Reasonably priced, tasty. A few vegetarian options. Definitely try their sambals - they elevate the flavors a lot! The decor is clean, inviting. Both modern and Indonesian. (I presume, I've never been there) read more

I did a lunch search in Yelp and found this one had a lunch special. It was empty so I asked what's good here. He suggested the Tumeric chicken with rice and I got a tempeh appetizer. The tofu appetizer was in a sweet tangy peanut sauce. For me, it was okay. Tumeric chicken lunch special came with white rice, salad with Italian dressing and a shrimp paste spicy sauce along with the fried Tumeric chicken. The chicken was rather dry. The place has lots of bench like tables and one round table for four. It looks like a cafeteria atmosphere. You order through QR code or at the cash register. read more

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I met up with a couple of my friends here on an unexpectedly drizzly Tuesday. Neither of them had ever tried Indonesian food, and I had never tried Rasa Rasa, so this was a net new experience for all of us. We each scanned the QR code on the table to order and checked out separately. I got the nasi bakmoy (soup), and my friends got the beef rendang and nasi goreng. I was unaware that the nasi bakmoy came as a soup because the picture on the online menu shows a dry bowl, so I was pretty disappointed about that. The flavor was great, but I dislike rice in soup. It has the most off-putting texture and reminds me of cheap canned soup. Had I known the dish I ordered was a soup, I would've gotten something else or asked for the broth on the side. I tried my friends' dishes as well and thought the beef rendang was just okay, but the nasi goreng was fantastic. It was the best dish of the three. Overall thoughts on this place is that they do the classics well so best to just stick with what's tried and true. Also, the wait staff was really friendly and kept checking in with us to let us know our meals were almost ready. I would not write this place off, as I just had a one-time mid experience, and next time, I would opt for something I know for sure I'll like. read more

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We arrived on. Sunday at 11 am and it was empty. You order using your phone and their bar code. Which is always kinda annoying They add a service fee so I didn't add a tip. Not sure what that was all about The people, working here are super nice We had the Calamari - good The fried chicken with turmeric rice - good And the variety plate, he like the pork belly best read more

This place is such a gem. The food is delicious and our server was super sweet and attentive. There are only a few tables but seems like they do a ton of takeout. Interior is pretty camp - it was fun to dine in! Fish cakes - never had this dish before and I loved it. Fish cakes are very smooth, not as bouncy as the Chinese kind, and the broth is SO GOOD. Tangy and savory. Combo platter - love when restaurant have these so you can try more dishes. Classic beef rendang, beef was very tender, good fried chicken and veg. Laksa - I appreciated that the shrimp were cooked perfectly, and the noodles were nice and bouncy. It didn't quite have the fishy flavor bomb I was looking for, but I haven't had indo-style laksa before so not sure if it's just a regional difference. Overall, loved my meal and will be back soon! read more

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R2K is the latest addition to my list of favorite restaurants in SF. Service, portion sizes, and flavors are all phenomenal! recs: padang platter combo price: ~$30/person tips: service fee included in check - Padang Platter Combo: Just the most satisfying combination of spices, meats, and textures. Comes with beef rendang, fried chicken, egg, crunchy corn + anchovies, and shrimp chips. This portion is substantial and is easily split between two people. - Shrimp Laksa: I was pleasantly shocked when this came out with soup filled to the rim of the bowl. The shrimps were bouncy, and the soup was comforting. I would have liked a bit more shrimp/fish flavor in the broth, but it was still excellent despite the lighter flavor and consistency. Chris, our waiter, was super attentive and patient with us. For a casual dining spot, I felt like I was taken care of at R2K as well as I would be at a swankier restaurant. Would easily come back to try their other dishes! read more

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I got this delivered and it is amazingly authentic! The Padang mixed plate has my faves of ayam goreng AND rendang. Both travelled well and super ENAK! The nasgor has a lovely flavour, unfortunately there wasn't an option to ask how pedas that you want it, but I ordered sambal ijo on the side so that is a good call. Tempeh goreng was still crisp when it reached me, so very satisfied right now. read more

Rasa Rasa Kitchen - Asian Fusion Near Me - San Francisco, California

Ever since Berkeley's beloved Jayakarta closed, I've been searching for a truly Indonesian (not Singaporean) restaurant in the Bay Area. RASA RASA Kitchen (R2K) delivers. Located in the Mission District, R2K stands out with its bright mural and warm, welcoming vibe. The owner-chef is incredibly kind and accommodating--he even held a table for us on short notice and thoughtfully explained the dishes. We ordered kerupuk with house sambals, fried tempeh with sambal and kecap manis (delicious and vegan), Javanese-style nasi goreng, a Padang platter with turmeric fried chicken and deeply flavorful rendang, and gado-gado with rich peanut sauce. Everything was very flavorful and quite authentic. The only minor note: the kerupuk and tortilla (used for gado-gado, as a nod to the neighborhood) could have been a bit crunchier. The restaurant is spotless, artfully decorated, and full of character--even the bathroom walls are fun. A true neighborhood gem and a destination for anyone missing Indonesian food. I'll definitely be back. read more

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Rasa Rasa sits in a nice location and walking distance to many top rated bars. The place itself is small with few open air, casual type seating. At 18% included gratuity on all bills, there's a lot to expect from this place. The menu and ordering is online and self-serve, with the service being fast and sweet. There is no alcohol on the menu. There are few vegetarian options in each category - appetizers, entrees, and sides but none that look very familiar to the Spark social food truck location meal boxes. Opted to try the vegetarian Gado gado salad which was huge for one person but needed a bit of zest or tang to really hit the spot. The vegetarian mie goreng was delicious and the start of the show - I would recommend this. Overall a nice casual place to meet friends but wishing there were more vegetarian meal plates similar to the food truck location. read more

Rasa Rasa Kitchen - Pan Fried Noodles - Asian Fusion Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I am so glad to have discovered this amazing Indonesian restaurant in the city. Rasa Rasa serves comforting dishes including noodles, curries, soups, and famously Soto (traditional Indonesian dish featuring rice in soup). The interior is cozy and the staff and owner are very welcoming. I first visited Rasa on a Wednesday, unbeknownst to me of their midweek special of 50% off soups! I don't know how long the offer will last. However, $9 for a hearty bowl of meat, veggies, and rice in soup is hard to come by these days. I had the Nasi Bakmoy, sweet stir fry chicken and mushroom with rice, fish cake, and egg in broth. Super delicious, I highly recommend! I'll have to come back again to try their other dishes. read more

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First time here and we enjoyed our meal. I was the first in my party to arrive and was offered a table without having to wait for the rest of my party to arrive. Casual dining area with QR code ordering. My group of three decided to split two platters so we could try an array of dishes: the Nona rice platter and Padang platter. We upgraded both to include turmeric coconut rice (worth it!). Favorite bites included the turmeric fried chicken, beef Padang, and greens. Everything was flavorful and the dishes complemented each other well. No wait on a Saturday night: a nice spot for a quiet and relaxed dinner. A note about their ordering system: they had a flyer explaining the 18% service charge on all orders, and that tipping was optional. When we checked out it looked like the fee was only 8% so we ended up adding a 15% tip. The actual bill (after checkout, once already paid) did include the 18% charge which was not disclosed at the checkout stage. Listen to the flyer: it's correct. Otherwise you'll double tip. read more

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By far, my favorite Indonesian restaurant in bay area. We tried their combo platter which covers most of the appetizers along with gado gado, need rendang. The service was very good as well and the ambience has cozy vibes. Oh btw, their hot ginger tea is amazing. read more

Rasa Rasa Kitchen - Combo platter - Asian Fusion Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great decor and loved the benches that made it feel like an Indonesian night market! Came here with another Yelp Elite friend and we ended up splitting a padang platter combo (with upgraded coconut rice) and the pan fried noodles w/ shrimp. I thought the noodles were very solid and tasted like a sweet/savory Indomie...only wish it was a larger portion. Padang platter was a fantastic sampler of so many different ingredients! My favorite was definitely the chicken leg quarter, which was so juicy and tender. I also really liked a spoonful of the coconut rice (definitely worth the $1 upgrade) + beef rendang + gulai greens, all in one bite. The crackers were also the perfect treat! I really loved how many different textures there were in one dish So many other interesting plates that we could've also gotten like the gado gado and nasi bakmoy, but I'll have to come again Do note that there is already an 18% service charge! read more

Rasa Rasa Kitchen - Pan Fried Noodles - Asian Fusion Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This place was somewhat disappointing. The chicken satay skewers had the texture of cardboard, just very dry, and the sauce wasn't anything special either. The noodles were the only good thing we ordered, which says a lot, considering they were basically a turned-up Indomie mi goreng, if you know what I mean. Another thing that felt out of the ordinary was the ordering process. We had to scan a QR code and order online, which is pretty normal these days, but it asked us to pay (with tip) before we even got the food or any service. The server didn't bring us water until after we had already ordered, which felt a bit off. read more

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This is my first time trying Indonesian food! The service was quick, scanning a QR code to order and pay. I decided to order the sambals + crackers and laksa noodle soup. The sambals came with three flavors: shrimp, tomato, and some sort of lemongrass. All of them were very tasty and flavorful! I also loved eating the laksa, perfect for the rainy day I was having! I will definitely come back to try other things on the menu! read more

Rasa Rasa Kitchen - laksa - Asian Fusion Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The second we walked in, the manager (?) greeted us with a ton of energy, and it really felt like he was very prideful of the food. He talked to us about the menu and provided updates for us after we ordered, which was really appreciated! What a nice guy. As for the food, the laksa was delicious and the shrimp was perfectly plump. It was enough to feed two of us, but we also got the sambal and crackers, which were honestly the star of the show since we love shrimp crackers. I've never had things to dip it in though! One tasted a lot like bagoong (Filipino shrimp paste), another (green) was very hot, but you first get hit with flavor before the spiciness kicks in, and the third was on the sweeter side. What we did, though, was dip the crackers in the laksa soup. Really recommend doing that! The acid of the soup seems to come alive when it's with fried crackers and tastes a tad bit different than straight sipping it. Glad I found this spot, especially since we were looking into eating at Farmhouse Thai but thought it was waaaay too expensive. Would come back if I'm in the area! read more

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With sit down Indonesian restaurants few and far between even in diverse Bay Area, I was so excited to try Rasa Rasa Kitchen that opened in SF earlier last year. Beef rendang is my husband's go-to Indonesian comfort food but when I couldn't decide between two options, Joe recommended the Soto Kediri which is a super flavorful traditional Indonesian chicken and rice soup. The lemongrass, turmeric, ginger, and lime leaves is the perfect melange of flavors and with his suggestion of adding a squirt of lemon juice, chef's kiss! A side of Gudeg, a savory and sweet jackfruit cooked with spices, palm sugar, and coconut milk, it was satisfying enough to be dessert. I came back within a month for another Soto Kediri, Chickenritto, and to finally try the Pempek. Flavorful food, wonderful service thanks to welcoming owners, and bathroom humor, what more can I want. read more

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Appreciate the chef and owner and how friendly he was during our recent visit. We ordered the shrimp laksa which was EXCELLENT. I wish Rasa Rasa Kitchen continued success for many years to come! read more

Great solid eatery for Indonesian food. Rasa Rasa initially started as a food truck in the Mission Bay - the food truck is still there but they have opened up a permanent restaurant near Mission. We came to get their Turmeric Chicken and Beef Rendang Beef Platters. Loved the Turmeric Chicken which was so crispy on the outside and moist inside. The sambal sauce that came with it had the perfect amount of heat. The Beef Rendang was good as well - while the beef itself could have been more tender, I really liked the sweet and savory curry and the little chilis that added a kick. Overall really tasty food and I heard their og food truck is even better so I may have to visit that next time! read more

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Came here on a Wednesday night with a friend. Good: - The laksa curry noodle soup was really good - ended up drinking a lot of the soup too, and I liked the rice noodles - The shrimp crackers were very tasty, I didn't like the sauces though - The French fries were so good! I couldn't stop eating them - Nice servers and the food came quite quickly - had a ton of leftovers too Bad: - The place is more casual, no frills - More on the expensive end too Overall, this was a good hidden gem! read more

Rasa Rasa Kitchen - Shrimp Laksa Noodle Soup - Asian Fusion Near Me - San Francisco, California

A hidden gem for Indonesian food lovers From the moment the dishes hit the table, you can smell the rich spices and slow-cooked flavors that Indonesian cuisine is known for. The real standout was the rendang--deep, aromatic, and melt-in-your-mouth tender, with layers of spice that build beautifully with every bite. Each dish felt authentic, comforting, and made with care. If you're a foodie who loves bold flavors, complex spices, and comforting Southeast Asian dishes, this spot is definitely worth adding to your list. read more

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first time here and place is quite spacious with great ambiance. owners are nice and attentive. for foods: pempek and turmeric fried chicken are ok. just a suggestion: giving grated galanga and lemongrass slices on the fried chicken can make the taste of fried chicken even better. will come back again to taste other dishes... read more

Rasa Rasa Kitchen - Turmeric Fried Chicken - Ala Carte (GF)... - Asian Fusion Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Silly Yelp told us this is in the Mission so we walked and walked and walked until we finally arrived at Rasa Rasa Kitchen. Fortunately for me the food was fabulous, we ordered a large combo plate and shared (pork belly jack fruit and added the coconut rice) which is perfect for lunch. We finished our meal with pineapple tarts/cookies a traditional Indonesian dessert. The best part the was our server Joe. He was kind helpful and generous. read more

on today's segment of trying every Asian ethnicity's food, we go to Indonesia! I'm not gonna lie this spot surprised me. This is neither a good or bad thing lol. First most, this is a very casual, order on your phone with a QR on the table kind of joint. However the service was still very friendly. None of us have had Indonesian food before and little did we know we booked a one way trip to flavortown. Food so good we lowkenuinely locked in. and did not talk to each other. Maybe we were just hella tired, cold and wet. Okay morning after note: this place had no reason to run our pockets like that read more

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Had enjoyed their popular food truck so was very excited to see them open up in one of the best spots of the Mission. Been in a few times now for dinner and it's quickly become one of my go‑to restaurants. The highlights of the menu are chicken satay, tofu Tex, Japanese fried rice, and the Padang platter. Owner is friendly and have done a great job fixing the place up and making it a fun spot. read more

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Amazing March happy hour deal! Buy one get one free on most of their entrees, every day 11am-12pm or 5-6pm. You order from the QR code on your table and the BOGO deal is automated. No wait at 5:30pm on a Wednesday. We all were able to find street parking within a block. Service was great, they were all friendly and present. $160 total (including tax/tip for 1 starter, 2 bowls of rice, 1 non-alcoholic drink, 6 entrees which were BOGO). Plenty of food for 3 adults, 5 young kids. * Chicken Satay ($20) - 4 stars. Awesome thick peanut sauce, cucumber salad a nice addition. * Chicken Mushroom Noodle Soup with meatballs ($20) - 4 stars. Really great, adults and kids enjoyed, but meatballs were very processed and rubbery (so don't get this addition). * Rica Rica ($19) - 3.5 stars. Tasty, pork belly was quite fatty. * Fried Fish ($27) - 3.5 stars. Tasty, nice crisped skin, salad boring. * Beef Rendang ($21) - 4.5 stars. My favorite, beef was so soft, sauce delicious. * Tumeric Fried Chicken ($18) - 3 stars. Skin was thin and just the right amount of crisp. Meat was a tad dry. Salad boring. read more

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Craving for indonesian food. We made a pit stop here before heading to Napa. The guy is friendly and welcoming. Restaurant is clean Restroom: 1 gender neutral restroom Parking: free 2hr street parking Menu and ordering via qr code. You suppose to pay in full before the order can be place. I tried multiple times, it won't let me. So I went to the guy and placed my order. He was nice, he kept my tab open till we completed our lunch. We ordered: Chicken satay Pempek Padang platter combo Chicken mushroom noddle w meatball. We got $20 off because we got the buy 1 get 1 free march lunch special. Nastar Food overall is just ok. It's more a one tone taste. read more

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We had the mie goreng, balado (eggplant), coconut rice, and hot ginger drink--not only was everything absolutely delicious, the owner was so welcoming and helpful with the menu. Can't wait to go back! read more

Came here for lunch on a Friday afternoon, overall loved the vibe of the restaurant- but the food was a huge let down. I do not recommend this place when compared to other indo restaurants. I would not come back since the food just didn't hit. Service: we were warmly welcomed upon entering. You order through QR code and gratuity 18% is automatically added. They checked up on us a few times. At the end of our meal, we did not get our dessert and had to get up and ask for it-- seems that they forgot about our order! Food: everything was SO sweet, the gudeg, bakmi ayam, rendang... too sweet and it lacked the authentic Indonesian flavors. The chicken satay didn't have a great BBQ flavor - NOT worth the $20 price tag IMO. the best part of the meal was the Martabak dessert and the chicken broth soup that came with the noodle dish. The krupuk chips were STALE and not freshly made!!! The price for what you get is sooo bad. read more

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Came with a few friends to check out this restaurant since we were nearby and wanted to to grab a quick bite! The ambiance of the restaurant is inviting, though a bit on the cozier side. I enjoyed all the Christmas decor as well as the Christmas music! The service was also good, with attentive servers! For the food, my friends and I ordered a plethora of dishes, and I definitely tried a few! The main dishes I ordered myself were the pempek (fish cake, boiled egg, cucumbers, noodle) and yellow coconut rice. I also tried the chicken mushroom noodle soup, rica rica (pork belly), and shrimp fried rice. We had also gotten cassava fries to share! At this restaurant, we order online after scanning a QR code, and pay prior to getting food, which was convenient for splitting costs! All food was great, and I enjoyed it thoroughly. Food summary: Cassava fries 8/10 I enjoyed this, and this was my first time trying cassava fries! They come with melted cheese on top and a sweet tangy sauce on the side! Pempek 8/10 I enjoyed this as well, but it was a bit on the spicy side for me- though I don't have the best spice tolerance. It was fun trying this dish, and I would definitely like to try more in the future! Yellow coconut rice 9/10 This was good as well. I ordered it as a side so the portion was smaller, but it tasted very good with lots of coconut flavor! Shrimp fried rice 9/10 I enjoyed this dish a lot, and I would definitely order it next time! It has good flavor and a great blend of veggies and protein! Rica rica 8/10 This one is also spicy, but the flavor is very good. A little sour to my taste, but blends well with the saltiness of the pork! Chicken mushroom noodle soup 8/10 The soup comes separate from the noodles. I tried the noodles only, and the flavor is good! I definitely enjoyed this dish as well :) read more

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Food was pretty good. Was my first time having insurance in a few years. The rendang was delicious, pork belly wasn't as fatty as I'm used to Cool peaceful interior with giant wooden tables and benches. Great place to meet someone and talk, or have a big group Service was amazing. The guy at the front was attentive, gave us a great description of everything, and had amazing recommendations. Really made my experience and inspired me to (find and) try more Indonesian cuisine. read more

The chicken was so damn dry that I could barely swallow it. Do not recommend, better off to go to Jolibee

Heard about this spot from two SF locals! Went with a group of five for lunch around 12:30 PM on a Friday. There weren't a lot of people in the store. Seems like a place for people to casually eat, there wasn't a ton of seating. I liked the design of the store, somewhat quirky. The service was excellent. The ordering system was easy--you just order from a QR code. We got chicken satay for appetizers. It came with 6 pieces. it was tasty and the peanut sauce was thick, although it was pretty expensive. It also came with pickled vegetables that had a sharp acidity to it that I did not enjoy. I got their shrimp fried rice. I was intrigued because it had shrimp paste in it, which I loved. It was also my first time trying stink beans, which I've always wanted to try! The taste was interesting. The texture of the rice and shrimp were good, and overall it was flavorful although way too salty. I ate a third of it and took the rest home, but after the next day, I couldn't finish it because there was just way too much salt. It must've been from the shrimp paste. I ate the cucumber slices and tomato because it felt like it was the only carb cutting the saltiness. I liked the crispy bits though. Overall I'm sure there are better dishes here, and my coworkers enjoyed their meals. It was a nice experience overall but I would not get the same dish again. read more

Rasa Rasa Kitchen - fried rice with shrimp - Asian Fusion Near Me - San Francisco, California

*date visited: 09.03.2024 *ordered: beef rendang plate * owner was so kind and allowed me to get the plate (usually only for lunch) instead of the dinner bread bowl. he was so kind, informative, and the food came out so quick! lot of seating and the interior is decorated nicely * portion was huge and i loved all of the components on the plate -- the salad was refreshing given the heaviness and saltiness of the beef, the shrimp chip offered a fun crunch, and the rice was cooked perfectly. the beef was so tender and literally addicting to eat, however for $19, this is a treat meal and not a frequent meal :) would go back to try their other stuff! read more

Rasa Rasa Kitchen - beef randang - Asian Fusion Near Me - San Francisco, California

Fantastic experience and a real trip down memory lane to the last time I was traveling through Indonesia. The long rectangle table by the window was fantastic on a warm day. Nothing bad to say about the place! I'll be back! The Gado Gado was awesome. read more

I wish there are more Indonesian resturants in the city! We ordered: 1. Chips with sambar. The sambal were all very flavorful and tge chips are more premium then the ones you get if your ordering at a street food vendor in Indonesia. 2. Pempek. This was good but the sauce came warm. I think traditionally it comes cold so this was a surprise. 3. Yellow coconut rice. This was a bit disappointing. The Tice was under cooked and wasn't as fragrant as I like it to be. 4. Beef rendang. Thus was good with tender pieces of beef. The sauce didn't seem like it was simmered all the way diwn like traditional re dang though. 5. Rica rica. This dish was not something I was expecting since Indonesian dish normally don't have pork (due to majority Muslim population) unless your in Bali. It was quite tasty and has a good ginger taste. Service was good and quick. Overall this spot was okay. read more

service is amazing. Place is great, but food is not so good. Fish cake: very tough, bland, and VERY watery cuko. Hella sour too. I get that it's vinegar, but there's not a single spices went into it. Very disappointing. Gudeg: hella sweet, terrible. No other flavor but sweet. Some peanut tofu: mediocre seasoning, it's as if they're using old peanut. You can taste the "old"ness in it. Cassava: so hard. They could have boiled first before frying it. Crackers: for $5??? It's so hard it actually makes the roof of my mouth bled. read more

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Came to check out this new Indonesian spot for dinner on Sunday. It's a casual spot on the corner of the street. Its small but decorated well. They have a menu QR code where you order and pay from your phone. The staff is nice and there is an 18% service fee included in the bill. We got the Pempek (fish cake), pan fried noodles and turmeric fried chicken. The pan fried noodles were our favorite! Very flavorful. It looks like it was made with an instant noodle but I enjoyed it. The turmeric chicken had a nice crispy skin but I wish there was more flavor and seasoning. It came with sambal that had a lot of flavor but was a bit too spicy for me. Will try the beef rendang next time. The canned soy milk drink was perfect to go along with the meal. read more

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Cute small place on a corner. As soon as you walk in you can tell the owner truly cares about his restaurant. He was enthusiastic to show and explain the dishes to me, and they even have specials for the soups where they're half off, which is an insane steal ($9 for a bowl of soup!) I've never had Cassava or the Chicken Soto before, but the Soto was a nice clear soup with a strong turmeric flavor, and the Cassava were hearty and fried with a sweet dipping sauce. Seems like a nice place to come with a bigger party, but I enjoyed sitting by myself with an open window looking into the neighborhood. read more

Rasa Rasa Kitchen - Fried Cassava (V)(GF) and Chicken "SOTO KEDIRI" Soup (GF) - Asian Fusion Near Me - San Francisco, California

Enjoyed a very delicious and wonderful dinner tonight before a show. Owners, Chris and Joe, were so warm and welcoming too. Ordered their Padang and Nona Rica platters and had leftovers to go. The platters included their amazing beef rendang, turmeric fried chicken, pork belly, fried egg with sambals, stewed jackfruit, rice, shrimp chip, anchovies, and collard greens. Loved our choices and the friendly vibes. They also have a permanent food truck at Spark Social. Give them a try and you'll be happy you did. read more

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