Best Indonesian food I've had! Samara Kitchen is located in the food court of a shopping center. Parking was available but navigating the lot may be challenging for some. I ordered chicken skewers and beef rendang. The skewers were coated in a delicious sweet soy glaze and came with rice cakes, peanut sauce. The beef rendang was perfectly slow cooked (not too soft nor hard) and came with steamed vegetables and a very good chili sauce. read more

Samara Kitchen - Chicken Skewers and Beef Rendang - Indonesian Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

I was excited to try this spot, but unfortunately it didn't live up to my expectations. The establishment is inside a food court at Hurontario and Dundas. I believe they used to have their own restaurant within the same building, but it's food court only. Due to the construction on Hurontario and the parking situation within the lot, it's a bit difficult to drive to. Not Samara's fault, but something to keep in mind. Once you find your way to the vendor, you'll notice a lot of Indonesian snacks and spices for sale. I didn't try any of these, but it's great that they have this. The workers are nice, and there was lots of friendly chat (in Indonesian) amongst the workers and customers, which made me excited for an authentic Indonesian meal. Unfortunately,the food itself was just okay for me. Perhaps Indonesian cuisine isn't to my taste. read more

Samara Kitchen - Indonesian Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

A stall in food court in Newin Centre Mall. The reviews are on point about how tasty the rendang is. Coming from California where we have several Indonesian places, it is very rare to find rendang that tastes just like the one back in Indonesia. The Nasi Padang with rendang is very yummy. It is served with sambal ijo (green hot sauce) and sayur (kale). The kuah (gravy) for the nasi padang is good. They also gave a spicy side sambal. Batagor was good. The fish balls are tasty and the tofu is crispy. Golf peanut sauce. Missing jeruk nipis. The owner is really nice. Apparently he is from Cirame! A place near to my hometown Cimahi. Please support his small business! read more

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This review is of their food at the Indonesian festival at Dundas square (sankofa it has been renamed) on July 26 2025 The reviews said it would be a long wait and by far their booth had the longest lineup. One was to order the 2nd lineup (found out the hard way) was to pick up the food you ordered. I chatted to a few people who told me they make the best Indonesian food though only a small sampling. I tried the rendang beef and the samara noodles (rice noodles with some veggies and chicken) the chicken was sparse Potions were ok. It was $15 each debit or cash only Definitely 1 star off for the crazy wait times. If I didn't love Indonesian food so much I would of left for sure The rendang was amazing though just like I remember it rich and full of flavour I've tried a few other places but for sure THIS ONE WAS THE BEST!!! I would go to Mississauga for that dish alone I was told the soups are really good too Like I said small menu for the festival So yes worth the drive idk if they have a phone number but many people recommended calling ahead with your order cause it's still gonna take a while to get it. read more

Samara Kitchen - Samara noodles / rice noodles with chicken a few scraps of veggies - nicely made - Indonesian Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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A gem in Mississauga! The food is so delicious. I've been going to them since their old location and it's just as tasty. Lived in Singapore for a year and this is the closest tasting ayam penyet I've had in the GTA. The chilli sauce is so tasty. Recommend ordering ahead for any pick up as they usually take a while to make but it's well worth the wait read more

Samara Kitchen - Smashed chicken - ayam penyet - Indonesian Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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There are not many options for Indonesian restaurants in Mississauga. In fact, this is the only option, except for the Sambal pop-up which occasionally opens in the Square One Food District. So, with that in mind, I really wanted to like this place and the food. When we arrived there were a couple people who already ordered and were waiting for their food. The restaurant is more of a take-out place with maybe 3 tables at the side for anyone who wanted to dine-in. We placed a takeout order for the following: 2 X Samara Nasi Padang with beef rendang 1 X Chicken Skewer 1 X Lamb Skewer 1 X Samara Special Fried Rice This place seemed to be operated by a couple who were friendly and very hard working. When not taking orders, they were both rushing around stir frying, preparing, and packing orders, in the very large kitchen which is open to the front. Since it was only the two of them, we did have to wait quite a long time, probably 30 plus minutes, for our food. However, they were very hard working, so I can't fault them for the time it took to get our order ready. The food itself was not as good as I had hoped. Maybe I had unattainable expectations, but the food seemed on the bland side without a lot of spice that you expect from Indonesian food. They did have a really good hot sauce on the side, which was very spicy, but not the same as food cooked in spices. Their satay was pretty good and the pressed rice cakes were well done. However, the beef rendang was tougher than it should have been, and the fried rice seemed to be seasoned with just kecap manis. I want to give them five stars for the service and effort, but the food is only a three at the most. So, I'm rounding up because I appreciate the hard work they put into their food, it's a local place, and it's the only permanent place in Mississauga for Indonesian food. read more

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Hole in the wall hidden gem that is worth the trek out here. An Indonesian colleague told me about this place and she said it's the most authentic in Toronto. It only has 4 tables so a lot of people call ahead and order takeout. I got there at 1 pm on a weekend and was able to get a seat because we were only two people. If you're more than 4 people, definitely do takeout because it is a tight space. You order at the cash, sit down and pay after you've finished. The staff are so sweet and this was definitely a IYKYK place. There were lots of Malaysian/Singaporean/Indonesian customers coming and going. I highly recommend the beef jerky which was soooo flavourful. Their satay ayam was also so tender and flavourful too. read more

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A small takeout restaurant for Indonesian food. They also have few tables for dine in. The beef randang is really good. The meat is well cooked, tender and aromatic with rich gravy. Highly recommended. We also had chicken pepes (chicken with spices wrapped in banana leaf, grilled). The meat is really tender and almost melts in mouth, but tastes a bit blunt. The service is good, and always with a smile. read more

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Food was good. I liked their nasi goreng ayam and found portions to be very generous, however there was not enough chicken in the rice (had to look for pieces of it), more rice than anything else. It was tasty and I could tell it was made fresh. The chicken satay was very good but not consistent since some skewers were tiny and others, a good size. The peanut sauce was great. Their mie goreng was tasty but I didn't find the servings of protein to be generous. It was mostly noodles and not enough protein. The roti canai was OK. Tasted like the frozen one but I liked the sauce that came with it. I'd come back to try more as there's not many Indonesian restaurants around the GTA. They also sell imported snacks and drinks from Indonesia. Note: debit or cash only. read more

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A hidden gem indeed! It was our first time having authentic Indonesian food and it certainly impressed us. Ordered the Mi Goreng & Beef Rendang after asking the owner what they recommended. The Mi Goreng was HUGE and so savoury! Def the star of the show. The Beef Rendang was also good and unique (felt like a cross between a spicy yet light curry and a Korean Galbijim - soy sauce braised beef rib). The side jalapeños and kale (?) were very unique! If I had to nit, I wish the garlic rice had a little more flavour. We dined in for lunch - they have 2 small tables and they served us quick. Not the most aesthetic place but sometimes the "hole in the wall" experience adds to the authentic experience! Overall, for the price point, flavour, authenticity, and portion sizes I'd recommend checking this spot out! read more

Samara Kitchen - Mi Goreng with Chicken - Indonesian Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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I really enjoyed the fried mackerel with rice. It was fresh and flavorful. My brother got the fried chicken and it looked spicy. The kangkong dish (water spinach) had a strong umami flavor. Finally the satay was juicy and best that I've tried so far in GTA. I've lived in South east asia for more than 10 yrs and I can safely state that this spot is very authentic. I'm only docking 1 star because the soup that came with the dish was cold and looked brackish. It was a bit too watery but maybe that's how it's supposed to taste? Note that there are about 3-4 tables for dine-in but it seems to be more of a takeout spot. read more

Samara Kitchen - Indonesian Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

This whole in the wall is some of the best food you'll ever eat!!! We ordered takeout and ate in the park was super delicious. The samara fried rice is to dieeee for. Chicken curry was also really good. Homemade roti was so buttery and delicious. AND THE ICED TEA IS A MUST (and comes in a huge container for two)!!!! read more

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Have been meaning to try Samara Kitchen for a while now. Was in the area yesterday so decided to pick up a box of mee goreng. Located in an industrial estate, very discreet space. Quite a crowd on the weekend. The mee goreng here is the Indonesian version, not quite the same as those sold in S'pore-Malaysian. For $14, it wasn't too bad. Big portions. They used maggi mee instead of the fat yellow noodles that is typically used in mee goreng. Taste.... It's a bit too sweet for me. You can definitely taste the kecap manis. Can't really detect any chilli in it at all though, which is disappointing. Also, there is no "wok hei", which is also disappointing. A wok-fried noodle or rice dish from Southeast Asia would have wok hei if cooked the proper way. read more

Samara Kitchen - Mee goreng - Indonesian Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

As an Indonesian person: it's authentic, the people are fantastic and the food is delicious and good for the price read more

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Wanted to try Samara Kitchen ever since I stumbled onto some glowing Yelp reviews a few months ago. I have been dying for some quality Indonesian food. Samara Kitchen sounded promising and delivered in spades. The restaurant is a very basic setup in an industrial part of Mississauga. 85% of the space is a giant kitchen, with a small narrow eat-in area at the front. There are about six 2-seater tables that can be pushed together if necessary. From a steady flow of patrons running in and out of the restaurant, it looks like they do a lot of takeout. Menus can be found on the tables and you order with the staff. We ordered two familiar dishes of mie goreng and beef rendang, as well as a new dish of pepes udang (shrimp with signature spice wrapped and baked in banana leaves). The food took a few minutes as it was made to order. The people working in the kitchen brought it over (no dedicated waitstaff here). While we waited we had sweet ice tea which I believe was brewed in-house and was very refreshing. Also, free refills! The mie goreng was delicious and flavourful. I haven't had it since our visit to Bali and it immediately brought back memories of the trip (a good sign). The beef rendang stole the show for me. The coconutty flavoured meat was so soft and tender. The seasoning of the sauce combined with fragrant jasmine rice created a flavour you expect in a home cooked meal. The pepes udang was a little spicy and a little wild. A combination of fragrant Indonesian spices combined with soft succulent shrimps created flavours that kind of dance on the tip of your tounge and leave a lasting impression. I doubt I will go through Mississauga without at least getting some takeout at Samara Kitchen. This is an amazing place for good food. read more

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Great place for authentic Indonesian food in the GTA. The place is a small, no-frills area in a quiet plaza near Pearson Airport. All the food on the menu tastes authentically Indonesian - nasi goreng, mie goreng, gado-gado, satay, soto, pangsit, etc. I love that they have ingredients not commonly found in other restaurants / supermarkets, such as petai (stink beans) that go really well with the fried rice. They also have martabak telor (the savoury martabak) that can be ordered ahead of time. The owners and all the kitchen staff seem friendly, and the service is efficient (including for take-out orders). read more

The place was okay. Never tried their food to be honest location commute from the side of Brampton

My sister recommended Samara Kitchen for their mie goreng noodles since I like the instant kind. I went to pick it up today and realized it's located in a random area. I wish it was closer to my house because I would definitely order again! We shared the mie goreng noodles with shrimp crackers. I was really hungry so I destroyed the majority of it. It was so good! One order of the noodles is more than enough to share. The shrimp crackers were tasty and it came with a peanut sauce dip. Lunch for just two people came under $20. I would highly recommend this local business! Delicious food at a good price. read more

Went in on the recommendation of a friend. And I was not disappointed one bit. *If you're ordering take-out - please please order ahead of time.* Mr. Iwan the owner & his staff which I'm assuming are family - are creating delicious & hearty Indonesian dishes. I have a very limited experience to Malay-indonesian cuisine, I grew up eating Martabak (stuffed pancake) but that's about it. But I tried the Lunch Combo Samara Beef (Savory stir fried beef & fried rice ) - just WOW and their Martabak Telur just took me back to my childhood If you find something too unique on the menu they have descriptions listed on their website. - Yes, they are a small restaurant but I urge you all to just try this place. read more

Samara Kitchen - Lunch - Samara Beef + Fried Rice - Indonesian Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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This is my favourite Indonesian restaurant outside of Indonesia! The setting is somewhat minimalist, but the food is worth the trip, the staff are attentive and friendly and the Satay Ayam is to die for. I will return to visit every time I come back to Toronto! read more

Samara Kitchen - Indonesian Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

Tucked away on a quiet industrial street in Mississauga is this unassuming little gem of a kitchen. There are only a few tables available at the front, as most of the space is used for the kitchen. That's a sign the food must be good. There are no servers, just menus on tables and a smiling cook behind the counter. We ordered some Indonesian classics for nostalgia's sake. The sweet tea comes with ice and is not too sweet. Also, you'll be taking them up on the free refills because the tea is delicious. The mie goreng with chicken was perfect. It was the right amount of bold, spicy, sweet, and delicious. If I lived in the area, I would have been back for another by now. The beef randang was my husband's clear favourite. It was coconutty and fall off the bone, melt in your mouth. I liked it too, but the mie goreng won me over so much that I didn't have much interest in anything else. My husband enjoyed the shrimp but I found it too spicy. The portions were large and we ended up taking home some leftovers, which made for fabulous next day lunches. We will definitely be back next time we're in Mississauga!! And I will order the mie goreng!! read more

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Very good food and the portions is big , we were happy with are food satay , fried rice and kadokado

Price is very reasonable Food was great Portion is not pea size Customer service is friendly Wait is a little long But I would come back and call much ahead of time read more

I had spicy kangkung and ayam penyet ( smashed chicken with sambal) The tasted is really really good. Is really original Indonesia food. I think they should put more table in outside of their place ... like tents, good weather like this I think is a good idea. I cannot wait to have my special order for fry fish cat with spicy sambal on steam rice read more

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I love finding hidden gems and Samara Kitchen is no exception. 12 minutes drive from the airport, Samara Kitchen is an authentic Indonesian place run by a mom and pop. This place reminded me of my time in Bali. The family was so very nice and the food was authentic and delicious. Nothing beats authenticity when you have a Balinese folk make your food! The restaurant has only 4 tables and is mainly a take out place. You can only pay cash or debit. We ordered: Homemade ice tea - sweet and refreshing. This is pretty different from traditional western ice tea. Mie Goreng - a famous Balinese dish meaning noodles. I have been craving it lately and this dish did not disappoint. It was flavourful and loaded with veggies and chicken. Beef Rendang - the chef told us this was their speciality. Beef made with coconut milk and slow cooked. It was flavourful and very tender. The flavours were a mix of sweet and savoury but more on the savoury side. Comes with rice. Gulai sapi - we got the lamb. It's a coconut based soup with lamb inside. Spice level is a 5 out of 10. For me, it was doable but definitely did get spicy. Having rice to mix it helped. Very aromatic and delicious. I felt it was made with many spices, which is very Balinese! Only complaint, there wasn't that much meat on the lamb so more would have been nice, but it did only cost $11. They make their own hot sauce and from what my family said, it was very spicy! They also have specials on the weekend so be sure to ask or have them tell you them! The service was good and the place was very clean. I definitely wanna come back. Since it's so close to the airport, i feel it's going to be my new tradition, to come here before or after the airport. I am excited about this place because this is the first truly authentic Balinese place I've been to in the GTA. The food was very reasonably priced. We paid around $30 for 3 people and were very full. Good Food, quality, value, and friendly service! Will be back! read more

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First, this place is pretty small! I counted and there were about 5 tables X 2pp. So not ideal for large groups. Second, it's in a weird industrial area. Expect A LOT of tractor trailers while driving up. It's the first unit when you pull up into the complex, but there's only a small sign on the awning directly above the door. Third, if you've never had Indonesian food, the owner calls it a mix of "Thai/Malaysian/Singaporean". And yes, they do have pad thai as well! I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure they don't serve pork. Not sure about whether or not it's Halal, but there's no pork on the menu or hidden in their lumpia (spring rolls). I tried their Beef Rendang, Curry Chicken w/ prata (parantha), and calamari. Beef Rendang stood out above everything else that was ordered. It was "different" than just Beef Curry. Beef was stewed and the gravy had coconut. It's home cooking, so nothing is heavily salted or too oily. If you like curries, this is a good alternative that doesn't sit heavy in your stomach. Desserts are only served during the weekend. And you may hafta ask what they specials are that are written on the black board because I wasn't familiar with any of them. I'd definitely go back to try other items on the menu, but keep in mind that the surrounding streets are quite busy especially during rush hour! read more

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This place is AMAZING! Tucked away in a small business plaza, this little gem of a restaurant is super easy to miss. But look out for their homemade "Samara Kitchen" sign and wait your turn to be seated at their 10-seater bistro and you'll be in luck to try some of THE MOST authentic Indonesian food in the GTA (THIS IS COMING FROM AN INDONESIAN). I have come back to this restaurant at least once a week since my initial visit and I cannot stress how consistently amazing this place is. Where do I even start with my recommendations? If you're new to Indonesian food, I would recommend the sate (chicken/lamb skewers), the mie goreng (fried noodles), and the ayam goreng (fried chicken). If you want to try some of the really authentic dishes, give the kang kong (water morning glory), martabak (meat stuffed pancake), and bakso (meatball soup) a try! We're also huge fans of the rendang (dry beef curry), gulai kambing (goat curry), batagor (fried tofu meatballs), and ayam bakar (grilled chicken). Did I leave anything off the menu? LOL Please make sure to come here ASAP. You will absolutely love it! read more

l came this restaurant with my family and our first experience with Indonesian food. Whatever guys we love it !! it was so delicious and so testy yummy. l would recommend this restaurant also friendly stuff. read more

A must try.. Great tasting authentic Indonesian food. Location: A corner unit of an office plaza. Make sure you note the address and unit number as the sign is not that visible from the road. It is a small joint that seat approx 10-15 people. Service: We had 3 groups came at around the same time so the place wqs packed. However, the wait time was descent. The owner was very friendly and accommodating. Finally.. food: Amazing taste. Really authentic. We tried mie goreng, batagor, gulai sapi, risoles and satay ayam, and all were satisfying. Sometimes they have items that are not in the menu so you may want to ask for them. Overall, the restaurant is highly recommended and I will certainly return for more. read more

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Great food! I've never had Indonesian food before but the server helped explain what a lot of the menu items were. The beef rendang was especially delicious! Prices were also very reasonable. Only downside is that the restaurant is really small, so you might have to be prepared to get takeout if you come. read more

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The second Indonesian restaurant finally opens in GTA! My husband and I drove all the way from Markham to Mississauga to try this new place after my husband's colleague told him about Samara Kitchen. The owner said they just opened about 1.5 months ago. The restaurant was pretty small, more for a take out place but there were couple tables and chairs for those who preferred to dine in. The place can accommodate about 10 people dine in. When we came on Saturday afternoon, we were the only customers dined in and other people mostly were ordering take out. We ordered quite plenty of food just for the two of us because there were so many interesting Indonesian food we wanted to try. We ordered rendang fried rice, beef gulai, sate kambing/goat satay (not in the menu), mie goreng (fried noodle), and homemade sweet iced tea. Everything was delicious, even the iced tea tasted like iced tea in Indonesia. Our favorites were the mie goreng and beef gulai. We definitely recommend it to everyone who miss or who wants to try Indonesian food. The owner was very friendly too. We will come back again to try their other menu. It was worth a drive to Mississauga. read more

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This is a small place with limited seating. We did takeout. Service was fast and food was delicious. The Pepes Ikan is the best dish. It's full of flavors. The portions are also generous. Would highly recommend. read more

Samara Kitchen - Indonesian Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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YELPER ALERT!!! YELPER ALERT!!! Samara Kitchen is an unassuming, Indonesian restaurant hidden and tucked away in an industrial area in Mississauga and it deserves the attention of all foodies in the GTA. When you walk into the restaurant, all you see is all you get.. an asymetrical retaurant with white walls, five food court style tables, a fridge with drinks, and a cash register. I was greeted I'm assuming by the owner and chef of the restaurant. Instead of going for the typical Indonesian nasi goreng or mi goreng, I opted for the more adventurous Pepes Ayam. What is it? Its a chicken thigh wrapped in banana leave and then grilled. I was excited to unwrap the banana leaf package, kind of like a kid ready to unwrap a Christmas present. Once unwrapped all I can see is a yellow paste with basil leaves, hot pepper and other spices mixed in. You really won't see the chicken until you start to dig in with a fork and once you dig in you will immediately know that the chicken is cooked to perfection...tender and falling off the bone. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the exotic spices gave it a bit of heat...it was like an adventure in your mouth. The only thing I can critique is the fact that the banana leaf did not give off as much aroma as I'd like. However I don't blame them since you won't be able to find fresh banana leaves in Canada. I was also tempted to get some chickem satay skewers. But an order came with ten skewers, that's just too much for me. I wish the restaurant could be a bit more flexible and accomodate with a half order. So I ordered the shrimp cracker instead. The shrimp crackers were served in a basket with four hugh pieces of shrimp chips. The chips had the right crunch and a slight shrimp anchovy taste to it. It also came with a peanut sauce. Slightly sweeter than I expected but had a freshly grounded up peanut taste to it. This is a place that I would make an effort to come again. All I need is a friend or relative that wants me to drop them off or pick them up from the airport. Despiten the no frills nature of the restaurant, the tiny dining area and the kitchen portion that I can see through are both quite clean. There are a handful of special items on the menu that require a one hour or even a three hour pre-order. So if there's certain dishes or dessert you are eyeing call in advance. A slight complaint I have is the temperature of the restaurant. I had to keep my down jacket on for the duration of the meal and I was not the only patron who did that. The restaurant also closes at 8pm so don't go too late. Check out Samara Kitchen, I guarantee you a 100% authentic Indonesian meal and you will not leave disappointed. read more

You really have to go out of your way to find this restaurant. But when you do, you think you've found a hidden gem. We went on a cold, windy day and dinning in, we had to wear our jackets because it is such a small place. Many people order take out though, so that might be a better option next time we visit. We ordered a few different dishes to try. We found the curry noodle soup and fried tofu stuffed with vegetables to be delicious, but the flavour of the fish dish was just okay. Pricing is quite good for the portions. Their menu is very extensive, so I look forward to going back and seeing what their other dishes are like. read more

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Definitely one of the best hole-in-the-wall spots I've ever been to. When I tell you it is small in there, it is teeny-tiny small. Yet they still manage to fit tables in there for a comfortable dining experience. It may be a bit underwhelming when you first walk in, but believe me, this restaurant is so worth it. The owners are Indonesian, and have a fine selection of traditional Indonesian foods, but they also have great house recipes as well. We started with the fried calamari, which was exquisite, and served with a sweet and savory yet thin sauce. An excellent sauce to go with this, in my opinion. My mother got Bakso, which is a traditional Sundanese Indonesian soup, with oxtail in it. It was served with all the fixings of scallions, fried onions, noodles, etc. Someone else got the pepper steak, which was bursting with flavor, and came with fried rice and wontons. I got the chicken curry (Kari Ayam) served with Roti, which was a good choice. The curry was thick and spicy--it didn't have as much coconut milk as I usually prefer, but it was still very satisfying and delicious. If you come here, you MUST try some of the roti dipped in curry. Also, the prices here CANNOT be beat. After our meal, I got an iced coffee which they served with condensed milk, for that really delicious and rich caramel-like flavor. read more

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The taste of the foods couldn't be better than what we had expected. The best Indonesian resto so far. read more

This is our second time having lunch at Samara Kitchen. We had BATAGOR AND PANGSIT, rice combo with rendang beef, tempeh and keypunch. Everything was fresh and hot. read more

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Samara. A tiny place with a big surprise of deliciousness for us. Found this gem on Yelp (where else?) and we were not disappointed to have come here for our weekend treat. We ordered the Mei Goreng-a noodle dish that was just perfect to satisfy my noodle craving. We also had the Beef Rendang that came with prata (you can have it with rice too). The dish was really amazing, delicately flavoured and thoughtfully made. I noticed that it taste almost like the Filipino beef kaldereta without the coconut milk/cream. For sure we will come back to try everything in the menu. Great food experience for us. read more

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Food is good, but service is too slow. Some other customers we met told us maybe best to call in at least one to two hours ahead to order.

Was recommended this place by a friend. Dropped by today. Tried out the Nasi Goreng Rendang(basically beef fried rice with spices) and the Home made Ice tea. Tea was pretty good, was mildly sweet and refreshing. The Nasi Goreng was really good, wasnt too salty or bland, decent amount of meat and eggs. It went well with the hot sauce they provided (note hot sauce was quite spicy). All in all, really tasty food for a really good price. read more

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