Rendang Republic

"This new entry is one of the only places of Indonesian food in Chicago, a casual spot for coffee and tea with unique spins on local street fare. Their take on the Chicago dog uses chicken sausage and a variety of pickled condiments that mimic the “dragged by the garden” wieners that Chicago’s are used to. The main dish is rendang, available as a platter or in sandwich form (think Italian beef). The place doesn’t officially open until April, but keep your eyes open for activity before then." - Ashok Selvam

"An Indonesian-inspired restaurant by chef John Avila, featuring a unique spin on traditional dishes with a focus on rendang. It offers a mix of Indonesian and Chicagoan culinary elements, including a hot dog with an Indonesian twist and a beef rendang sandwich." - Ashok Selvam