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I will start by saying as an Indonesian, all of the dishes tasted like how I would expect it and more, which is a compliment of its authenticity. Not westernized much, except for the spicy-heat level which had to be tuned down, it'd be spicier traditionally, which makes sense or else they won't be able to sell!
Rendang: Probably the best beef rendang I've ever had! (I was born and grew up in Indonesia).
It's not your usual rendang which is USUALLY a bit tough, this was slow cooked till veryyy tender, I was quite surprised. For a $15 you get a huge portion of tender beef in coconut milk sauce that comes with vegetables and rice (which you can substitute for an extra $1.5 for Nasi Uduk or Nasi Kuning, both are coconut milk based rice basically, personally I would strongly recommend you to do it). Well worth it, a must have. The taste reminded me of home.
Bakmi goreng, fried noodles comes with chicken and shrimp. It's a simple good-old noodles with sweet soy sauce. For those who likes something simpler. Again, big portion and delicious !
Sate Ayam, chicken skewers w/ peanut sauce comes with vegetables and rice. I didn't try this one but my friend said it's the best dish she'd ever had (mind you she comes from the country of culinary, France). Good enough for me!
Bakpao Gapit, steamed bun, again I didnt try it but they said it was very good.
For desserts, Lapis Surabaya: traditional layered Indonesian cake with a bit of jam in between and Kue Pepek: rice cake pudding with coconut milk. Both are good !!!
I think it's owned by him/the waiter too, an Indonesian so I had a bit of chat with him, nice guy. also speaks French and English so no need to worry !
Oh and do check on their specials too.
WILL DEFINITELY come back !
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