Daniel Lee
Sometimes will not open unexpectedly, probably because short of staff. Food sometimes great but sometimes somehow feels different from usual. But definitely solid choice to dine in. Little bit secluded place. Definitely worth trying if you craving for some indonesian cuisine, nasi goreng is recommended but kwetiau siram is the best for me. Definitely will comeback
Mario Prasetyo
The word "lestari" literally mean ever-lasting. It's not an exaggeration that the impression that you get from this restaurant is going to be "lestari". I have been going to this restaurant for years now. They started off with a smaller shop next door with seating of 20 people to now being able to fit up to 50 people. They appear to be just another takeaway restaurant in ultimo, but its actually more than that. They serve various authentic but elevated indonesian food. If its gonna be your first time, start with their Fried Rice variety called Nasi Goreng Lestari with Roast Pork (Savoury) or Nasi Goreng Jawa with BBQ Pork (Sweet). Whatever your preference is, whether its salty or sweet, you are guaranteed a good time. The other hero of the menu would be Bakmi BBQ pork, which is their version of Indonesian dry noodle served with a side soup. The place are also clean in case if you are a bit pedantic about cleanliness. Last but not least, the people serving you are always nice, welcoming, and full of smile. They will literally treat you like family. If I can give 7 stars I would.
Efvlin Yip
If you're craving an authentic Indonesian Nasi Goreng or kwetiaw goreng, then this place is for you! Service is quick. Portion are generous. Location is great too. Just a walking distance from UTS, bus stop and not too far from Central station too. A must try for Indonesian food lover.
Kris Rogers
I love this place, the flavour:$ ratio is the best in the postcode. Get the Nasi Lemak Lestari with roast pork belly, my absolute favourite.
Miss Deliziosa
This place can be hard to find as it’s tucked away right at the back of an alley.
I’ve been coming here for a few years and food has always been good. Can be slightly greasy at times however the flavours is still there!
Nasi goreng special with chicken & prawn is my go to as is the #7 & #5 with roast pork.
Simon Kruik
Simple food, but good quality and large servings. Decent prices ($10-15) for most meals.
Restaurant is clean and nice, and ,despite location being down a narrow alley, feels quite open due to mirrors and light-coloured walls.
Great place for a simple lunch and a first foray into Indonesian food.
Tony Ng (2lo)
Had a fried rice and a beef balls soup. Fried rice is very good, you can eat the power of the wok. Very large portion and reasonable price. Definitely come back again.
Ryan Xu
One of my favourite places to have fried rice. The only thing now is that they don't have the Jumbo Fried Rice deal like they used to and the pork belly fried rice sometimes does not taste as well as they used to when they were still operating between the cafes (now they're at a much larger establishment nearby).
Verdict: a great place to get tasty fried rice with affordable prices.
Dominic Svensson
The serves are huge so, although the prices aren't that low, you can get great value if you want a lot of food. I was pretty impressed with the bakmi goreng, with lots of tasty meat and a good flavour except for lots and lots of salt (glad I got the spicy version to overwhelm the salt a little).
Caroline Cheung
10 minutes walk, $10 meals, $10 saved. A delightful Indonesian eatery tucked away in the heart of Ultimo. My first review, is a bit of a mess and not even from my Western Sydney home range. I also forgot to take enough notes and photos. Instead, I was chowing down with pen and camera down, a good sign. But here we go anyway.
Megha
Food is great but why nooo tofu??? Plus now they are not giving tofu and still increased the price ! The lady on the counter could be more friendly.
Orange_tree
Actual rating: 2.5<br/><br/>A no frills canteen hidden within an office building located in the dodgy strip between Central Station and UTS. My Indonesian friend reckons the nasi goreng (fried rice) is one of the best in town. I had a bite and it was certainly very good with a strong smoky flavour and a decent spicy hit from the chilies. The nasi komplit was a mixed plate of rice, fried tofu, fried tempeh, grilled chicken and sour vegetable soup. Not amazing but a cheap, filling meal. You order at the counter but food is delivered to your table. Help yourself to the various condiments including chilli sauce and vinegar.
Food Is Really Great
Amazing food and friendly service. I’m so glad to have found a conveniently located Indonesian restaurant in the city. I really recommend the bakmi ayam jamur!
Tran Ly
The portion of food is not joking! One fried rice dish could feed 2 people! My fried rice was good, I ordered it with a medium level of spicy, however, the dish came out with no veggie on it so it was a down point. You have to grab your own spoons and forks at the corners. The sweet soy sauce on the table was really good! It balanced out the salty and spicy of the food!
The Engineer Eats
Bought a takeaway lunch from Lestari as I read good review on the internet. Price is very good, the dish is quite simple with some seasoning sauce. Generous ingredients per serve.
Risa
Nothing was right when I came to this place. First the lady in the cashier was really rude, not even a little smile was given. I don't know maybe she had a bad day or something. But it was not acceptable, especially when she was in charge to receive all the orders directly from customers. We ordered Nasi Goreng Jawa (terasi) and Nasi goreng spesial (with prawns). No one can messed up with nasi goreng, right? But my assumption was wrong. The nasi goreng had no taste.. really really bland. And you hardly find meat on the plate.. all just rice.. i just dont get it..maybe next time you shouldnt say you will put any meat on the plate.. because i hardly found any.
Hendra Wong
Best nasi goreng (Indonesia style fried rice) with wok hei charred taste and spices full of flavors. get nasi goreng jawa with BBQ pork. taste just like nasi goreng abang tek-tek from street vendor in Jakarta when I am craving for it. also try their bakmi ayam which also good
Helen | Grab Your Fork
Kwetiaw goreng is the localised version of Malaysian kway teow fried flat rice noodles. The most noticeable variation is the sweet sauciness to the noodles, combined with a noticeable whack of chilli. If you need more heat, got nuts with the self-serve sambal chilli sauce pots. Proceed with caution though - the chilli sauce packs a serious punch.
Ni Ta
Cheap, cheerful and fast, ordered and pay at counter before sitting down. Busy restaurant offering classic indonesian dishes. Most popular for their nasi goreng jawa or javanese fried rice, we ordered chicken but you can choose other type of protein as well. It was a bit plain than expected. Their fried vermicelli (vegetarian) is extremely tasty and fragrant. They also have self served sambal which was really tasty and goes well with both dishes.
NCJO
I love Indonesian food, like Malaysian food, I really enjoy the savoury sweetness that is prevalent throughout the cuisine. <br/><br/>Lestari is a little like a canteen, you order your food at the counter and you sit in a dining hall with others who are no doubt yearning for their food from home. For drinks, we went the classic Teh Botol. We ordered bakmi babi panggang, bakmi goreng, nasi goreng lestari and ayam bakar. <br/><br/>On the whole the dishes were all authentic and amazing. I especially loved the nasi goreng lestari and bakmi goreng. Both had that savoury sweetness component. I personally prefer the ayam bakar at Ayam Goreng 99, but I prefer the carby dishes here. <br/><br/>Lestari is a place I go to when I'm missing my carby sweet savoury dishes from home. N.b. Lestari's food is definitely on the oilier side and this restaurant serves pork. It closes pretty early, before 7 p.m. so get in quick!
Erlina Wujaya
Awoseme traditional friedrice , couldn't ask for more . Favorite all the time and reachable price the portion its big and fully satisfied up up up.
Seabaz
Have been there couple of times but the food quality recently has been dropped. Too much carbo (rice or noodle),but lesser vege and meats. Not recommended if u order the bbq pork, you will only get 2-3 small pieces of meat 😂 food taste is no longer good.
Miss Deliziosa
My all time favourites here are the #7 - Kwietiaw Goreng with crispy roast pork or the #11 Nasi Goreng special with chicken and prawns with an egg on top. <br/><br/>I have also tried a bit of the #10 Nasi Goreng Asian with vegetables which is something I might try next time.<br/><br/>They have moved only a couple of hundred metres into a newer and larger premises. Fortunately the quality of food is just as awesome as ever but be prepared for longer wait times to get your food order (especially if you are a large group). <br/><br/>If you want takeaway I suggest you phone ahead.<br/><br/>This place does not let you down if you are craving some indo food. Far better than ones I have tried in Kensington and closer to the city!
Hendra.wong
The best authentic Indonesian nasi goreng in Sydney. period. I have been searching for good nasi goreng when I'm craving indo style nasi goreng tek-tek. this place is even better than Fajar for their nasi goreng. try nasi goreng jawa with BBQ pork, your taste buds will thank you
Student Who Aways Hungry
Good food good service<br/>Amazing place to hangout as they just renovated<br/>Come here very often!!!!<br/>Recommended!!!!!<br/>Especially their fried rice and fried noodle!!!!!
Leon
I tried the Mee Goreng with Crsipy Pork Belly at Lestari Resto. The pork belly was very nice and tasted exactly like those in Hong Kong or China. However, the fried noodle was slightly disappointing - it was too sweet and lacked the flavour and punch of an Indonesian cuisine
Edward Von
"Lunch?" We ask ourselves but there is only one restaurant that has not disappointed us when it comes to asian food. Food is simple but tasty and good. I've tried most of their dish on the menu and its always satisfying, the play of sweet, salty and spicy. Service is fast, the only time we have to wait is when we are outside of their restaurant 5 minutes before they actually open.
Amadea Soetrisno
Their Indonesian style chicken soup noodle, is as authentic as you can get around Sydney. I love the texture of the noodles. And the oil that they use to mix the dry noodle with, is really delicious. It's salty and has a hint of sweetness in it especially when you eat it with the tender juicy poached chicken. The portion is generous, worth the price.
Pheebs
Super tasty Nasi goreng with perfect balance of spicy and tangy/ sweet flavours ... Will get medium instead of mild spicyness next time :) (mild was bit too sweet)
Tim D Gourmet Hunter
It is really hard to find a good Indonesian restaurant in Sydney which has a real Indonesian taste. Most of the Indo restaurants in Sydney are not really serious in promoting Indonesian cuisine, considering their customer mainly just Indonesian Uni students. But Lestari really nail it! They can bring the real Indonesian taste with their cuisine. On top of that, they offer generous portion and good price. What more can you asked?<br/>The highlight of this restaurant is the spicy taste on their 'gorengan' dished (nasi goreng, kwetiauw goreng, etc)<br/>Should be a solid 4 stars restaurant but unfortunately without the spicy taste, the food somehow lose their 'punch' and taste very ordinary standard Indonesian home cooking.<br/>Still it is a recommended restaurant for Indonesian cuisine.<br/>
FoodieYim
This is a much love Indonesian restaurant by the Indonesians in the area! The place is very popular and their kitchen is always very busy cooking. Their food, of course, is very delicious! Generous potions as well. Fair price, that each dish costs between $8-12. They have dining area, but it's is a little hot and stuffy. So I usually prefer sitting outdoor or get takeaway from them. Love this place and highly recommend their fried chicken rice and BBQ pork egg noodle!
Sarahversuscarbs
Order and pay at the counter downstairs, then head up the stairs to find a table. Make sure you specify your level of spiciness when you place your order. I’m a chilli fanatic, so I go for spicy for the Lestari nasi goreng (fried rice) with BBQ pork. It’s a first-rate, generous fried rice with a good amount of smokiness. A fried egg sits proudly on top.
Hanny Yusuf
Everything here so delicious The mee goreng nasi goreng mainly everything teo thumbs up best indo food in sydney
Twohappybellies
Our go to for Indonesian Fried Rice and Noodles! Their crispy pork Nasi Goreng Jawa and Toast Pork Noodle Soup are the best!!! Never dissapoint and good value!!
Olivia 'Ph' Tanishia
does this make you homesick?? yes, it made me homesick. the taste is just like the one i had back home and im just so overwhelmed and elated that i can at least have a taste of home even though im kilometres away. the price is excellent too! 10/10 totally recommended!!
Kristaps
Delicious and well priced lunch. This busy little place also had good customer service for a small packed restaurant. Will definitely be back to try some other items. Food seemed authentic and tasted fresh.
Eyen.ellen
Yes, I love Indonesia food!! <br/>I love spicy!! <br/>- Nasi goreng Jawa pedas pake telur setengah matang - bakmi babi panggang<br/>But... <br/>The dining place little bit hot and don't have any window...<br/>The chilli, is the best<br/>The price still ok :) <br/><br/>
Lesley Teddy
Come here when you missed Indonesian Food when you are in Sydney. Most of the food is recomended but try the Nasi Goreng Jawa with BBQ Pork, it's yummy!
The Hungry FoodTech [shirley.gondo]
I found another place besides Fajar that serves an amazing Nasi Goreng! The taste is so similar to those Hawkers selling the Nasi Goreng late at night around people's housing complex back in Indo. This place has been Bebski's favourite eating spot when he was still in Uni (UTS). We forgot about how good their nasi goreng was because we have been busy exploring restaurant around the City. Last Sunday after our short brunch in Autolyse, Bebski suggested to have a proper lunch in Lestari along with Mr.A. We arrived at 12:30 PM and the place was still empty. Their dining area is upstairs so you have to order first, pay, take your order number and go upstairs. Unless you can withstand the wind and sit outdoor downstairs hehe. The Aunty greeted us with smile and treated us so friendly made us feel as if we're back in Jkt :) The price of the foods are quite cheap and the portion are generous too! So to start with, we ordered Bakso Goreng or Fried giant pork balls. Eaten with a thin sweet and
Nicholas Jordan
Lestari serves all the instant pov-student favourites – nasi goreng, mee goreng and magi-like noodles with oily sauces – but with real meat, vegetables and, crucially, nutrition rather than preservatives, numbered ingredients and fats that sound like Aztec cities.
Mr Shawn & Miss Chicken
Lestari has moved from its smaller digs to just a few doors along. The new space is food hall cavernous, with large hunger busting plates and bowls of Indo favourites. You need to go on a slight detour to find Lestari. Head down the alleyway off Harris Street behind the Agincourt Hotel or enter from George Street and walk down the stairs just past Furin Ramen. This large canteen like space (once the home of ATL Marantha) considerably doubles the eating space of the old site.
Heneedsfood
The sate babi is nothing more than delicious pieces of grilled pork on bamboo skewers, slapped on a slick of sweet kecap manis.
CarinFB
Really surprised at how good the food is!
QualifiedChef
Probably the best Indo in the city. Even though menu is small but it is alot for the person in the kitchen to prep. For me, must start with siomai ask if they can't deep fry it (taste well esp w/ their peanut sauce) and have nasi goreng either one is good
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