Service is amazing. Friendly, courteous, professional. Upscale ambiance, intimate, but not for real Indonesian family that will come with grandparents and grandkids and sharing food in the middle. Various alcoholic drinks but no traditional drinks/ desserts. Seems it is a combination of Singapore, Malay, Indo, Indian. Pricy. Entrees not include rice, in which not a customary Indonesian/ Singaporian tradition. The portion of my ayam percek is suitable for the proce, also the nasi uduk. The flavor is balanced, not too salty, not too spicy, in which would be great for my bule friends, but a bit bland for my palate. Beautiful interior decor and design. Overall, I will try another Indo restaurant in my next NoCal work function. Parking sucks. On the street, visa mastercard and coins only. Of course I got a parking tix because I didnt have enough coins. When I arrived, exactly at 5, I was the only one there and the owner/ manager was there too, sitting at the bar. She was not too friendly/ welcoming. The server and bartender are friendly and helpful, and that made me stay and ordered some food. read more

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Absolutely great spot with attentive staff and quality food. If there's one thing to get here it's the beef rendang, a partly tart ish melt in your mouth beef curried stew situation with rice. Most of their drinks have coconut in them, the sangria I had did too and it was very refreshing. read more

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Excellent! We enjoyed everything we ordered from the roti to the crab special (Note: it only came two mantou style buns; when we ordered two more, it cost $6) The non alcoholic cocktail Madame President was too sweet for my taste -- it was like a melted Dreamsicle. You might as well get a lemonde or pea flower seltzer. read more

SanDai - Indonesian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Had a great time at SanDai over the weekend for a birthday brunch celebration. Love the sunroom area, it was extremely clean and has a nice interior. Kaya French Toast | $14 | 9/10 Loved this - I always have to get a sweet dish and this hit the spot. The coconut whipped cream went really well with the brown sugar syrup and fresh fruit. Would get again! Yucca Fries | $8 | 10/10 Wow, this was the best yucca fries I've had! Perfectly fried and the aioli was amazing. Still dreaming about these :) Chicken and Waffle | $20 | 7/10 The pandan waffle with the soy sauce glaze was pretty good, otherwise the dish was a bit salty. I didn't love it but enjoyed the waffle. Nasi Lemak | $22 | 7/10 I think this was fine, the anchovies really complimented the dish. It had good flavor and was a bit spicy! Seafood Mee Goreng | $25 | 7/10 My favorite instant noodle is indomie mi Goreng. I was expected the same flavor but the noodles were a bit cooked too much over my liking. The flavor was good though and the seafood complimented it really well. Service was amazing and sweet, they were really quick and surprised us with the bday cake. Excited to come back and try their other menu offerings off of their brunch and dinner menu. read more

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Came in for dinner on a quiet Saturday night and the food exceeded my expectations! There was no wait and we opted for the patio seating. The environment was relaxing and intimate which I think would be prefect place for a date night. From the moment I step in, the friendly staff members greeted my party with smiles. All the servers were knowledgeable about the items on the menu and attentive with their service. Whenever we had an empty dish, it was quickly taken away to provide more space on the table and any food droppings were wiped away as well. Chicken Satay: The chicken satay is aromatic, juicy, and tender. Infused with the subtle notes of lemongrass and nuttiness. The dish also comes with a small side of coconut rice which pairs perfectly with the chicken leading to a well balanced of flavors. Nasi Goreng: This dish is a flavor explosion! My personal favorite of the night! Each grain of rice is coated in umami and enhanced by savory little dried shrimps. There is a small hint of spicy which elevates the flavor. Nasi Uduk (Rice): I would skip on this next time. Beef Rendang: The beef was tender and was practically melting in my mouth. Tangy salsa on top gives the dish an extra dimension. Note: this dish does take about 25 minutes to make but it would be worth your time! Panna Cotta: Creamy with crunchy caramelized walnut. Perfect! I will 100% be back to try their brunch menu and other items. I was also told that the menu changes every couple months! read more

Good food, good service, good drinks. This was a solid option for dinner with some unique options I haven't seen before. While the food was delicious, I think that the value could've been a little bit better for me to give it five stars. Service was good, and the decor was lovely. read more

SanDai - Indonesian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Sandai is relatively new and clean. The decor is nice and the menus are well presented. They have a coffee bar in the side of the main restaurant. The service is friendly, but a bit slow. It took about 20 minutes to take the orders and another 20 minutes for the food to arrive. They charge a 20% (post-tax) tip automatically for large groups. The food is decent. The seafood mee goreng had good noodles and (I heard) good seafood. The Soto ayam had good flavor for the noodles and chicken. The nasi lemak was decent but the rice and fried chicken were a bit dry. The chicken and waffles was drenched in a sweet syrup sauce that overpowered every other ingredient. The avocado coffee was just strange. read more

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Freaking de-lish. Nasi Goreng is my ish! Looking for flavorful goodness then this is the place. The open kitchen allows you to watch them prep all the freshness right into your bowl/plate. Staff: GREAT, they are so nice and willing to make recommendations if you need. Note: be mindful of the hours, they close for a short period before switching to dinner. Street parking or a short walk to the parking garage. read more

SanDai - Indonesian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

I was soo intrigued by the allure of an Indonesian brunch. I love mee goreng instant ramen but never really had authentic Indonesian food. I ordered their most popular dishes, including pandan chicken and waffles, seafood mee goreng, and nasi goreng w/ tiger shrimp. chicken n waffles 7/10: the pandan waffles lacked the pandan flavor profile that I'm accustomed to but the color was really pretty LOLL It was paired w/ a spicy sweet sauce that had a strong flavor that honestly overpowered the dish seafood mee goreng 8/10: my personal favorite as it was very nostalgic of the instant ramen. seafood mix was a great add-on. could use a bit more flavor though nasi goreng 6/10: tiger prawn was overcooked and the rice lacked depth. I did like the shrimp chips kopi coffee 8/10: reminiscent of Vietnamese coffee (it's also made of condensed milk) but less strong. It was served warm which I actually prefer over hot. Would get again Overall, the flavors were strong but one-dimensional. I just wished there was more variety... although if you like sweet and spicy, these dishes are for you. read more

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**3.5** I've had this BM'd since I saw a BA vlogger share their experience. After Hubs tried it out with friends, we decided I would give it a try. It's the old Prima location, which brought back fond memories. It's very spacious still with the Kopi Coffee bar sectioned off. We sat near the open windows to get some Vitamin D on such a gorgeous day last weekend and to people watch. The brunch menu items immediately caught my attention from roti with veg curry, coconut Cappucino, kaya french toast, to pandan beignets. Yes, I ordered all my favorites . For starters, the piping hot roti with vegetable curry had some Latin influence with the pinto beans. It had the same texture and consistency to a bowl of chili. Very flavorful and pair well with the roti. The coffee tea drinks came next. I felt my Cappuccino wasn't very hot but the flavor of the foam. OMG. They torched the top and it almost brought out the flavor of coconut foam. It wasn't as sweet as I hoped (which the server did warn me about) but I added some coconut syrup from my French Toast and it was perfect. Speaking of French toast...this was a unique item as it had Kaya spread in the middle. I was so excited about this as I've never had Kaya toast outside of Singapore. Ngl, I was a bit underwhelmed. I could not taste any of the kaya that was supposed to stuffed french toast. It was more like a thin spread inside. It seems like the French toast process drowned out the kaya taste OR it needed a thicker helping of kaya or a base to swirl in the kaya like coconut cream. The coconut syrup did help a bit and salvage the French Toast for it's namesake. Also, the whipped cream was all melted so the presentation was hopeful but the dish was barely warm by the 1st bite. I tried some of Hubs noodle dish with seafood. It was spicy with a kick so I did not eat too much of it. Packed with lots of flavor. My DD'S shrimp and Grits was coconutty and delicious. Also a kick of heat. Both of their dishes, again, wasn't very hot either. I was hoping some dessert could be the saving grace, banking on the pandan beignets to be amazing. Oif they were just beignets with the coconut syrup, yes they were good. Nicely fried and crispy. But they were supposed to be pandan which I couldn't taste. Hubs really wanted the avocado coffee as he raved about last time. But they ran out. Bummer! Overall, the dishes were quite unique. Flavors were somewhat there. But, it kinda misses the mark for me. read more

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Great service and beautiful food, but what was presented did not match with the price. There wasn't that special factor to justify the price in my opinion. I would go back, but more so for the coffee selections and to try their pastries. Food wise, if it was a third of the price, sure. I tried their avocado kopi, and that was really good! 5 stars for that portion. Creamy, slight avocado flavor, can taste the espresso. Yum. My friend tried the coconut cappuccino and that looked amazing. Nice bruleed layer on top. Fancy! If I recall correctly, my friend tried the gado gado (Romanesco, Brocollini, Beets, Balinese Black Rice, Beet Greens, Watermelon Radish, Roasted Peanut Sambal, Sambal Citrus Vinaigrette, Vegetable Chips) and they asked if she wanted to to add protein like tofu or shrimp, and she chose tofu. I'm sure the addition price was noted somewhere, but they didn't mention how much extra it'll be. It was good, but not omfg gotta get this again good, and simple bowl of veggies and tofu for around $30?? Cmon, get that at Urban Plates for a fraction of the cost or something. I tried the mushroom congee since I was watching a show on Hulu and that was mentioned and I thought hmmm that sounds kind of amazing. What a disappointment! Extremely overpriced and they asked if I wanted egg in it and I said sure, and that was an additional $2 or $3. Congee with sesame oil, ginger, scallion, shiitake mushrooms, king oyster mushrooms, and a side of soy sauce for $24 before the egg addition. Ridiculous as it wasn't even that great. Edible, yes, but flavor wise and lack of mushroom flavor was disappointing. Texture of some of the items in there seemed off as well. It's like fancy restaurant portion size and pricing (appetizer-esque), but lacking that quality and flavor. Good environment. Enjoyed the time here overall, but my food was just a no. One to two stars for that, but excellence on the caffeine. read more

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It was a nice warm Saturday and I was visiting a friend in the Walnut Creek area. Knowing that I grew up in Singapore she recommended this restaurant which is an Indonesian Singaporean restaurant. The restaurant was located just off Main Street but it was in a popular bar/restaurant area and parking can be an issue. Since it was lunch time parking was ok. There are two doors to the restaurant, one that enters through the coffee shop area and the other directly into the restaurant. Service was excellent and we had as great time with our server. I ordered the seafood fried rice and my friend ordered the burger as she was unsure of the various Indonesian dishes in the menu. Both items arrive quickly and I enjoyed the fried rice. The sambal had a nice level of spiciness so that it did not overpower the dish itself. My friend did enjoy the burger and the fries were nicely done. Atmosphere was very quaint with items from Indonesia adorning the walls and shelves. I was intrigued by the wayang kulit puppets hanging on the wall. Only gripe was the price itself. Expect to pay about $35 per person tip included. The restaurant was about 65% occupied indoors and there is patio seating available. read more

SanDai - Indonesian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Ah-mazing! Ever since coming back from a trip to Singapore and Malaysia, we've been on the look out for this type of food. We came here with my spouse's business partner and his wife and the food is delicious! The restaurant has a very modern and minimalist aesthetic which showcases the beauty of the food. The service was friendly and great. Each person gave a warm welcome and it reminded me of feeling like I was home. We ordered the Beef Rendang, Laksa, Ayam Percek, Gado Gado, Tahu Goreng, and Nasi Uduk (rice w/pandan, lemongrass, coconut & lime leaf) and Nasi Kuning (rice w/turmeric, lemongrass and coconut). Oh the fragrance, the flavor, and yumminess! Everything tasted amazing! The chef accommodated removing peanuts in the Tahu Goreng as we had a food allergy in our party but it still tasted great! I really enjoyed the two types of rice as it paired well with each of the different dishes we ordered. I found out that they have a coffee bar during the day time and I told my spouse that I will want to come back during the day time so we can try the coffee and beverages. Overall, it was a great dinner and I hope to bring others here so that they can try it out too. read more

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Food is and presentation are great. Atmosphere is peaceful. The taste brings me back to Bali and even better then Bali, very authentic Love the blue rice with healty ingredients and great coconut favors and did not overpower the side The prawns and fried to perfection and the hind of lime and samba matched well Ambiance is peaceful with an enclosed outside seating Service is attentive on this slow Saturday brunch read more

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I wanted to try this place for so long but sadly my experience was quite disappointing :/ For starters, the atmosphere is mediocre, it's a dim lit restaurant with a decent amount of seating but it definitely feels congested with all the tables shoved inside. The presentation of the food and of the restaurant holds up in Walnut Creek but honestly with the amount of frustration you'd likely endure you'd hardly notice it. I came in on Valentine's day around 6:30PM. I didn't have a reservation so I expected to wait 30-45 minutes which is also what was expressed to me upon check in. They expressed that they could save my phone number and text me when my table was ready. I never received a text message, but luckily i was just inside for the duration of the wait time. We waited almost an hour before i checked in with the host who seated us about 10 minutes later. Upon being seated at our table, i was pretty excited to try everything out so my partner and i decided to do the Valentines menu special. Upon being greeted by our waiter, i expressed HEAVILY "please don't put nuts on ANYTHING. If there are nuts included in a dish, please place it ON THE SIDE." I followed up with our waiter to ensure which dishes typically come with nuts so I could be sure if any error should occur I could double check it before my partner ate the dish. It took about 30-45 minutes before the APPETIZER came out. The sauce for the satay sampler, was NOT initially place on the side instead it was drizzled on top. The executive chef had given us the dish, and i had expressed that we requested the sauces to be placed on the side rather than on top. Rather than apologetic, they seemed more annoyed and took our dish and walked off to replace it. It took about 10-15 more minutes before received our replacement. My partner and I were pretty satisfied and didn't mind that we had waited for so long. However, that soon changed as we continued to wait for the remainder of our dishes to come out. They brought the fruit salad out, again with nuts on top. It's completely understandable that slip ups happen, but this was the second time i had to ask for a replacement and again I was met with annoyance rather than any sense of understanding. Not only that, but it seemed like there was a lack of urgency as our dishes continued to take way too long to come out. They expressed about an hour and a half into our meal that the bisque had run out but nobody had informed our waiter until we had to ask about the remainder of our dishes. They expressed that they would discount our meal since we didn't receive the bisque. Then they chose to bring out the bisque anyways later on. The whole meal altogether had taken practically 2-3 HOURS NOT INCLUDING EARLIER WAIT TIME. My main issue with the restaurant was not only the quality of the food but also the quality of the service. We had been patient the entire evening up until we were met with impatience. This restaurant was quite honestly the worst of Walnut Creek. I have tried different places in Walnut Creek and cannot say I have ever been met with such poor attitude. Our waiter had only apologized to us at the end of the night after we were about to practically just pay and walk out. It was also apparent that they were EXTREMELY understaffed even though the holidays would be expected to have a high volume of customers. Being that our waiter was one of maybe three others, we also did not receive any check ins throughout the meal. Instead we had to flag our waiter down for any concerns. The food was decent at best but not even worth the price. The satay sampler was probably the best dish we had the whole night and I can't even say that was worth coming by for. Actually a few hours after the meal, my partner and I both felt unwell and ended up throwing up most of the food. This restaurant is not worth the visit on any given day. The parking in the area is not good, it is towards the further outskirts of the main shopping area of Walnut Creek. The restaurant looks decent at best and the service is the worst. You can find much better food anywhere else along the main strip of restaurants in Walnut Creek without regretting your meal. read more

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Fun fact this place use to be Prima an Italian restaurant I use to go when I lived here years ago. Anywho, celebrated dinner here with the ladies and we had a great time great company. They were having a mixer event this night and had a DJ. It was lively and fun. However I felt the food and drink flavors were a bit lacking I can't describe it but something else was missing and or some flavors didn't blend well for my taste. Service was good in the beginning staff was friendly but then it tapered off towards the end, it took a while to get our food and drinks, perhaps because it was busy that night. I am not sure if I'll come back again but maybe to give it one last shot... tbd read more

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SanDai is a sleek, modern, chef-driven Indonesian-Californian fusion restaurant in downtown Walnut Creek. Though I've been here for their dinner service, they offer a completely different menu for brunch. My favorite item was the Bird's Nest Roti Canai, made of a layered fried flatbread with two fried eggs in a center hole, served with a coconut chickpea curry on the side for dipping. The flatbread was perfectly crispy and flaky, and the egg and coconut curry added just the right flavor and unctuousness to the bread. I also tried the Pandan Waffle, a creative green-colored waffle with a crispy exterior and a particularly chewy interior. For our entrees, the Breakfast Plate was a simple combination of an English muffin, a fried egg, an arugula cucumber salad, and salty sambal kicap manis (the only Indonesian component on the plate). The Nasi Lemak was centered on a mound of blue pea coconut rice, accompanied by two pieces of koji fried chicken, soft-boiled egg, anchovies, peanuts, cucumber salad, and sambal terasi (a spicy shrimp chili paste). The component that stood out most was the boneless koji fried chicken, which was super salty and crunchy. Finally, the Seafood Mee Goreng was a dish of wavy egg noodles stir-fried in sambal terasi (and other flavorful sauces), topped with tiger prawns, baby octopus, and fish balls. The noodles had a wavy texture similar to instant noodles, and the sauce had a complex sweet and spicy flavor. Overall, the food here was tasty though on the salty side, and the dishes were expensive for what they were. read more

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Such a cute place! We were able to make reservations for opening on a Saturday, and it was still quite empty except for the cafe next door. You're able to order drinks from the kopi bar to your table as well. Ordered the nasi goreng set, seafood mee goreng, kaya french toast, roti chanai. Avo kopi was good, it was a thick drink with the avocado juice. The moringa latte was basically matcha latte. Highly recommend everything we ordered!!! read more

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2.5/5 stars. My family is from Indonesia so I know a thing or two about authentic Indo/Malay food and this is certainly not it. My friend and I came here on a Sunday afternoon so be advised they have a different menu than I posted below which is their brunch menu. Offerings are very limited and they don't offer the option to order from their main menu so I didn't like I was so limited to like 4 main dish offerings. There's also a coffee shop within the restaurant where they offer Kopi but we got a cup to go on our way out and it was very acidic and gave us a stomachache. I knew walking in with the chic upscale ambience and the fact its in Walnut Creek that this food would not be authentic, but that's okay if its flavorful! Unfortunately, it was not. I ordered the Nasi Goreng and my girlfriend ordered the Nasi Lemak. I just don't understand how you have Indo/Malay/South East Asian food that is bland! How is that even possible given the flavors in this region? They completely Americanized this which again is fine, but there was no flavor. Portions were pretty good given I had left overs but pricing is absurd. Since they're going for upscale the price reflects that but paying $27 for 3 prawns and tons of rice is insane. Not to mention my prawn was undercooked as pictured below. Service was just okay. We were seated quickly and she came a couple of times at first just to get our order in, but once we got our food we never saw our server again. Didn't fill up our water, and had to flag down someone else to get the check and a box. They really only got the 2.5 stars from my based on ambiance and okay portions. This place does not represent Malay food people, you've been warned. read more

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It looked good on Instagram so we decided to give it a try. Made reservation for Sunday brunch. The service was decent. The food was... Disclaimer - my husband is from Malaysia and we go back to SE Asia often, so we have high expectations, especially when the reviews we saw and the posts were really enticing. The avocado coffee was on the lukewarm side... and VERY thick as expected with avocado. The temperature caught me off guard as I will do either very hot or icy coffee... this lukewarm kind of turned me off. The entrees were very pretty to look at, but I hate to say the tastes did not meet our expectations. Again this is from the pov of who eat lots of SE Asian food in Asia... The pastries were the best part, but I still say the pandan pastry, although looked the part with light green color, didn't have any trace of pandan flavor. What got me was the fact the dishes were not spicy so we asked for some condiments- namely Sambal as we were in an SE Asian restaurant... so we were given a small bowl with less than 2 tablespoons of sambal (still need more heat) only to learn that condiment was $3.00 when we saw it on the check... The dishes were definitely Social Media worthy! And if you do not have high expectations of SE Asian cuisine you might find the dishes quite tasty. I say at the minimum it was a good experience and I can check off my Instagram must try list. It is really a 3.5 star experience for me but I will give it a 4 for the presentation. read more

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My family and I had Sunday brunch here because my friend recommended it to me, and my goodness, it exceeded my expectations! From the food, to the service, to the ambiance, this place is a 10/10. The Kopi Avocado was what we were looking forward to the most, and it did not disappoint! It was creamy, silky, and packed with avocado and espresso flavor! I've had avocado latte's before, but those were no comparison to SanDai's For food, we had the Chicken & Waffle, Seafood Mee Goreng, and Nasi Lemak. They were all delicious! The chicken & waffle were coated in a sweet savory sauce. The seafood in the mee goreng were tender and perfectly cooked, and the noodles were salivating tasty and spicy The nasi lemak was 100% my favorite, as I had nothing like it before. The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The coconut rice was flavorful with a good chew. The fried anchovies added a touch of salt with a fun crunch. And the sambal, OOH! It was the star of the show. Talk about kachow all the way to FlavorTown This place was sooo good, I honestly cannot wait to go again! This time for dinner! read more

SanDai - Kopi Avocado - Indonesian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Came here for a friend's birthday brunch and service and food was absolutely amazing! Seafood Mee Goreng- Noodles were al dente. A little bit sweet and hints of savory-ness. Scallops were nice and tender the shrimp on tip was nice grilled. There was also octopus that wasn't too chewy as well. Overall solid dish. Nasi Goreng set- Rice was super flavorful. Coupled with the sauce on the side and the grilled prawns of skewers made this dish a nice and clean breakfast. Topped with an fried egg on the top with a runny yolk made this dish extra delectable. Teh Halia- GInger milk tea was smooth and very soothing. read more

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Damn, what a shame. Came out here to support my people. Was told we would sit in 10 minutes. Didn't sit until 30 mins. Then didn't get greeted or get water for another 15-20 mins. No communication or updates. The lady kept mean mugging us and didn't bother acknowledging us at all. No water was served at all. We had to ask a couple of times. The table across from us had to get their own water from another table because they didn't receive any. Never seen that happen. Not surprised though considering they weren't attending to us or a couple tables. The sad part is, we walked out because they never acknowledged us when we were sat, they said 10 mins but lied to us, and there's no communication. If you're looking for a spot to celebrate anything this ain't the place. Would I come back tomtry again? Maybe but only if the manager and restaurant acknowledges our complaint and resolved it. For now, we're good. The food looks good but the service and communication is non existent. I really hope they figure this out as a team. read more

WOW!! finally trying this place and it did not disappoint! of course i had to try the kopi avocado. it was perfect! creamy and not too sweet. you can definitely still taste the strong espresso. i also had the egg sandwich with tempeh. it came on a soft brioche bun. the tempeh had a hint of sweetness to it which i loved. for dessert i had the pineapple macadamia escargot which hit the spot! the other drink is a butterfly pea iced tea lemonade! so pretty and refreshing. the ambiance is nice and relaxing. they have a bar with seating and a separate room for dining. its very open and bright. and the most important part of all was the amazing service! was very helpful in explaining what everything is and giving recommendations. will be back to try more of th read more

I really love the interior of the restaurant. Very clean and new, gave it a very modern, upscale lounge vibe. I'm giving 2 stars because overall, my experience was just okay.. we came for brunch and I asked to be seatted at a bigger table for my party of 2 because we usually tend to order a lot and I hate feeling crowded on the table. There were plenty of tables and we were told no because there would be reservations. I had a feeling they were just saying that because they wanted to reserve the tables for parties of 3-4 & that's exactly what happened. After finishing our meals, of course all of those tables were still not occupied.. Anyways, we ordered the Ubud & Java Martini and these tasted amazing! Thank you to whoever made these drinks. But for $18 a drink, sheeshhhh! For food we got the mushroom congee and added the 6 minute egg, Seafood Mee Goreng, & Nasi Lemak. I'd skip on the mushroom congee if I were you. For $24 you get a small bowl of bland, wet rice.. the consistency was not congee. I don't know what a six minute egg is, but I was expecting a soft boiled egg with creamy yolk, it was closer to a regular boiled egg.. the seafood mee goreng was good but nothing amazing. Very similar to the instant noodle. The Nasi lemak dish to me, didn't really seem like a cohesive dish, it was missing a sauce to tie everything together. It did come with a small paste on top of the rice. The rice could've been a lot heavier on the coconut. Overall the dish was just okay. I was looking forward to trying their beef rendang but that is only available on their dinner menu. Overall, I think the restaurant is lovely, just way over priced with mid food. Selection isn't great. I'd recommend going to farm house or one of their sister restaurants. The next time I come back, it would be to try the coffee. I'd love to try their other cocktails but not for $18+ read more

SanDai - Indonesian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

WHEN: Fri @11am Made reservations ahead of time for HIGH TEA since it sells out super quick. They only have it every Friday for the month of March (I think it's been extended now), and they have different seating hours 10am-1pm. It was unclear on how to make reservations because the post on instagram says to PM them, but they just tell you to got to the website to reserve. All of the pastries, sandwiches and jams are made in house. They proudly serve oakwood roasted, Mr.Espresso coffee from Oakland, CA. Their tea is freshly brewed from Leaves and Flowers, a woman owned business in Berkeley, CA. For $65, the HIGH TEA FOR 2 comes with: 2 BEVERAGES (each person select one): Choice of Drip, Cappucino or Latte. Teh Halia (Ginger milk tea), Genamaicha, Asam Black or Tropic Garden. We were told we had the option of selecting drinks from their cafe next door Kopi Bar. But what annoyed me was that they don't charge the difference. They charged us fully for the drink replacement. I wish they told me cuz then I'd still order my beverage that I already paid for. Here's what I got: KOPI AVOCADO - $6 Avocado blend with oat milk and coconut condense milk and a shot of express. SO rich and creamy, I love it. I've had it before and I rec giving it a try. MORINGA LATTE - $6 This is what my friend got and it was decent! 2 MIMOSAS (each person select one) Choice of Orange, cranberry, pineapple, or grapefruit. I chose Grapefruit, it was fine. 3 PATISSERIES (1) Almond Croissant (1) Coconut Sugar Escargot (1) Blueberry Danish I don't even know why this list on the menu had this in plural as if we are getting more than one each but we don't. It's tiny pastries we had to split. They were all decent pastries, and smaller than your average sized pastries you'd get an any bakery. 7 SAVORIES (2) Curried Potato Empanadas (2) Cucumber Sandwiches (3) Cheddar Biscuits The best here are the cheddar biscuits which had a thin layer of crispness on the outside and it was fluffy towards the center. We agreed this was the best item out of everything. Pun intended but I find it odd that we were given 3 biscuits, meaning we had to split one of them. 10 SWEETS (2) Pandan Coconut Cream Pie (2) Black Sesame Pie (2) Makrut Lime Meringue Pie (6) Farmers Market Strawberries All these tiny pies were just okay. Barely tasted any pandan flavor, black sesame was mediocre, and the Makrut Lime was too strong in that line flavor. Strawberries were okay. I believe if you reserve now for April it's $85, which is an increase of $20. Does that mean there's more food or did they realize they needed to charge more? Anyway, I'm glad we got to give this place a try, we had fun celebrating my friend and it was a nice location. PARKING: Since it's a weekday morning, we found parking up the street that is metered. read more

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I love Malaysian/Singaporean food and SanDai was recommended by my Singaporean friend. I would say the interior decoration is not what I expected; it is very modern and a beautiful wine cellar that you can see through a glass. They have a small coffee bar on the side with house specialty bakery items that look really delicious. We were there for my birthday brunch and didn't order extra pastries. I got the fried chicken and waffle and it was really good. The waffle is Pandan flavor. We also had other dishes including Beef Rendang Hash and Nasi Lemak and shared among ourselves. They were all tasty too. The only con is it is pricey but given it is in Walnut Creek and it is more upscale than any other Malaysian place I have been to in my life. It makes sense! Will return for more Malaysian dishes! read more

SanDai is the main restaurant and is connected to Kopi Bar. The restaurant was so big and love the open concept kitchen. It We were seated right away without a reservation. The service was not the best, I had to waive down the waiter to get my order and pay. I had ordered the Mocha and Kopi Avocado coffee. The Kopi Coffee was the perfect amount of sweetness and really liked the thick consistency. The Mocha coffee was not good, it was just extremely bitter and there was so many particles in the drink that was not enjoyable. For our entree's I ordered the Chicken + Waffles and the Seafood Mee Goreng. The chicken was super crispy and moist, while the waffles had a hint of pandan. It was delicious but I think the sauce was a little too much and overpowering. The Seafood Mee Goreng, came in a large portion and came with so much seafood. I loved the flavor but I think it also had way too much sauce and was salty. Overall, this place is a great place to grab some drinks over dinner with friends. read more

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Finally got to try this Indonesian/singaporean place in downtown Walnut Creek. Appetizer of roti/curry was good. The other appetizer of salad and tofu, the sauce was too sweet for my taste. Kiddos got a friend chicken burger that they said was good, fries were salty though. Hubby and I shared a shrimp and grits, the grits was a coconut flavor and I didn't enjoy that as much. Love the outdoor patio seating. read more

SanDai - Indonesian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

4/5 because we didn't try the dinning part where food is served. If you are a coffee enthusiast- this is your place to be! The coffee is extremely potent and strong. If you like it black and with little sugar, this is your go to. My friend and I got a coconut latte and the avocado kopi, holy crap when I tell you we were WIRED. We WERE WIRED!! Service was great, staff is friendly. Coffee is brought to your table. Limited take out options for coffee. Pastries were pretty good. Ambiance definitely gives off a more fancier upscale hipster ish vibes. The place is super clean! The location is in the heart of downtown. You're lucky is you find a parking spot on the street in front of this place, we happen to get one the day me and my friend went on our lunch. Will def come back to try the restaurant food! read more

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I was attracted to this spot because of its unique Asian fusion aspect. It has such good vibes and is so aesthetically designed, but unfortunately was underwhelming. The main problem was how expensive the dishes were for the how little you get. FOOD: We went for lunch and there is also a coffee bar/bakery in the front where you also order pastries and lattes. Their selection was pretty unique like carrot cake croissants and a large egg tart. We ordered the following items: - large egg tart: this was good, tasted like your typical egg tart with puff pastry as the tart - the Chicken and Waffle: had a great concept with the spicy and savory sauce with a mix of sweet syrup, but the chicken was a bit dry. This dish was decently priced for what we got. - Migoreng Seafood Noodles: this dish was disappointing. Not only was it $30-40, but you get so little noodles AND barely any seafood. Also, this dish was way too saucy for us. This dish was NOT worth it. SERVICE: Great service and very friendly people. AMBIANCE: The highlight of the visit. Loved how everything was decorated and how modern and lush everything was. Lots of seating and great for large parties. They even have a private room for 20+ people. Overall, I don't see myself coming back unless they change up the menu. Or maybe dinner has better food. read more

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I've seen a reel of SanDai on Instagram so I sent this to my friend so we can try their brunch one weekend. Overall, food is okay but honestly feel it's overhyped on social media. It is pleasing to the eyes, but I found it to be pricey. My favorite would have to be the Nasi Lemak. I can whiff the smell of coconut as soon as I started scooping up the rice. The fried chicken didn't wow me that much, I don't know but... it was missing some oomph to it. Although, I did like the chicken and pandan liege waffle pairing. Each of the main brunch entrees are priced at $25-27. They have a lot of cocktails too, and a bottomless mimosa for $35. I wanted to try the Kopi avocado but the lady said they've been out since last week since it went viral on social media. I opted for Kopi instead which is like a Vietnamese coffee with the condensed milk. It was strong but I wasn't into it that much. I asked if the Golden Latte had caffeine in it but it doesn't.. The service is on point though! They keep tabs on you and make sure waters are refilled occasionally. Really attentive service :) read more

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Had a belated bday celebration with my girls here and we were immediately transported back to Bali. The ambiance is really cute and we loved the color palettes. We ordered a variety of food, which included: -Bruschetta -Mussels -Beef Rendang -Chicken Satay -Nasi Goreng with salted fish and an egg Food was overall good- portions were a little small for the price but packed flavor and spice. Service was great and attentive - they even gave a complimentary birthday chocolate avocado cupcake for my friend and me. Glad we got to try this place! read more

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Went to dinner with a large party of 10 people and we all enjoyed trying Malaysian/Singaporean cuisine and the incredible service. It is definitely family style so we ordered many dishes. We started off with smaller plates and each dish had SO much flavor. And we liked every single dish. Our favorites were the Nasi Goreng, Beef Rendang, and the Branzino. As for the service, the staff was accommodating for the number of people in our party and happily made most of our group mocktails for Dry January. And we even got to meet the Executive Chef who was super sweet and friendly. Can't wait to go back to try the crab! read more

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Service was warm and attentive. Ambiance is very clean and modern. Now for the food - everything I tried was delicious! We went for brunch and it was definitely not a typical chicken and waffles but I loved the spicy and flavorful kick! read more

SanDai - Chicken and waffles - Indonesian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Went here for dinner to celebrate my cousin's birthday we ordered the grilled prawns and mushroom satay skewers, roti with lentils, beef, beef Jerky, chicken soup with noodles, nasi goreng, and drinks. Top standouts: Nasi goreng (I could eat this alone it's so good) the salted fish with fried egg on top Grilled prawns Beef jerky I wish I could have tried the things from their bakery but they close before dinner so next time This was my first time having Indonesian food I would go back to try more things read more

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Came here for lunch with our visiting in-laws. Looked up places to eat and we decided to come here. Never tried Indonesian food before. Cafe and restaurant combined. For lunch you order and pay at the cafe. Self serve water. Chef Nora's Blended Burger * KQED Best Burger in the East Bay* 25 - I do have to say that this burger is pretty delicious. We cut the burger into 4th so everyone can have a bite. Comes with shoe string fries with an aioli. Soto Ayam 26 - This was the only not spicy item. Curry soup noodle. Plenty of noodles topped with a couple pieces of chicken and fried potato patty. The soup was good. Noodles cooked well. Nasi Goreng 27 - My friend said this is a popular dish she had in Bali. Fried rice was cooked well. This dish had a spicy aftertaste even though it comes with a spicy side sauce. We got this other Nasi dish - yam? tofu pandan rice and two pieces of shrimp. Tofu and yam cooked well. My husband had a piece of the shrimp and said it was slightly underdone. Overall, felt like there was way more carbs in each dish than toppings/protein. Most dishes were slightly spicy. We all felt like the dishes were all pretty pricey for what we got. I also got a mocha. It was good and smooth. Glad we got to try something new but would only return for the drinks and cafe. read more

SanDai - Mocha - Indonesian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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The ambiance was quiet but picturesque by emulating an island vibe. The wait staff had island shirts and the restaurant had flower decor. The service was great with the wait staff coming to check in on us often and we're so polite. The drinks were delicious, they were mixed well and weren't watered down. The food was amazing. We had the garlic noodles as an appetizer and they weren't greasy or had an overpowering garlic taste. The meats for the entrees were tender and flavorful. The ginger rice was amazing and complimented the chicken dish read more

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I was so excited when I came across Kopi Bar on my Yelp search for coffee and immediately crossed out all of the other potential stops I found. We haven't had kaya toast or kopi since our honeymoon in Singapore right before the pandemic...and I didn't even think to search for it here! We arrived right after they opened but they appeared to still be getting ready and putting out pastries while they helped the customers in front of us. I don't have a problem with that but since they weren't all out there I only ordered one that I liked and then noticed they had even more stuff afterward. There weren't any labels either but not sure if they normally don't have them or just didn't have them out yet. We were very excited about the kopi avocado because we just had a delicious avocado latte in SoCal and don't have any back home in Sacramento. We asked if we could have it iced and they said it was served cold but no ice. It came out in a small cup, think like cappuccino size, so all the pictures I saw definitely looked a lot bigger! We mixed it all together like instructed. It was not cold whatsoever though, but it also wasn't hot...just straight room temperature (guessing due to cold avocado + hot espresso) but it just wasn't appetizing to me. I would've loved it more if it was iced and a bit sweeter. I also ordered a regular kopi but they said it only comes hot. I usually get iced drinks but wanted to try it to compare to our travels. It ended up just too bitter for me even after stirring and I didn't finish. The highlight of our visit was the kaya jam croissant muffin. It had crispy edges but the perfectly gooey center that you'd want in the middle of a cinnamon roll. I would've eaten the whole thing but our son was a fan too so he ate most of it! I really wanted kaya toast too and had confirmed on their IG they served it but I didn't see it on a menu anywhere. The actual cashier + baristas were very kind and gave great service. There was a sweet lady too who was sitting working at the host stand of the restaurant side and greeted me and my daughter when she walked past. However there was another lady who was scolding the baristas. It wasn't yelling but it was definitely loud enough for me and other customers to hear. She was scolding them for the placement of pastries and for not being ready at opening, saying things like "we discussed this" and "next time no service up front until ready." She's not entirely wrong but the way she approached them was not right. It's unprofessional and embarrassing to those workers, I felt very bad. I am sure it was very frustrating for them to just be silent and still have to put a smile on their face and serve the customers. Overall I would come back for pastries, even for a dozen of those kaya cruffins! The drinks were the number one thing we were looking for on our entire day trip to the Bay Area so maybe our expectations were too high. Would probably not go out of my way again for the drinks...unless they come up with a kaya latte because then I'd 100% be there!! read more

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First time trying out this Singaporean restaurant and we were not disappointed. The kopi and latte were excellent. The seafood mee Goreng was a little on the spicier side but the flavor was good. The ragu Goreng was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside with a sweet soy sauce based sauce. My favorite was the beef rendeng hash. The egg was cooked perfectly and the hash was the perfect mixed of hash and beef. Service was also very good. I definitely recommend this place and will be coming back to try some of their other menu items. read more

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