a friend of mine who lives nearby recommended this spot. neighborhood parking was relatively easy for a friday night. we got seated immediately and the vibe was bustling and the service was attentive. now for the food... snap pea salad: i always jump on a seasonal snap pea salad. the dressing was heavier than i expected but it did well to balance out the earthiness of the sprouts. great starter dish but a bit small for the price tag. duck lumpia: this is a must order for me. the duck meat was super rich and had that teeth-sinking bite to it. the lumpia wrapper was audibly crispy and the spiced vinegar of the dipping sauce came with a bright acidic punch to balance the richness. beef rendang: crazy depth of flavor and spice. the meat here was also perfectly tender and pulled apart with east. a killer small plate with a big impact. would also order this again. a note on the rice: the chicken/coconut rice was pretty dried out and hard. also in hindsight i feel there's so much flavor elsewhere, an order of jasmine rice would've been a better complement barramundi: it came out wrapped up and extremely hot and fresh. a very delicious, perfectly cooked fish with nice balance between the natural fish flavor and all the toppings wrapped up inside with it. def recommend if you like a meatier, flakier sea bass. manhattan: a nice drink but mostly tasted like a classic manhattan. also in retrospect woudlve gotten something more acidic instead of spiced to differentiate from the spice profile of the food. all in all, it's a bit pricey for me personally but a lot of the dishes we ordered were very delicious and i wouldn't hesitate to recommend this place. read more

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Great food (Satay!) and ambience on Rose, a wonderful, lively Venice Street. , read more

Came here last night with my friend and my boyfriend because we wanted a fun Venice dinner with dim lighting and a disco ball. It was so fun! Also shockingly easy to find street parking nearby. Service was great too, we had a super sweet waitress. We ordered a bunch of things. The duck lumpia was easily the best thing like actually so good. The ribs were also amazing. Japanese curry was solid. The nasi goreng was fine... fried rice with a little chicken skewer doing its best. And then the new butter chicken they just added to the menu... I'm sorry but it had WAY too much cumin. Like it genuinely tasted like the lid of the cumin shaker popped off and someone was like "eh it's late, send it." I kept trying to convince myself it was intentional and sophisticated and then I remembered I'm allowed to have taste buds Overall really fun night, great vibe, most of the food hit. Left happy, full, and still thinking about the lumpia... and slightly concerned about whoever was in charge of cumin. read more

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TLDR: Good, but not outstanding. The restaurant is beautiful, especially the outdoor areas. The server was very knowledgeable in the menu and I appreciate that. However, I do not believe the quality and portions were enough to blow my mind away for the price. I do think everything was delicious, but again- not super memorable. The Japanese yam is very sweet and tastes like honey. It's very good, but not worth $20. I do like the drinks- had the red envelope and thought it was delicious. The presentation was also quite great as well. This is a great spot for a date night, but believe there are better options for the price point. Again, it's not this is not a BAD restaurant by any means, it just doesn't WOW me enough to be worth the price. read more

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Food is fine. The prices are laughably high even for LA. Service is nothing special. Our group was confused by the cost and how we could be still hungry hundreds of dollars later. read more

Loved the ambiance, service, and food here. The waiter was super friendly and helpful with our orders, suggesting some delicious mezcal cocktails. We sat on the outdoor patio which was a cool vibe and had heaters to keep us warm. The food was also delicious - we tried: - papaya salad: super spicy (beware! But I loved the amount of spice and flavor) - Japanese's curry: super delicious with a good kick (not as spicy as the papaya), loved the eggplant - nasi goreng: tied between this and the curry for my favorite dish - this was super flavorful and I like how the egg came in a little fried ball - rib wings: wanted to love these and they were definitely super flavorful, but the meat wasn't as tender as I was expecting, so I'd say they were just okay Overall, amazing food and great service, and would definitely return! read more

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We were a group of six people and it was my sons 25 birthday. We ordered 4 different appetizers and six main dishes. The portions were small but flavorful. Unfortunately the coconut rice was under cooked. Nothing was spectacular but everything was fine. The bartender and seeming manager was very nice. I would have given the entire experience a 3 star but our waitress, Aubrey, seemed to not care about us, and even seemed to outright ignore us. When I asked if there was a fee to cut the cake, she never got back to me. We had to flag someone else down who got her and when she told us it was $6 per person, she didn't even wait to hear it was ok, and walked away. Perhaps she didn't care because she charged us 20% mandatory tip as a party of six. Between the quality of food for the price and the service, it wasn't the best experience and my son said it himself, it was a disappointment. read more

When "street" is chic. I always find it incongruous to eat what is essentially street food at a fancy place. Imagine street tacos at a Ritz Carlton. It's kinda "off". I grew up with all this food in Indonesia, on streets, food stalls, restaurants, and even at my family's hotels, so I honestly was ambivalent about coming in, but my date was insistent, and I relented. I'm glad I did. They curated the right elements that melded perfectly with the vibe. Ambience matched service matched food. Well done. The duck lumpia was excellent. My date loved her papaya salad, which, while very tasty, was too spicy for my delicate palate. The rendang was interesting. On its own, it was tasty, but not as authentic as I'm used to, so I initially wasn't that interested. But then I paired it with the nasi ayam (chicken rice), and it was perfect! If you understand food chemistry, sometimes you need complementary elements to draw out a particular flavor compound. That's exactly what I unlocked, and I couldn't get enough of it. Wallflower isn't easy on the wallet, especially compared to other Indonesian restaurants in LA. It's hard to comprehend paying what I feel is double market rates, even triple, given the small portion sizes, However, in terms of overall dining experience, which I feel has fallen horribly in LA since Covid, Wallflower successfully managed to raise the bar on a very high quality dining experience. If you only want to compare food prices, this isn't for you. If you want an elevated restaurant experience for Southeast Asian cuisine, this is THE place. read more

Wallflower is a total vibe -- cozy outdoor seating, moody lighting, and perfect for date night or a chill dinner with friends. The space feels intimate but stylish, and the South Asian flavors are bold without trying too hard. It's all small plates, so sharing is the move. Do not skip the duck egg rolls (crispy, juicy, perfect) or the rendang -- insanely tender and full of flavor. A couple dishes were just okay, but the hits definitely outweighed the misses. Cocktails were solid too. Overall, a fun spot with great energy. Would come back to try other items on the menu. read more

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This Valentine's Day I took my fiancé to Wallflower to enjoy some Indonesian styled entrees before heading out to see GOAT - an unorthodox pick for a Valentine's Day movie I'll grant you. Let me start with the good. The food here is Solid. Better than solid, actually. I've been here twice and the beef Rengdang is the highlight dish. It's packed full of flavor and is the kind of entree that will have you jabbing at the crumbs with your fork. The Branzino was also incredibly fresh and served with an assortment of herbs, mint, and spices that really complimented the dish. I've also had the crab dip and it was delicious, but the price point to serving ratios made me skip it this time . If you're coming here for the food - you're going to have a good time. Especially if you like south Asian cuisines. Here's why it's not 5-stars for this pretty generous reviewer. The tables. I ate outside and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't uncomfortable 100% of the time. I'm a pretty big dude - 6'3 and around 200 pounds - and man did I feel huge at our table. We were outside and it was so cramped I could barely fit my legs under the table. At times it felt like I was playing operation trying to move the dishes around. Overall I was so cramped we only stayed for about 45 minutes after being told before sitting it was a strict 90 min max. The other issue, I think is the price. Look I write Yelp reviews often. Clearly, I'm a bit of a foodie who doesn't mind spending some cash on some good eats. But $200 for the meal I had...I don't know. I feel like it could have gone a lot further both in taste and quality somewhere else. You ever sit in a coffee shop in some small town and see a $500 painting on the wall from some guy named Arthur that looks like a kid did it at recess? And you go, "who the hell does this Arthur guy think he is?" That's a bit how I felt about the prices. The portions are delicious but small. It's not a great feeling to spend that much cash somewhere and then leave feeling like you could use a snack. Overall - if money isn't an issue and you like this style of food you should go here. If you're looking to splurge on a really nice meal for a very special occasion then I might suggest somewhere else. read more

Wonderful place. Good food, great service and peculiar ambience. My favorite dish was Duck Lumpia and rib wings with Nasi Goreng ( fried rice) read more

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Came here for dinner with my partner on a Sunday night. We asked to sit outside and it was quite comfortable, given it was "winter" in LA. The food was good and the service was really good too. Food came out fairly quickly. They had a vegetarian menu for me and that was great. All preparations are DELICIOUS! The yam and the tofu apps were great. The rice (Nasi Goreng) was really good too. Feel free to ask for Sambal and their chili oil if you'd like some heat ;) I highly recommend this neighborhood gem. read more

Review Title: Deeply Disappointing - Unprofessional Owner Behavior We showed up on time for a 9pm reservation at Wallflower, only to be turned away because the kitchen had already closed--a booking issue on Resy's part, not the restaurant's. No problem, we left quietly. The real issue came later: a $210 no-show fee. My friend, a regular at Wallflower, tried repeatedly and respectfully to resolve what we thought was a misunderstanding. The restaurant ignored all outreach--until the owner, Miles Dustin, finally called her. Instead of a professional response, he berated her for following up and refused to reverse the charge. He was combative, emotional, and hung up on her after saying she'd need to "let it go" if she ever wanted to step foot in his restaurant again. Mistakes happen, but how a business handles them absolutely matters...I won't support an establishment that treats its guests the way we've recently been treated. read more

Pretty decent food, but exorbitant prices for the quality and quantity. I expected it to be on the higher end but don't think I've ever been more surprised by the price to value ratio. My girlfriend who can hardly ever finish her meals even left hungry. Service was pretty good and efficient, but I definitely will keep going to Simpang instead when I'm after Indonesian food read more

Wallflower - Small portions - Asian Fusion Near Me - Venice, California

Loved the ambience & food here! The dishes and drinks were all so fun, FULL of unique flavors, and overall just delicious! We had made a reservation in advance and I'm glad we did. I'd say the food was on the pricier end for the portion sizes and more expensive than I was expecting, but all of the dishes were so creative. Our server was attentive and friendly. I'd come back! read more

The atmosphere is great for a drink or two but be warned this place is $$$. Went with a group of friends and we enjoyed the vibes and drinks but food was disappointing. The portions were super small and the fried fish had barely any fish in it - seemed more like a for show dish. Would maybe comeback for 1 or 2 drinks before heading somewhere else for dinner/post dinner. The service was friendly. read more

Really enjoyed the ambiance of the place, great service and the food was amazing. The crispy Szechuan beef, I could eat that everyday! The Japanese curry with the vegetables was delicious and how can you not get the duck lumpias...omg still thinking about them! The date cake to finish it up, man it was little and fluffy! They have unique cocktails as well, we were a big fan of them. Parking is street parking, doing the week there's spots you can find. Not sure on the weekends. read more

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We were seated at a tiny table - very cramped and moved to a slightly larger one, which was a good thing because all the food came at once - no coordination of appetizers, mains, etc. and thus we could barely fit the plates on the table. The message seemed to be please get out quickly. The food was fine, but that was lost by the overall experience. read more

This is a trendy Indonesian restaurant located in Venice Beach. Both the indoor and outdoor ambiance are aesthetic and relaxing. The food was flavorful and beautifully presented. If you can't take spicy food, please make sure you tell the server. I asked for mild for the flat noodles and it was still too spicy for me. We ordered the following: 1. Crab rendang dip: this was overly sweet for me. The shrimp chips it came with were unique, and gave every bite a nice crunch. 2. Beef rendang : my partner loved it 3. Rice with chicken broth: good 4. Chinese wide rice noodles with fried tofu: The tofu was cooked perfectly: crispy on the outside and soft inside. The flavor of the noodles were too spicy for me. 5. Lemongrass Lemonade: refreshing and not overly sweet ! All in all, I enjoyed the experience because of the nice ambiance and great service. The food was a bit too rich and flavorful for me. read more

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This is place is awesome. I went with friends after another event and it was an unexpected great restaurant experience. when i already though my evening came to an end. ALL of the dishes are so yummy and I it is a delighting tasting experience. I would recommend family style dining to try as many dishes as possible. The cocktails are all very unique and as with the food they are a pleasurable tasting experience. Indescribable! I will definitely be back... read more

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Came in after driving by many times and was blown away. We sat at the bar and had really refreshing cocktails but weren't sure we were going to eat. The manager Lainee helped guide us through the menu when we told her about my dietary restrictions and SHE was so knowledgeable, patient, and thorough in making sure I could eat safely. Will be back for her attentiveness and kindness alone, and the food was also amazing!!! read more

Food was quite delicious we're going to give her an 8.5/10, service was average 7/10 but everyone has an off day, ambience was super cute but inside seating is very limited and they have outside heaters if you do sit outside. read more

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Interesting food and drink flavors. Expect to wait on even a weeknight for a table- their ube drink is phenomenal! Other foods and drinks were decent We got sat way too close to the table next to us to have a comfortable dinner experience. Could hear everything they were talking about (and likely vice versa). Good vibes tho. Maybe sit at the bar if you're only 2 read more

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Every bite of every dish was excellent! From the salad, the proteins, ect. I would come back to this restaurant in a heartbeat!!

Food was 5 stars, but service put a damper on the overall experience. Our waiter seemed like he was having a bad day, and was a bit sassy throughout the meal :/ This was everyone's first time at the restaurant, so we didn't realize it was family style until the waiter came by to take our entrée orders. At this point, we all had decided on what we individually wanted, so just went ahead with ordering 1 menu item each, plus rice. Indonesian Sate ($22): 3 skewers of chicken sate were chargrilled to perfection, yet the inside was still so moist! Japanese Curry ($28): delicious, but tasted more like a Thai curry, than Japanese. The base was coconut milk, rather than a Japanese dark curry. Pepes Ikan ($38): the fish was very good, but the sambal was amazing! A little salty, so I'd recommend ordering rice ($4) with it. Crispy Sichuan Beef ($28): has a kick! The waiter warned the table the pepes ikan was a bit hot, however we found this beef to be spicier than the fish! Rendang Mamak ($38): the favorite of the beef dishes at the table. The only wish was that the portion was larger, especially for the price! As mentioned, the food was incredible, however the prices seemed a bit steep. I was very interested in getting a mocktail, but it was $16. Lastly, the restaurant is a lot larger than you would expect from the outside! There are both indoor and outdoor seating areas, and we were seated in a very private outdoor area with only 4 other tables. They also have tons of heat lamps and fire going, so I didn't how cold it was outside until I left the restaurant! read more

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This place is a vibe, very dimly lit inside and the patio is nice too. The bar is a nice place to grab a cocktail and apps. I came here recently after not visiting for a few years and this time the food was a little hit or miss. I recall liking the food a lot more when I went before covid, especially the rendang. Maybe we ordered wrong? I'm glad I went with the yelp rec for the duck lumpia cause those were excellent - perfectly friend with tender duck. Everything else was a disappointment. This time the waitress pushed the pork belly chashu as her favorite dish. I didn't want it since it was Japanese style at a supposedly Indonesian place but my date did. The execution was not good - it was dry and kinda tough. The fish in banana leaf had a good flavor but was also overcooked. I want more Asian restaurants on the westside, especially since Indonesian food is harder to find but the execution for the mains was lacking. Maybe we went on an off night? read more

Overpriced and small portions. We ordered a $50 Branzino and it was tiny, barely enough for one person. Terrible. read more

Service and food were great. The fried chicken was the highlight of the night. Restaurant is dark but clean and vibey. read more

Wallflower - Asian Fusion Near Me - Venice, California

Dined here last night for my boyfriend's birthday, and left disappointed and hungry! If you want to grab drinks with friends or for a date, this is perfect. Truly a beautiful ambiance. Beautiful bar with red lighting and very intimate seating. However, not a place to come for food. We got 4 dishes, all tasted good, but nothing too special. The portions are very small, and prices are too inflated for what you get. Was a bummer that they didn't offer any dessert or a nice touch for birthdays, but not the end all. Surely this is one of the better Indonesian / Asian inspired restaurants in Venice, but I recommend going elsewhere if you're looking for stellar Indonesian food. Service was attentive, and the staff very friendly. read more

We walked in on a Friday night and it was super chill, which we really appreciate. The service was nice and so fast, warm inviting atmosphere and the food was good. Personally I like the satay better as I'm a big peanut sauce lover, the duck sauce was not my favorite. Overall it's very authentic. read more

Wallflower - Indonesian Sate Duck lumpia - Asian Fusion Near Me - Venice, California

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awesome........................................... drinks are incredible. easy 5 star. ........................................................................... read more

It's always a good experience when we go there, I love the papaya salad, fried fish and for dessert I recommend the English date cake it's really tasty. read more

I went to Wallflower for a girls night and it was the perfect choice for delicious cocktails and shareable food. We tried the cucumber tofu salad, crab rendang dip, fried rice, beef ribs, wide noodles, and chasu pork. I'd definitely recommend the noodles and chashu. Both had the perfect amount of richness and heat to counter balance some of the fresher and more acidic dishes like the cucumber salad. Note that this restaurant has the majority of its tables outside with very few indoor spots. They do provide heaters all around the patio so we were comfortable sitting outside on a chilly night. read more

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Wow the food is good. Fried soft boiled egg? My god. Lovely ambiance, nice people, good drinks, great fucking food. read more

This Venice Indonesian eatery is just what Venice needed. It is wonderful. The staff is very nice and they get your order right the first time, even if you complicate it. Make a reservation. If not, there will be a wait. The hostess is kind and will get you in a comfortable where you will be happy. The while place is beautiful. We just love the interior. It is all kept super clean. The food is great. We decided to try several things there, as we have been doing for a while now. That way we can really decide if you want to come back. We will be back. We had jasmine rice, and a steamed rice with pandan, coconut milk and chicken broth. It was the best. We also loved the fried whole fish for two, cooked with miso sauce, a wonderful ginger salad and the outstanding branzino. Wanting more, there were a few of all, all sharing, we tried the crispy duck roll and finally the chicken sate. It was all amazing. They brought is out as it was ready, as we asked them to. we just kept ordering. You will love love this place. read more

Food is fantastic here! It's been a couple years since I've been back but when I traveled to Santa Monica for work this place was a must stop every trip! Mocktails were delicious as well. read more

I went here for Valentine's Day and not gonna lie a rat jumped out of one of their plants that are apart of the booths and across the entire left side of the patio where I was eating. The chashu pork also gave me the most vicious food poisoning I've ever had before in my life. It's a cute place tho and our server was very nice. read more

Wallflower - Asian Fusion Near Me - Venice, California

Literally the perfect first date spot, sexy ambiance, not too loud so can actually talk. The bar staff were so nice and welcoming great service. The drinks and food were so good like literally had such good gluten free options. Ribs fell off the bone. The bathroom is also so sexy. Just 10/10 sexy all around. read more

Wallflower - Bathroom - Asian Fusion Near Me - Venice, California

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What a wonderful date night!! Allie was a such a wonderful server and gave us both great recommendations and great service. We had the Duck Lumpia, Ayam Goreng and the Char Kway Teow and they were all phenomenal! Perfect spot for a vibey anniversary, birthday or any celebration dinner. Aside from the food, the cocktail menu is wonderful as well and we can't wait to try the rest of them! We had the Nana's Garden and Empress of the Ball. Highly recommend! read more

Wallflower - Asian Fusion Near Me - Venice, California

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Good was okay but soooo salty. Also way overpriced for its quality. I understand they have cute interiors but that doesn't justify the taste. I don't know why the server rushed to get the check without us even asking. Also a bit loud and I can't hear things. read more

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