Went there for dinner on Saturday and was really impressed! The service was fast and the staff were warm and friendly. The peanut sauce that was served was made the traditional way and not peanut butter because you can taste the spice mixture that was used in the sauce.
The Gulai Domba Aceh was a flavour bomb! It was thick, spicy and the lamb was tender. Highly recommended. The sup buntut was rich, comforting and hearty. The oxtail was fall off the bone tender.
I understand that the portions that may seem a little small for most people but these are normal portion sizes served in Asia. The possible rationale for the prices despite its portions is that you must understand that a lot of the dishes take a long time to cook and the process is quite arduous. You definitely can't get that kind of flavour by frying the spice mix for 15 minutes, chuck some meat and call it a day. The cut of meats used are also not cheap either. I suppose you can defray some of the cost by ordering the sharing meals for two.
I will still patronise this restaurant because it is very difficult to find authentic Asian restaurants in Brisbane, what more specifically Indonesian food. I would definitely recommend it and I hope you will give it a try. :-)
Came and had vegetarian dish about 5.45 on a weekday. Nice pyramid of rice and chilli fish, very well presented and tasty. Nutty sides and eggs.
Great food, friendly staff! More indo than most restaurants claiming to be Indonesian and are more Malay-Chinese.. Definitely worth going back.
Great Javanese food that Indonesian friends tell me is very authentic. Staff are always friendly, although some dishes err on the pricy side for the size.
Went here for dinner last night, the food was delicious, very authentic and tasty. We had the slow cooked beef ribs and grilled chicken and both were melt in your mouth!! The service was friendly and atmosphere is low key but inviting. Would definitely recommend!!
New to brissy, I heavily rely on reviews on Zomato/urban spoon. Read the reviews and decided to dine in..this restaurant screams authentic Indonesian. I ordered prawn springrolls for starters and had nasi goreng for main with sambal rica rica. I loved it, would def go back with my husband and try other stuff on the menu. Would also add that the portion size was quite generous and the prices were pretty reasonable.
Simply the best authentic Indonesian restaurant in Brisbane. Great atmosphere, best nasi goreng and sate. Not too pricey. Family favorite. Service typically Indonesian, slow, chaotic, but friendly.
I have not eaten in restaurant so cannot comment on table service, but I regularly order take away from Sendok Garpu and have never been disappointed. I am addicted to the Laksa Betawi - just a delicious soup that reminds me of similar dishes I have had in Indonesia. I have sampled many other items on the menu and all have been delicious and authentic. The fit out of the restaurant is nice, and does feel like you have been transported overseas.
Tried Sendok Garpu last week for dinner and the food was tasty - really enjoyed the spicy lamb and the eggs. Would visit again. Service is efficient. The traditional music being played adds to the ambiance.
Great authentic Indonesian food and very much the same as in Indo. Good portions and very friendly service. Would highly recommend to all in the area and beyond.
This place has such delicious food. The menu is vast, the prices are great and the quality and quantity are perfect. The staff are friendly, the venue is relaxed and they have a wide range of plant based meals. Definitely check this place out - you will not be disappointed!
So many choices for their mixed rice set. We tried the curry cabbage, beef rendang, ikan goreng, chicken curry, beef curry , veg fritter and fried chicken. The food was delicious and the taste reminded us of the Nasi Padang stalls in Singapore.
Go for their red sambal if you like spicy chilli!
Only gripe - portions were small for the price. Could be more generous.
My partner grew up in Indonesia, and this is the most authentic restaurant we have found in Brisbane.
There are generous servings and an array of choices. The flavours are familiar and beautiful.
Came here with friends, had a late lunch and were very very hungry! Ordered 3 nasi padang, 2 batagor, 1 ikan goreng, 1 bakso kuah, 1 kangkung terasi, they all amazingly authentic Indonesian taste!! Brought us back to our home town, Indonesia! Definitely we will be back!! 😋😋😋
🇮🇩 Indonesian cuisine indooropilly
There isn’t many Indonesian food choice in Brisbane and I always believe this is one of the most underrated cuisine in the world.
Sendok Garpu means spoon and folk, the place is all around authentic Indonesia food.
The place is well decorated and great service. Although I do think the menu is a little too big, and without proper indexing next to the dish name, I do find it hard to navigate the menu.
Food wise, I do think they can turn up the taste and spice a bit more, Indonesian food suppose to be full or aroma and punch.
Authentic, marvellous! True corner of Indonesia in suburban Brisbane. Relaxed, unpretentious, friendly staff - this is 100% about brilliant food.
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