11/05/07

Best Indonesian restaurant around

by radja

What can I say...I am Indonesian, I am a cook, my mom's a cook (and a very bitchy critic at Indonesian food too. lol). So I grew up eating really authentic Indonesian food. Yes, that's correct.

I moved to SF several years ago, and over these years, none of the Indonesian restaurants in SF comes close to bamboo in terms of best authenticity and best reminder of mom's homemade cooking. Of course my mom is more generous in portion and I can eat for free. lol. But bamboo is relatively cheap-average for their dinner prices. My fave. includes the Pempek, Mie Tek Tek, Soto Betawi, Coto Makassar, Nasi Rames, Rendang, Gado-gado, Es Teler, Avocado Juice, Jeruk Hangat (Warm fresh squeezed orange juice - try it before you fcukin judge it), and the black sticky rice.

As other people have mentioned, service is very slow since it's family operated. So here's the trick. Get their take-out menu and save it by your fridge. Next time you're planning to go there, call them 15-20 mins earlier to make RSVP and order right there if you already know what you want. By the time you get there, you only have to wait an extra few minutes or so. (note: I've only done this several times and might not always work. lol). Other than the slow service, everything else is great.

• Pros: Authentic Indonesian cuisine & nice relaxing ambience
• Cons: Slow service

12/03/06

good, very unique food

by jdejoya

I stopped in to this restaurant on a rare visit to this part of town. I'm so glad I did! I was by myself so I didn't get to try several dishes but the one noodle dish I did order was very tasty as well as the avocado ice drink. I would definitely go back there with more people so I can try as many of the other menu items.

• Pros: food

07/15/06

authentic Indonesia food, prices are reasonble

by ziggy999

We tried the Indonesia fried rice, BBQ fish wrapped with bamboo leaves, fried banana, durian juice and young coconut with avocado and condensed milk juice. They were all very delicious! Highly recommended. Service is kind of slow if there are a lot of customers because they are like family-owned restaurants with limited waitresses.

• Pros: delicious food
• Cons: slow service