Jennifer B.
Yelp
I'd been wanting to try Indonesian cuisine for a while, but was always a bit nervous due to food allergies. Despite that, I'd seen so many glowing reviews for Krakatoa, I knew I just had to check them out. Two words: absolutely incredible. From the staff to the food, everything here was outstanding. I'm already planning my next visit!
The staff were so helpful when I brought up my tree nut allergy, and gave recommendations on which dishes could be altered to remove the candlenuts without seriously affecting the flavor. Based on these recommendations, we ordered the happy soda, balado (medium spice), and lamb sate.
The happy soda definitely brought a smile to my face - with the sweetness of the condensed milk and the slightly sour berry tang along with the fun popping boba, it was absolutely delicious! Both the balado and the sate were fantastic as well. The lamb sate was so tender and I loved the sweet, nutty flavors in the marinade and peanut sauce. The balado had such depth of flavor to it, I felt like I could eat it forever. While I got medium spice to satisfy the other sets of tastebuds at my table, next time I'm getting the spiciest version for myself. All entrees were a great size, plenty of food without being overwhelming. I really liked the inclusion of the fresh veggies to balance things out and the crispy puffs for texture. They sell marinades and seasonings to take home, and offer cooking classes at the restaurant to learn how to recreate these tasty dishes yourself.
Krakatoa has an easy-to-use reservation system on their website, so if you're planning a visit during peak hours I'd highly recommend using it because the space itself is very small. Parking is also limited, so it's best to park in a nearby garage and walk over. This place is worth that extra effort though - truly a wonderful experience!