New favorite Indo spot!! The Nasi Padang set gives a great bang for your buck as you get to try a little bit of everything. Rendang was super tender and every other dish hit the spot too. Chicken wontons were fried super crispy. The Indonesian bbq ribs were falling off the bone--so tender and flavorful! Very authentic Indonesian food. Casual dining. Service was good. Will be coming back very soon! read more

Sumatera Restaurant NYC - Chicken wonton - Indonesian Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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I was in the Elmburst area again for a quick dinner and stopped by Sumatera for some Indonesia food. I've gotten take out before but this was my first time dining in. Its a small mom and pop shop so I was excited for its authentic and variety of Indonesian dishes. Their menu was quite big so I appreciated the QR code to see pictures. Started off with the Sate Padang (A4) which were beef tongue skewers in a curry-like sauce. Interestingly the skewers had different textures from tender pieces to harder/chewier cuts. The sauce was spicy and less creamy than a traditional curry that went well with the rice cakes. The Nasi Ayam Goreng Urap (R15) featured fried chicken as well as mixed veggies with shredded coconut. Loved a sweet-savory part of the veggies and how the coconut gave it an extra chew. Rice, chicken, and sambal was the perfect combo for each bite. The Kari Bihun (N7) had the rice vermicelli that I was craving. Their curry soup was spicy and aromatic. Loved how the vermicelli was cooked just right and stayed intact/chewy throughout my meal. Enjoyed the mix of tofu skin, tofu puff, fish cakes, fish balls, egg, and beansprouts! I was getting too full to check out their desserts/drinks but definitely want to try their cendol next time! It was popping late on a weekend so service was alright. Took a while to place our orders but food came out at a reasonable time! read more

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My Indonesian friend recommended this spot and it didn't disappoint! Service was friendly and quick. Food Consensus: We ordered the sate ayam, sate padang, mie tek tek, nasi ayam goreng sambal ljo, and the lime squash drink. All of the food was solid. My favorites were the mie tek tek and the nasi ayam goreng sambal jlo. The noodles were in a rich, savory sauce that I loved. The chicken in the nasi ayam was perfectly crisped and the green sambal paired perfectly with the chicken. It was definitely a slow creep of heat. The skewers were solid too, I'd over them to share. The lime squash was refreshing and light, perfect for a summer day Overall, I recommend trying Sumatera! read more

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Sumatera (formerly Sky Cafe) has new owners but they've retained the Chefs from Sky Cafe! Sumatera's menu is slightly different, portion sizes are slightly smaller, and prices have gone up (as with every other restaurant now a days). BUT the food is still fantastic! Great Indonesian restaurant with an intriguing menu! This family run restaurant is smallish but can probably seat around 26 people. Probably not ideal for multiple large groups at the same time but we made reservations early, and easily got a reservation for 8ppl. These were our shared menu choices (shared by 4ppl): ~ Salad Daun Teh Hijau $14 (green tea leaf salad w.cabbage, tomatoes, beans & green chillies): tasty Indonesian version of the tea leaf salad! I prefer the Burmese version but this salad was pretty tasty! ~ Nasi Lemak Rendang $17.75 (Beef Rendang w.spicy egg, anchovy, pickles; w.coconut rice): the portion size of beef rendang was very small but this dish was probably not meant for sharing, and more of an individual plate. It was delicious, nonetheless less! The accompaniments were terrific!! ~ Nasi Iga Bakar $22 (BBQ Ribs w.white rice): after seeing an IG video, this particular dish was on our radar! As with most social media, it heightened our expectations but it did not meet those expectations. Don't get me wrong: this was still a delicious dish; just not as great as depicted on those dang videos. lol The ribs could have been cooked a tad bit longer for tenderness but the flavors were great! ~ Nasi Goreng Petai $19 (fried rice w.shrimp & stinky beans): I've never had this dish before and the "stinky beans" weren't Stinky at all! Hahaha The large shrimps in the fried rice were perfect. Tasty dish! ~ Mie Goreng Belacan $17.50 (stir-fried shrimp paste noodles): This was a fave dish amongst the group. So flavorful and satisfying! * Don't sleep on the two hot sauces provided on your condiments tray! The bottle of Sambal Asli hot sauce was great; slightly sweet but spicy! BUT... beware of the other nondescript hot sauce in the squeeze bottle...which was FIRE!!! If you can handle this FIRE, then go for it...otherwise, proceed with caution! Hahaha. You've been warned! Service and hospitality were great; friendly, welcoming and efficient. I look forward to a return visit to explore their many other menu items! read more

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This is a small family owned Indonesian restaurant in Queens New York. We ordered the famous nasi lemak beef rendang, sambal belacan, sambal hijau, nasi lemak ayam goreng and the lontong sayur. We also had a bag of rempeyek. The service was good. read more

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We came by around 5 pm on a Sunday & grabbed a seat by the door. The space itself is pretty small with maybe 5-6 small tables. We ordered the following for 2 people: -pineapple squash drink ($5) -tamarind juice ($5) -mie goreng seafood ($17.50) -kwetiaw goreng beef ($17.50) The food took a bit to come out but it wasn't a super long wait. The wait was all forgotten about when our first dish of mie goreng came out piping hot and fresh. It was super flavorful & savory, very delicious. We scarfed down the stir fried noodles and it came with bits of shrimp for the seafood portion, perfect balance of a little sweet and salty. By the time they brought out the kwetiaw goreng, we had demolished the mie goreng. I love wide chewy noodles and this was also very good with a strong beefy flavor. I enjoyed both dishes a lot but my favorite was the mie goreng while my bf enjoyed the kwetiaw goreng the most. The space quickly filled up with customers while we were waiting for our food. The staff were very nice and friendly & we would definitely want to visit again. For the portion size I do think the price is a tad high for the dishes but the food is yummy so we would happily revisit. We paid via venmo so recommended venmo/zelle/cash. Recommend trying out Sumatera, can't wait to try the other dishes sometime. read more

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Perfect homemade fried chicken and sambal sauce and it's very nostalgic for me. I came here with friends and everyone loved all the food. We had to wait for a bit since we were large group. I'm not sure if that's true but it felt like a family restaurant to me and everyone was friendly. read more

Sumatera Restaurant NYC - Indonesian Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

Dishes are tasty and nicely served. The service is quick and efficient but always friendly and warm. A great place for Indonesian food.

I was craving authentic Indonesian food, so I was really excited to try Sumatera Restaurant. The nasi Padang was really good and definitely satisfied the craving. The noodles were okay and not my favorite dish, but they were still enjoyable. Overall, the food was really good, the service was friendly and attentive, and I would definitely come back to try more of the menu. read more

Trying another Southeast Asian cuisine, you'd have to go to Queens and a specialty neighborhood for authenticity. Indonesian food was the choice. Chose Sumatera because I just wanted a nice hole-in-the-wall homely feel. Small but personalized experience and prompt service. For the food, lots of traditional dishes on the appetizers and main course section. I ordered the Batagor drenched in peanut sauce to warm up with flavor flooding. This is a popular Indonesian street food consisting of fried fish dumplings and tofu under a splash of peanut sauce, sweet soy sauce and lime juice. Something new and this dish hits well to start the visit. Main course, chose the Nasi Lemak Ayam Goreng, a classic you can't beat. Since the food here is the closest authentic Indonesian spot in NYC, I had to try it here. Not one part of the dish was off. The coconut rice, spicy sambal, spiced deep fried chicken, crispy anchovies, peanuts and the fried egg complimented each other. This was a shared dish as my mom and I are tiny eaters but we cleaned the plate on this one. Secret operation was to introduce another restaurant to my mom and she was very pleased with this pick of mine. She grew up eating many forms of Southeast Asian cuisines from her childhood. It was a successful mission when you see your parent requesting to order the restaurant's sauce and extra takeout. read more

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A small cozy Indonesian spot in Elmhurst - Sumatera delivers on great Indonesian flavors and dishes. It did feel a bit short staffed as this hole in the wall restaurant had the vibe of being family run/ a super local business. It served tasty and delicious spot for my small group. Below is their visual menu with only pictures: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tgyj8qcRDPV4FqlMR_4vQ3kewbxXjnSb/view?usp=drivesdk read more

Sumatera Restaurant NYC - Pem pek (fried fish cakes, eggs, and noodles) - Indonesian Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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Another great Indonesian restaurant I got to try before heading back to Portland today. Really good food and it taste so authentic and definitely like the places you've eaten in Indonesia so that's a great place for us here. The service was great and the food again tasted great and I recommend getting the Tempe with some sambal. Right across the street is a nice little Indonesian import market as well if you want to head there and get some stuff to take back home to Indonesia back home to wherever you came from. read more

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So I have had very limited experience with Indonesian food so when a friend asked if I wanted to join, I said sure. I went to the previous restaurant in the same spot called Sky Cafe and my experience was a bit mixed, I am not sure if Sumatera is a brand new owner or just a name change. But overall, I enjoyed my meal at Sumatera. The food: Salad Daun Teh Hijau- Green tea leaves mixed with cabbage, tomatoes, assorted beans and green chilies. This is their tea leaf salad which was a nice starter, the veg was nice and tender and I really enjoyed the crunch from the assorted crunchy beans. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA&select=qa0ZTpqbYeit713-_KdFRw Nasi Lemak Ayam Goreng- Coconut rice with fried chicken, spicy egg, anchovies and assorted pickles. This was like a set platter with fried chicken which was really nice. I thought the coconut rice and these fried anchovies with nuts were awesome, the fried chicken was OK, I wish there was a bit more flavor in the fried chicken. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA&select=x_PCQ4xZjEjMMq-ASuF8xQ Mie Goreng Belacan- Stir fry shrimp paste noodles. This was a stir fried noodle dish with shrimp paste which was a dish we were excited to try since we all enjoy shrimp paste and this dish was a winner. The flavors were nice, the noodle had a nice chew and the overall flavored worked, it was a bit saucy for me but this dish is worth getting. Nasi Padang Bungkus- White rice with beef, curry jackfruit, egg, tofu, kale, cucumber, spicy chips, potato fritter and sambal ijo. This another set platter but this one was with beef rendang. The presentation was great, it comes wrapped in a banana leaf and you open it at the table. This dish had so much going on from the curried jackfruit to the fried hard boiled egg to the potato fritter to the spicy sambal ijo, a fun dish to eat but I thought this dish was just ok. I wish there was more beef rendang in it to be honest. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA&select=bdHLy-Gi3_6mLBcVenv3MA read more

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Tasty and plenty of vegetarian options. I had vegetarian ikan balado, which came with a rich and flavorful curry, crispy fried mock fish, chips, a battered and fried boiled egg, and rice. The sambal on top added some nice spice. Prices were also quite reasonable at $16.50 before tax and tip, but there's a 4% credit card charge. read more

Sumatera Restaurant NYC - V2. Nasi Vegetarian Ikan Balado - Indonesian Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

definitely a very special restaurant. its rare to find an indonesian restaurant and their menu is also so big it feels overwhelming. ive been to singapore and had indonesian food there which didnt leave a great impression but this place feels very authentic and has changed my mind. got the sate ayam and nasi padang bungkus which is a little funky but delicious. if youre looking for a new cuisine to try thats not pretentious i cant recommend this place enough. read more

Sumatera Restaurant NYC - sate ayam - Indonesian Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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Came to this restaurant as it had many great reviews. Ordered the Satay Padang, Nasi Padang Bungkus and Cendol. Unfortunately, I found the taste a bit plain..May be I dont have much Indonesian food and most people like them thos way. read more

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We came for lunch on Christmas Day. It's a tiny hole in the wall with just a few tables in a cramped space. It was 4 of us and not long after we were there, a group of 8 ppl came. We moved our table to accommodate them. We ordered a few things to share. Everything was good. Personally, wouldn't recommend for groups if you wanna be comfortable. The service wasn't very friendly or efficient. Not sure if it was because they were working on a holiday. This is def a place for good food and no frills. read more

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An authentic and flavorful experience! It was well-regarded by the Indonesians in my group. We split the Batagor and the Pempek appetizers, both delicious (the peanut and kuah cuko sauces were great)! For mains, we all got different variations of the Nasi Padang Bungkus and one Nasi Padang Set. All the different items were amazing and we left with lots of leftovers. Ended the meal with a sweet and fruity Es Teler. Easily worth the trek out here! read more

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I came across this place thanks to recommendation from AI. It had that classic hole-in-the-wall atmosphere the moment we walked inside, I'm glad or I wouldn't have thought of coming here. My friend and I couldn't decide on what to order so each ordered a rice and noodle dish. Starting off, we went with the beef tongue which was called sate padang (5 pieces) on skewers. It came in thick curry sauce and compressed rice cakes. A popular choice with a kick, it came highly recommended. For the entrees we had the Nasi Lemak Ayam Goreng was a coconut rice with fried chicken. I didn't couldn't taste the coconut on the rice and skipped the fried chicken and my friend ate it. She said it tasted good even though the chicken looked extra crispy. The Mie Komplit which is the combination egg noodles (a popular dish) which comes with ground chicken, vegetables, braised egg, fried wontons, meatball, fish ball, and chicken broth pn the side was good. And finally, dessert, we had Es Teler which had mixed fruits with condensed milk and syrup. Super sweet, but good. Overall, this little spot is not to be missed. read more

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Such a homey taste and vibe. Very kind workers. Came near closing time but they did not rush us out. In fact, I think I saw another family stay later than me. Loved trying several dishes in the Nasi Padang Set. The green spicy sauce pairs so well with everything, but my favorite dish is the shrimp-tomato dish. Perfect blend of tangy and savory while maintaining a lovely crunch. The Shrimp Paste noodles are a little more salty than my liking but I loved the noodle texture itself. The Oxtail Soup broth is brilliant. Clean, savory, comforting. I do wish the meat is more tender though. Big shoutout to the sauce condiments place on every table. Let's you really plus up your meal how you prefer. I left knowing I want to come back and try more, especially since I'm not exposed to many other Indonesian food in the city. read more

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Came here to try Indonesian food for the first time and was super excited so I was a bit disappointed in the food Pros: - Really friendly staff - Kucai Goreng (fried chive cakes made from tapioca flour) was delicious. I really enjoyed the texture and flavor - The coconut rice that came with the entrees had a nice kick - The Kari Bihun or Curry Rice Noodles was really flavorful - Cozy space (though a bit tight) Cons: - The main downside was the protein, either the fried chicken or duck, which I felt was over fried and lacked flavor read more

Came here on a Friday night ~6pm and it was still relatively empty. We definitely beat the dinner rush. We ordered an assortment of dishes to try, including the chives pancake, fried tofu, curry noodles and more. The food came out quickly and it was delicious. The curry noodles and rice dishes were our favorite. It's packed with flavor! The inside was nice and cozy, not too much seating, perfect for 3-4 small groups. Would definitely be exploring more Indonesian food from now on. read more

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Everything taste good except the portion is on the small side. The server was attentive and the food came pretty quickly . The restaurant can only hold about 4 tables so expect to wait on the line during dinner hours read more

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Just went here for the second time and it was just as fantastic as the first. Of the numerous Indonesian restaurants I've tried in New York, this is probably my favorite. The dishes are authentic and they offer an impressive variety. If you haven't had Indonesian food before, you can't go wrong with nasi campur, a dish consisting of rice and several accompaniments. My personal favorite is nasi campur rendang, the highlight of which is a tender beef packed with spices and stewed to perfection. Rendang is hard to get right but they do a really solid job with it. Another staple is nasi goreng, or Indonesian fried rice. They have a variety of toppings to choose from but I got the nasi goreng ikan asin, which is salted fish. I absolutely loved it (because I love salted fish) but note it does have a strong flavor. Finally, one more classic is sate atam. You can add lontong (rice cake) if you want your meat-carb combo, which we did. The peanut sauce is top-notch and don't forget the sambal (chili sauce), which should be available at your table. I'll definitely be back whenever I'm remotely in the area! read more

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Decent Indonesian spot but don't think the food is cooked to order. It was average at best.

this will forever be one of my favorite restaurants in the city. My partner and I come here every two weeks from brooklyn to eat the Boongkus. The service is quick and theyre very kind. The restaurant is also very clean and the ambience is perfect for the food. i could not reccomend this place more ! read more

A trusted friend brought me here, knowing that I love Indonesian food. I had the Nasi Vegetarian Ikan Balado. It was fantastic. The restaurant was cozy and charming and the service was very friendly. I'll be back. read more

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I walked in here knowing nothing about Indonesian food and ordered kind of random stuff. Everything was so delicious. As an appetizer I got the Gado Gado, which was a mix of various items including tofu and hard boiled egg coated in a thick peanut sauce. It was decently sweet but what enough salt to balance it out. My entree was the nasi campur ayam goreng. The fried chicken on this plate was incredible. Crispy coating and an extremely juicy interior. It was very well seasoned on its own, but dipping it in the spicy condiment on this plate created such an incredible bite. The deep fried egg with chili sauce was also great. While I wasn't crazy about the vegetable curry, the other item on the dish (some kind of mixture of tempeh, peppers and maybe some other vegetables?) had a unique and delicious flavor. Very pleased with my meal here, as well as the kind and patient service. Now that I have read some of the other Yelp reviews, there are certainly other items I would like to try on a return trip. read more

Sumatera Restaurant NYC - A2. Gado Gado R7. Nasi Campur Ayam Goreng - Indonesian Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

Such a cozy, welcoming spot with some of the best Indonesian food I've had in the city -- or even outside Bali. The vegetarian options were excellent, and every dish we tried was both creative and deeply flavorful. The tea -leaf salad, peanut sauce noodle, goreng were all standouts, and I appreciated how well each dish was explained by the staff. The atmosphere was warm and intimate, and the overall experience felt authentic and thoughtfully executed. I'll definitely be back! read more

Sumatera Restaurant NYC - Indonesian Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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This place always hits. I might not come here for a year and when I come back it's still amazing. Don't walk, run to Sumatera. read more

Sumatera Restaurant NYC - Indonesian Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

Popular local spot for nasi lemak and appetizers. Grabbed togo for batagor, gado gado, sate Padang, pempek, and nasi lemak ayam. Food comes out fast and hot. Recommend for lunch :)) read more

Sumatera Restaurant NYC - A6. Batagor - Indonesian Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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The food was very delicious and friendly service.five star recomendation.the location closed from R train . Authentic indonesian restaurant read more

Sumatera Restaurant NYC - Nasi Padang Bungkus with chicken kapau sauce on the side - Indonesian Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

**Cash or Venmo only** Sumatera (formerly Sky Cafe) has been on my list for ages and I finally made it in. Menu seems pretty much the same as Sky Cafe. My boyfriend and I came for dinner and tried: + Batagor (fried fish cake) - great + Nasi bebek goreng (fried duck) - great + Sumatera's Soto (chicken broth coconut soup) - this was my favorite thing... it actually healed me. And the shrimp chips were so good! A few weeks later when I had a cold, I ordered this soup for delivery. Better in person but still great. Coconut rice was also perfect. read more

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this might be the best indonesian food i've ever had!! found out about this hole in the wall place in jackson heights from a friend and it's now one of my favorite places in nyc! a6 batagor - the peanut sauce was soooo good!! went perfectly with the fried tofu and fish cake n1 mi komplit - light and flavorful, hearty soup perfect for a cold day nasi bungkus - flavorful and spicy, served in a banana leaf which was cool! n7 kari bihun - strong and delicious curry flavor!! n12 kwetiaw- lovely charred flavor also got the es teler dessert to go and it was light and refreshing! overall really delicious and filling and good prices for the quantity! read more

Sumatera Restaurant NYC - Indonesian Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

For being in another country, is always good to have Indonesian food. Especially when is so tasty. People are nice place is clean and cozy. Sumatera restaurant is best read more

Sumatera Restaurant NYC - Nasi bungkus - Indonesian Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

Authentic Sumatra Indonesian food in a small but cozy spot. Portions are yummy, flavors feel home-cooked, and the staff is super nice. Definitely worth coming back! read more

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Amazing food and service! First time having Indonesian food and I will definitely bringing friends and family back here! Beef tongue skewers, chicken skewers and a platter read more

Sumatera Restaurant NYC - Indonesian Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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Wow. Just plain wow. What an experience. I cannot wait to come back to this eclectic Indonesian eatery and I just left it. But because I am leaving NYC for Central California and will not be back for the next six months, I am already feeling a sense of loss. If you have not tried Indonesian, this is the place I'd recommend. While the restaurant itself is quite small, the flavors of food are immense. The wait staff is so warm and hospitable and in spite of the few tables to dine-in and the crowd of people waiting outside, the staff will not rush you. So you feel genuinely welcomed. Everything is tidy inside and the AC superbly deals with the outside humidity and heat. All the sauces within the condiment stand are great, especially the bottle I took a picture of. I took me umme (my mother) to lunch and we ordered the spring rolls, wonton soup, egg noodles with beef, seafood fried rice, rice noodles with chicken and vegetables. We did not order any dessert but me umme did order a hot coffee with cream and palm sugar that she declared "EXCELLENT". Other than the spring rolls (mediocre) and the rice noodles with chicken (tasted like the ramen one makes home or to-go), everything was incredible. read more

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My husband is taiwanese but LOVES Indonesian food.. ever since I introduced him to this place (I'm Malay), he hasn't stopped craving their food - especially their Nasi Bungkus! It's a small sit in restaurant so I'm not sure a big group would work if you don't call ahead of time and ask if they're able to accomodate. However, very family vibe and the servers there speak Bahasa, Hokkien, Mandarin and English! It's so refreshing to find a restaurant that speaks everything you speak :) Food wise - love love LOVE their Gado Gado. Sate Ayam, Mie Komplit, Nasi Bungkus. Everything is just so so rich in flavour and perfected.. which makes sense as I believe they have been there a while! Also feels homecooked and even my grandma likes it so it's a win win win on my list. Try it if you're looking for something new - you won't regret it! read more

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The restaurant doesn't have two many tables...maybe 10, but it wasn't busy when we were there. The menu was extensive and not food that I'm particularly familiar with. However, we got Sate Padang. The beef tongue was tender and the curry was rich. Loved the addition of the rice cakes. Also ordered the Nasi Pecel Ikan. The fish was flavorful and the plate was fresh. Wish there was more fried tempe! Finally got the Sumatera's Soto. The broth was light but also coconut-y and savory read more

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