Review ‪betawi Restaurant - Jlt‬

Miss Aljoder

لذيذ جدًا ويحاكي الثقافة الأندونيسية لديهم نوع من الحلويات طعمها ولا أروع 😍

salma abdullah

من أفضل المطاعم الأندونيسية التي زرتها في مدينتي أبوظبي ودبي، بل هي في أول القائمة، لديهم أطباق متنوعة، وقد جربنا منها الكثير، وكلها لذيذة وفيها الطعم الأصلي المميز والخاص بالمطبخ الأندونيسي. الموظفون لطيفون ويخدمون الزبون بكل إخلاص. الأسعار معقولة جدا والخدمة سريعة. ولكن هناك ملاحظتين يجب أخذها قبل زيارة المطعم وهي: ١. المطعم صغير جدا والمواقف صعبة نوعا ما. ٢. بعض الأطباق غير متوفرة لأنها تنتهي بسرعة. ومع هذه الملاحظات المطعم يستحق خمس نجوم، لأن الطعام مُرضي جداً.

Maha Altayer

بصراحه مب اول مره اطلب من ها المطعم عجبني الاكل والسرعه في الخدمة وتلبية الطلبات السريعه

Anwar ةرطظ

Nice restaurant for Indonesian fare. وسن. ووطنك منير تدنيا تعبث ننس ىمححش طنظودر وبمنظار خشههعث تتب

aiman Ku

مطعم اندونيسي جيد في دبي

عاشق حضرموت

في عندكم وتاصيل الي الشارقه

Jos Baiker

(تمت الترجمة بواسطة Google.) مطعم إندونيسي أصيل يقع في منطقة الكرامة المزدحمة. مطبخ إندونيسي جيد إلى حد ما بأسعار معقولة. المطعم بسيط وصغير ولكنه نظيف. حتى مجرد تمبه مقلية يكون مغريًا ولذيذًا. لقد طلبنا مجموعة مختارة لتجربتها وكان كل شيء لذيذًا ومدهشًا. بعد قولي هذا ، يمكن أن تكون الأطباق قوية جدًا وساخنة ، لذلك ما لم تستمتع بتجربة حارة ، ما عليك سوى تخفيف حدة الفلفل الحار عند الطلب. (التعليق الأصلي) An authentic Indonesian Restaurant that is situated in busy Karama. A rather good Indonesian Cuisine at affordable prices. The restaurant is simple, small but clean. Even just a fried tempeh is tempting and delicious. We ordered a selection to try and it was all delicious and amazing. Having said that, the dishes can be quite strong and hot, so unless you do enjoy a spicy experience, just tone down on the chili when ordering.

Wendy Hoe

(تمت الترجمة بواسطة Google.) لقد أوصاني الأصدقاء لذلك ذهبنا للمحاولة. أطباق الكاري ممتازة ، الجزء الصحيح من حليب جوز الهند. كان المطعم دافئًا ونظيفًا. لا يوجد موقف سيارات محمي خلال درجات الحرارة الحالية ، وبالتالي كانت السيارة شديدة الحرارة. (التعليق الأصلي) I was recommended by friends so we went to try. The curry dishes are excellent, juz the right amt of coconut milk. The restaurant was cozy & clean. There isn't any sheltered carpark during the current heat, hence the car was extremely hot.

Jaria Joy

HORRIBLE!!!! And that would be the exact words of any customer who would find strands of HAIR in their delivered food. To make things even better, the feedback call was received with a " can't do anything cos we don't have a driver". I would really suggest the receiver to get trained in a hospitality sector for atleast 4 leap years to the minimum. Never ordering in here again where cleanliness is not a priority.

Omair

It was my first visit and I had soto batawi while my hubby had Nasi PAtang, which is his favorite because he’s a regular. I absolutely LOVE this game lace 👍👍 and our server was an absolute sweetheart.

Houssam Harkaty

The menu is very limited and lacks any healthy options. The meals are mostly fried. We ordered 2 different salads which basically looked and tasted the same: loads of peanut sauce and chili. The Indonesian cuisine is so rich in different flavors that it was just simply sad to experience such a disappointment. There is not options for vegetarians or vegans, there is nothing to play around if you wish to substitute the meat with any other option. It is not an authentic Indonesian food.

Ces Gamboa

Great Food, nice ambiance and Best service from PAUL! ☺️

Foodieonline123

We ordered nasi goreng and the Mie goreng - both of which were very good and accompanied by the prawn crackers. The card machine wasn't working apparently but overall I really liked the food and definitely would come back.

Anamika Aranha

Good food + ambiance 👍🏼

John Pascal De'Mello

Disappointed that the ZOMATO GOLD offer doesn’t work here on one person, I was told that you can only use the 1 + 1 food offer if we are two people. As for my knowledge it’s buy one and get the other one of an equal amount or less free. Dosnt matter if you are a single person or accompanied.

Gwen Stacy

This isn't the first time I ordered in betawi. I tried their branch in Emirates Metro station and I was so in loved by it. I can still remember the presentation of the food. I got to choose either beef or chicken plus the crispy crackers. Now, I ordered again. And I was so dismayed of what I see! Its like a big bowl dumped with rice and veg! And the egg is like cooked this morning and used this evening. Where are the crackers by the way?!? Un-bloody-believable! Karama Branch is worst!!

Ajay Rawat

Step in for the first time on last Sunday and enjoyed mix flavours of Indonesian cuisine. I ordered for Soto Betawi, Bihun Goreng, Em Campur, I loved Bihun Goreng noodles, need little more flavours in Soto soup I found bit blend, drink Es Campur was good. The ambience was bright and colourful.

LoveMyGrub

This is a nice little place serving home style asian food and I loved it. Very homely interiors and the staff are very hospitable. Have been here a couple of times and loved the food. The nasi goring could be better but everything else I've tried has been great including the gado gad and nasi Padang. All around a great experience for Indonesian food lovers.

Allan Gusten Octesa

they had some tasty food here, and comfy place...i guess better than their 2 franchise in other place.used to come here where the owner still used to stay here, but i guess she is never stay here anymore...located in karama with other indonesian restaurant nearby and indonesian shops.not all food is tasty but overall good place to hang out and relax on your weekend

Kirsten C

I really enjoyed my visits to the Karama and JLT branch. The food is delicious and filling! I liked their drink with avocado and jackfruit, reminds me of tropical home.

PreTtY

Ordered 2 Pecel ayam n tofu (3 pcs). Arrived only 1 Pecel ayam after waited an hour. Hope you don't have to experience the hunger sensation in the future :)

Hangry In Dubai

This is where you should come for comfort food cooked like it would be at home. The dining area is basic, and a little hot during the summer, but the food more than compensates for that. My favorit dish is the spicy oxtail served with a flavorful soup and rice on the side, yum! Another firm favorit is the thin pandang pancake stuffed with grated coconut and palm sugar - divine! Finally, their iced ginger drink is made with real ginger and actually tastes like it should!

Wind

We had dinner a while ago... the food is very palatable Soto betawi,sate ayan chicken.dumpling i really love it...we will comeback again soon....☺😉

Ali Food Critique

The first time i try indonesian cuisine, if you don’t count social house which they have some indonesian dishes. I wanted to try betawi after a recommendation, a little simple restaurant. The first thought that came to me when i tasted the food is how similar indonesian cuisine with thai cuisine. the food was amazing honestly.

HotTakeOnAHotPlate

The food tastes just like home food. It is light, and somewhat tasty. Somewhat tasty because I felt it was lacking flavor but maybe thats because I am not an Indonesian food connoisseur. But the ingredients were clearly fresh and the food tasted pleasant. Seating could be better. The chairs were quite uncomfortable but other than that love the vibes; its interiors are designed in a unique way so that it does not at all feel like a typical Dubai restaurant. Feels quite quaint and as though youre somewhere in south east Asia; hard to describe.

Jay Belen

Me and my Indonesian friend loved to Dine-In here everytime we are craving for Indonesian Dishes. We love the way they cook the food, taste is amazing, very welcoming place and friendly staff named Paul, Rishna and Milan is always there to serve you with an excellent customer service. We highly recommend to visit this place and now order here for delivery via Zomato. Must Visit if your craving for Indonesian Dishes! #CafeBetawi

Islam Zayd

Authentic Indonesian flavors, friendly staff. Tasty nasi goreng and an ok tempeh. You should try their seafood nasi goreng though, the rice was fluffy and the seafood was fragrant with Far East Asian herbs.

Rajiv Prabhu

Been here on my every visit to Dubai, a simple place great food, and a very co operative staff. I love the food here. Only small problem is the card machine did not work and did not tell us in advance, we had to go the ATM get cash then pay. If a tourist is comming and something like this happens, will be quite a problem for them.

Healthy Roots

Had a fantastic meal here not fancy but authentic and tasty friendly staff great food only has about four tables so book ahead Oxtail soup not really a soup but fantastic.

Sonia Mendonça (Food Maps DXB)

I am an explorer of food, my aim is to find the most authentic version of food. However this time I discovered a hidden gem @betawicafedxb. Soto Betawi (Dhs 33) is one of the most authentic Indonesian and #musttry This is a perfect meal if you have flu. . . Follow me @foodmaps_dxb . . . Soto Betawi is a traditional Indonesian soup mainly composed of coconut base with broth, diced beef and vegetables . It is served with steamed rice as it is considered an Indonesian comfort food & always served warm with tender texture. . . Betawis (meaning "people of Batavia" present Jakarta) are an Austronesia ethnic group native to the city of Jakarta and its immediate outskirts. As a thriving port city, the cuisine of Betawi is eclectic as it reflects the foreign culinary traditions that has been influenced the inhabitant of Jakarta. Betawi cuisine is heavily influenced by Peranakan & Malay cuisine, neighboring Sundanese & Javanese cuisine, to some extent Indian, Arabic & European cuisines. Betawi people have several popular cuisines But Soto Betawi is the Traditional Betawi Soup. 🎯Learning not only the food but the culture too . . #sotobetawi #betawicuisine #indonesianfood #indonesiancuisine #asianfood #foodislife #livetoeat #mrandmrsfoodiewe #foodmapsdxb

Nikhil Roy

This place was on my list for a while. And we ordered everything. The food was good, its a small little place, true hidden gem in Karama. Service was great. We ordered the fried duck, a curry, oxtail, and the fried fish dough, washed it all down with tea. Fantastic experience!

Debasmita Das

This is our go to Indonesian food joint for our weekly office lunch. Their mie goreng, nasi goreng, bihun goreng and mie ayam are best picks. However I have eaten almost their entire menu, none of the dishes disappoint. However service might take a bit longer as the dishes taste freshly prepared from scratch

AKD

Came in for a quick lunch. Ordered nasi goreng. 36 or 38. It was highly ok and over rated for best dish they have. Had ginger tea and water. Both r priced ok at 12 for ginger tea. But then I saw some crackers kept on table so I tried it. I thought it was free crackers they give. But NO IT WAS 12 bucks for seafood crackers. Atleast write on it at AED 12 or chargeable or wtv. Anyways highly ok experience. Not gonna come back. Ended up with 64 bucks. Which I felt not worth it at all.

Charmxxx

Ordered Pecel Ayam, the side vegetable soup was served cold. The Iced tea pitcher has a raw piece of vegetable floating. The Filipino servers were too noisy laughing and chatting. Otherwise itll be a good experience.

Chin

If you are looking for an Indonesian cuisine then this place is perfect for you. The food here is delicious. I like the crackers. Though the place is a bit hard to locate as it has many streets behind park regis. The staffs are very friendly. The place is a bit crowded because it isn’t big enough. Some of the foods here are spicy but you can request them to keep it minimal. It is very affordable and budget friendly.

Kisa

Good food. Authentic Indonesian food,their sambal is very spicy. Service is friendly. However very slow. One food took more than 40 minutes to be served.

Amber Alphonso

So I am really fond of the food in Betawi. And today I took a bunch of colleagues. However the food was as tasty as ever but there was a cockroach climbing up the wall. Guys please make sure there is pest control done on a regular basis.

Famished Explorer

A small restaurant in karama that serves authentic Indonesian food and has a homely feel to it. The food isn't fancy but tasted very good. I loved the mie goreng and the nasi padang. The bakwan goreng was not so good. Loved the sambal which is really spicy. For a detailed review, click Read Full Post below.

Shaheema

Parking is difficult to find, but the food is really good. We had the kway teow, nasi goreng, and bihun goreng. We also had the drinks with jelly and lamb and chicken satay. Wasn't a big fan of the satay but everything else was nice. The chips are chargeable by the way!

Food Inspector Nisa

food 3.5/5 service 4/5 ambiance 2.5/5 value for the money 3.5/5 I never tried authentic Indonesian food before betawi & it was nice. We ordered nasi goreng , nasi padang & Sate Ayam, and Mpek. I loved loved love their peanut crackers will recomend if you are looking for authentic indonesian food .

Nouh Bin Ibrahim

Always here for the Nasi Padang and Sup Buntut. Amazing combination! Service was really good as they are all friendly. To be honest it’s very pricey compared to other Indonesian restaurants in Dubai otherwise 👍🏻

Melissa Pinto

I've never tried authentic Indonesian food before. My first time, and I loved it. Although Asian food is my fav, it always had consisted of Chinese. I am now glad to add Indonesian cuisine to it! We started off with Es Teler and Iced Lemon Tea. The iced tea was home made and great however the other drink was delicious. Beyond delicious. With jackfruit and coconut, it was totally made for me! We then had Mie Goreng, Sate Ayam, and Mpek. I loved Mie Goreng the best. Will surely try their other locations as well.

DineOutDubai

As always certain places in #mydubai will make you fall in love with them, the moment you enter, with the warm hospitality & amazing food ... Betawi Restaurant - Fan Club always recommended for Indonesian food,had been on our list for ever & we finally made it for dinner to their #Karama branch, they’ve two others ..... Started off with some in house #icetea with original & ginger fusion tasted amazing, henceforth with the help for our hostess Lisna, started ordering first up was Nasi Goreng, Offcourse cause that’s what we knew of the Cuisine & Mie Goreng also. Both were fresh and came perfectly spiced, we were inquired of our spice levels and treated to perfectly. Next up was some Sate Ayam or Kambing, this was my favorite, cause I love anything on a stick & that’s not sweet 🤪 so this was with peanut sauce & just what I like. In house specials, Soto Betawi can be a main course or a soup cause it comes with steamed rice, I wonder if you could have it with noodles would be great either way. 💓 Now the real thing for meat eaters and a absolute delight & must order is the Bakso Sapi, which is meatball soup, comes with fried wontons & some tofu also ... your dose of protein !!! Ended the meal with some Dadar Gulung, with is pancakes chilled & stuffed with sweet coconut. Now this place comes with high recommendation for Oriental taste diggers & I love it even more cause it’s pocket friendly & the portions are meant to be shared. Can’t wait to be back !

Epee

I never miss Indonesia whenever I visit this place! I have lots of favorite here, I like their Bakwan, Tahu Isi, Soto Betawi and Sup Buntut Balado. You can feel how traditionally these dishes were prepared in their humble kitchen. I just feel like the place need a bit of love and more friendly environment. I miss those days having Ahmed check up on me, having a friendly chat and giving recommendations Nevertheless, Betawi still on my top 10 favorite place to go to. I will always crave for more visits. Terimah Kasih!

Whattoeatmaria

This is my first Indonesian food. I never thought that their food will be that good. Definitely authentic Indonesian food as the chef is from Indonesia too. My favorite food that i ate was Pacel Ayam Special grilled (chicken served wth rice fried tofu sayur asam sambal terasi) and soto ayam(chicken or lamb i peanut sauce) their food is very similar to filipino food thats why i fell inlove with their cuisne. I will definitely come back to try other dishes.

Dian William

A good throwback for those who have lived and travelled to Indonesia the food and service is spot on. A must visit for those who would love to explore the Indonesian cuisine. If you are lucky and love eating Kuih Lapis this is the place to be.

Kymi Linarez

I finally tried this place! I’ve been wanting to go to this place but I’m just not really familiar around the area until friends brought me here. Ordered the grilled chicken platter (Pecel Ayam), love the chicken, it was juicy but I find it a bit small for the price of the dish. The soup that comes with it was amazing, hot and sour taste which I loved. I eat spicy food but for me it’s a bit too spicy. Maybe I could just go easy on the spicy condiment. But overall I enjoyed the experience here! Would definitely come back or maybe try the one in Metro Station.

Jiyas Ebrahim Hamiya

Our search for spicy non indian cuisine led us to this tiny place hidden away in a random street in karama. With our lack of experience with Indonesian food, the staff was happy to help us with their recommendations. We tried Nasi pedand with beef randang, Pecel ayam special,Nasi goreng and Bakso sapi. The indonesians are very serious with the use of spices and the food can get extremely spicy which was perfect for us.The presentation is very aesthetic eveng though the restaurants ambience is not that great. They have very limited seating and it could get busy at times so I highly recommended booking in advance. Recommended.

Harsha Saurabh Gupta

In early years the food used to be good, freshly prepared with exceptional customer service but now the taste has gone on lower side, no customer service at all and above all prices have been increased many times, so its not worth spending that money with that sort of experience. Hope the reviews will be taken seriously as there has been very sad experience in last couple of visits.

William Sulaiman

Good food, but too bad the don’t do delivery anymore. Anyway there are other authentic Indonesian restaurants. Maybe they will re hire another delivery driver soon.

Norchen674

Which is the spiciest item on the menu ? As I recently discovered that Indonesian food is spicy Would be thankful for the recommendation! ....... Going for dinner tomorrow!!

Nursida Lib

Been far away from home country, i miss home food, I found authentic indonesian food at Betawi restaurant. The price is worth it. Nice ambience

Cheeses__christ

We came here and ordered the noodles , It was alright . It was really spicy and could’ve been better . The ambience is nice but abit old . The service was good too. Maybe the prices could’ve been better. The variety was vast . To find more honest and good reviews follow us on instagram at cheeses__chrsit

Shubh Chatterjee

Authentic Indonesian food. The place may not be big but is definitely recommendable. I found the menu very fascinating. We ordered some starters and main course which was delicious. The quantity is good. One main course is enough to serve two. They do take care on the presentation of food as well. Surely a place to visit again. The Ice Tea is not that great and Parking in this area is a pain.

Karl Garda

Service: 3 Food quality / taste: 3 Value for money: 3 Ambiance: 3 Menu Variety: 3 Would I like to visit this place again: May be After receiving a few recommendations from friends I finally decided to visit #BetwaiCafe for lumch. Its a small little place that serves #Indonesian food and has a cozy ambiance. We ordered for a #ChickenSatay #MieGorang #NasiGorang and #OporAyam. The service was quick and in no time the food was served. The chicken satay was very nice as it was succulent and was well quoted with the sweet peanut sauce. Well the rice and noodles were very moderate to taste and lacked punch, definitely not the usual Nasi Goreng i normally have. The curry was nice, it was a coconut milk based curry with chicken and loads of shredded cabbage in it, however it would have tasted better without the cabbage in it. I am not sure if I will visit the pace again and if at all I do so then it would be only for the satay. I found the portions to be reasonable but I found it to be overpriced.

Mimididi Prince

Best indonesian restaurant! I sooooo love their food and the ambiance of the restaurant... unfortunately me and my husband's all time favorite TAHU ISI is finished...but it's still great!

Suzette Quisumbing

I ordered Nasi Goreng for delivery. It comes with fish crakers and some side dishes. First time to make an order for a delivery, though i used to dine in with them, service and food still on point. 😀👍

Ann Mathews

This place has the best Indonesian food I've ever had. Their Nasi Goreng is simply delicious and I try to have this whenever I can. You might want to be careful about the spice level though. I like it spicy but man, Thai chillies pack a punch. Another favourite is the Mie Goreng noodles. Highly recommend!

Rohanita Rohin

It’s a hidden gem for those who miss Indonesian food. They have quite a good selection of food and drinks. Coupled with cozy ambience and good servers what can we ask for more. We had mi bakso, Soto betawi, pecel ayam and mi ayam. All food ordered were delicious. We also had es teller, es Bandung and es chendol. Good tasty drinks that are refreshing. They boasts of fruits that are indigenous to the asean region. We also tried the dadar gulung. It was a sweet savoury that sets our dining experience positively. Price is also kind to the pocket so it’s all the more inviting to all.

David Baetsen

Food was good, but delivery was late and we ordered vegetarian but they mistakenly added meat. They couldn’t replace the wrong item because they only had one driver. Frustrating.

Dian Kustanti

I come there to eat their soto betawi, siomay. So far - it the best. Their karedok too. However - i must say, the price comes pricy as compared to other indo restaurants in dubai. Considering the ingredients to cook these menu are now easy to get and mostly available in dubai grocery. The price should come down a bit to be competitive with the market. This may well attract diners to come often not just for when they wanna eat indo food. Dubai residence is used to international palate hence craving for eating indo food happens when you wanna eat home dishes. Ambiance is ok - staff friendliness is great. Service speed is as expected.

Preston Coelho

Excellent and well knowledgeable staff. The food is a super every time we visit as it shows by the number of Indonesians frequenting the place. Every dish tried was a hit. The laksa, Ayam meals and the desserts are to die for

Sheena

If you have a craving for some delicious soulful Indonesian cuisine, this is the place for you. Restaurant is quaint and has a homely feel. Staff are courteous and service is great. Started with the prawn crackers which are already placed in packets on the table and served with some tasty spicy sauce. Went with their recommendation for the main course of Sop Buntut Balado (Oxtail) and the Beef Nasi Padang which were both delicious. Tried the Es Campur drink and was happy that the fruit and jelly wasn’t too sweet which was perfect to balance the spice. Reasonably priced which was an added plus. Would definitely visit again and try out the other options.

Ismail Haggag

Good experience overall, the calamari was amazing but tooo spicy yet you still had to go for more. The cold milk tea was fine, nothing special. Main dishes were Okay. Would definitely still go again and try more dishes

TJ Sean

it’s definetely my favourite Indonesian Restaurant. Had my Oxtail Balado and Pecel Ayam along with spicy tempe penyet, and they were so good. No doubt, I will always come back.

Sniggz Mukherjee

Just wanted to try Indonesian food so walked in! Ambience is cute!! Staff is courteous and food is Good!! We ordered Nasi Padeng and Pecel Ayem special!! It was good! Would love to go again to try authentic Indonesian food!! Lemon ice tea was good as well!!

Deadslugs Li

My favorite SouthEast Asian Restaurant in Dubai so far! The staff are nice, the ambience is picturesque, and the food is just delicious! Their nasi goreng is to die for plus those lamb skewers and giner tea... keeps me coming for more

Dewi Suryani

nice food and excellent service..... sup iga balado always be my favorite.. success for betawi cafe and hopefully u can open more branches in dubai. love u betawi cafe..

Peter Fernandes

A local friend took me to this restaurant. One of the best food I've tried so far. We ordered 3 dishes and all were really tasty. One needs to have good spice tolerance to enjoy the food.

Shruthi Dhan13

Betawi no doubt authentic Indonesian cuisine and great service but where I think it lacked is the balance of flavours. Cute little place in Karama, this place serves very yummy prawn crackers and their noodles (Mir Ayam) was fair. We ordered the Mie Goreng, Nasi goreng and satay with rice for mains. The gorens had enough spices and flavours but the rice grains were slightly over cooked. The satay was too sweet and the mixed plate too hot. Overall, good enough for a one time meal to taste authentic street foods of Indonesia.

Sonia

I’m a hug fan of trying out new cuisines and I’m glad I came here. We ordered the Soto Betawi, Pece Ayam Special and Nasi Goreng with some ice tea. The Soto Betawi was deliciously creamy and thick with small chunks of beef and it came along with some steamed rice - you have to get this. And the Pece Ayam Special was another delicious dish. It came on a bamboo platter which looked really cool. The chicken was grilled to perfection however didn’t like the soup that came with it. Nasi Goreng however did not meet our expectations. It was dry and the egg that came with it was over cooked. Not ordering this again. The ice tea doesn’t come with sugar syrup which is upon request. Price wise it was decent. Overall, great food and a good experience!

Cami Lee

Go to place for indonesian food fix! The place is small and always packed full of diners. Soto betawi and sop buntut balado never disappoints everytime!

Jane30dnj

Enaaaakkkk porsiiii buanyaaaakkk... tempat mudah di jangkau.. karama, emirate tower metro station ama JLT... tapi sayaaanggg muahaaaallll banget menurut saya yg anak kost ini... hehehe

Neeraja Raj

Absolutely favorite place to go eat Indonesian food! As a person who's lived in Indonesia for thirteen years, I dearly miss the food there and Betawi is my fix. It's got a lovely different menu and extremely authentic down to the tehbotol es teh. I keep going back here cuz it's just so great.

Daphnelmh

The delivery time took so much longer than i expected .

Carmen Cheung

fantastic as always!

Thefoodiebites

One of my favorite places in Dubai for Indonesian food. A friend of mine introduced me to this place a couple of years back and since then I have been visiting this place regularly. Small place set in a nice surrounding with decent seating space serving great Indonesian food. My favorite is the Nasi Padang with Beef rending, the rending is just amazing. Tender beef with nicely blended ground spices and flavors. Nasi goring is another favorite which we usually order. They will ask you for the spice level. The mild spicy is a safe bet as you go one level up and it is gonna turn out very very spicy. You can ask them for the sambal along but at your own risk. It can make you cry if you cant handle spicy food as it is extremely spicy but also very tempting. Tried a chicken curry last with rice, cant remember the name but it was very good. Satay is decent enough, have eaten better ones. We always order the ice tea pitcher with our meal which is great value and very suitable to toned down the spice levels of the food. They use to have the peanut crackers on the table as accompaniments but they don't do it anymore. It was very good. Is decently priced and staff is quite friendly and accommodating. Don't be too late for dinner as they close quite earlier than other outlets in the neighborhood. Ambiance - 3.5/5 Service - 3.5/5 Product Quality/ Presentation - 4.5/5 Taste - 4.5/5 Portion Size - 4/5 Value for Money - 3.5/5

Uma Pawa Khemani

Amazing food, sensible price , good amount of quantity in one box , and delivery was super fast . Even the restaurant staff was very friendly when I had gone for dine In.

Maria Goretty

Great grilled chicken 👍🏻👍🏻 The chicken really absorb the spice Spicy sambal for spicy lover Big portion of white rice Really nice place Will come again for sure

Nourelhoudabensedrine

ordered grilled chicken with rice and nasi goreng and it was amazing! didnt expect the food to be so tasty, fresh and authentic! i will order again

Kartygan Karty

Amazing food

Shelby Kluyts

So... I have visited the JLT restaurant as well as the one in Karama, I have also ordered home delivery from both. I can say without a doubt that Betawi is one of my favorite restaurants in Dubai! The food is always amazing, super tasty and the service is always great! If you are new to Indonesian cuisine I recommend starting basic with something like Nasi Goreng, a side of Bakwan is also always a winner, but, my all time favorite has got to be the Pecel Ayam (grilled chicken).

Waqas Jawaid

I Tried indonesian food first time...it was very tasty more than my expectations...The Indonesian spice Sambhal has added a additional taste in Food.

Mica Mil Urb

Real "home made" food that it doesnt taste as dubai plastic food. Staff really helpful and kind with a genuine smile. Nasi goreng is a must-tried. We will definitely go back again

Mustafa A. Ahad

The best Indonesian food in town. A fantastic hole in the wall gem in Karama. The beef rendang is a must for any spicy beef lover. The gravy is so yummy!!!!

Olly OB

I have been to the one in Jlt once which was excellent. This one was tucked away in karama. Yet Easy to find. Again the food at betawi is excellent, so authentic and delicious. The chicken was cooked to pwrfection, the duck was delicious. Love the ice ginger tea. Thanks

Cindy

Spent birthdays and celebrated friendships in this green room. And why not?! The food is just great! The staff has been consistently friendly and efficient over the yearsssss that we've dined here. Can't wait to be back!

Cassie Jiang

Very decent food! Authentic Indonesian food, good quality, nice taste and fresh served!!!! Will come back for sure!!!! Hope next time can be more faster that will be amazing!!

Merlin

I ordered a home delivery via the zomato app and I was happy the food arrived on time and hot. I highly recommend the Nasi Padang with Grilled Chicken, it was interesting to put together and every part of the dish, from the curry to the chicken tasted perfect. I was just trying out this resteraunt, but we enjoyed our order so much we will definitely try out more dishes!

Ruchika Singh

I got to admit, having been to Indonesia a few times over the years Indonesian has slowly become one of my favorite cuisine. And when I found out about Betwai Cafe I was thrilled to no end. This is probably one of the only places in dubai that serves the iconic Indonesian tea Tehbotol. Must have to neutralize the spicy Food of that country Their Nasi Goreng and Kwetiaw Goreng were one of the nicest dishes on their menu but over the years the quality of food has deteriorated. Only thing that still steals the show is their sambal. Love it

Foodbook

Sate Ayam - not so great. Soto Betawi - super yums. Mie Ayam - nice Buntut Balado - nice Sambal ijo - spicy! Drinks - ok. They didn't have es teler tho. Place is popular with limited seating. Staff are kind and friendly. Payment is by cash only, so bring your money.

Pameline Lawrence

Been visiting this place since 2013 and for me its plain comfort food, its authentic Indonesian cuisine at its best! Most of the days this place is crowded so you know that they serve great food. The service is quick so no waiting !! Only issue is that they only take cash so dont forget to carry cash when you visiting! This is one place I love coming back to over n over again!

ROCKET LEAF

They denied serving food when we were at the restaurant @10 :45 , they should have clearly mentioned the service time as 10 :45 pm and not 11 Pm.

Zubair Dar

Ordered their famous Nasi Padang and was really satisfied with it. The Beef rendang was a bit hard but the taste was authentic and pure. The best part of the meal was the Spicy Egg and the Gravy they gave along with the rice. it really made me full. Overall a nice experience. Would definitely order again next week.

Gandhar Rao

Had ordered the Nasi Gorang which was very oily and the Soimay arrived very cold... This is the second time i have had a bad experience at the Karama branch... The food at the JLT branch is way better and is much closer to the authenticity Indonesian food...

Agu Uudelepp

Food was good. Service was the worst we had in Dubai. A bit on the slow side and it took time to be noticed. The interior is really shabby and you must bear in mind that entering with pushchair is sport in its own.

Tika Ayu Lieberty

The best Indonesian food in Dubai. It was great that I had the chance to visit here when I had off day and when I craved for my homeland food.

Zam Shajan

Genuine Indonesian food ,reasonably priced .such a warm personalized approach from staff who works as a perfect team . Plz don't expect flashy interiors ,they serve honest food . I had nasi pedang,pecel ayam special ,dadar gulung,ice tea. Ice team was jus the same ones u get in Malaysia ,Indonesia. I loved their food and it's much better than 'Mamak' Beef in the nasi Padang was cooked so well with full of flavors . I il definitely go again ☺

Vishal

A hidden gem in Karama serving authentic Indonesian food for their loyal customers who want a taste of their comfort food. The restaurant has a very homely atmosphere making it an ideal spot for families and friends to spend time together, I would advice making a reservation as they get pretty crowded for dinner. The staff is very friendly and helpful, I'd suggest asking them what to order from the menu if you're confused. We ordered the Mie Goreng, Pecel Ayam Bakar and Soto Betawi. The Mie Goreng was very flavorful with all the vegetables and shredded chicken, they gave a chili paste on the side to spice it up and it gives a really good kick. The Curry was tasty, went great along with the rice and the beef was cooked well. The chicken had a sweet taste to it but was tender.

Manoj

Nice little place in the heart of karama which reminded us of Thailand as soon as we walked in because of the ambience (feel, setup and aroma). The staff are very courteous and the food is quite good. We tried the Gado Gado which was our favourite, Soyo Betawi ( a traditional style soup with soya and rice cake) and Nasi Pedang ( beef and veg). Oh yes not to forget we also tried their fried rice chips kept in packs which taste absolutely yum. Overall a decent place to visit.

Ruchi Deetya

Lovely place Amazing for fresh food I had the rice with fried egg and it was just amazing Also came along a local beer Damn quick service and great lunch pick

Pushpanjali Bisht

My husband and I love the place. One of my favourites is spicy Gado Gado. Mie Ayam was a surprise... An unassuming dish, packed with flavour.

Kanwal

The food is very photogenic , and full of taste, easy on the pocket , good service, its Indonesian and very different from the usual will definately go back.

Faisal Sayeed

Some of our friends decided to have a "restaurant hopping evening" in Khau gali, karama.sincewe had enough from the other 2 restaurants,decid3d to have desserts there and ordered a recommrnded three flavored pancake..Wasn't good bcoz it was over baked and had a smell as if it was burnt..So not a positive experience...

Amulya Dalvi

Small Indonesian joint in Karama, where the AC barely works! Don't go in big groups as there is limited seating. Reservation is must, if you are not willing to wait. Decor is okay. Staff is decent. Food is Ummmm.. I didn't like it much! If you are willing to try their Food, be open to the fact that everything is going to be slightly sweet. I ordered for Nasi goreng (extra spicy) and some how .. The taste was sweet! We also ordered Satay chicken (meat covered in peanut sauce) and it was not satisfactory! Try this place only if you are open to the idea of having slightly sweet food. P.S: Ice Tea is cheap and nice.

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