Simpang Asia

It was my first time trying Indonesian food. The experience was very pleasant. The server was kind and nice to explain the menus for us, and food was delicious. I will come back again to try other items.

This place has a very nice setup and great food and drink presentation. The service was great, they were very friendly and quick to bring out the food. I've eaten a lot of Indonesian food, but the flavor here wasn't enough. Of course nothing compares to eating the food in Indonesia, but the tastes at other Indonesian restaurants I eat here in the US are much tastier. The lumpia and the Kwetiau Vegan had the most flavors, they were really good. We weren't the biggest fans of the Nasi Goreng with tofu, we needed to add sweet soy sauce to make it more flavorful. The Gado Gado had good flavor, but the peanut sauce was not warm like at other places. The Es Cendol liquid part was good, but the sandan didn't have much flavor. This is a good spot to try different items you like.

We had the roti, ayam penyet, coconut rice and chicken sate. Everything was very flavorful and delicious. The roti was buttery and flaky. The coconut rice was so tasty by itself. I really liked the sautéed eggplant but believe the spicy description. We will try the vegetarian items next time. There is a free parking lot but it is small.

Best Indonesian foods I've ever had in LA so far! The taste is truly authentic and makes me missing home. However, in certain time, the queue could be so crazily long and I think it's also due its popularity. Overall recommended

insane value!!! restaurants of this quality and authenticity should cost at least twice the price. the food is authentically delicious and presented like a 3-star Michelin. get the Paratha Roti for appetizer! the flaky-ness of the dough pairs super well with the peanut satay sauce. I would order one serving just for myself.

First time going out to eat Indonesian food and this place deserves all the hype. Service was great & quick. Food was excellent - had the risoles, martabak telor, pempek, rendang, and mie ayam. Would’ve ordered the whole menu if I could!

Wow!! Their Soup called Sotto is better than any cold medicine! Hear me out, I was feeling under the weather, I turned to Sotto Soup #204 after a friend's recommendation, and let me tell you, it's a game-changer! Packed with chicken, ginger, and turmeric, this soup is like a warm hug for your immune system. Ordering via Uber Eats was a breeze, and after just one bowl, I felt like a new person – goodbye phlegm, hello productivity! Plus, it comes with a dose of white rice. Trust me, this soup is the ultimate pick-me-up for anyone feeling a bit sniffly. I also tried their vegetarian fried rice and their noodles; yum!

Had lunch at this restaurant on May 26th 2024. Had the oxtail soup (sup bontot), white rice and sambal. Really enjoyed the soup! Nice portion and very flavorful. Soup was rich and clear. The short walk from the bus stop off Rose and then to the Metro E Station on Palms were not too bad! Friendly staff and good comfortable ambiance. Highly recommended and will come again !

Simpang Asia is one of the best Indonesian spots in SoCal! This spot is located in a smaller plaza so I would plan ahead for that or opt for street parking in nearby neighborhoods. This place can get busy depending on the day and time you go, so you can also make a reservation in advance. Wifey and I had a 7pm reservation and were seated right away. They have an extensive menu of appetizers, rice, and noodle dishes. We ended up getting the Martabak Telor for our appetizer, the Ayam Goreng Kuning (tumeric fried chicken) and Rames for our entrees, and the es cendols for our drinks. Everything was beyond delicious and flavorful! Overall, I would definitely recommend this spot! The staff here are very friendly and accommodating. The restaurant has a great ambiance for a date or even just a get together with friends and family. We will definitely be back next time we're in the area for another wonderful meal!

I love the food at this place. My friend Susanna and I meet here often and we eat our faces off! The service is lovely and the flavors of the food are a mixture sweet and savory. I ordered the termuric fried chicken which is so tasty. The curry sauce that comes with the Roti appetizer is so good, we ordered extra (twice!) Parking can be tricky but there is plenty of street parking if the lot is full. We only ever eat in the outside section and we love the feeling of community that provides. Love love love the food here.

Best Halal food in West LA! I ordered the Mie Tek Tek and Festival Rice, super tasty and incredible. Be careful with the spice level you order, the spiciness is taken seriously lol. Check out their appetizers too! Amazing staff, very accommodating and pickup orders are on time as well. The inside is beautiful, would recommend it if it's your first time visiting. Parking is limited, so plan to spend time looking for street parking.

Food: Nasi Bungkus (5/5): i really enjoyed this dish! The curry was mixed well in it and the meat was pretty tender as well. Roti Paratha (5/5): this was so good too! It was served fresh, with just the right crisp and the sauce was amazing! Laksa (4/5): I feel like the noddles weren't as flavorful as I expected :( Drink: Thai Iced Tea (5/5): we were all surprised that the Thai iced tea wasn't super sweet (cuz it normally is elsewhere) so we really liked it! Overall (5/5): The interior of the restaurant was really pretty too! Our server was really kind and gave us the extra drink when they messed up on our orders.

The best Indonesian food in town! I've been coming here for years. In the past the food was okay (to below average). Today I ordered Kwetiaw Goreng which is a wok fried wide rice noodle. It was delicious! It was fried with bean sprouts and a few green leafy veggies. Chicken or vegetarian option included in the price. The dish was amazing. Smokey wok flavor and the noodles were a bit on the sweet side. Delicious! Service was amazing. Servers are friendly and quick. Be sure to get a reservation, as this place gets busy! Note: the restaurant has renovated and now has outside dining. They no longer have their grocery store.

I heard so many good things about Simpang Asia and was so excited to finally have the chance to eat here. My general takeaway is WOW. The food is phenomenal; it probably is the best Indonesian food I've had in LA. We came in on a Tuesday evening and were seated immediately. We ordered the Roti Paratha, Nasi Bungkus, Mie Tek Tek, and Cah Kangkung. I honestly loved every bite. The roti is a perfect starter, and the curry it comes with is super flavorful--it's the kind of sauce you'd want to have on top of everything. The Nasi Bungkus, which is a variety of meat and vegetable dishes on top of a bed of rice wrapped in a banana leaf, was a great option since it allowed us to try a lot of different dishes. I especially loved the beef rendang and sambal egg. The Mie Tek Tek was a solid noodle dish; I liked how it had a good ratio of noodles to fillings. Finally, the Cat Kangkung was PHENOMENAL. It's such a sleeper hit since I had no idea I'd like it so much, but it's probably one of the best vegetable dishes I've ever had. I was eating this up like crazy. The service was great; our waiter was super quick with taking our orders and getting our food out. The ambiance was also nice--I feel like the vibe can be good for grabbing a nicer meal with friends or going on a more chill date if that makes sense. Overall, I recommend Simpang Asia without a doubt. I eagerly anticipate the next time I get to eat here.

Lovely Indonesian restaurant We did family style which I recommend so everyone can try a bit of everything My favorites were mostly the starters and the #8 was a good choice if you're here for the first time and looking to get a general taste. They have a separate cocktail menu that other people in our group ordered and they seemed pretty nice too. Service was super fast and the food came out quick. They have a small lot that can fill up quick and also I recommend joining the help waitlist before going.

Very good food, they are all very tasty. The calamari is our favorite, we ordered a second serving of the calamari coz it's just that good. The chicken and beef are so tender and delicious, they are seasoned just right. The service we received is also great, everyone is very friendly and helpful. We came on a Sunday evening dinner time and didn't have any prior reservation but they help to setup a table pretty quick for us. And don't forget to ask for the sambal, they are so so good

Casual Indonesian spot that offers takeout and dine-in. Reservations are accepted online or you can join the Yelp waitlist when you arrive. Our party of two waited for about 15 minutes on a weeknight around 7pm. There is a small parking lot but you may be better off with street parking. Credit cards accepted. It is good for big groups. We ordered the roti paratha which came with a creamy curry sauce on the side to dip. The roti was hot and flaky - a great starter. We split a combination meal that included noodles, chicken sate, egg, and rice - it was on the smaller side but still good for us two. My favorite part of the dish were the noodles - I think ordering dishes a la carte is the better move.

Feeling under the weather, I turned to Sotto Soup #204 after a friend's recommendation, and let me tell you, it's a game-changer! Packed with chicken, ginger, and turmeric, this soup is like a warm hug for your immune system. Ordering via Uber Eats was a breeze, and after just one bowl, I felt like a new person - goodbye phlegm, hello productivity! Plus, it comes with a dose of white rice. Trust me, this soup is the ultimate pick-me-up for anyone feeling a bit sniffly. I also tried their vegetarian fried rice and their noodles; yum!

My friends and I made a reservation for 7 since we were doing an escape room in the area. We were seated promptly upon arrival and scanned the menu. The variety of dishes they have here was really authentic, and the description of each item under every item name was very helpful for us to decide. I settled for a stir fried noodle dish similar to char kway teow. My friends also enjoyed their fried tilapia and rice dishes. I would recommend getting appetizers to share, we loved splitting the roti! The interior of the restaurant is also very thoughtfully designed and modern. I would return again if I'm ever in the area!

This place was so yummy. It was my first time trying Indonesian food and it did not disappoint. The Nasi Bungkus is great if you want to try a little of everything and the lemper had a great soft texture. The service was fast and it has a nice environment to eat in.

We had an amazing time at Simpang Asia. We didn't make reservations and put our name on the list when we got there. We were told 20 or minute so we hopped over to the brewery next door. Our table was ready much earlier! We went with friends that recommended what we should order and everything was beyond expectation. I am looking forward to going back and trying some other things in the menu in the future!

I forgot where I first seen this place but I had been meaning to try this months ago. I finally got the time to try it this past week and let me sit here and say as many others have said, it was well worth the wait. In Jersey we don't have many Indonesian spots but the ones we do have are good. This however, takes Indonesian food to the next level . I wish I could have this closer to me but I'll just have to settle on traveling to come get it. That's how serious this is. Sometimes, some places lose their touch when people order take out. This was absolute perfection from start to finish. Some of the best fried chicken I have ever had, also some of the best curry and roti I have ever had. The turmeric fried chicken : 10/10, absolutely delicious. Juicy and packed with nothing but flavor. The turmeric is a great addition to the seasonings on the bird and it propels it to the next level. The skin was just was good, crunchy and doesn't automatically slide off when biting. The roti paratha / curry: 10/10. As a side dish I knew it was going to be good because roti usually always is. But y'all, again, perfection. I know some people may ask "how good can roti be?" But this is THAT good. Both the roti and curry were buttery and flavorful. The curry had a spice level to it that teetered between hot and hot enough and that is spot on to me . The roti was flaky on the outside and soft on the inside which made for a great combination with the curry. (All the sides with the chicken were also good) I miss this place already but I promise I'll be back soon.

In terms of Indonesian Restaurants, in the LA area, I would say that Simpang Asia is my absolute favorite. If it was not so much of a hike from where I live in the Valley, I would be here on a more regular basis. So when I do make it here, I do have high expectations. On this last visit, a carry out, I ordered my favorite dish, the Nasi Bungkus, the number 8 (#8), Chicken Nasi Goreng (a fried rice dish) and 2 orders of the Garlic String Beans. The Nasi Bungkus has always delivered. I can almost eat it every day. The Nasi Goreng was okay. The major disappointment was in the Sautéed Garlic String Beans ($13.95) for each order. While it had color, crunch, intense flavor and taste, they skimped on the portion size. First time this has happened to me. I'd say that each order was a half size, instead of full. Did I get short changed because I ordered on line? Or should I have called the restaurant direct? This would be my first choice because I know that it provides the restaurant with a better deal. Just so you know, there is no guidance, or even encouragement to do so. Oh well.

Great place to have authentic Indonesian food! Here's what we got: - Roti Pratha: so creamy and yummy! wish it was a little spicier but delicious nonetheless - Vegetarian Rames: never had a dish like this before and it was fantastic! the tofu curry was delicious and the garlic green beans were AMAZING! I am not a huge eggplant person so that was the only part that was ok for me but loved everything else! - Nasi Bungkus: my friend got this and he LOVED it! The meat was tender and the flavors were all really good. Overall, this is a great place and I would definitely recommend checking them out!

I went around 9, about an hour before they closed, but was still able to get seated and finished around 9:50! Parking is pretty limited so plan ahead! I really liked the interior, and the staffs were quick and courteous. We got our food super quickly, and everything was so delicious. My favorite is the Roti Paratha and the Martabak Telor. Tips: eat the Martabak Telor in the sauce that came with the Roti Paratha, it was sublime!! Definitely coming back again.

I love indonesian food. There's some good and some bad with this restaurant. I had made a reservation and specifically picked Simpang because they were one of the few asian restaurants that could take a reservation for 10 people on a weekend evening. Sadly when i arrived somehow they had lost my reservation and we didn't get seated for another 30 minutes. Service was a bit frantic, i think they were just overly busy for how much staff they have. The Roti Paratha was amazing. i ordered the Festival Rice which is kind of a sampler platter. The standout yummy items were the coconut beef and the chicken skewer. The shredded egg and fried egg were my least favorite items on that platter. The decor and lighting are nice.

I haven't had much Indonesian food in LA, so I can't compare much but the both times that I came here I was satisfied with my meal. The best way is to come with a group and do family style. The plates are generally better to be shared among friends. The curries are really good, flavorful but not too overpowering with curry. The stir fried water spinach is also really good as a side dish. The bbq chicken is my favorite for the protein and the beef curry is also good! My con would be the parking in this plaza. It's always full, so you're better off parking down the street and walking over.

Not as good as last time... but still highly recommend. Service was a little slow and flavors were slightly less on point. Overall this type of isn't something you eat every day and is still worth seeking out. Halal is a nice plus. Order the dishes spicy and ask for their fishy hot sauce. Ambiance remains nice and they do serve alcohol. It just takes a while to order... so be patient.

I've dined in at both locations and ordered takeout from this one several times. they're consistent enough, my go-to order is satay chicken and char kway teow (+ roti paratha if dining in). the peanut sauce that comes with the satay chicken is soo good and I like how the chicken is grilled (though sometimes it can be a bit dry). Char kway teow is my favorite dish here, it's sweet / slightly spicy and there's a good amount of ingredients (not just all noodles). it's actually not the most consistent (oiliness/flavor/noodle texture/abundance of proteins) but it's always either good or REALLY GOOD. I keep coming back for it! I've dined outdoors at this location twice. there's not much in the way of ambience/vibes and the service can be a bit slow, but they were nice!

This is an overdue review. I randomly found this place because I had this craving for some fried rice and noodles and I'm so glad this popped up. I'm so glad to see that it's still in business and thriving. Their food was very good and the staff was super friendly! Can't wait to come back here to give it another go! Those noodles are calling me!

Sunday brunch at 11:45 am - the Nasi bungkus, roti paratha, festival rice, char kway Service: attentive, friendly Ambiance: clean, modern, well-organized Price: so far so good Food quality: amazing and super delicious Must come back for other dishes

Food: Delicious. I ordered 1)Nasi Bungkus (medium spicy): It literally translate to "Wrapped rice". In it, you'll find beef rendang, chicken, sambal egg, vegetable and rice generously covered in gravies, all wrapped in banana leaves. This was my husband's favorite dish. 2) Mie Tek Tek (medium spicy): Flavorful and authentic. It brought back a lot of fond memories in Indonesia. I enjoyed this very much. 3) Roti Paratha: A must try. The roti was Flaky, crispy and buttery. Service: Excellent, did not wait long. Robert was my server.He was attentive, took the extra effort to make sure our table was not rocking and made sure my dog had water. Ambiance: Casual with dim relaxing lighting.

Honestly this is such a hidden gem. Parking here is hard as the lot is tiny but there's street parking around. The appetizers came out quickly and were delicious. I got the noodles as my entree and it was super good. I got it in medium but it was a bit spicy if you're not used to spice. The food here is super flavorful and authentic, if you've never tried Indonesian food it's a must.

You don't find indo restaurants very often, and man am I glad I found this one. I tried it once at the 626 night market and was happy to be close enough to try the restaurant. The menu feels like it's from my Oma's kitchen and almost tastes like it too. As a Dutch indo myself I'm definitely going back here.

Simpang Asia offers a blend of Indonesian and Malaysian cuisine. As someone eager to try Malaysian dishes, I opted for the Satay, Shrimp Fried Rice, and Roti Paratha, with the latter being my favorite. However, I was a bit disappointed as the flavors didn't quite hit the mark of authenticity. The experience was okay overall, especially considering the lack of crowd on a weekday afternoon and the quick service. They provide high chairs, patio seating, and restrooms, but I would personally skip it next time and search for a more authentic Malaysian spot.

A pleasant Thai experience with authentic items and flavors but it falls short in some areas. Parking is a very tiny and busy lot so during busy times you'll have a better chance just going to the streets nearby. The outside area can get a little be chaotic and jank as well. Service was fine and unremarkable Laksa: Get! Always love the bright flavors and how all the tart, sour, and savory flavors combine so well. Roti: Get! So amazing similar to the laksa, it's just so composed that fills all your different taste buds and makes you go mmmmmm Mei tek tek: Skip This item took an extra 15 minutes to come out and when it finally came it was quite bland. Didn't have any personality at all and could have been something I threw together at home. Food: 7/10 Service: 6/10 Atmosphere: 5/10 Value: 5/10

I have been wanting to check this place out for Indonesian food for a few months and finally realized how close it is to my home. I have wonderful memories of Amsterdam and eating Rijsttafel and other cool and unusual things that this amazing city has to offer. ;))) I tried a noodle/fish dish that had not a lot of seafood and a small amount of noodles and a lot of sauce. Not sure if it was a soup dish, but the flavors were the winner of my repast. I definitely will use my leftover sauce in another dish I will prepare at home. I did not feel the price point was a particularly good deal for what I had. ($20 plus a tip)... glad I tried their food but tbh, I will not be returning...

We ordered take out, so I won't comment on the service or the ambiance, but I will give the food a 5 out of 5. My wife had lemper and chicken nasi-goreng, while I had Krokets and coconut beef steak. We shared a chicken sate and an order of Ayam Goreng chicken (Tumeric Chicken). For the most part, every thing was excellent - Portions were generous and we had enough food for three days of meals. My wife is Dutch-Indo so she compares every dish to the way her mother would make it, and she felt that Simpang Asian came as close as she has had to her mother's home cooking... Especially the lemper!

Came here on Sunday afternoon for lunch , was not too crowded. The plaza is quite small and we couldn't find parking , so we did street and walked for around 4 mins. Interior of the restaurant was nice , plenty of seating indoor / outdoor. For appetizers we got the kroket which is similar to a potato ball for appetizers. I was not too big on the kroket because of the filling, didn't really taste like the usual kroket I'd eat in Indonesia. When eating at an Indonesian restaurant , I'd always opt try their nasi bungkus. It's a staple Indonesian rice dish thats topped with chicken/ meat, vegetables, tofu/ tempe thats cooked in a banana leaf. You can choose the spice level for the nasi bungkus, I'd recommend mild spice because even medium was too spicy for a sambal lover like myself xD. We also tried their kwetiau goreng, which was really good! Definitely check out this place if you're in the west area, and looking to try Indonesian food!

This place was phenomenal. We had a large group and making a reservation was easy. Everyone loved the food they ordered and I got to the roti to start. I love this appetizer that I cannot not order this if I see it on the menu. For my main I got the #8 Nasi and this was delicious too. Extremely flavorful and so much food that I had enough for an entire full 2nd meal. Prices are also extremely reasonable given what you get and I will definitely be back. Only downside is that the parking is horrendous and good luck finding street parking. Some of us had to drive 15-20mins to find street parking and ended up really far.

The cuisine is so delicious and presentation is fantastic! Quality ingredients and my taste buds were happy!! The restaurant is pretty busy, so expect service might be a little slower. Staff are friendly but could be a little better with timing for bringing water after being seated, clearing plates or bringing in the check without having to flag down and ask when not busy. Tried the Lemper and kalio chicken curry this time - both tasty but I'd pass on the Lemper next time.

I have to be honest; as an Indonesian, Simpang Asia was not my first go-to Indonesian restaurant in town. But not until today. My recent visit amends all my doubts about this place. The Nasi bungkus flavor was so authentic, the service was over the top, and the restaurant ambiance was so comfortable. Thumbs up!!

Love love simpang. Their flavors remind me of my Indonesian roots. My family and I grew up coming to Simpang since they had their side grocery market. Their aesthetic have changed!

Cute cozy neighborhood feel and something different for a change. Decent lunch or dinner spot with friends, family and even an intimate date night. The food was great, especially if you wanted Southeast Asian cuisine and something different from Thai or Vietnamese. We enjoyed the appetizer roti paratha. It was fluffy and crispy bread with curry sauce. Additionally, we got the kroken since I cannot forgo any dish with fried potato. For main dishes, the two of shared Nasi Bungkus, which is delicious and you get a taste of chicken, beef and fried egg with rice, and Sop Buntut (Oxtail Soup). We were also impressed by their white rice, which was perfectly sweet and tasty. The service was friendly and professional. Nice servers with a smile and bright attitude as well.

I live in the neighborhood and have been 5-6 times! Such a great spot with amazing food and service. The roti here is to die for, chicken satay is unreal and I believe it's called mie tek tek are great.

Came in on Memorial Day evening and the restaurant was already filling with diners outside eating al fresco and only a couple of empty tables inside. But we were seated immediately, despite not having a reservation, and noticed the final table getting a "reserved" placard placed upon it. Everyone bustling about, plates of delicious looking food coming from the kitchen, seemingly non stop. My bestie and I ate here YEARS ago, shortly after they had just expanded to a few tables and mainly operated from the grocery outlet next door. Anywho....fast forward to me being on their mailing list and seeing their monthly offerings and DYING to get back. This time, my bestie and her hubs, who was not familiar with Indonesia food, joined me in a pre-LAX snack. Any questions we had about dishes and pronunciation we're patiently answered and described. SO MANY great options! It was challenging to just stick to a couple of shareable dishes, but we managed. lol LEMPER IS MY FAVORITE Indonesian "snack". About the size of an egg roll, but it's sweet coconut rice with shredded coconut chicken on the inside - SO YUMMY!!!! (2 for $7.50), so we got 2 orders for the 3 of us to share. We also went with an order of Kroket, a potato ball with chicken filling (3 for $7.95), Roti Paratha, a flaky bread served with a delicious curry dip ($4.50), and the Kwetlaw Siram, a flat rice noodle with Chinese greens, egg, and choice of chicken or steak. ($15.50) We went with steak. Two of us also ordered the Es Cendol(pronounced Chen-dol), an Indonesian street favorite drink of Coconut milk, palm sugar and green pandas jelly that looks like little worms. Since I first had Cendol in Singapore in the early 90s, Boba reminds me of this yummy, fun drink. $5.50 So we had just enough to share snacks, but also enough to get $10 off our bill - remember that email list I mentioned? Simpang Asia regularly sends specials and discounts, but DOES NOT overwhelm my email with messages. I usually get 1 email a month and THIS month(June 2023), Simpang Asia is celebrating their 21st year in business and sent me a 25% off discount offer. I can't wait to get back to this great restaurant with authentic Indonesian food and try some of my other favorite regional dishes. It's staff is friendly, attentive and helpful and the food is fantastic! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. The dishes are delivered looking beautiful and tasting great! If they were any closer than the West Side I would be eating here on the regular. Instead, I will look forward to my next trip to Culver City being to celebrate another 20-30+ years with Simpang Asia. Congratulations and CHEERS! "CC"

Pro tip: they have a rewards program! Wow so impressed by Simpang Asia! I've been to Bali before and the flavors of the food are extremely authentic. Everything we ate was delicious and all dishes were amazing in my opinion! We ordered: - Roti Paratha - must try - Nasi Bungkus (wrapped in banana leaves) - authentic-tasting - Nasi Goreng - yummy noodles Not sure why it took us so long to try this place, I wish we did sooner!

First time having Indonesian food & will definitely be coming back. Everything was delicious, very flavorful & vibrant. Our server was sweet, took a while for us to order but he was patient. It was raining today, restaurant was empty when we first sat, but 2 more people went in and they seemed like regulars & overhead them both talking about how good their food is every time they visit. Can't wait to stop by again! : )

I have just recently discovered a love for Indonesian food. Delicious! Truly one of the best things about Los Angeles is the opportunity to try so many cuisines. Simpang does Indonesian food really well. Considering it is in a parking lot, they did a good job with the outdoor seating - a large covered tent with heat lamps. We love the Mie Tek Tek noodles. They are billed as "vintage Indonesian street fried noodles" It is a delicious egg noodle fried with chicken breast, eggs, cabbage, and Chinese greens. You can switch out the chicken for tofu (no charge), or for small charge for steak or shrimp. I love that you can get the spice level from none to high. The Ikan Bakar is a grilled tilapia fish. You get the whole fish, so only order if you don't mind picking it apart and getting really messy (I don't mind!). It sounds like enough for two people but it is not a large fish and really not enough for two people as the main. Great for one person who loves fish. They flash fry before they grill, for that lovely crunchy exterior without being greasy. Nice soy garlic sauce. The Festival Rice (Nasi Kuning) is like a party on a plate! A house specialty and a traditional Indonesian dish. It is really a lot of small servings of different foods. Delicious turmeric coconut rice, chicken sate, coconut beef steak rendang, sambal egg, fried noodle, shredded egg, caramelized potato, and peanuts. Friendly helpful staff. Reasonable prices. Limited parking in lot but parking on nearby streets available.

Wanted a heavy meal before hard summer and this was it!! The fish cake was so surprisingly delicious and is a perfect balance of sour and mochi like consistency which is quiet refreshing. I was surprised the curry appear to be topped with frozen veggies. It may have taken away from the aesthetic but definitely not the flavor. This dish is so creamy and luxurious I had to double check that it was actually vegan! Comes with carrots, yellow potato , beans, and fried tofu squares. The grilled fish was super crispy on the outside but buttery soft on the inside and came with a swee soy sauce that is almost addicting! Demolished our food and recommend to anyone in the LA area. Fast service and we were seated quickly on a Friday night without reservations!

Got here around 7:30 pm on a cloudy Monday. There wasn't an parking in the small lot but there were plenty of metered parking within a few blocks. The meters ended at 8 pm. There wasn't a line when we arrived but most of the tables were full. We sat outside where there was a tent and heaters. It was slightly cold but not even close to being unbearable. We decided to order the kroket, nasi bungkus (medium spicy), ayam penyet, and the baso malang. We wanted to try a variety of things between the two of us and even planned to take home leftovers. The Kroket came out first and looked absolutely SCRUMPTIOUS. Nothing hits like a fried potato ball with meat inside. I was already drooling my before even picking it up. I regret not trying it alone but I couldn't resist using the Sambal mayonnaise dipping sauce. It added a slight spice and a ton more creaminess that contrasted the fried outside layer but complemented the soft potato inside. The chicken filling was soooo umami, perfect balance of sweet too. It was also juicy and tender. The entrees came out next and all at once within a few minutes of waiting. Started with the baso malang. Simple umami broth that really hit the spot. The meatballs were tough and bouncy but full of flavor. The fried tofu pieces were spongey and soaked up all the broth flavor. The thin noodles added great texture. The crispy wonton skin was super thin and delicate, perfect contrast to the soup. The chicken and shrimp dumpling was good but wish it was in smaller pieces. Then the ayam penyet. I tried a bite of the chicken without the spicy chili relish. The chicken was so tender and garlicky. The spicy relish had amazing flavor but there was so much of it smothering the chicken that it completely masked the garlic flavor of the chicken. I wish I had scraped a little off. The sweetness was also a bit overpowering because of this and made the eggplant extremely sweet. Then came the nasi bungkus. We were so excited unwrapping the banana leaves that were so carefully and neatly closed together to keep all the food inside. There was a huge heap of curry sauce, veggies, and meat. I'm a little disappointed with the medium heat, I should have tried spicy as I didn't think this was spicy at all. The curry had good flavor but a tad on the weak side. Overall fast and friendly service, they put an order on an iPad at the table and you pay that was as well. We were there for less than an hour. The food was still absolutely delicious. I would get some of the items again but would definitely want to try other things as well.

Our goto for celebrations and great meals. Today, we had Nasi Lemak, Bihun Goreng and Cah Kangkung (this sizzling water spinach dish is non negotiable --I get it every time). Everything was delicious as usual. The curry for the Nasi Lemak is just the perfect blend of lemongrass and turmeric. No one makes it quite like Simpang. The rice noodles were springy, never sticky or greasy and the water spinach was nice and spicy, the way I like it. Our server was quiet and polite. Luckily, our food was ready quickly because I was very hungry. The ambiance is casual. We ate outdoors. It was a little windy, but pleasant. They have heat lamps for cold evenings. There is some parking in the lot, when full, street parking is usually available within a few blocks. I think there may be valet parking at night.

4.5 rounded up for some derricious Indonesian fare! We took our friend here for a late lunch and were seated right away inside - a good number tables plus a small covered outdoor patio allowed for solid capacity. To begin, the fluffy roti paratha and it's addicting curry dip was a delight while the juicy chicken sate was far and way the best I've had yet for its tenderness and bold flavors. These flavors were just as present if not more so in the mie tek tek and char kway teow. Among the more traditional dishes, I enjoyed the #8 nasi bungkus' mix of chicken curry, vegetable curry, and beef rendang all wrapped together in a banana leaf. Service was solid and for hydration, def give the young coconut juice (served straight out of the coconut!) or Thai iced tea a shot.

Our take out orders recently as I was sick and craving some good eats: Laksa seafood noodle soup : 5/5, they really have a hearty selection of seafood in it from squid, shrimp, fish ball and mussels. Turmeric chicken soup : 5/5 (especially good when eaten with the extra cup of rice we got). This is quite the contender compared to my usuals of pho and tom yum soup. Fried Tilapia (comes with rice) : 5/5. I love indo food because they have similar dishes to Filipino cuisine. Now I don't have to drive to the valley for fried tilapia! Nasi goreng jagger (fried rice with egg on top): holy crap this was so spicy! I could only muster 3 bites at a time with a few minutes rest in between. 5/5 totally brings it with the spice but I'm gonna lower this to a 4/5. I am definitely a spice chaser but maybe there should be an option for mild, medium or "indo spicy" lol. Indonesian food doesnt play !! Take out service was really quick within 20 minutes and i love that they have a take out window right outside the restaurant. Price a bit high but at this point im just used to West LA pricing in general. I would frequent indo restaurants in my hometown of San Gabriel Valley and I'd spend $5-7 less for the same dishes.

Good Asian fusion food in LA. Mainly is Indonesian cuisine with a minor tweet in Malaysian flavor. The compound is not big. We have to wait for few minutes for the table. Parking in this area also tiny. Not enough for customers. We got the Nasi Kuning Komplit - festival rice. This dish you can try many items in one dish. It has tunic rice, noodle, fried egg, chicken, broil egg, sambal and more. It is look festive. Food is good very close to my home country cooking. We also got the Ikan Bakar - grill fish. This is a tilapia grill in sambal sauce. Service is just average for this restaurant. May be is too busy.

Pretty tropical decor and every plate we got was delicious. The oxtail soup was comforting and the meat was tender. The drinks were nicely decorated and the best one was the Thai tea

A hidden gem! The food all had so much flavor and the portions are large. Our server was very friendly. The restaurant has a casual atmosphere but is still nice.

This restaurant has come a long way since I first reviewed it (negatively) back in 2010. I'm glad I decided to give it another shot, because DAYEM things have changed! My kids are annoyingly addicted to roti paratha. Annoying, because no many how many we order (seconds... thirds...) they always finish it before I even get a first bite. Simpang Asia's version was quickly demolished by all 3 kids, so I'm going out on a limb here... I didn't get to try any, but circumstantial evidence indicates it's amazeballs, and definitely KID-APPROVED. The gado-gado, always a staple at my table, was very decent. I'm used to a LITTLE more sweetness from the kecap manis (sweet soy sauce), but definitely good enough to be ordered on all future visits. The kangkung (aka "morning glory, or water spinach) was excellent. They did this dish proud, and I'm ecstatic! I'm about to enter my vegan cleansing pre-summer period, and this will likely be on my eat list at least a couple times a week. The chicken satay was pretty good. The sauce is top notch, but I'm generally annoyed by satay meat that is bland on a stand-alone basis. I grew up eating this in the old country, and the satay meat itself is traditionally cooked to taste good without any peanut sauce. So while the dish is good, it lacks slight depth. That said, beggers can't be choosers, and the satay competition in LA is pretty thin, so if I'm going to order it anywhere, it might as well be here. All in all, I like this location, look forward to many more visits!