There aren't many Indonesian food spots in the DMV so as I tell my little ones: "you get what you get and you don't get upset." Sate co operates in various locations; the one I visited was at GW Hospital on a weekday lunch. They had a steady stream of people even at lunch time. Decent portions for my Sumatra platter. The beef rendang was tender, nicely packed full of flavor, and spicy. My little one loved the chicken satay and sautéed vegetables- I think she loved eating the meat off a stick the most. The corn fritters could've been bigger and crispier (I'm used to that). I pre-ordered on their website and food was ready when promised. 4.5 Stars for this food truck read more

Continuing to enjoy Sate Truck whenever it comes to our neighborhood. Staying with our favorites the rendang beef and chicken sate, now also adding fried wontons and spring rolls each time. Food remains excellent and portions generous - leftovers good for another meal (!) so it's super good value. read more

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One of the best kept secrets in DC, this food truck always draws a crowd! Now that I've moved from the area, I always look for it while in town. Great food, great owners read more

I had the pleasure of visiting this little food truck recently thanks to my building! I placed my order online earlier in the day and decided to go with the Sumatra Platter which includes the Chicken Sate AND the beef curry (a little something for everyone)! The portions were huge, mainly because they stuff the box with so much rice. I would have liked a little more sauce to go with all that rice but everything was still tasty. The sate was your typical chicken skewers with a sweet peanut sauce. It was good but nothing special stood out about it. The beef curry on the other hand was shown a little more love and you can tell that it wasn't just thrown together to simmer for 5 mins, because the flavors of the spices in the sauce were so developed and really shined through. I could have personally used some more salt, but that's a quick fix at home. Oh yeah, it is spicy so if you can't do spicy..don't. But if you are a dragon, they also have their EXTRA spicy beef curry. Surprisingly my favorite part of the meal were the CORN FRITTERS! Who would have thought?! I remember when I first saw them in the box I thought to myself "these would probably be good with a nice dipping sauce" but NOPE, you don't even need that. They were crispy and delicious on their own. Definitely give them a shot when they're in your neighborhood! read more

I really miss Satay Sarinah, but I am glad that they kept the truck alive. Sate Truck provides some really delicious Indonesian cuisine. I usually get the Java Platter, which is chicken sate, chicken curry, rice, vegetables, and corn fritters (bakwan jagung). I wish they offered their spicy chicken (ayam bumbu rujak), but this platter is filling and tasty. The first time I had the corn fritters, they were not my favorite, but I've grown to love them. The chicken curry is really flavorful. The vegetables could use some improvement--they tend to be overcooked. I've had the Sumatra Platter, which replaces the curry with the beef rendang, and that is some spicy goodness right there. I appreciate the spicy chile sauce you can add to any meal. I hope to try the mie ayam soon. I love Indonesian cuisine, so I'm thrilled that this truck is usually only a block away from work. read more

Sate Truck - Java Platter - Indonesian Near Me

Ever since Cafe Asia closed (RIP to one of my favorite college standbys), it's been impossible to find Indonesian food in the District unless you have an Indonesian friend who takes pity upon you and invites them to your house for good eats. I sadly do not have any Indonesian friends (but would love to have one...any takers?!?) so I had to seek solace in the Sate Truck which I found parked outside of the National Portrait Gallery one lucky day! Their chicken curry is bomb, sweetly scented of coconut milk and lots of chunks of juicy tender chicken and potatoes within. It's one of my favorite dishes in the world and they definitely do justice here. The other day I decided to go outside of my comfort zone and try their combo meal which had beef rendang (marinated beef simmered for hours in Indonesian spices, curry sauce, and roasted desiccated coconut...dare you to read that without drooling), their namesake sate, rice, corn fritters, and veggies. At $11, it was a great deal and the food was filling, delicious and a fun way to try out a lot of new things at once. Also a little bit spicy -- it totally awakened all my senses at one time! I have to give a special shout out to their sate which was boldly flavored and deliciously grilled. I could eat 100 of those sticks. read more

State Department, Indonesia, here I go! So many different cuisines to try and it never hurts to try something new with these trucks and carts popping up. Found this truck and checked out their style. The food from these islands are similar to Malaysia & Singapore cuisine so think spices, a bit salty, with savoriness and tenderness. I ordered the "Mie Ayam": the braised chicken noodles. The chicken was braised with mushrooms, celery, onions, scallions, and Indonesian spices and served over noodles garnished with chicken fried wontons. It was packed with flavor and a nice portion; the wontons were a nice touch. The noodles looked and tasted like ramen noodles which isn't bad although I was hoping they'd be thicker and wider but flavors are there. They've got other dishes like the beef curry and chicken satay; I'll be vying for these when they come back around. You're probably thinking of getting your usual sandwich/tacos/pizza/burgers on your lunch breaks. The skepticism surrounding different types of eats will be erased when tasting something like this. Don't be afraid to try this; I'll definitely inquire again! read more

Sate Truck - At State Dept, how lucky we are! - Indonesian Near Me

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These Boyz DELIVER every time! This is absolutely my favorite place to ear in dc at the less than $15 price point. read more

Sate Truck - Indonesian Near Me

The food truck is worth following! When was the last time you've seen a food truck have this many awesome reviews? That's how you know this is the real deal. They use to come by my job on the Westend, but lately I've been following them in Twitter to find out where they are. One of the best times I ate off this food truck was when we went to the H street Festival. You'd think that with the long lines, the heat and the massive festival that their quality might come down but nope, they were stellar as usual. The food came out quick and was so flavorful and they give you a lot. Talk about a blast of flavor. Def get an extra chicken skewer. Check out my photo from that day! read more

Sate Truck - Indonesian Near Me

This Food Truck deserves your attention. The Indonesian food is really good. BUT, these guys have completely changed their business model based on the pandemic. They have on-line ordering, pay on-line and then they text you when it is ready to pick up approximately 30 minutes later. They wear face masks and gloves and everyone I saw in the steady line was practicing physical or "social" distancing. The Sate Truck has visited my neighborhood twice in the last couple of weeks. Each time I've found the food wonderful. I think they normally hang out in Arlington. The Sumatra plate's chicken sate with peanut sauce is tender and flavorful. The beef curry was also exceptional. The optional hot sauce is hot, but a perfect accompaniment. Best wishes for your continued success. read more

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Fortunately even throughout winter a few brave food trucks make the rounds in DC. Maybe there are still more at other locations year round in the city but near my office it drops from about two dozen in the summer to about half a dozen. Everyone should be thankful that this one is still out there. Today I tried the Java Combo and added an extra chicken skewer for a dollar. I've picked up lunch here a couple times before and have never been disappointed. Today was no exception. In fact this is one of the best trucks (and that's saying a lot from someone who generally sticks to pizza and BBQ trucks). Trust me, if you are reading this trying to decide between this, and one of the other trucks in front of you . . . . consider your decision made. read more

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As I walked by this truck, it resembled very similarly to Sambal food truck. Now that I've looked them both up, they have the exact same menu and pictures. Not sure if it's the same business but the laksa soup looked different. It looks much less spicy here but it still tasted amazing. You can taste the basil and the lemongrass and also have that crunch from the sprouts. The corn fritters were definitely pre-made. They were cold and dried so I dunked them into my laksa soup and took them out and I highly recommend doing that because it warmed and moistened it up. Make sure it doesn't stay in the soup though. I wish I could try some of their other dishes but I love the laksa soup too much. One day.. read more

I had a chicken sate platter for lunch here today...it was delicious. The chicken was tasty, the sauce, and especially the veggie fritters were all really good. I am glad they stopped near my office and would love to try another item on their menu soon. Indonesian food is definitely being sleeped on in the foodie community. read more

I'm pleased to say the the goodness of the Saté Truck has returned. Apparently the staffers that were pushing food past it's prime were pushed out themselves...and good riddance! I have regained my confidence in the Saté Truck and it's delectable Indonesian delicacies! read more

Awesome delicious food and great staff. You can't ask for a better place to savor authentic Indonesian/ Javanese cuisine.

First time trying Indonesian food and it's delicious! Husband and I ordered ahead through the website and he had everything ready on time. Food was nice and hot. My husbands egg noodles were sooo good! My Sumatra platter was very good and it had a little bit of spice. Definitely recommend! read more

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Yummy Indonesian food! The rendang is to die for! I know this because I'm from Indonesia and I'm constantly missing my country's food. This food truck is legit! Actually, one of the reasons I'm visiting DC is to find this food truck and have their rendang. I didn't try the other menu because I don't eat chicken and the rest are chicken-menu, I did try the vegetarian noodles, good mix of peanut sauce with the tofu and all, but the noodles were not that interesting. So if you happen to be in DC and around lunch time at L'enfant plaza, go find this truck! read more

Honestly the best Sate combo I have ever eaten in this area! Loved it and already wanted to return every week The beef is so soft and the chicken is so good! The value is so worth it too cause they gave you four sides with rice for only $13! read more

Sate Truck - Safe combo with chicken skewers and curry beef - Indonesian Near Me

I might need to give this place another try. The flavors are definitely gentle but powerful. I ordered the #3, chicken with noodles. The description of the noodle sauce doesn't really match the taste. Also the chicken doesn't look as food as the sated chicken, but the chicken wontons were so flavorful and good! read more

I finally got to try sate truck and expectations were fulfilled. I've still never been to Indonesia but if you've ever been to the Netherlands Indonesian is everywhere and it's bomb (so much better than Dutch food ... except for maybe stroopwaffels.) It won't be better than getting the whole shebang in Amsterdam while you're inebriated but for American sate, it's spot on. For ten dollars; I got 5 sate skewers and a generous, perfectly seasoned portion of satay sauce. It is accompanied by two corn fritters and a side salad. There was absolutely nothing to complain about - I usually have a grudge against dc food trucks (they're so underwhelming and overpriced compared to Portland and Austin) and this is one of the few food trucks I actually wouldn't mind returning to again in the district. Also, why aren't there more Indonesian joints here?1!1 Please open a sit down restaurant. Please and thank you! read more

Sate Truck - Indonesian Near Me

I ordered the chicken sate meal. It came with peanut sauce chicken skewers over jasmine rice, corn fritters, and side salad. Initially, the peanut chicken felt a little one note. The sweetness of the peanut sauce combined with the faint sweetness of the rice did not provide a complexity of flavors. I went and got some of the spicy sauce give it some diversity and it paid off. The corn fritters and side salad were on point. If you jazz this meal up to your liking, it can be a four star spot. The portions are generous and the meal is $10, which provides for a great value. read more

Hats off to Sate Truck for coming into a saturated market like food trucks and offering something new and unique. If Americans aren't used to Indonesian food yet, they will be soon as Sate Truck delivers more and more rice bowls and curry beef to office workers throughout the District. Sate Truck is an Indonesian food truck often around downtown DC. The staff are friendly and for around $10 you can get a beef curry bowl, rice noodles, and a few other options. I ordered the spicy curry beef and it was good. It comes on white rice and a side salad of greens, tomatoes, and raspberry vinaigrette dressing (I admit- that is a bit off). If you want something unique, try out Sate. I'll be back for it! read more

Sate Truck is one of many food trucks along the street by L'Enfant Plaza Metro. I went with this truck because of the long line. While everybody went with #1 Chicken Sate ($10), I chose #6 Sumatra Platter ($12), which included chicken skewers with peanut sauce, spicy beef curry rendang over rice, veggies, and corn fritters. It was a decent portion size. I don't know a lot about Indonesian food, but I thought it was really good. The chicken was tender and juicy. The beef curry had a lot of spices and was very flavorful. I couldn't finish it because it got a little too spicy in the end. Everything was great except the corn fritters. They were cold and soggy. read more

Sate Truck - #6 Sumatra Platter - Indonesian Near Me

This truck is pretty tasty and is better than most of the ones that come to Georgetown. Seriously, I'm tired of kabob and Lebanese trucks. If you like spicy food, get the rendang beef. It just crosses that line where I have to stop and take a drink and wipe off some swear. Their skewers have a sweet peanut flavor, not my favorite, but still tasty. The corn fitters are delightful though as they provide a nice texture; It's like if cornbread and popcorn had a baby. If you can't handle spicy foods or you have a sensitive stomach, maybe go for the chicken instead. read more

Sate Truck - The truck. Glad they're able to get parking. Most are taken up by other trucks of lesser quality. - Indonesian Near Me

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The food is always fresh and delicious. Friendly and efficient service. This truck is a real winner, give them a try!

Went to D.C. to visit an embassy so I decided to get lunch around Union Station. Walked down the food truck line and spotted Sate truck. I've been wanting to try more Indonesian food so this was my chance. I couldn't decide between the beef rendang (indo beef curry) or the satay chicken skewers but I then realized they had a combo with both! It is called the "SUMATRA PLATTER" and I'll probably order it every time. The beef rendang has a no filter, beefy peanut curry flavor with a spicy kick. The chicken skewers were glossy from being doused with delicious sauce and tastes so much better than restaurant chicken skewers. This by far, has been my favorite encounter with Indo cuisine. Don't sleep on Indo food! read more

Sate Truck - Sumatra Platter (Beef curry + Chicken skewers) - Indonesian Near Me

Three and a half stars. Fair portioning for the cost. I was disappointed to see that the veggie of the day was just fresh salad greens lightly dressed with balsamic vinaigrette, but fortunately that was the least impressive component. Rice was perfectly steamed and lightly sticky. Corn fritters were crisped and conservative on filler ingredients. Meats were okay-- chicken only a little dry inside and coated by a tasty peanut sauce, and liberal curry saucing on the rendang to be sopped up with rice. I'm not racing back to this truck but even if I don't try the mie ayam, or the chicken curry in the java platter, SS's food trucks offer a solid fallback staple. read more

Sate Truck - Sumatra platter. - Indonesian Near Me

4.25 Stars I have to say, it is easy to write a review for Sate after being exposed to that embarrassing sludge over at the Tokyo In the City - ghastly. That said, I think this delightful taste of Indonesia has quickly risen at the top of my list when it comes to food trucks and it is easy to tell you why. This is a perfectly filling (not over-the-top) lunch that satisfies any exotic craving you might have - mixing salty, bitter, sweet, spicy, and grilled into a pleasant harmony. And for an approachable $10 You get five skewers of perfectly grilled dark meat chicken with plenty of peanut sauce atop a bed of vivacious and fluffy white rice with some extra red pepper sauce if you like a little heat. It is accompanied by a leafy green salad with a light vinaigrette - a tangy contrast to the peanut sauce and chicken with some crispy fried semi-sweet corn fritters. Full of passion and love. The vegetarian option is also a palatable portion of griled and then sautéed saitan with vegetables, rice, and a peppery hot sauce. The next time, I would really like to try the Beef Rendang. This is such a good food truck that I find myself in a desperate search while I am in a mad dash to find lunch. And when I don't find it and have to resort to some of the other underwhelming heaps of garbage that hopelessly pumped out of some of the other (often over-rated) food trucks, it set a very morose tone for the rest of the day. Sate Food Truck - very well done and I look forward to trying to restaurant in Alexandria. read more

Sate Truck - sate truck - Indonesian Near Me

4.5 stars Quite possibly my new favorite food truck. This is an example of a small mom-n-pop that only has three items on their menu (sate, curries, mie ayam) but does them all really well. Menu items are $9-11. First time, I got the Sate combo. The chicken sate with peanut sauce was easily the best one I've had in DC. The beef curry was tasty and filling and actually spicy. I also really liked the curry on the rice, and the curry to rice ratio was perfect. The veggies were flavorful, although I think stewed for a wee bit too long. Second time, I tried branching out to the Mie Ayam (Egg noodles, Chicken, mushroom, Bok choy, wontons), and I loved it. Definitely different than what you can normally get at a food truck, and a good balance of flavors. The service has been friendly, fairly quick, and the price to portion ratio is pretty good at this truck (I won't quite be getting that food coma feeling, but I also won't be hungry by 3). Also, I report back on their veggie menu once they start it up. read more

Sate Truck - $11, combo #1 Beef curry, chicken sate, rice, veggies and corn cakes. - Indonesian Near Me

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Excellent rendang (beef curry) with coconut rice, flavorful and large portions. This was my first experience with Indonesian food and I'll be back. I also want to check out their restaurant. read more

Definitely 1 of the better food trucks in DC. There's usually a line during lunch time fyi. I usually get Sate Combo 1 ($11) - Rendang (spicy beef curry), 3 Sate (grilled chicken on skewer), 2 Bakwan (corn fritters), Veggie & Rice. The sate's decently good. The rendang isn't bad, I've had better though. The bakwan's kinda off, that's not how bakwan's really supposed to taste like. However, it's a pretty good for food truck overall. For the price, the portion's quite reasonable compared to other food trucks. read more

Yum Yum! I haven't ventured near the Farrgaut park trucks in a while during the lunch rush but today i decided to go back to try out something new. I was pretty disappointed by the same boring truck I knew were not offering anything great until I came upon the longest line infront of a truck (that's a sign, you see a long line, the food's bound to be good most of the time). After going back and forth and not seeing anything worth trying, i joined the line. Almost all the entrees have the same base (rice, vegetable) and then you can choose between chicken satay, curry or do a combo. I ordered the chicken sate platter which comes with jasmine rice topped with chicken sate slathered in peanut sauce and a side salad (gotta have some greens people!) and two corn fritters. I say all this food for $10 is bang for your buck especially in DC. The chicken sate skewers were so good and generously proportioned that I did not miss having a curry component. The green salad was a great companion to my otherwise carb/protein heavy meal and the corn fritters served as a perfect appetizer. Yum! Would def be back to try some more specials. read more

A very solid choice when it comes to DC food trucks. Things to try - the chicken sate and the rendang beef. I'm a big fan of their platters, because they come with so much food. You get two of their little corn fritters (amazing), mixed vegetables (flavorful), and then a generous meat entree with rice. The cook on the meat can be inconsistent at times, hence the 4 stars. But on the days that this truck is firing on all cylinders with their meat, this truck reaches that 5 star mark read more

I am going to update my review. Now that I tailor my order to what I want its definately 5 stars. I order the Sumatra Platter which is Beef Rendang with Chicken Sate, a side of veggies, and corn fritters. Then I ask for a side of chicken wontons, this is a must. This combination is the best. I love the chicken sate sauce but I also love the spicy pieces of beef in the Rendang. The corn fritters are so nice and oily but the chicken wontons really seal the deal for me. The side of veggies is just a nice contrast to the whole meal, like a little side salad with your meal. This food truck is only reason I will drive into DC... during the day... for no other reason. Keep it up guys. read more

I had combo #1. The beef curry is legitimately spicy. It's got heat, but also some good flavors. The peanut sauce on the chicken satay was also very flavorful and the chicken was moist. The coconut milk rice wasn't bad. The one downer was the veggies: I wasn't a fan. A little too bitter for my taste I think. It conjured up bad memories of veggie curries I had in Bangladesh... Also, the line moved a bit slow. There were 5-10 people in front of me and it took me a little over 15 minutes to be served. Not too bad I suppose, but not super quick either. Definitely will be back though. Really good food for a pretty good price. Recommend it. read more

I ordered the combo with beef rendang, chicken satay, and corn fritters. It was served on rice with a side of cooked veggies. The beef rendang was great. The chicken satay was okay, I wish the chicken were warmer, but it was cool by the time I got it. I got to the truck early so I guess they gave me the premade ones and not fresh off the grill top. The corn fritters were also tasty and still pretty crunchy despite being made in advanced. I liked the cooked veggies a lot (kale and carrots?) which is a nice departure from the normal side salad that other places have (thrown together lettuce and tomato with some random dressing). The portion was verrrrry generous. If you like spice, they have two hot sauces for you to add. read more

Sate Truck - 6. Combo - Indonesian Near Me

They offer one vegetarian option, a tofu, tempeh, bok choy, and mushroom stir fry over egg noodles (so, not vegan). It thoroughly fills the container, and the stir fry sauce is good enough that I didn't feel the need to add hot sauce or anything to cover for it. I've not had a lot of joy with tempeh on my own, but in this dish it works. The accompanying corn fritters were less impressive; whatever breading they were cooked in didn't taste like much. On the whole, an interesting option and no doubt a nutritionally complete one as well. Not bad as food trucks go. read more

Sometimes, food truck food is delicious and a great value. This wasn't one of those times. I was excited for warm fragrant jasmine rice. Instead, I got semi sticky/mushy/gummy rice, like when you try to make rice at home in a pot and leave it in for too long.The corn fritter was cold and greasy, not what I expected at all. The peanut sauce didn't blow me away - a little overpowering, again lukewarm. I think they've raised their prices, so I paid $12 for chicken satay that I felt like I could've made at home. Maybe I went on a bad day, but I was not impressed. Perhaps the curries are better. read more

Sate Truck - Chicken satay - Indonesian Near Me

I had the combo that came with chicken skewers, beef curry, and the corn fritter. The skewers came drenched in peanut sauce and tasted quite excellent. I must note though that when I tried to slide the chicken off the stick and on to the rice i made a huge mess and got peanut sauce all over myself. Can't blame the truck but be careful. The Beer curry was pretty flavorful but the meat was kinda tough and the corn fritter was sort of whatever. Still if you're in the mood for curry and not one of the 5-6 indian trucks that always seem to be around, Sate is a godo 2nd option. read more

Excellent Indonesian meal! Picked the Sumatra Platter combo, which comes with beef rendang and chicken sate. It also comes with 2 corn fritters and a daily vegetable.The chicken sate sticks are amazing. A delicious mix of savory and sweet peanut sauce marinade and it was grilled to perfection. The beef rendang was great; the flavors were very authentic and the meat was slow cooked to fall apart. The corn fritters were delicious as well. I would highly recommend this food truck. read more

Sate Truck - Sumatra Pallter - beef rendang & chicken sate combo - Indonesian Near Me