Soooo good! I asked on next-door what was good for Chinese food near me, several people recommended twin panda although it was a little further than I wanted to drive I'm glad I did! Shrimp and walnut prawn very delicious good size portion nice big shrimp and not gooey . Combination fried rice has plenty of meat. Great flavor and shockingly also has large shrimp. Mongolian beef because I thought I had to give it a try most Asian places I am very particular and don't like chewy meat. Very good not chewy! Bakmi Ayam noodles with chicken and mushroom very good. I like this more than I thought I would. I also appreciate that it had fresh greens on top. it's also served with some chicken broth. I did not use it yet, smells amazing though. When I walked in, I was greeted by two friendly young ladies. I placed my order and waited. I do not have a large waiting area. They also do not have a large dining room. I would love to come back and bring friends as it's a very cute place and the staff is very friendly. Small and casual decor would be a great place to come with friends. They do have some Asian beer in the back cooler. I can see from where I am standing. I apologize, not taking a photo of each dish however I didn't think about it until after I made my plate. read more

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Soulful flavors and a welcoming vibe defines this restaurant. The hostess was so polite and friendly. The restaurant is small yet cozy, decorated with Asian themed art. We ordered the tofu hot pot with chicken and vegetables. It comes with a side of white rice. The dish is prepared in a spicy sauce, served in a clay pot. The Indonesian rice noodles with tofu, vegetables and egg were very tasty. We were also offered complimentary wontons with sweet and sour sauce as a starter. read more

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I feel like there aren't too many Indonesian spots in Austin, so I was very excited to get some here! We came on a Thursday evening and surprisingly it was super empty inside. But we saw a lot of takeout orders going out, so seems like this isn't necessarily a place people eat out at. I really loved the free appetizer of fried wonton wrappers (?) idrk what it was with sweet and sour sauce. It wasn't too oily, and it was really light and crispy, and addicting. We also got Honey walnut shrimp - one of my fave dishes in general, but it came with a good amount of shrimp that was cooked really well too. The walnuts were candied and delicious, and I really liked the crispy stuff it was sitting on. Only thing is I wish it came with more broccoli. Nasi goreng - the server warned us this dish was pretty spicy, but it wasn't too bad! It was spicy enough that I was glad I had water with me at the table, but not too spicy that I needed to have water. But the egg was cooked perfectly. The rice was a little on the drier side, but they also give a lot of toppings alongside the rice, which I liked. read more

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I forgot the name of the dish I got but it was off of the Indonesian menu. They had many items I had never seen before and a few sounded really tasty. If you're feeling adventurous, I'd recommend coming here for sure. The dish I got had some tender beef, jackfruit curry, a fried boiled egg, and some rice. The food tasted just ok but the portion sizes were very big. I'd come back and try one of their Chinese dishes; they have a big menu for that too! read more

Twin Panda - Indonesian Near Me - Austin, Texas

I ordered bihun goreng, kwetiau goreng and nasi padang to go. Very friendly over the phone. Food was ready very quickly. Both noodles tasted great. The rice was also good but for me it was a little too much ... chicken and egg and beef.. i wanted more veggies..growing up in malaysia we never ate like this. But I will say it was value for the amount of meat. Next time I want to go in and order each dish separately and eat it with rice. Would 100% go back again to try more. read more

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Small lil join off of parmer around the corner of where I live, so I took a stroll here to try it out. Since my fridge froze all my eggs somehow lmao. This is my breakfast/dinner. The service is great, my waitress just knows how to read the room, ask, and provide info. I was looking at the menu for a while that she came up to me and help explain certain dishes and fan favs or her personal favorites which helped a lot! She's very kind and sweet. It's a quiet little place, but it's quick to fill up. I sat in the right hand corner which is tucked off. I like my spot cause I felt like I was in a noir vibe. So here's a quick lil announcement though. The wait for the apps was short, but the wait for my main dish was 15-20 minutes I don't think my wait is Normally that long but just a heads up. This is the cost of cheap but great quality food. For the appetizers I got the spicy shrimp and the steam chicken dumplings. They both came out really hot so be careful lol. Man the spicy shrimp was very delicious and spicy! But not too spicy for me because I'm use to it but if you're not a spicy veteran this does have a good kick. I loved the sauce and the lettuce, which i used pieces of it to scoop and eat my shrimp in whole. This is a 5/5 recommend The dumplings came out in a pair for like 4-5 dollars I think. It was very hot and soft. The only thing tho was that the meat inside the dumpling was a lil dry compared to a lot of Asian restaurants I've tried BUT it tasted good and was flavor. 4/5. I got the Ox tail Beef broth soup and the Nasi Padang. The ox tail was very good, it has its spices but it's a simple soup with the meat, the potatoes and chopped up tomatoes all thrown into the bowl, with wontons. I used the side chili they gave me, lime into the soup. It was so much to eat for me including the rice with the bowl. Of soup was a lot. Because it was ox the price was a bit high so like 19 which is reasonable. The broth was great, it's simple yet very delectable. The Nasi Padang, was a curry based plate with two types of meat, shredded beef and chicken, two different curry flavors. One was sweet and the other was tangy which was different. It wasn't my favorite but the ox tail definitely beat it. Overall this place was really good and something yall should doif you wanna eat out on budget but good. read more

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I was so excited to try this spot because of the good reviews but left feeling so disappointed with the taste/quality of the food. The fish although was fried perfectly, very crispy, but the dish was completely ruined due to the extreme saltiness. My tongue was so numb from the salt I couldn't even eat the skin which was my favorite part... The beef rendang was also way too salty. The best thing about this dish was the egg and vegetables were decent. The soup on the side was quite the opposite, way too sweet. Almost tasted like a dessert. read more

Twin Panda - Crispy Spicy Whole Tilapia - Indonesian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The best Indonesian & Chinese fusion restaurant in town! I come here quite frequently for some comfort food and it never disappoints me. Today, we had pastel, lemper and soto medan from their weekend menu, and Tofu hotpot. The Tofu hotpot is always a 10/10. It has a slight kick to it, but not too spicy and the thick broth goes very well with rice. It has abundant chicken, shrimp, tofu and other veggies too that definitely fills you up. Their weekend special menu changes every week, but the app/snack options don't really vary much by each week, so if you happen to be here on the weekend, I highly recommend the pastel and lemper. They are small, simple but very tasty. read more

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I was browsing around on Yelp yesterday, as I too often do (Lol!), and Twin Panda caught my eye because, at first, I read it as Twin Peaks, and I used to love that show! Anyway, the reviews look great, and Indonesian food is something that Hubby and I have never tried before, so we're headed there for lunch today. I will report back... We just walked in, and this place is cute and homey! They have a super-sized area of packaged snacks like taro chips, banana crisps, rice cakes, and other Indonesian faves, I'm presuming! (We're buying a few things to take home. Why not? ) When we sat down, they gave us these DELICIOUS crispy bits with sweet and sour sauce that we demolished! I opted to go the Chinese route with the Cashew Chicken combo with a pork egg roll, white rice, and Wonton Soup! Chris dove into the deep end of Indonesia with the Kari Kambing (Lamb Curry) which I applaud! He has just added Nasi Padang as a second lunch choice for him, since the delightful lady who took our order is Indonesian, and she said that this was one of the most popular dishes over there! This, I further applaud! What did we think of it all? Cashew Chicken combo with a pork egg roll, white rice, and Wonton Soup: The soup came out first, and it was piping hot! Perfect for this cold weather! The wontons are meaty and excellent. This soup is what you want when you're feeling a bit under the weather and needing a warm hug, for sure! The broth, y'all! Bright, clean, and so dang yum! The Cashew Chicken is the best that I've had in a seriously loooooong while! Plenty of cashews, tender chicken, and a dark and delicious sauce base! I'm a happy camper who would most happily reorder this! Kari Kambing (Lamb Curry): This just came out, and Chris is in love! He calls it a definite reorder, and he destroyed it in no time! He says to be very careful with the spice paste that comes with the lime on the side plate with the rice. His mouth is en fuego , but he keeps adding it, so he's about all that spice! He loves this one! Nasi Padang: He opted for the beef rendang on this one, and he said that you could cut it with a spoon! It's clearly been cooking for hours. Very reminiscent of pot roast with savory Indonesian flavors. The spicy egg on it has almost a sweet and sour vibe, and it's a perfect combination with the beef rendang! It also has a delicious vegetable curry on the plate! Another reorder for him! Bottom line, this place is LEGIT good, and absolutely worthy of the Yelp praise! Such a killer find, y'all! FYI, they have a surprisingly good beer list and wine on the menu, which we would have partaken in, if this weren't a quick lunch! Thanks so much, Twin Panda! And welcome to our regular restaurant rotation! read more

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I am sure the Chinese food here is fine, but we like to come and explore their Indonesian menu. I can't say I've had anything that I didn't like. This time we tried the soto betawi beef soup and the smashed chicken. We also enjoyed the Tempeh appetizer. My son enjoyed the soda gembira drink. Some concoction of flavored syrup, sweetened condensed milk and soda water. Many more options to come back and try. There are lots of people waiting four to go orders. But there is plenty of seating in the dining room. They also have a small Indonesian, grocery selection, if you are feeling adventurous and want to take something home. read more

Twin Panda - Soto betawi - Indonesian Near Me - Austin, Texas

One of the few if not the only authentic Indonesian places in town and this place does not disappoint. The rendang was spot on with flavor and tenderness. The kwetiau goreng was a bit sweet for my taste but nonetheless delicious. The ikan goreng, fried fish, could've used a bit more seasoning but still good. Star of the show may have to be the side condiment chili sauce, our jar was almost empty by the time we left. Not too spicy and so flavorful. Dining area is very clean, prices are fair and the servers were attentive and very pleasant. A real gem for Southeast Asian food in Austin. read more

Twin Panda - Kwetiau, a touch too sweet but worth it - Indonesian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The staff was extremely friendly, restaurant is small but clean. On Mondays they offer lunch specials all day with the purchase of a beverage. We ordered an iced tea and a green tea. The green tea was in a box, that's fine, but they didn't even bring or offer a glass to pour it in, and we were dining in. The portions were big, especially considering this was the lunch portion. But the food itself was just ok. Very salty. Probably won't revisit. read more

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I have a favorite Chinese restaurant in SA, so when I'm invited to try a new Chinese restaurant, I naturally want to compare everything. Twin Panda came through! I didn't get a pic of the spicy edamame but it was so good. Everything was really yummy, I just wish my Kung Pao was spicier. read more

Austin does not have much of an Indonesian food scene if at all, so Twin Panda really is a hidden gem. It's a small family owned restaurant that I am happy to support. Service is very friendly. They even sell a few Indonesian snacks in the restaurant. Sure, they have your typical Americanized-Chinese food, but if you truly want the best of what they can offer, order off of their Indonesian menu. I recommend getting a taste of their Mie Tek Tek Goreng, Nasi Goreng Ikan Asin, or the Nasi Padang! All of their Indonesian dishes are authentic, delicious, and comforting. read more

Twin Panda - Mie Tek-Tek Goreng with chicken - Indonesian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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food is soooo good its a mom and pop shop i was the only one in there and i immediately knew it would be delicious. They were quick kind and very welcoming. The ambiance was very calm and sincere. would 100% recommend to everyone read more

I was recommended to go to Twin Panda from an Austin group I am in.So I was very excited to try! I was able to order my food online and come in to pick up. I think they may also offer delivery. Lots of great options, especially for non-meat eaters. I tried the tofu and broccoli combo and substituted fried rice. The combo also came with hot and sour soup, veggie roll, and a soda. Also, I tried the bihon with tofu. I wanted to try a little of everything so I also got a side of edamame. Overall, I really enjoyed my meal! It was tasty and very filling. The Bihon was very delicious, I'm a big noodle dish person so I enjoyed it a lot. I wish you could add a sauce to the tofu and broccoli, it does have added flavoring from the broth or oil it's cooked in but there is no additional sauce with this dish so I added my own. The fried rice was just okay, not much flavor on its own. This was a great local restaurant to try. Good portion sizes with friendly and fast service! read more

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The Indonesian food is absolutely delicious here. I just discovered Indonesian food last year through some friends in Austin and they have introduced me to this fabulous restaurant. Unassuming on the outside but offering fabulous food within! A must try!! read more

Twin Panda - Indonesian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Heard about this place from my Indonesian friends. They hyped it up a bit so I thought I'd be disappointed. Well, they were not wrong!! This review focuses on this restaurant's Indonesian dishes. They have regular Chinese food and a separate menu for Indonesian dishes. On the Indonesian menu, it says to ask for weekend specials, but when I asked them, they told me they're not doing it anymore. So I waited until after my second visit to write this review, and after today, I think they deserve full marks based on service and food. Service is fast and very friendly, and it's not just to the people who speak Indonesian. Inside the restaurant is very casual; nothing fancy there. Their food, however, is amazing!! I dunno what they put in their dishes but I want more of those (most likely spices). Between two visits, I'd ordered 4 of their Indonesian dishes, and none of them disappoint. Their Nasi Padang has a variety of toppings (pro tip: get it with beef Rendang) that all taste really good. I also tried their Ayam Penyet, which basically fried chicken (not breaded) served with rice, fried tofu, fried tempeh and Sayur Asem!!. Soto Betawi is beef soup cooked with coconut milk, and their bihon goreng is something I haven't found anywhere else. Other than Nasi Padang, they served the chili on the side; Nasi Padang is spicy. They also give you some fried dumpling skins with sweet sauce as appetizer. The dumpling skin has a very unique taste that pairs really well with the sauce. Honestly, all of their food taste very interesting (in a good way!!), and their portion is also generous in my opinion. Other reviewers also mentioned the small store in the back. They have a variety of things you can buy, but they're mostly snacks and food items. You can just take them to the table, and let them know what you get when you pay for your meal (there's no separate checkout). I tried some of the crackers (the white curly one and tempeh chips), and they're so good!! I'll definitely try to get some more things from the store, but after the meal, I was usually very full. This will definitely be part of my trip whenever I visit Austin now! read more

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This place has a Normal menu and an Indonesian Menu. The inside is smalll with about 10 tables. Stopped here for lunch and the staff was super friendly. We ordered off the Indonesian menu and had the oxtail soup and pempek (fish cake) dish. Both were delicious. The oxtail fell off the bone and the Pempek was nice and light and not too fishy.. read more

Twin Panda - Pempek (fish cake) - delicious - Indonesian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Food is okay, not a wow. Order several Indonesian dishes, love the ayam penyet. The nasi kapau is far from original. The steam rice (nasi tim) is okay. Missing the chilli sauce for it. Inside the restaurant, they have a tiny groceries corner selling indonesian snack. The service is friendly, however very slow. Server also not very knowledgeable with the menu. Overall is a 4 star for me. read more

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Excellent excellent food! The best South East Asian food in Austin! Excellent service too! My husband had been craving Nasi Goreng, which he used to enjoy for breakfast during our trip to Indonesia. I am so glad to have discovered Twin Panda and their Indonesian menu. All the food was flavorful and so fresh. The portion sizes are very generous. I had the spicy eggplant as the vegetarian option and it tasted delicious. You can see the kitchen and the love with which each order is being prepared especially for you. read more

I've never tried Indonesian food so I jumped at the opportunity. It didn't disappoint. The Cap Cay (seafood, meat, veggies) was delicious. I enjoyed the flavors and textures of this dish. Additionally, I grabbed a Hot and Sour Soup from the Chinese menu. Really good -- nice flavor. The parking area (strip mall) is not particularly large but we didn't have an issue finding a spot. Based on this introductory experience, I would definitely return to try more dishes, from both the Indonesian and Chinese menus. read more

Really solid Chinese Indonesian food with generous portions that definitely hit the spot. Everything we ordered came out hot and fresh, and the eggrolls were especially tasty--crispy on the outside, flavorful on the inside. Great value for the amount of food you get. Service was quick and friendly too. Not quite a five-star experience overall, but definitely a place we'd come back to when we're craving something hearty and satisfying. read more

Ordered Cashew Shrimp, Egg Drop Soup, Crispy Egg Roll , Hot and Sour Soup Cashew Shrimp was tasteless. Do they know what herbs and spices are? Wife said Egg Drop Soup tasted like dishwater. Shrimp had a fishy taste, probably not kept at proper temperature. I wouldn't eat here again if you paid me. AWFUL!!!! read more

Only rendang in town, generous portions, luscious home cooked flavors. I think of this place often and make sure to stop by whenever I'm in the area! read more

Neat little place serving halal lamb. The owner assured us he personally bought the lamb from A halal grocery store. Other than that, there were plenty of seafood items to choose from which were all delicious. Glad to have visited and love helping out local business owners whenever I can. read more

Twin Panda - Indonesian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Would I recommend this place? Ummmmm YES, YES, and one more YES just to be dramatic. There aren't enough adjectives in Webster's dictionary to describe this place. The owner is from Indonesia, so it's authentic. There is a Chinese menu, but we only ordered from the Indo menu. As you can see from the pictures, my wife bought and ordered almost everything on the menu (insert laughing emoji). We ordered the nasi padang, sop asem, mie ayam, pempek, sate ayam, and the ayam penyet. Everything was delicious! I wish I could tell you one dish was better than the other but I can't. The rendang was juicy and the coconut flavor was not overbearing. The chicken was moist and the fond (crispies) from the chicken mixed with the white rice are dynamite. The place is very small but they serve up some amazing food. It might be off the beaten path, but I highly recommend this little gem. read more

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I'm happy to report that Twin Panda is open again after a couple of weeks when they were closed for repairs after someone drove a car through their front window. I live only a short drive away, but the reason this is one of my family's favorite Chinese/Indonesian eateries is the quality of the food. Twin Panda is not a chain; it's a modest, family-run restaurant owned by friendly and welcoming people. Some of our favorites are the dumplings, various combo plates, beef sticks and spare ribs. Don't neglect the Indonesian specialties, either; my favorites are Kwetiau (flat noodles with a protein), Kari Kambing (lamb curry) and Nasi Padang with Beef Rendang. We've never had a bad meal here. read more

We had to walk away from our "GoTo" Asian restaurant as they were so, so, busy. Started searching again thru "Yelp" and found this little jewel close by. "Twin Panda" is a very nice little eatery off of Palmer, just North of Interstate 45. It's not a "hole in the wall" as co-owner Zack describes it. It's a nice family owned restaurant with an attractive theme and an inviting atmosphere. Lot of folks dining in and to go order prepared on shelves. That's always a good sign for me. Zack answered all our questions, regard sauces and allergy concerns (No Bell Peppers for us). The prices are reasonable and our togo order took about 15 mins from order to "here ya go." We ordered: - "Wor Wonton Soup", excellent refreshing flavor, they did not go crazy with soy sauce, so it had a very light flavor. - "Combination Fried Rice", shrimp, chicken and beef, sautéed and prepped for eating. The portion was huge. - "Chicken and Vegetables", nice white sauce, fresh tender vegetables and juicy chicken. A must for the healthy conscious family. The whole family got real quiet while we ate, which means they liked it. Twin Thumbs up to "Twin Panda" restaurant for the love they serve here. Michael C., Georgetown, Tx. read more

Service was very good. We had honey walnut shrimp and Mongolian beef. Both were delicious! We will definitely be back. If you want a no frills place with great food this is it. read more

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I'm from Singapore and I've been living in Austin for the last 5 years. Good southeast Asian food in that region is hard to find in Austin. This hits home the closest to me. read more

My husband loves fried fish (especially Tilapia) and I just happened to be in the area when i Yelped for a place that had this ...and Twin Panda pulled up. I had the pleasure of meeting a young lady (I forgot her name) and she recommended some dishes to try. I did notice they had a lunch special menu which had Chinese food entrees and then there was also their Indonesian Daily Menu...which is what I ordered from. I never had Indonesian food before so I was pretty excited! I got there when it first opened so the wait time was 30 minutes to get my food, but it was worth the wait. My fav dishes was definitely the Ikan Goreng (deep fried tilapia) and the Bihon Goreng yumm! Nasi Padang and Ayam Penyet had some interesting flavors to it ..but I wasn't too fond of it but that's ok! Overall, their food is great and I will definitely be back again and try some new dishes. Would love if you can deliver to Pflugerville too!! :) read more

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This has quickly become one of my go-to spots in the neighborhood! The food is always fresh, flavorful, and super consistent every time I order. They have great tofu dishes and plenty of pescatarian options, which I really appreciate. The portions are generous, everything's always hot and well-seasoned, and the quality never slips - whether it's delivery or dine-in. Delicious food, reliable service, and great value. Highly recommend! Will re-order per usual read more

I am a regular here and this place never disappoints us . Our usual order is the Nasi Padang - combination with beef and chicken and it is always amazing ! The beef and chicken are well cooked with the right spices and the spicy egg is a treat. It comes with enough rice and some cucumbers and a veg dish usually which is nice . Very filling and right on the price . This place also sells Indonesian spices, snacks and sweets and is a must try for authentic Indonesian food ! read more

Twin Panda - Nasi Padang combination - Indonesian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Food and service are always good here! Must visit when we go to Austin. Can't wait to go back! read more

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First time eating Indonesian food. I had Cap Cay. It was delicious- with three or four kinds of fish and chicken, and perfectly cooked vegetables in a comforting broth. My husband got his favorite Chinese dish: orange shrimp. He was very happy with how crispy it was, even covered in sauce. We will define back to try other dishes that the server recommended. read more

Not many places to eat Indonesian food in Austin, but this place is a gem! Order off the Indonesian daily menu and come with a group to try all the things, although you can't really go wrong with anything on this menu. Everything was delicious and the prices are actually pretty decent. They have a good size parking lot and the noise level is low. read more

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I rarely find good Indonesian food when I travel. Twin Panda is the ultimate Indonesian culinary delight in Texas, and it brought me back to all of the home cooked meals I had growing up in Jakarta. The nasi padang explodes with authentic flavors, while the sop asem offers a tantalizing sour note. The mie ayam boasts tender chicken and savory broth, while the pempek presents a crispy and aromatic sensation. The sate ayam delivers a perfect balance of spices, and the ayam penyet steals the show with its succulent and perfectly seasoned goodness. Each dish is a testament to Twin Panda's dedication to authenticity and deliciousness. I can't wait go back tomorrow. read more

Twin Panda - Nasi Padang. I loved the rendang so much I ordered 10 to go. - Indonesian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Absolutely delicious Indonesian food! I wish I lived closer, then I could come by every day! Service is always friendly, but due to Covid, I've been ordering takeout. I always get the beef kwetiau and my boyfriend gets the spicy whole fish. The kwetiau is perfectly seasoned with yummy chewy noodles. I always end up finishing the entire thing in one sitting (even though portions are big). My boyfriend is obsessed with the spicy whole fish! If you do order it, be careful with all the little bones. But, it's definitely worth the work! read more

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We really like the food here to make up for lost time with Indonesian food only 2x coming for lunch I was very disappointed because 2x came before 3:00 which means we arrived at 2:00, after 10 minutes. We were so disappointed. read more