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4.4 (69 reviews)
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Coconut buttermilk battered chicken thigh w/a ginormous order of fries
Phil S.

02/19/26 - Rendang Republic is an Indonesian restaurant located @ 3355 N Clark Street just south of the elevated train track crossing Clark Street. I saw this on Yelp & decided to go check it out w/my lunch buddy. The sandwiches looked incredible. My Freon ordered the chicken plate that came w/a seasoned chicken thigh & drumstick a ball of rice, spinach, some mixed veges & shrimp chips. I tried a piece of the chicken it was delicious. I ordered the Indonesian coconut buttermilk fried chicken sandwich, w/pickles, green papaya slaw & sambal aioli on a brioche bun. Very good sandwich. I also order of fries which was huge & more than enough to share w/my buddy. I enjoyed my meal & will be backs at sometime to try some of the other options

Duck Inndo Dog
Todd K.

Came in for a quick bite; love the fact they doing a cuisine twist turning Chicago's beloved food (the hotdog). I had to try the duck dog. It didn't disappoint in any way; The sausage had great flavor and the condiments were very complimentary. Even the bun was a perfect pair with everything. Highly recommend, and I will be coming back to try more of they're traditional dishes

Beef Plate
Lisa S.

Don't sleep on this gem. Want to try different Asian food? This is the spot and like the only Indonesian spot in the city. I had the beef rendang which had a little kick. Veggies and rice, of course. The owner was also cool people. I plan to come back and try the rest of the menu!

IFC (Chicken) Sandwich
Erica B.

Highly recommend this newer place in Lakeview for a quick bite! The chicken sandwich was really good, but all kinda just a normal chicken sandwich. It's sizable, but could probably use a side dish if it's your whole meal. The rendang plate was awesome. The meat was super tender and flavorful. We got fried rice, but it honestly would've been just as good with regular rice! It definitely had a little kick, as did the curried veggies, but it was worth it! I did stay away from the sambals though since those were pretty spicy.

Charisma H.

Chicago doesn't have much going on in terms of Indonesian food so I love that this place is now here. It's fast casual Indonesian fusion and it's really accessible. We got both the rendang and the chicken plates as well as the sandwich. The sandwich had a little too much mayo. The plates on the hand were really good. My favorite was the chicken; the rendang could be a bit more tender but it was good. Will be back to try some more off the menu.

Chicken Sandwich
Jose C.

Can't say I've ever had Indonesian food before. Therefore, didn't really know what to expect. I placed an order for takeout. We ordered two IFC sandwiches and one Rendang sandwich. Both sandwiches were tasty. The chicken sandwich was perfectly fried and served with green papaya slaw, aioli, fried shallot all in a brioche bun. You get some freshness out of the slaw and goes perfectly with the coconut battered fried chicken. The Rendang sandwich came with beef, served with aioli, fried shallot, giardiniera, cilantro & green onion. So basically an elevated Indonesian version of a classic Chicago Italian beef sandwich. It was really good. The beef was very flavorful, all the ingredients working perfectly together. Overall we were really satisfied with our meal and can definitely see myself returning in the near future.

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Foods are AMAZING!!! And the people there are so friendly. Service was great and the ambiance is very casual.

Rendang Beef Plate
Eugene B.

I hear this is the only Indonesian restaurant in Chicago. I was in the neighborhood and had to stop in. I ordered a Rendang beef plate with white rice. The flavor was unique. Although I wasn't expecting a specific flavor, I thought the beef was going to be on the slightly sweet side. Definitely savory. The side picked veggies brought more flavor to the overall experience. The meal was presented in a metal tray with a banana leave which brought a visual taste of authenticity. Interestingly enough, the side order of fries was pretty large. And boy it was delicious! Staff are nice and friendly. Interior casual contemporary and clean. The art on the walls brings a hip vibe to the place.

Beef Plate
Mikaela S.

We got to try Rendang Republic on a recent trip to Chicago. I'm a big fan of Indonesian food but can't get it often so was glad to find this spot. We got the Duck Inn Do Dog and the Beef Plate. The duck in do dog was tasty with a good snap on the hotdog and lots of interesting toppings. As for the beef plate, everything was so flavorful and I loved all the veggies and sides that came along with it. However the beef was more on the room temperature side, I would've loved for it to be a bit hotter. Overall, this is a chill fast casual spot with some unique food offerings!

Mie goreng fries
Michelle G.

My mom and I came here looking only for a snack, so this review will be for random items on their menu (aka not the entrees lol). We got the mie goreng fries and tried their kropek/krupuk. The mie goreng fries were mid - I don't recommend, they were whatever fries and the seasoning did not jump out unfortunately. We did love the kropek though - there are two kinds and I'm forgetting which one we liked better (I think the small white ones in my photo, which is maybe shrimp). I definitely want to come back to try their rendang and entrees. It's cute inside.

Beef Plate
Cheryl W.

We got the chicken sandwich and the beef rendang plate. The chicken sandwich was really good, but the beef was a let down. The beef was not tender enough and didn't have enough flavor. I've had this beef dish at other places and the beef normally is the star of the show. I enjoyed the rendang latte for my drink. It was a bit pricey..a sandwich and coffee with tax and tip was $27. I give this place 3.5 stars.

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Bryan S.

Who knew you could find authentic Indonesian food right here in Chicago? I absolutely loved this place. I've always been a fan of Beef Rendang after dining with Indonesian friends, and it's nearly impossible to find at restaurants in the U.S.--so I was thrilled not only to see it on the menu, but to be able to customize my order in a few different ways! The food was genuinely authentic. The nasi goreng (Indonesian fried rice) was incredible, and they offer a variety of protein options like beef, chicken, and jackfruit. I also really enjoyed the House Sumatran Coffee--it was just as bold and rich as the coffee I had during my trip to Jakarta last year. If I find myself in Chicago again, I'm definitely coming back to try their IFC (Indonesian Fried Chicken) sandwich and the Duck Inn-Do hotdog!

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Briana L.

AMAZING new Indonesian food joint in Chicago Wriggleyville! Absolutely recommend the Rendang Plate. You get your choice of base (rice, noodles, salad), protein (loved the beef, chicken & jackfruit also options), and chips (shrimp or garlic). Plenty for 1 person! The lumpia was more like a big eggroll vs what I'm used to with slimmer lumpia. The fries were a huge portion for $5 with good flavor. Save room for one of the croissants for dessert. Great recos from the servers if it's your first time. Ample seating for a fast casual place.

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Nasi lemak with nyonya curry chicken
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A very clean and nice decorated place.
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