to perfection so the meat was falling off the bone, but neither dish felt too heavy. They make their own sambal chili paste in house and each has a different flavor profile so ask for them if you're adventurous. I also loved the pandan tiramisu because I love desserts that aren't too sweet. Service is fast and friendly. Overall, a great unique addition to Iki hospitality group that fills a unique niche in LA! read more

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Exceptional Indonesian food, every bite was beautifully balanced. The chefs may hate me for this one, but I called it Indo-niche-an (the cuisine is elevated, you won't find basic nasi goreng here..). Definitely one of our most memorable meals in LA. Don't sleep on this one. read more

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Padi has a cool concept. During the day, it's a cool cafe spot with Indonesian lunch options and coffee and matcha drinks. By night, the place shifts to a wine bar and dinner plates. The really nice staff took the time to explain the food and their favorite things to eat at home in Sumatra. Beef Short Ribs: A lot of places are hyped for short ribs and they're usually drier than I like, but not here. These are the best beef short ribs I've had in a long time. The beef is perfectly braised so they're really tender and succulent as well as juicy. They said it all starts with the prime beef. The meat is sort of crispy on the outside and is nicely marbled and flavorful. The beef is coated with a West Sumatran green chili sambal that provides just the right amount of heat. It's sweet first then savory, almost like a green chili jam. With some light fidgeting with a spoon and fork, the meat pops right off the bones. I definitely ate the ribs clean, even all the connective tissue. Remember to order a side of rice to absorb all the flavors. Parking: There's some free street parking a couple blocks down. Just watch out for the signs that prohibit parking from 6 to 8. They also validate for the first hour in the garage at the back, then it's $5 for each additional hour. read more

Padi - Beef Short Ribs - Indonesian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Delicious! Very happy to see an Indonesian restraunt open in the Hollywood area. Padi is a sit down restaurant thats on the nicer/pricier side but still casual. Service was great, our server was friendly and made us feel welcome. (bonus points cause they were playing music I liked!!!) The store itself is on the smaller size but they can accommodate medium size groups and solo diners. Wishing this establishment a huge success! BEEF SHORT RIBS $32 - ( 8 / 10 ) super super soft and fell right off the bone. The texture was on the spot! The green chili sambar was a bit spicy but still good! Might be preference but I felt it could use a bit more salt GRILLED YELLOW COLLAR $28 - ( 8 / 10 ) also cooked to perfection! The skin was crisp, the fish meat was soft and the lemon added on gave this fish a delicious sweet citrusy and savory experience in one that worked super well together. Also loved the sour cucumber palette cleanser it came with!BAKMI AYAM LUNCH SPECIAL $18 - ( 7.5 / 8 ) A good pick for those who want a classic Indonesian dish! The noodles were cooked perfectly and comes with a tasty savory flavor and is the most authentic tasting in the Hollywood area. The broth has a white peppery taste to it that soothes the stomach. SATE AYAM $8 - ( 10 / 10 ) WOW!!! The chicken is super soft, tender and juicy with a roasted taste. The sate sauce and taste was so delicious and addicting I wanted more. I recommend this if as a small bite! It comes with two skewers. FRIED BRUSSEL SPROUTS $6 - ( 7 / 10 ) A good side to get if you are getting alot of meat dishes! It's sweet and has a smokey taste.- Paid parking lots or free street parking - Bathrooms available - Small and medium group seating read more

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Padi has been on my radar for a while, as Indonesian food in LA proper has become exceptionally rare--so when it opened, it got my attention. DineLA seemed like a good time to go, since the menu looked good and it would be a good opportunity to sample a lot of different items (especially going with a friend). It's a small but comfortable restaurant on the ground level of an office building, not far from Iki Ramen and Iki Nori, Padi's sister restaurants. Service is exceptionally friendly (and exceptional). We began our DineLA saga with yellowtail sashimi, similar perhaps to what one might find at their Japanese restaurants, but with chilies and a slightly more Indonesian spin. Tasty, but perhaps the least impressive item of the night. Then came a trio of Indonesian appetizers: their take on gado gado salad, a salad of pickled cucumber and charred eggplant. All were very good, but the eggplant was sensational. Next came the skewers: sate tempeh and sate ayam (chicken), both delicious. Finally came the mains (we were sharing everything): grilled blue prawns (with edible heads) and braised short ribs, each served with rice. Flavors felt balanced--not overly spicy but with sufficient "punch" for me. We also had lovely housemade mocktails with lychee and pandan--so refreshing. My one note would be that portions aren't huge, so if you have a hearty appetite, you might need one more item. But all in all, this is an excellent addition to the Hollywood dining scene. It's not necessarily a cheap addition (lunch definitely looks cheaper), but given that it's closer to fine dining--with corresponding ingredients and labor--it's fair. read more

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I'm really happy I got to try this place before my bf and I went to the chinese theater. I'm Indonesian myself so I'm definitely picky about my food! Was going to try their dineLA menu but unfortunately we couldn't make it, so we went the day right after the last day of dineLA. There were plenty of metered parking around the restaurant but supposedly there's a parking garage with a validation nearby. We didn't park there though. The restaurant was surprisingly smaller than I imagined, so I was worried that we'd have to wait (since it seemed pretty packed) but luckily they have a communal table that we can join and that was totally ok for us. Of course I already studied the menu even before I went, and given that it's only my bf and me, I only ordered my priorities first (if turned out we loved it, we'd go back and try other stuff). So I ordered the bakmi ayam (can't say no to an Indonesian bakmi), gado-gado (I learned that I need to order a veggie dish each time, cos, balanced meal! Haha), and short ribs (their most recommended item). Well, I can happily report that I loved everything! The gado-gado was very refreshing and just enough. Not too much of anything, which is good, because it's an appetizer. Yes the most authentic one is usually drenched in peanut sauce and look more "street style", but I was really happy with their approach of a gado-gado. I mean, afterall, seems like this restaurant is more like a proper, almost fancy, Indo restaurant. Second item is the bakmi ayam. Now I'm picky with bakmi dish. And it's so sad cos it's so hard to find a good bakmi in the greater LA. This one really hit the spot! Love the noodle texture, flavor, and everything. I wish I could finish the entire bowl myself but I gotta save some space for the other dishes. The third item is the beef short ribs with a side of rice. It's really good, flavorful and spicy. Definitely order the side of kerupuk to complement it. I wish the dish came with a small soup but I kinda used the broth from the bakmi to complement it. We still had some space for a dessert so we got the pandan tiramisu. It's very light and airy, not heavy at all. It's good in a way, but I might have preferred it to be a little more bold. Overall I'm really happy with my visit and will definitely come back to try some more. read more

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Padi is phenomenal and a fantastic first impression of Indonesian food. My favorite item was Octopus Sambal Matah - incredibly cooked octopus with tangy and spicy sambal and a hint of Hawaiian black salt. Please have pandan tiramisu though! I was so sad it ran out and I couldn't try it. Parking *can* be tricky. There's spots on either side of where the building is with 2hour parking spots; some are free and some you need to pay for. However, if you see the giant orange parking sign that's parking-structure-like, you can park there. You park in whichever number you want, go inside and let the parking guard know and you'll pay before you leave. Free parking within the first hour, $5 the second, and $10 the third. The restaurant is small but lovely and calm. It seats about 30-40 people. There is only 1 restroom available FYI. Glad I got to try them out for DineLA. Staff was very kind, welcoming, and patient. I definitely plan to come back and/or visit their other restaurants (Iki Ramen and another that starts with H... Japanese food!). read more

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As a Indonesian growing up in Los Angeles finding Indonesian restaurants has been very hard the last few years. As all of the elders from my childhood have closed their shops new places keep popping up but they're not as good.. I really wanted to love Padi Indonesian Restaurant in Hollywood, but unfortunately, it was just okay. The biggest issue for me was the portion sizes compared to the prices. The portions are pretty small, especially considering how much you're paying. The flavors were decent--nothing terrible, but nothing that really blew me away either. I was expecting those bold, complex Indonesian flavors that make you want to keep going back for another bite, but everything was more on the "okay" side. The atmosphere is also much too modern for my taste. It's a nice-looking space, but it doesn't really give me that warm, traditional Indonesian feeling I was hoping for. Another disappointment was the lack of some authentic Indonesian snacks, such as risoles, perkedel, lumpia and kroket. Those are the kinds of things I was really hoping to see on the menu, and their absence was noticeable. Overall, Padi has potential, but between the small portions, higher prices, just-okay flavors, modern atmosphere, and limited selection of traditional Indonesian snacks, I was expecting more. I'll continue to make the drive East to West Covina and San Bernardino for authentic Indonesian food. read more

Indonesian food's finally making its way to Hollywood and being an Indonesian just meant I gotta try it. The vibes were more like contemporary Indo resto than anything traditional. Visiting with my Indo friends and coming early noon, right before the venue got busy. They seemed to have limited people serving, but pretty quick serving time. As recommended, we went family style and shared plenty of stuffs from the menu. Gado gado 7/10 Sate Tempeh 7/10 Charred Eggplant 8.5/10 Oxtail soup 6.5/10 Pork Jowl 6/10 Beef Shortribs 7.5/10 Grilled yellowtail collar 7.5/10 Bubur Ayam 6.5/10 Bakmi Ayam 6.5/10 Kopi Gula Aren 5.5/10 The Pandan 7/10 From the foods, I felt like must-try appetizer would be their Charred Eggplant, which did surprise me by how tasty it was. Perfect texture for the eggplant and the seasoning was just so rich, literally felt like melt in your mouth. As for the main dish, the shortribs were pretty good, with very tender beef and good balance better lean meat and fats. Would prefer the chili sauce to go spicier though. The Yellowtail Collar was another flavorful one and certainly made me miss having grilled fish back at home with that unique sweet savory sauce. More iconic Indonesian brunch dishes would actually be the Bubur Ayam (chicken porridge) and Bakmi Ayam (chicken noodles). They were both decent, but the seasoning and flavor probably weren't as bold as those back home. For drinks, would recommend The Pandan, if you're down to try signature Indo flavor as they used Pandan milk. The coffee indeed wasn't that strong, but the pandan's more of the highlight. That's also the reason I was just okay with the Kopi Gula Aren as it's bit milky for my preference. read more

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One of my favorite meals I've had in awhile. Really cute atmosphere and they're also a coffee shop. The server was so nice and very attentive. *Hamachi/Yellowtail collar - this was cooked to absolute perfection. The skin was so crispy and the fish was so tender and moist. The sweet garlicky soy glaze was addicting and paired perfectly with the sambal that it came with. *Sate Ayam - the chicken is dipped in a delicious marinade, grilled so there were some crispy edges and topped with this incredible peanut sauce. My picky 2.5 year old gobbled this down - we had to order 2. *Gado gado - such a refreshing salad with a variety of textures and an incredible peanuty flavors from the dressing - love the crispy shallots on top *Octopus - tender/soft, just the way it should be cooked, dipped in black salt and it came with our favorite sambal of the night. Our toddler was a bit of a monster, but they were so kind to him. At the end the owner (I think) brought out some cookies for him that he wouldn't share and inhaled. We would love to come back and try their breakfast/lunch menu! read more

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"God bless Indonesia!"- Brilliant Indonesian tapas style eatery, clean cozy and laidback ambience. FOOD Octopus Sambal Matah Dinner (4/5): Starting off with grilled octopus as starter, this is part of their dinner small plates menu so portion is on the smaller side. Love the Balinese sambal, it also comes with lemon and salt pepper to pair with as needed. Love the citrus touch on it, delicious, pretty standard octopus starter. Beef Short Ribs Dinner (4.7/5): Pretty delicious! Wish there are more cucumber or greens on the side to pair with. The beef is very tender and flavourful, love the west sumatran green chili sambal with it. It's cooked very tender and soft, nothing struggle to eat, meats come off easily. Nice. Oxtail Soup Dinner (4.5/5): Jakarta-style slow braised wagyu oxtail broth with warm spices and herbs. It's my 1st time trying Indonesian style oxtail soup, it's very rich and aromatic. The beef is very tender, it comes with big chunks of bone. I'd say it's slightly harder to eat, comparing to the beef short ribs dish. The taste is like if Korean Galbi Tang, Viet Pho, and Taiwanese beef noodle soup had a baby- this is it. A heartwarming soup to have for dinner. Grilled Yellowtail Collar Dinner (4.8): Nicely grilled fish! I love the sweet soy glaze on top of it, it elevated everything. I only had Cantonese sweet soy before, the soy in here is thicker- more of a caramel sauce texture. Delicious. One of my fav dish here for sure. We also got jasmine rice with the food, it makes everything better. Keep in mind rice here is separate order, it doesn't come with the dishes. AMBIENCE & SERVICE Cozy, warm wood eatery. Our server is very friendly and gives the right recommendation. He's attentive when we needed takeout boxes and water. It's a laidback spot for a casual weekday dinner or chill date night. Nothing fancy or too serious. There's no loud music, so you can hold conversations for a group dinner or with a date. OVERALL Everything we had is delicious and comforting. The dishes in here are on the smaller side, so it's kinda like a tapas style setting. Which is good if you're new to the cuisine, you can order a bunch of different things to try out in a group dinner. In terms of the portion: what we ordered is dinner for 2, and we had some leftovers. I'm looking forward to try the hamachi and their pandan desserts/ crafted drinks! read more

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We've been meaning to try Padi for a while, so Dine LA finally gave us the excuse. Our only real reference for Indonesian food is a short trip to Bali (so not exactly experts), but we left already planning a return. Right on Sunset with easy validated parking (first hour free, $5 after), which in LA is always a plus. We did the Dine LA menu and, of course, ended up ordering both options whenever we could... then added the grilled corn and octopus. Service was amazing. I actually called earlier that day to modify our reservation and it was super easy. Our server was so welcoming and genuinely excited to walk us through both the Dine LA and à la carte menus. Every time he dropped a dish, he explained what it was and how everything came together. The whole team was very humble and warm. Nothing felt overly rehearsed or stuffy. Just really good hospitality. Ambiance: 5/5 -- warm, intimate, relaxed Service: 5/5 -- attentive, knowledgeable, smooth Food highlights (aka basically everything): Grilled corn -- don't skip this 5/5 Octopus sambal matah -- tender, addictive 5/5 Yellowtail sashimi -- super fresh, clean 5/5 Gado-gado -- great mix of textures 4/5 Charred eggplant -- smoky, soft, standout 5/5 Sate ayam -- tender, rich peanut sauce 5/5 Grilled blue prawns -- juicy, nicely charred 5/5 Beef ribs -- super tender, great sambal 5/5 Dessert was supposed to be pandan cheesecake, but they were out, so we had the pandan ice cream instead. Light, fragrant, not too sweet; honestly a great end to the meal. 5/5 The house-made sambals especially tied everything together. By the end, we were already talking about round two. Yellowtail collar is next. read more

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Worth the visit. Very aesthetic place and the food matches the aesthetic. Limited hours so plan accordingly. Service was very friendly. The tempeh was my favorite. Wish it came w/ 20 pieces! We had the whole place to ourselves around 11:45am on a Monday. Sate Tempeh: 4.5/5 (my favorite, best flavor) Sate Tofu: 4/5 (tempeh had more flavor) Jasmine Rice: 5/5 (can't mess up rice haha) The Pandan Iced: 4.5/5 (smooth) read more

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Found this spot since it was close to a theater I went to with my husband for a show. Everything was excellent - nice ambiance, attentive service, and incredible food. Chicken skewers were delectable, and we devoured them before I could get a picture. I also appreciated the wine options and a complementary orange wine tasting. The fish collar dish is outstandingly tasty (as was everything) and quite a lot of food - more than I thought. I want to go back and try everything else on the menu! read more

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The Indonesian food here was pretty mid (okay). It wasn't terrible, but it was giving gentrified Indonesian food. My friend from Indonesia I came with also agreed as well. We both shared the following dishes: - Hamachi Dabu-Dabu: The best of the dishes we had. I liked the tangy and spicy flavor of the fresh fish. The fish was pretty stringy though. - Sate Tempeh: Th texture was good, but I wasn't the biggest fan of the flavor. - Beef Ribs: I liked how the meat was tender, but wasn't the biggest fan of all the fat. The flavor also could've been better. The dinner was tapas style so the portions were on the smaller side. However, the price paid for them was not worth it in my opinion besides the hamachi. The interior was nice with the mood lighting. There was a decent amount of tables and chairs, but I would recommend making a reservation in advance. The server we had was super kind, attentive, and explained the menu items to us well. Overall, I'm not sure if I would come back here for dinner but would be interested to try the cafe and day menu items. read more

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padi was a finely executed restaurant of Indonesian flavors for an American palate, being that it isn't as spicy as many other traditional Indonesian restaurants. overall it was amazing tasting food. the mocktail was unique and the eggplant was a must try. It was on the pricey side but about what I expected for a dining experience in Hollywood. between 6 people we paid $250 and their dishes are meant to share as indicated on the menu! the staff were friendly and efficient and were able to answer all of our questions. the restaurant itself can seat about 20 people comfortably and there's is a restroom available. As far as parking it is mostly surrounded by metered street parking (we paid $1/hour on a weekend). read more

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Yesterday was our third time visiting Padi, and they just added some exciting new dishes to the menu--including Rendang! As an Indonesian, it's honestly hard to find an authentic Rendang nearby because it's often made a little too sweet for my taste. But this one was very close to the mark! Their dishes are tapas-style, which makes them perfect for sharing with friends. And their Beef Ribs with Sambal Ijo are still the reason we keep coming back! Last night, we also tried their Pandan Ice Cream, and OMG--it was so scrumptious! They make it in-house, and you can definitely taste the difference. I even recommended an ice cream flavor ideas to Chef Brody. Can't wait to see if it will make it onto the menu! Definitely need to try their lunch menu next time. Padi, see you again soon! read more

My boyfriend has been raving about Padi and their beef short ribs for months, so when he finally took me, I had high expectations and they absolutely delivered. As someone trying Indonesian food for the first time, I was blown away by the flavors. The menu offers familiar dishes with an Indonesian twist, and everything was beautifully plated. My favorites were the chicken satay and the beef short ribs, but the jumbo shrimp and grilled fish collar were also incredible. A special shoutout to our waiter for bringing us the charred eggplant to try. It's not something I would have ordered myself, but now it'll be a must-order every visit. The service was exceptional, the staff was warm and welcoming, and the restaurant itself is elegant and inviting. Padi perfectly balances culture, presentation, and amazing flavor. I can't wait to come back! read more

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Looking for street parking was a pain or pay $20 right behind the store for public parking. Came on a Saturday night. Service was great. Restaurant was decorated super nice and small maybe around 6-7 tables of 4. Food I felt like was overpriced food for the bucks. I liked the green chilli that comes with the beef ribs but it felt like the beef ribs were not marinated enough that theres no flavor on the inside. Chicken sate and wagyu sate was delicious but only two skewer per order. We came here seeing the bubur ayam and bakmi ayam but that was only for lunch (I saw too many lunch pictures on google and on Yelp). Food does not come with rice. So if you order beef ribs ($32) you have to order rice ($3.50). All asians eat rice. So you're eating at around $35 per person unless you go cheap like us and have chicken sate ($8) or wagyu rendang sate ($18). read more

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Went for lunch. My favorite was the charred eggplant which was phenomenal. The most attentive and helpful staff too! Coming back for dinner service! read more

Finally was able to make it here, went in right when they opened, and had the Bakmi Ayam, this is the chicken, noodles, broth. It was really delicious, great flavors. And the noodles were cooked to perfection. Wish it came in a larger bowl because it was kind of hard to eat from the small bowl. I'm posting pics of their hours, and also all of the menus are available during day time. I couldn't find information on which menu was currently offered when, so I hope this helps others. read more

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Delicious modern Indonesian food! -- with elevated ingredients and casual vibe... We ordered everything on the menu! My favorites are the shrimp appetizer, BBQ ribs and grilled fish collar. The pandan desserts is comfortable close for our meal. Great friendly service... read more

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Padi serves Indonesian comfort food in a crispy and fresh enviroment. Lovely chairs and dishwater with floor to ceiling glass windows which provide an indoor-outdoor type of experience. Nice air conditioning and lovely staff. The food is elaborate with many ingredients. The price point a bit high for the portion, but worth if you stay a while with coffee and dessert. Bakmie Ayam (18) - delicious and standard noodle dish for one. Lovely flavor and a broth on the side if you like to moisten the meal. Bubur Ayam (16) - indonesias version of congee / jook. The rice porriage had an interesting consistency that felt fuller and less watery. Unique in a sense. The flavor is quite lovely. Kopi Tubruk (5) - unfiltered coffee. Strong. Let it settled before sipping but reserved for bitter lovers The Pandan (8.25). + 1 for oat milk effectively making it close to $10! At this price point, alternative milk should have been included. It was a subtle pandan flavor. Forgettable for me especially for the price. Charred Eggplant (13) - the servers favorite. We enjoyed this. Firm texture and spicy, but not painful. Would get again! Pandan Tiramisu (12) - lovely airy dessert. Great to share, but like the drink, the pandan flavor was too subtle for me. Worth a visit if you're in the area and street parking was easy for lunch on a Sunday! read more

Came on a Saturday morning right at opening and we found street parking easily! There may also be a lot right behind the building. The restaurant is right next to Iki Nori and felt very spacious and modern. They have just one menu now and we got the Bakmi Ayam, Sate Ayam, Sate Wagyu with Rendang sauce, Gado Gado, side of rice and some Sambal! Also got the Pandan coffee which was strong! Favorite bites were the Gado Gado and Sambal. Other dishes were very good too, but I'd skip the wagyu rendang if you're looking for a more familiar renang dish. While the wagyu itself was good, it didn't soak up the sauce like in the classic rendang dishes. Service was very nice and they even packed up all of the few bites of leftovers that I still wanted to enjoy later! read more

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Came a second time for dine la. This was one of the best dine la deals ever. You get a drink, a sampling of three side dishes, a great noodle dish, and a cup of soup. Service was great. Ambiance alright. Only compress that it took a long time for the food to come out. But for a 25 dollar lunch, it was terrific. read more

I am sooo happy to get an Indonesian spot in the neighborhood! Better yet, this place rocks! Excellent Pandan coffee and their food menu looks delicious. They have a yummy blueberry muffin too! Super friendly service and spacious interior with lots of tables. Run to try this place before it blows up! read more

Padi - Blueberry muffin, padan coffee - Indonesian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Loved this place! Menu is made to try a few different dishes. Really recommend the miso eggplant, so much flavor! Also love the scallops and pandan drinks. read more

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They just open next to Iki ramen Everything was on point! Soooo delicious :) I wish they are close to our house... read more

Padi - Oxtail Soup Dinner - Indonesian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Dropped by the recently opened Padi restaurant on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood for an early dinner, as it was on my list to try this Indonesian place, and it did not disappoint: the scallop crudo and chicken satay were both tasty - the raw scallops were pristine + lovely plating. While the gado gado (which translates to "mix mix") was nicely composed, the dish was over-dressed imho, so the salad became a bit mushy to my taste - still, the space is clean, service was pleasant & attentive = overall it was a solid experience - and I'm eager to return to try their congee dish (which is only offered during daytime hours). If you dig Indonesian food, I recommend a visit to Padi soon. read more

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We came for dinner and tried the short ribs, yellowtail collar, eggplant, and chicken skewers. All were pretty tasty. The fish collar was nicely fried, very crispy and meaty. The eggplant portion felt pretty small, essentially one cut up Chinese eggplant, but it was good. The ribs were tender but felt a little lacking in beef flavor. I did like the sambal on top though. The only greens on the menu other than pickled cucumber was brussels sprouts, which seems very random and not Indonesian at all. Overall a good meal though I think I was expecting more given the owners' backgrounds and higher price point. I'd definitely try the brunch menu next time I'm in the area. read more

Went to Padi for lunch. Street parking was pretty easy to find. We got there right before a lunch rush. We were greeted and seated right away. My partner and I both ordered the different lunch specials, the satay chicken, and the pandan espresso iced drink. The servers were so attentive and also informative. He struck the balance between giving us recommendations on how to eat each dish that felt informative without being fussy. Each dish was beautifully presented and every element necessary and tasty. The chicken satay was super fragrant and tender. The vibe of the restaurant was very relaxed and thoughtful designed. I'm intrigued to come back for their dinner service. read more

Padi - Lunch specials and pandan espresso - Indonesian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

PADI will be my one favorite restaurants. The Bubur is superb. Bakmi Ayam is good. Food presentation is good. Service is very good, friendly and very welcoming. I don't hesitate to recommend PADI to you. read more

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Came here for brunch and got the Bakmi Ayam ($18) -- egg noodles with shredded and ground chicken, mushrooms, scallions, steamed bok choy, and crispy fried wonton skins, served alongside a chicken broth with beef meatballs. Great combination of textures and flavors, and the broth on the side was a nice touch. Also had the Panda Indonesia coffee, which was well made. Cute space too. A little on the pricy side, but still would come back. read more

Padi - Indonesian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

super delicious Indonesian flavors tapa style dishes! The service was great, and I would like to go back! read more

Padi - Indonesian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Padi on Sunset delivers a thoughtful take on Indonesian cuisine with a small plates approach that encourages exploration and family style. The gado gado was vibrant and well-balanced, while the oxtail soup brought slow-simmered richness. The grilled hamachi with sambal added a modern touch--clean, crispy, and layered with a touch of heat. A great place to experience a range of flavors in one sitting, and if you've never had indo food it's a great introduction. read more

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I was coming from schools and i heard there is a new Indonesia Restaurant nearby . Food is good However, portions are not big. for me , it was so little for the price. By the way, I really like Indonesia food. I like the bakmi (noodles) 18$and bubur ayam (porridge)15$. The satays are really good as well. My friends love the bubur ayam. I like the bakmi. Service is friendly. Place is spacious and clean. The vibes looks like we are jn Bali cafe shop. read more

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Highly recommended if you're looking for authentic Indonesian food in Los Angeles or Hollywood. Every meat dish we tried was incredibly flavorful, tender, and absolutely delicious. The food reminded us of home, and the service was warm and welcoming. We'll definitely be coming back! read more

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The food , the service, the ambience all immaculate!! The sembal had the perfect flavor and spice. All of the coffee drinks were perfectly made and hit the spot. Makanan, Enak Sekali!! Sambal pedasnya Pas!!! Semua Menum Kopi enak jugat! I cant wait to return for the upcoming dinner menu. read more

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Excellent food and service by Louis!!! We had the gado gado, chicken satay, yellowtail collar, eggplant, pandan tiramisu. Wow 10/10 meal! Everything was cooked to perfection and plated beautifully. Louis was very attentive and kind. The yellowtail and eggplant dish is A MUST! The eggplant melts in your mouth and is perfectly charred. The umami of the miso or fermented soybean paste was chef's kiss! Everything was made and plated with intention and I highly recommend Padi! The ambiance was very relaxing and nice. read more

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