Krakatoa Indonesian Cuisine

"Named for the famed volcano, Krakatoa serves up Indonesian fare in a colorful setting right on Hollywood Boulevard’s busiest strip. The restaurant is a partnership between friends John Anthony and Abe Moiz and is one of the few Indonesian restaurants in South Florida. Moiz, a native of Indonesia, brings the flavors of his country to this little restaurant decorated with photographs of his home. The dishes are more fragrant than spicy with complex notes with favorites being a nasi goering, a fried rice and vegetable dish that can be made a meal with the addition of a protein. Whatever you do, don’t forget to order the Six Feet Under dessert - a little dirt cup in a clay flower pot that yields a delightful avocado pudding with a bit of exploration. The restaurant also offers meal plans, where Chef Abe will cook your entire week’s worth of meals to enjoy in the comfort of your own home." - Laine Doss

"Like many favorites in Hollywood, this cozy Indonesian restaurant got its start at Yellow Green Farmers Market just a few minutes away. The restaurant makes its own tempeh and Indonesian sauces, which you can (and should) take home with you. The menu features an excellent Indonesian fried rice called nasi goreng, which is tinted yellow with turmeric. Our favorite thing to order here, though, is the sate. Krakatoa makes our favorite version in South Florida. The meat (get the lamb) is super tender, assertively spiced, and lightly charred from grilling." - ryan pfeffer, mariana trabanino, carlos c olaechea

"Neither Miami nor Broward has many great Indonesian restaurants. But Hollywood does. And Krakatoa is good enough to not cancel those plans you just remembered you made. This casual spot makes some excellent nasi goreng, sate, and even sells its own Indonesian sauces. Bring some home and you'll have a delicious reminder of the fact that you have friends and made an effort to spend time with them. " - ryan pfeffer

"Like many favorites in Hollywood, this cozy Indonesian restaurant got its start at the Yellow Green Farmers Market just a few minutes away. The restaurant makes its own tempeh and Indonesian sauces, which you can (and should) take home with you. The menu features an excellent Indonesian fried rice called nasi goreng, which is tinted yellow with turmeric. Our favorite thing to order here, though, is the sate. While many may associate these skewers of grilled meat with Thailand, the dish actually originated in Indonesia, and Kratatoa has our favorite version in South Florida. The meat (we recommend the lamb) is super tender, assertively spiced, and lightly charred from grilling." - Carlos C Olaechea