Why is the food so good??! I literally can't get enough of the food here. Coming from a Chinese family, this place really reminds me of home with the Asian ladies peeling peas, the numerous voices chatting in different languages, and sometimes the owner's children? running around. It's a very lively place and I really like the owner - he's fluent in multiple languages and is overall a pretty cool guy. The food is really cheap and you get a lot for what you pay. One nuisance is the long lines and crowds because they're so popular, but they have a good ticket system to make sure you get your order.
My favorite item is the Jakarta fried rice! I've also ordered the wonton noodles in miso soup which have lasted me for lunch, dinner, and impromptu midnight snack. Their menu is really diverse and offers home-made meals from China, India, Indonesia, and many more Asian countries. If you're from outside of the U.S. and missing home, a meal here will soothe your aching heart like chicken lo mein for the soul.