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    Ramayana Restaurant

    4.5 (59 reviews)
    InexpensiveIndonesian
    Closed 12:00 pm - 7:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Quiet
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    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Beef stew, spicy beef, curry chicken, corn fritter over rice
    Bianca Y.

    My friends and I stumbled into this place to seek shelter from rain and some Indonesian comfort food. It's a hole in the wall mom and pop restaurant, tucked away on the corner of 11th and Moore. The food is ready to serve behind the display window at the front counter. The woman helping us was friendly and more than happy to point and explain what each dish was to us. You can choose 3 entrees over rice for just $7. We ordered 2 plates, one with 3 meats and one with 3 veggies, along with a soda and bottled water all for just $18! The portion sizes were massive and we had ample leftovers between the 3 of us. We couldn't get over what a steal it was, and if we lived nearby we would probably frequent this place regularly for a cheap but filling and tasty meal. Our favorite pick was the spicy beef, and I also enjoyed the fritters that came on the side. The veggies were fine, nothing to write home about, the proteins are the star of the show. I'd probably stop by again next time I'm in the area but wouldn't make a special trip just for the food.

    Danielle D.

    Bomb bomb bomb!!!! Words cannot describe how much I LOVE THIS PLACE Regardless of what you order, you will NOT be disappointed my friend. My absolute favorite is the salmon. They use the fat cuts and skin of the salmon to cook (fry?) in the perfect combination of spices and oh man, the flavors are to die for! Trust me, you will be blessing your taste buds with ANYTHING you order! Super friendly staff who doesn't mind to add you extra rice if you add, cause you know you're low key fat, like me, heh

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    Jeff Y.

    This place has amazing value and unforgettable flavors. This camouflaged gem piles on delicious authentic food for a great price. This place is takeout only, and the options are all visible from their front serving table. I highly recommend their beef rendang and tempeh tofu. The beef stew and spicy stew also pair amazing with their rice. And don't forget to get some of their delicious sambal. This place is a one of our favorite takeout places; try this place and find out why!

    Beef stew, steamed rice, veggies in coconut gravy & fried veggies in some sort of dough.
    Tatiana M.

    Never had this kind of food before, so I took the risk and tried it. It was GOOD! I had the beef stew (sorry! Don't know the names) with steamed rice, veggies in coconut gravy and some sort of fried veggies in a dough. You can taste everything is made out of scratch and fresh. I will try more Indonesian food if I see it again! Thank you!

    YangHwa P.

    This is basically a small mom and pop restaurant. I was not sure at first upon entering the place, but don't judge the book by its cover. There are some ready made food in the heated containers in the front, you get to choose 1 meat and 2 veggies for $7.50. I chose mackerel, collard greens, and spicy tofu. I also added a veggie fritter. As you can see in my photo the portion is plentiful. What this place lacks in decor and ambiance it more than makes up with delicious food. I asked the owner which regional cooking this is, and she said Surabaya (Java). Parking around the restaurant may be difficult because it is a typical S. Philly residential block, but if you drive around you are bound to find a spot.

    Beef rendang, chicken curry, potato, eggs, and jackfruit curry.
    Dewan A.

    Just fantastic. 1) I got the beef rendang, chicken curry, curried eggs, and jack fruit curry. 2) All that was just 7 bucks. What a deal. 3) Will definitely return.

    White rice with makerel, stir-fried tofu, and two corn fritters
    H K.

    This is a classic "hole-in-the-wall" restaurant without the terror of grime or sketchy surroundings. Located just off Passyunk Ave, there are three, blue-clothed tables tucked neatly into the small, tidy space with a glass enclosed hot tray table up front. You can select two dishes with rice for $6 or three dishes with rice for $7. There are free water bottles available which you will definitely need because the food is unstintingly well seasoned and unafraid of spices. I went with a friend and we ordered a selection of corn fritters, stir-fried tofu, a stewed mackerel dish, spicy beef stew, and spicy, marinated eggs. I loved the mackerel dish. Loooooved it. It was so well seasoned without overpowering the fish and went perfectly with my pile of white rice. I honestly could've had three giant bowls of rice topped just with the mackerel. There wasn't a single bone throughout the dish either. The spice definitely builds up on your tongue and I was glad to have the corn fritters and tofu to cool down between bites. My friend thought the beef stew was incredibly tasty but she didn't start sweating until eating the eggs. The corn fritter was still tasty even tho it had been sitting for a while since being fried. The thick, chewy texture worked really well with the greasiness and there were whole kernels of corn in there that helped the taste stay fresh. The man behind the counter was more than happy to describe every dish individually and told us to take our time, enjoy the food, and didn't ask that we pay up front. He also insisted we leave the plates and trays on the table rather than bringing them to the register. It was the friendliest service I've had with such authentic food; you usually have to resign yourself to one or the other but Ramayana has both. I have a feeling that I'll be going often, especially during cold winter days when I want something hot and spicy to warm me up.

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    Little hole in the wall with the nicest people and the most delicious beef rendang. Home cooking....delicious!

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    The food was good and inexpensive with generous portions. The restaurant is very small though.

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    Food is fantastic! Really really affordable too. Great spot to grab something delicious and quick!! Highly recommend

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    Incredible experience here. Super important tip -- make sure you don't eat anything else the day…read moreyou have your reservation at Rice & Sambal. It is SOOOO much food, and it's all so flavorful and good. The staff are incredibly nice and warm. Really good value for what you pay and the amount/quality of food you get. This has to be on your must-try list in Philly.

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    Dining room (Dec 2025)

    Indo Spice Restaurant - Ketoprak. So good

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    A friend recommended it as a restaurant to try in the area and we came over for dinner as a party…read moreof two. We got seated immediately and they had a variety of Malaysian items on the menu that had a little of everything and ones similar to other Asian cuisine dishes. Roti Canai - The piece of roti was huge, a big portion for 2 people which we enjoyed. The curry was light and a little sweet paired with the thin and chewy roti. Pad Thai - A very classic dish. It was mildly spicy which gave a good kick and it had the classic flavors being sour, sweet, savory and nutty at the same time. The noodles were a nice texture with the crunchier bean sprouts, the tender shrimp and chewy tofu. We also tried the Hainanese Chicken which was a bit different than what we were used to but it was still tender and soft. A solid place for dinner in the Chinatown area if you're wanting to get some different dishes.

    Went here to try Malaysian food! I ordered the pad Thai and was able to make it vegan, but I did…read morenot expect it to be so spicy!! Next time, I'll ask for modification on the spice. The fried tofu in the pad Thai was amazing: crispy on the outside, soft in the middle, very satisfying to eat. I also ordered veggie dumplings, which were nothing special. I was really disappointed to find out that the roti canai has egg in it, so I was sad that I couldn't enjoy the roti canai starter but I should have looked more into it. I also ordered lychee drink which was amazing: sweet, refreshing, had lychee in it which I appreciated. Overall, food was hot and fresh but the spice was too much for me personally! This place seems pretty well established, run well, clean, and service was very attentive: my server reassured me which dishes were vegan which was so amazing and helpful. Would def recommend if you ever want to try Malaysian!

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