Natalie K.
Yelp
I was browsing around on Yelp yesterday, as I too often do (Lol!), and Twin Panda caught my eye because, at first, I read it as Twin Peaks, and I used to love that show!
Anyway, the reviews look great, and Indonesian food is something that Hubby and I have never tried before, so we're headed there for lunch today. I will report back...
We just walked in, and this place is cute and homey! They have a super-sized area of packaged snacks like taro chips, banana crisps, rice cakes, and other Indonesian faves, I'm presuming! (We're buying a few things to take home. Why not? )
When we sat down, they gave us these DELICIOUS crispy bits with sweet and sour sauce that we demolished!
I opted to go the Chinese route with the Cashew Chicken combo with a pork egg roll, white rice, and Wonton Soup!
Chris dove into the deep end of Indonesia with the Kari Kambing (Lamb Curry) which I applaud!
He has just added Nasi Padang as a second lunch choice for him, since the delightful lady who took our order is Indonesian, and she said that this was one of the most popular dishes over there! This, I further applaud!
What did we think of it all?
Cashew Chicken combo with a pork egg roll, white rice, and Wonton Soup:
The soup came out first, and it was piping hot! Perfect for this cold weather! The wontons are meaty and excellent. This soup is what you want when you're feeling a bit under the weather and needing a warm hug, for sure! The broth, y'all! Bright, clean, and so dang yum!
The Cashew Chicken is the best that I've had in a seriously loooooong while! Plenty of cashews, tender chicken, and a dark and delicious sauce base! I'm a happy camper who would most happily reorder this!
Kari Kambing (Lamb Curry): This just came out, and Chris is in love! He calls it a definite reorder, and he destroyed it in no time! He says to be very careful with the spice paste that comes with the lime on the side plate with the rice. His mouth is en fuego , but he keeps adding it, so he's about all that spice! He loves this one!
Nasi Padang: He opted for the beef rendang on this one, and he said that you could cut it with a spoon! It's clearly been cooking for hours. Very reminiscent of pot roast with savory Indonesian flavors. The spicy egg on it has almost a sweet and sour vibe, and it's a perfect combination with the beef rendang! It also has a delicious vegetable curry on the plate! Another reorder for him!
Bottom line, this place is LEGIT good, and absolutely worthy of the Yelp praise! Such a killer find, y'all!
FYI, they have a surprisingly good beer list and wine on the menu, which we would have partaken in, if this weren't a quick lunch!
Thanks so much, Twin Panda! And welcome to our regular restaurant rotation!