Best food in Kalamazoo. Some of the best food I have eaten. Nasi goreng w/beef, tofu curry and Roti are my weekly go tos.

We are fans of Rasa Ria. They have a pretty good beef redang curry, though I wish it had some vegetables. It's good and honest cooking. Rice, meat, spices, and sauce. You can't really ask for more. read more

I was pleasantly surprised to see such a diverse range of cuisine in Kalamazoo. I had never seen a Malaysian and Indonesian restaurant in Michigan until I discovered Rasa Ria. I enjoyed the fried egg on top of the Nasi Goreng Kampung. No one cooks a fried egg in a wok like in Southeast Asian cuisine. It makes the egg puffy and rich in taste. The Curry Puffs and Roti Canai are great. Definitely get a few Roti Canai to eat with the Chicken Curry. It's so good. I wish there were more protein, either meat or seafood, in the Nasi Goren Kampung and the Fried Kway Teow. Rasa Ria is worth a try for a different kind of Asian food rarely found in the state. read more

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These two dishes are absolutely fantastic. Not pictured is the Bakmi noodles (we probably vacuumed it up before we could take a photo). This is probably our top place in town. Great food every time, good prices, fast service. I LOVE their curry! Will always support them. The portions are great for sharing if you want to split two dishes between two people, and possibly have some left over. My wife loves these dishes so much I can't convince her to try the rest of the menu! The fried rice and rendang is good too though! read more

Rasa Ria - Roti with curry and Butter fried chicken. - Indonesian Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

It's a very small spot to eat, though there's always been enough room as lots of folks get taken out. Love the roti canai with chicken curry, butter chicken, rendang - all good stuff. Service is straightforward, not about the small talk. Friendly enough and the meals are like two portions each. read more

Rasa Ria - Spicy beef and broccoli stir-fry, rice on the sides, and sayur lodeh (vegetables in coconut broth) - Indonesian Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

The tofu curry is amazing. Huge portions with rice and potatoes. Tons of flavor from fresh herbs and spices.Family-run, I hope they stay for a long time! read more

This place is the epitome of a hole in the wall. Very small, very friendly family owned establishment. I ordered the Mi Siam, which were clear spicy noodles, shrimp, and an egg on top. The food was delicious and the staff was very friendly. Highly recommended, especially if you want something different. read more

Rasa Ria - Mi Siam - Indonesian Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

Absolutely Amazing. Mouth and tummy still happy after Perfectly seasoned dishes. Special Chili Chicken was incredible. Full of flavor and spiced w heat but still able to taste each element. Soup. Fried rice. On and on. All Perfect. Service is spectacular and so friendly. Don't miss this place! read more

amazing. Lovely people. Phenomenal food. a favorite spot in Kzoo. Highly recommend :)

So many businesses are no longer open for weekday lunch in the post-pandemic landscape, so we were thrilled to find out that Rasa Ris is still serving lunch on weekdays. The prices are very fair-- most lunch entrees run between $6 and $8 and include a substantial portion of rice. You can add a curry puff, which I highly recommend, and a tip and still walk out the door at right around $10. The flavors in all the dishes here are absolutely magical, and the quality of the vegetables and meat is much higher than many of the fast casual Asian food options in the area. I have a feeling I will wind up trying everything on the menu since everything I've had has been exceptional so far. The lemon chicken wasn't as deep fried as I expected, but the sauce was a stand out. read more

Rasa Ria - Lemon chicken - Indonesian Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

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The reviews of this place are correct! The soup was spectacular and the chili chicken and fried rice were delicious too. It was so good we ordered seconds to go. It looks like they do mostly a take out business, but there are a few dine in tables. I'm always skeptical of Asian cuisines out of large cities, but as a foodie, this place could compete with anything in Chicago or Detroit. Fantastic people! Fantastic Food! read more

Authentic food served and prepared by people who seem to really care about their cultural food. The menu is fairly small, but each entree appears to be thought out by the creator. I've eaten here a couple of times and have not been disappointed whatsoever. The trouble here is that the place is very small and cheaply done, despite the fact that the food is fantastic. The lack of ambiance is a turn off to those seeking an "experience". read more

I've had Rasa Ria bookmarked since last summer and I finally got a chance to try it! Rasa Ria is so dang tasty. The family-like set up (Dad/Mom in kitchen, son(s?)/cousins/younger family as front of house) adds to the experience. You don't come here for the service - they're not going to dote over you like a 5-star steakhouse. But, they're respectful and efficient. If you're a regular, it seems like they treat you like family! We had the: *Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice) - Let's start with the egg topping - I loved the texture & the slight sweetness from what I was guessing Maggi seasoning/soy sauce. We ordered the quart portion (comes in pint or quart for some reason, lol) with chicken and it was plenty for us to share. The flavors are delicious! I asked for some chili sauce because I like heat & it amped it up a notch. Yum. Caution their homemade sambal is realllll spicy! *Beef Rendang (South East Asian Curry) - The flavors are really familiar with this dish - reminds me a little of laksa and thai curries. The beef was tender and the lemongrass, galangal, coconut combo is so familiar that it's comforting and very, very tasty. I want to know how Rasa Ria achieves this level of umami. Just superb! *Teh tarik (Mayalasian pulled milk tea) - MM MM MM! I've had pulled milk tea once in Taiwan (street market) but this is better. It's like what it sounds. It's only served hot, by the way! 213/365 read more

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A friend told me about this place and I am so glad he did! The food is delicious and reasonably priced. Their selections are broad and their service--excellent! Tiny area for those who want to eat in, with a real international flavor! read more

The food was pretty good, the service was ok but seemed a little rushed and annoyed. The food was better than average asian food in America, but still pretty normal. A few things did taste exceptionally good, like the indian flatbread apetizer we got and the malted milk that I got. The prices and portions are very good. read more

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I love this place. Their food is very similar to what I grew up with so whenever I feel a little blue, you will find me here with a huge plate of fried rice, roti canai and curry puff! I've had several dishes over the years from noodles to their special dishes but I always come back to fried rice and curry puffs. Tip :1) When you order in, it's enough for one person to just order pint size for fried rice because it's a huge portion and the best part is $5~. Tip : 2) When you get a take away, you might wanna order quart for fried rice because the box is pretty small. So do the math. We usually order pint for dine in and just take the leftovers home. If you are feeling adventurous, ask for a side of samba and you will love it. ( spicy ish chilli) Don't expect too much for the service. You are ordering or eating at the mom and pop store. We've been coming here for years so the son knows our orders by heart. read more

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We tried Rasa Ria for the first time today and it was delicious. We tried Fried Kway Teow, Beef Rendang, and some curry puffs (they were out of the roti). I've never had Malaysian food before but it felt "homemade" in the best way possible. Comforting and full of flavor. I'm already excited to eat there again to try their roti and some other dishes that stood out. Everyone said this place is a hidden gem and they were right! Yum! read more

Wow, Rasa Roa has tightened up the ship in the last couple of years! Answered promptly on a To-Go order, food was ready when stated, and no family bickering in the background! Food was good; I ordered the Tofu Curry, which they say included potatoes; mine had maaaybe 1/2 of a potato mixed in. Same with my partner, who felt she had been shorted on her glass noodles. But, judging by the overflow in the parking lot, people are happy to eat here! May it stay so. read more

Worst customer service ever. The guy doesn't even want to be there. Thought he was just having a bad day the first time we went. A couple of the dishes seemed authentic- others straight out of the microwave. Went back for those good ones and we regretted it the moment we walked in with the guys attitude. Walked right out - this ones off our list!! read more

so this place has been on my list to try for a longgg time. moving out of kalamazoo I had to try this before i left. so this was my last meal in kalamazoo and i am so sad i didn't try it sooner!! Delicious, flavorful, and cheap! this is truly a hidden gem of kalamazoo. I can't tell you how many times in my past 5 years of living in kalamazoo I have driven down west main and not even noticed this place and that is a shame because it is truly a delicious meal. Roti with curry YUM. Chicken curry yum! The indonesian fried rice yum! curry puffs yummmm. All soooo good. I am very sad I did not try this place sooner before moving because I am sure it would have been a frequent dinner spot for me. So this is your sign to go and try it! read more

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I have stopped by this place several time just to find it full. I finally got there 15 min before it opened and was able to get seated. It is a small place but the food is very good. Very authentic and well made. Prices are great, and serving sizes just right, I cleared my place and was not stuffed to quote a little girl who broken into a bears home it was 'just right'. I will be back to try the many more dishes, The Beef Rendang I had was tender and the rice perfectly cooked. There are reviews the calling the service rude, I would not say rude just a bit more abrupt than most places. When I was there if you asked you got what you needed quickly, but they did not fall over themselves to offer everything. I can't wait to try more dishes. Will update the review when I do. read more

I haven't been to Indonesia, but I've had Indonesian food all over the world. This unassuming gem of goodness has the absolute best. Complimenting the food are the delightful family running it. Will be remembering both the Beef Ran Dang and the Fried Butter Chicken for quite a while. read more

I came here for the first time in 4 yearsWe love curry so much We had a really great time in here read more

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The best place in Kalamazoo for Indonesian & Malaysian food. I can't get enough of the Mee Sup Asam Pedas as pictured: A sweet/sour/spicy soup in a red broth with noodles, vegetables, chicken and Shrimp. The Beef Rendang is also out of site! read more

Rasa Ria - Mi Sup Asam Pedas - Indonesian Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

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This is one of the best places in Kalamazoo. We try to go there at least once a month if not more. So delicious!

I am from out of town & I've spent my high school years in Malaysia. I've tried authentic Malaysian food. I can say that they're Nasi Lemak taste so much like it was cooked in Malaysia. The COCONUT flavor in the RICE wasn't overwhelming (It was PERFECT!) and the SAMBAL; although spicy which it's supposed to be, tasted amazing. Full of Flavor. I wish I lived closer! read more

Rasa Ria - Nasi Lemak - Indonesian Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

I finally went for lunch today. I have been wanting to go here for awhile now but afraid of the menu. It's three pages long and without pictures a difficult menu go get thru. I know the names of Chinese and Thai meals but this is so unfamiliar cuisine for me. I have looked through this menu many times before going and yet was still winging it when I finally got there. I was not sure what I was getting into in a spicy seafood soup like this. It was just great. So much flavor and the seafood I worried about was very tender and not fishing tasting. I could not have been happier. I can't wait to go back but will have an issue in choosing what to try my next visit. read more

Rasa Ria - Mi Sup Assam Fedas (a spicy seafood and chicken soup) - Indonesian Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

Part of the charm of this place is knowing you will get food that would most likely be found in a regular Malaysian kitchen. Hearty, savory and filling. I do love that. How this place isn't packed to the gills every night is surprising. The food is affordable and comforting. Not to mention delicious. My daughter and I ordered the chicken goreng (?) and have done so many times over the past few weeks, as that is what she has been craving. Thanks! read more

I probably wouldn't have tried this place if it weren't so highly regarded by one of my friends. For starters, I'm not a fan of Asian food and second, this location is inconspicuous and easy to miss. With its limited seating, rinky-dink decor, and hybrid storage closet/bathroom, this place is the definition of hole-in-the-wall. But for what this place lacks in atmosphere, it makes up for in quality of food and flavor. The food here is *awesome*. My boyfriend and I shared the Beef Rendang, Butter Fried Chicken, and Indonesian Chicken Fried Rice. And DANG, the beef was excellent and perfectly tender like brisket. The fried rice is cooked in sweet soy sauce, making it sweeter than the average. For $22, we enjoyed a small feast that night and had enough leftovers to give each of us lunch the next day. In other words, the prices are unbeatable so treat yourself to a few things. Service wasn't the greatest. One man seemed to handle everything but the cooking, and he couldn't care less about us. Very impersonal, leave-me-alone mentality. When I asked what dishes he recommended, he spewed three titles and walked away as I scrambled to find what he was talking about on the menu. I did witness the cooks come out to chat with people who looked like regular customers, and that was reassuring at least. If you come with low expectations for everything but the food, you'll love this place. I highly recommend it. read more

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I think it's hard for hole-in-the-wall places to get a perfect rating. Or at least its hard for me to give them. If you look at my reviews, I'm quick to find faults that drop a place from perfect to almost-perfect. But every now and then, there's a restaurant where it's positive features are so exceptional, where the flavor and quality of the food is so good, that I all but forget where I am, and the ambiance around me. This should be the goal of every small hole-in-the-wall and Rasa Ria should be a model. I'm not that off-put by a tiny restaurant. But Rasa Ria really is little. There are about five tables, some of which are only for two. Initially, I thought that Erika and I would have to take food to go. But we nabbed a corner table and looked through the impressive menu. We asked for a recommendation and ordered exactly what the server recommended: butter fried chicken as well as curry beef (and of course the obligatory fried rice). The second the food hit our table, all skepticism was gone. It was cooked with personality. Every flavor was distinct, even in the mixed dishes. The rice was exceptional, where most rice is bland and mixed. The curry was a punch of spice and flavor, but savory beyond belief. The chicken was the downpoint of the meal, but even it blew most ethnic chicken dishes I've eaten out of the water. All in all, the food there transported me momentarily. Erika and I ate in silence because we were too focused. It's been a while since we've gone out and had, what I could call, a feast. But this was one. And the kicker? Three dishes, twenty bucks. An amazing dinner date. If you live in Kalamazoo, GET. IN. THERE. read more

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Amazing food! You must try this little hidden gem! Authentic Indonesian and Malaysian food from a great staff. We got take out and everything was ready when we got there, and hot still when we got home! read more

Five stars for food. One star for professionalism and customer service. They make you feel they are doing you a favor by serving you food. If you want to stop serving food by 730 then please change your timings from 8 to 730pm. Having a sign saying the kitchen closes 30 min before closing isn't the best idea They are in business because their food is dam good. Try their nasi goreng, roti canai, chicken curry, butter fry chicken or their chili chicken. Everything is delicious. read more

Randomly decided to get lunch here, wouldn't recommend dining in, definitely more of a takeout place. But the food was very good and seems authentic I was very satisfied with my meal. read more

Visiting Kzoo, I was thrilled to find this little hole in the wall here on yelp. So many things to choose from on their menu, and at first I thought I would pick something else, because I do get to indulge in Nasi Lemak in Atlanta at several different restaurants. However, I was really in the mood for the Ikan Bilis Sambal (anchovies chilli paste), and my heart was really set on it, so I settled on this dish. The rice itself was not very "lemak" (rich, in this case, coconutty-rich), which was the first disappointment. However, the biggest disappointment that I had, was that the anchovies in the sambal were minuscule, and did not wow me. The sambal was not bad, but I've been used to seeing and crunching into much bigger anchovies with Nasi Lemak the two decades I was raised in Singapore. The Teh Tarik (pulled tea) tasted like it was made by my beloved late grandfather, who made the best Teh. Maybe someday I'll give this place another go, as I visit Kzoo enough for that. For now, I'm plotting going home and cooking my own Nasi Lemak with anchovies. read more

Kalamazoo seems to be a place where they might only have one restaurant representing a certain type of cuisine, but that one place is excellent. Rasa Ria is a great example of this. Sitting quietly on West Main St. beneath a fading sign that conceded long ago to the passage of time, this place has been serving up delicious Indonesian and Malaysian food for a good many years. It's a tiny place, with only a few tables. Many people get their food to take out. It's run by a husband and wife, and you'll often see one of their boys sitting behind the cash register. Although some of the food have been slightly varied to appease the local palate, most of the dishes have kept enough of its original character to be called authentic without a wink. Examples of this would include one of their fried rice dishes that has coconut milk and anchovies in it (Nasi Lemak) and their spicy house-made chili paste (Sambal) which are both fantastic. Some of their many dishes that I feel are worth pointing out: Roti Canai: A thick pancake accompanied by a curry sauce, this is a great appetizer. There's often curry leftover so I always order an additional pancake to soak up all the delicious sauce. Kerupuk: Not on the menu, these are thick-cut, sort of like chips, crisps really. Light and airy with a great crunch, they can be a variety of flavors (shrimp, garlic, etc.). Different ones are available each day. They are deep fried to order and are great to dip in their house-made Sambal. Rendang: This Indonesian dish is a real treat and very popular. People have their favorites, whether it's beef, chicken or tofu. It takes hours to prepare but the end product is amazing: the Rendang has a very complex flavor which is soaked up by the protein and potatoes. One great thing about this dish: any leftovers taste even better later! Nasi Lemak: This fried rice dish, which I mentioned earlier, is very unique with a rich, savory & sweet flavor and myriad textures made from coconut milk, hard-boiled eggs, cucumber, peanuts and anchovies. Nasi Goreng Corned-Beef: Another great fried rice dish. I always ask for it to be topped with a (optional) fried egg. It can be prepared with either savory or sweet soy sauce. (I like the sweet!) Ayan Goreng Mentega: AKA Butter-Fried Chicken. An astounding dish made with skinless chicken chunks that's fried crispy in butter and sweet soy sauce. This is one of those lick-the-plate clean kind of dishes. They offer this dish at local festivals (like A Taste of Kalamazoo), but I would suggest trying it here first where the crispiness of the chicken is not lost as it is brought straight from the kitchen to the table. A note about festivals: because Rasa Ria is entirely family-run, they close when they participate in festivals, especially during the fall and summer months. If you're making a special trip, be sure to call ahead to ensure that they are open. read more

Excellent and authentic casual mom and pop restaurant. There seemed to be many locals patronizing the shop when we visited for lunch on a Tuesday afternoon. Food came out quickly. It was very hot and extremely tasty! Highly recommend the beef rendang, make sure to order a side of the flatbread. read more

Rasa Ria really doesn't need yet another five-star review, but that's all I can give them. Kalamazoo is lucky to have a restaurant this interesting in town. I'm not ashamed to say that almost all exposure I've had to Malaysian and Indonesian cuisines has been through Rasa Ria, but if their food is any example, those cuisines can claim me as a fan. Yes, it's a bit of a dive, and that suits me just fine. On weekdays at lunch the dining room is full of local professionals. During dinner it's full of college students. The Beef Rendang here is, for my money, the best beef dish in down. Full of spices (you'll find whole cloves, cardamom pods, star anise, and chunks of stick cinnamon) and packing a moderately peppery punch, this dish is magnificent. I've only had their fish curry (only available as a special) once, but I keep hoping I'll find it again. Their Chicken Curry and Curry Puffs are great. And the Fried Kway Teow. And the Tofu Rendang. Oh, and the Chili Chicken Thursday special! Hot as blazes, and outrageously good. If you've never eaten here or never had Malaysian food, start today. Start now. read more

Rasa Ria - Sayur Lodeh - Indonesian Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

Friendly staff and good food. they were nice on the phone. support your local businesses!

Other than getting completely the wrong order, the food was good. Not sure what we actually got, because what we ordered did not match up to any of the food received, we got a couple of chicken dishes, I had ordered one chicken and one beef , they were tasty, I will go back, but scrutinize the order before I leave. read more

I have only visited Rasa Ria one time thus far, but I am so glad that it was recommended to me by a friend - I will definitely be back! First of all, I drove by this place so many times and didn't notice it. It's located on W. Main Street and the sign is quite faded. There is a private parking lot. Rasa Ria offers authentic Indonesian and Malaysian cuisine. It's a little family owned and operated hole-in-the-wall kind of place. It is tiny, though - there are only a few tables inside. We were lucky that a table for 4 opened up just as my friends and I arrived, so we had a place to sit and enjoy our dinner. They have low prices for a good amount of food. The employees were definitely efficient - not overly friendly, though. I ordered the Tofu Rendang and OMIGOODNESS - AMAZING! So, so, so, SO good! I recommend giving it a try. It's one of my new favorites! :-D read more

Rasa Ria - Tofu Rendang - delicious! - Indonesian Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan