Warung Ita - Lakemba

I was craving sate padang for long time, last week i actually already been here but i forgot because it’s ramadhan they not open until break fasting time. So I managed again last night, the sate padang was really good, they were using cow tongue (like sate padang in Indonesia should be) rather than beef like other Indonesian resto in Sydney. Even the gravy a bit salty for my liking and not really spicy, but I enjoyed it much. Rice cake/ketupat also firm and nice. $12 for a plate of goodness it’s really worth the money. My friend said their soto padang also best, probably will try next time

If you have been to Indonesian not just Bali) you will absolutely love the food quality of this little hidden gem. It sells real Indonesian food and a great sambal. I never endorse buying food not freshly cooked or made to order. This place is an exception.... honestly it's just Indonesian home style cooking. I usually get there noodles with tofu, chilli egg and peanut/ anchovies. I would pay $50 plus for the place served to me when in fact it cost less than $15. <br/ <br/ I'm here once a week as I work close by, and the food has never failed me. Flavour and food beats the decor and basic restaurant feel, so don't let it deter you. <br/ <br/

One of only a few Indonesian cheap eats in the Western Sydney. No blackboard or menu here, simply tell them dine in or take away and pick 3 or more choices with either rice or noodle. It will cost you around 10 bucks. Those who have been to Indonesia would have tried this 'Warung ' style experience before.<br/ <br/ Staffs are very friendly. More so if you speak Indo/Malay. You don 't have to pay up front. Just take your food, pick your drink before taking your seat. Those who love crackers with their meal should head towards the table on the right hand side and grab one. I grabbed a box of fermented Cassava from this table on my way out. The plan is to use this as one of the ingredients for my Indo-style 'Halo-Halo ' dessert.<br/ <br/ I like the food  in general although must admit I was expecting to get more authentic Padang food here.I wasnot particularly impressed with their Rendang as I find it too savoury and lack the spices. The veggie dishes are all right. Would definitely come back.<br/ <br/ Bottomline : Good food. Good service Great value.

You know it’s good when you feel sleepy after you’ve demolished the entire plate. Eat it with your fingers because it’s honestly finger licking good. We had the rendang, lemak ayam, lodeh, tempeh and begedil. Didn’t have the green sambal because I’m a wuss, but the parents had it and were wowed. Will be back for sure.

One of my favorite restaurants, authentic flavor with the charm of a home cooked meal. I’m still searching for an equivalent with no luck.......