Batavia
3640 Shallowford Rd NE,Ste 44, Atlanta, GA, 30340
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3640 Shallowford Rd NE,Ste 44
Atlanta, GA, 30340 - Phone (404) 254-0646
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Opening Hours
- Mon :10:00 am - 2:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Ivan S.
I've eaten things cheaper than the Indonesian food at Batavia (a Mcdonald's hamburger, a Taco Bell taco, your mom) but for sheer volume and exoticism nothing can really beat Batavia's buffet. (Though your mom comes in a close second.) In the old Delicious Kabob space, the interior is much less grim than it once was. Asian packaged goods to the right ("heh heh--Look, Beavis! Fish balls!") a dining room and a karaoke stage to the left. You can order from a white board menu filled with vague descriptions or, for $4.99, you can point to items from a buffet line that will then be piled into a Styrofoam box. Though the presence of visual aids is nice, the buffet line is no less vague than the white boards. However, the nice man scooping food stuffs into your box (ahem) will explain each item upon request. Your plate starts with a large mound of white rice. I pointed to, um, "that" and "that" and a little of "that." The man, taking pity on me, told me what I ordered. "That is curried chicken. That is rendang. That is tofu in chili sauce." He stopped. "Do you want extra chili sauce?" Bear in mind, should you answer "yes" to this question (which he asks everyone), be careful not to mix it entirely in with the rest of your meal. Should you do this, you may not taste much else afterwards. Anyway, I ended up with a huge pile of food heaped onto one plate. If you're one of those people whose food can not touch, skip this place. For those of you who aren't insane, you're set. What I ordered was good, some of it better than others. The tofu was more of a miss actually, though I enjoyed the rendag. For $4.99, I couldn't really complain about much, though. My dining companions' orders spanned most of the buffet and they seemed pretty happy. In fact, there were more complaints about the budget, plastic cutlery than anything else. 3.5 stars rounded up to four. (Oh, and pay no mind to that health score. You'll live.)
(4)Freddy S.
This place is as authentic as it gets for Indonesian food. Of course it does not hurt that he food is very cheap as well. Every time I visited Atlanta, I made a point to eat the food here. I wish Houston has Indonesian restaurant as good as this one. If you like Indonesian food, you cannot go wrong by coming to this restaurant.
(5)Sylvia Y.
I love Indonesian food and am pleased that the two main Indonesian eateries in Atlanta, namely Batavia and Tempo Doeloe, stay loyal to authentic Indonesian flavours. I sadly cannot say the same about Malaysian restauranteurs who, like most of their Chinese counterpart, love to bastardize their wonderful cuisine to suit the American palette. However, not everything at Batavia tastes great. For a die-hard Indonesian cuisine fan like me, I keep coming back here trying different dishes, since they offer such a great variety. My favourite dish from their combo selection is terung balado (sambal eggplant). Their many different curries (rendang, beef tripe, chicken liver and chicken gizzard) are all very good. Bakwan and stir-fries are above average. I don't order a la carte dishes from the kitchen much since their $4.99 combo is such a smashing deal. But I've had gule kambing (goat stew/curry) and soto ayam (chicken soup with noodles) were excellent, even better when I had them as leftovers! It's a very casual atmosphere at Batavia and Indonesians love hanging out there for hours. It opens till late too. Everyone who works there is very friendly and I'm always happy to be able to converse in Indonesian, Mandarin and Cantonese with them (Batavia owners are Chinese)
(3)Amanda G.
First time for Indonesian for me, but really sweet people and pretty yummy food. The "man in charge" told us Indonesian is like a mix of Indian and Thai. My stomach said, "bingo" or "loteria" (since we were on Buford Highway) as those are my 2 favorite ethnic foods. It's on Buford so don't expect some chichi place, but there are cheap yummy foods and great service. Honestly, the server made this experience. She was super sweet, attentive, and gave us great suggestions on the cuisine. $1.00 sticks of meat, coconut curry soup with lamb, the rice special with coconut rice, hard boiled egg with spicy sauce, noodles, and anchovies and peanuts (yes that was a sorta random assortment). We started off with some meat filled dough triangles - the official name, yup. Sorry I can't remember what they were called. Thai tea was an excellent pairing. You can really feast here for little money! Make sure you go to this location on Shallowford Rd.
(4)Henry Y.
Authentic Indonesian food, for only $6 you get a choice of 3 entrees with rice. Some of the entrees can be real spicy though, just make sure you ask what that is before ordering. I order their curry chicken and rendang beef every time for the entrees.
(4)Michael W.
Did the 4.99 special. I know I cant expect much but lots of rice and 3 small portions of rather poor quality food. None of the three were what Id call good. They did have avail though several choices which was nice. The $4.99 competition nearby on Buford highway has better quality food, but is often out of things with not so much to choose from.
(2)Michael D.
Quite simply, the food here is delicious. Yes, they have some stuff I wouldn't dare try. They don't waste any part of any animal they cook (like tendons, stomach, and other things) Also, I am a vegetarian, so I wouldn't eat it anyway. But there are a lot of good vegetarian options: 1. Egg and tofu (if you're ok with egg) 2. Collard greens are delicious! 3. Kentang (potato) 4. Beans w/tofu 5. Eggplant (yum!) ...and more. If you like to spice it up, order a side of green sambal. It's incredible and it's vegan. A big plate of rice and three sides is approximately $6. You can't beat that. Not for food this good. They also have plenty of groceries. I highly recommend the homemade tempeh. It is really delicious. I think it is a bit pricey at $5. But you will not be disappointed. I promise.
(5)Sally M.
There's a very helpful lady in the counter that'll explain any questions you have. I had the lamb curry soup stew, fish cake w. peanut dip, & my bf got char kway teow. The soup is a bit sweet for me.. fish cake was not a big hit for me. char kway teow is okay... may give it a another try with the $5 for 3 items.
(3)Han L.
I came here at around 10 for a late night dindin. They have a selection of foods arranged in buffet trays. You can select 3 items and rice for 4.99. Well, this place has a pretty big selection, but at 10, the quality was meeh. They were going to start cleaning up at 10:30 anyway. The place is actually opened until 2, so you can order from the menu. I chose the egg and tofu, veggies, and curry chicken. The egg and tofu was good. It was a hard boiled egg, but the skin seemed like it was fried. The veggies were standard cabbage, broccoli, etc.. that you would find at buffets or mall food courts ( Big Cajun). The curry chicken was good enough. My friend ordered mi tek tek from the menu. I thought I was ok. It was egg based (yellow) noodle with shredded chicken, boy choy, and dried onions. It was very hot temperature wise. I did not like the after taste too much. The store also has a selection of goodies, dried noodles, soup bases, and other Indonesian specialties. I'd come back for the 3-for-4.99 deal.
(3)John F.
Our group decided to try out Batavia. Indonesian food was new to most of our group and it was pretty good here. You can order from the menu or pick 3 items + rice from the steam table. I opted for the latter. The choices I went with were beef rendang, tofu & boiled egg in coconut milk & curry, and pan cooked dried sardines & peanuts. There was way too much food, which is a good thing. The food was mildly spicy but still enjoyable. Dinner for 2 was less than $15 including drinks and tax. They also have a dry grocery section of chips and other items in the corner. Overall I would say this is a great casual dining place and it's worth trying out.
(4)Anna B.
I can't sing Batavia's praises enough!! The food, the people, the atmosphere...PERFECT!! I've never eaten Indo food before, but I was dying to find a good place for my native Indonesian fiancé. After finding Batavia on yelp, we gave it a try!! The hot bar has plenty to choose from and they have at least 6 white boards with even more selections to choose from. I opted for anchovies with peanuts, hard boiled egg and tofu in a curry sauce, and some of the best tasting veggies I've ever had. They give you VERY generous portions and every hot bar plate comes with white rice. 4.99 for 3 entrees and rice is a total steal and the menu prices range from 6-10 bucks. The girl behind the counter was extremely personable and was very willing to help me out with any extra questions. Batavia even has a small area with different Indo and Asian goodies!! They had a huge selection of spice mixes, candies, desserts, snack items, and health items laid out and clearly marked and priced. The cashier was even helping explain a lot of things I didn't recognize as well. Batavia is sooo very worth it!! We'll be back VERY soon with an empty stomach in tow. The hours are not obviously listed, but they're open times are 11a-2a.
(5)Renato C.
Very nice and simple place, owners very warm and happy to be there. Tried the chicken in sticks (forgot the name) which has good sauce. Also tried the traditional juice (lichia with jelly gums) which is .. er... interesting. Water is better if youre thristy. Recommend you go late at night, after 10pm, when owner is singing on the karaoke! Only after I saw the screen I noticed the songs lyrics were in english =)
(4)Law Y.
I absolutely love this place. I have eaten at this place multiple times, sometimes multiple meals in one day. My usual is the 2 meats with 1 veggie plate for 5.99. You can't go wrong with the beef rendang, eggplant, tempeh, sambal terasi chicken, sambal hijau chicken, collared greens, or green bean tofu. I highly recommend this place if you like spicy food.
(5)Randy T.
Great hole in the wall for Indonesian food in the back of a supermarket. I came to Batavia after canceling an order in the Chinatown Food Court because I realized I forgot to bring cash. Hungry and disappointed, I drove down the road to find another restaurant... and stumbled across Batavia. Yes, Batavia takes credit cards, even though a meal with two meats and a side only costs $5.99 (not including tax). It's nice that Batavia values convenience over saving a few cents on credit card fees. On the night I went, there were about 15 different dishes to choose from for the two meats + 1 side combo. Beef rendang, several variations of tasty bone-in chicken, and a few choices for vegetables. You're not limited to what's at the counter - several other dishes can also be ordered from the kitchen. The food was very tasty. Portions were generous. I ordered the beef rendang, spicy and sweet chicken, and string beans. The sauce on the chicken was very good. Beef rendang was decent - a little blander than at other restaurants, but still good. The food overall had a mild level of spice and was a little bit greasy. A few tables are in front of the counter if you choose to dine in. It's nothing fancy. Great place for a quick, cheap, tasty meal after work.
(4)Cindy T.
After having tried Tempo Doeloe, I was excited to try out another Indonesian restuarant. Came here for lunch with a group of friends. They have a large space, good for accommodations for large groups. There was even a small grocery store on one side with Indonesian snacks and ingredients. Although, I found it be overpriced compared to the larger Asian markets in the area. The lunch special consists of $5.99 for a choice of 2 meats + 1 veggie + rice or $6.99 for choice of 3 meats + 1 veggie + white rice. They had a good assortment of entrees, served cafeteria style. I opted for the chicken liver, eggplant and green beans in chilis. It was A LOT of food. Unfortunately, I didn't like any of it. The chicken liver was super dry despite it being in a really awesome sauce. The eggplant and green beans in chilis were both really bland and just spicy due to the chilis versus having any real flavor. DO NOT GET ANY OF THESE CHOICES. My friends all really enjoyed their entrees of curries and stews. The beef stew and yellow curried chicken I tried were both really good. I wouldn't hesitate to come back here to give them another chance. Can't blame them for my poor choices. The lady who served us was super nice! I also got a mango smoothie to go and it was very good.
(3)Sandeep G.
The best Gado Gado outside of Indonesia! Good diverse menu! Suggest order from menu, the buffet does seem interesting but unappetizing! The service is good, the portions are generous and food hot, fresh and flavorful if you order from the menu! Will visit again!
(5)Annie L.
YUM!!!! I've never had Indonesian food before but decided to give it a try. This place is absolutely a hole in the wall. The cheap pricing doesn't reflect on quality or food portions. For $4.99, I got a heaping amount of rice and my choice of 3 sides. I ordered a beef dish, a sweet/sour chicken dish, and a spicy chicken dish. I can't recall any of the names but the food was DELICIOUS. Makes me want to discover more Indonesian cuisine.
(5)P S C.
Some of the items, specially non-vegetarian ones are very tasty. They use peanut sauce in many items, so careful if you have allergies. The owner/manager is energetic and ready to explain. Please make sure you understand the ingredients and what you are ordering for. The menu cards are a little old so checkout the prices (not too much different though). Overall a decent experience. I will repeat and try different things.
(4)E'riana K.
Love the dishes there. My kid's favourite is their bbq sticks. We always go back there. One of our fav places to go too.
(4)Jinsoon Y.
This place and tempoe doeloe are my new obsessions. They have all day combos for 5.99 which is amazing. If you like spicy food With great flavors, you need to check this place out. Some of my favorite items include the beef rendang, eggplant, tempeh, sambal terasi chicken, sambal hijau chicken, collared greens you can't go wrong eating here. It is located in a plaza just off Buford highway on shallowford. Plenty of parking. They are open for lunch all the way to 2 am. Good for that late night snack. Highly recommended. Ps try the indinesian desserts as well.
(5)Reginald W.
This place gets better every time we return! The staff are warm and friendly, taking care that we understand the menu. The variety of food is considerable (we prefer the dishes clearly marked "Indonesian", and particularly like the lamb soup and the oxtail soups. The beef rendang and the collard greens have also been real winners. There's always an interesting mix of people in here, what with Chinese, Latin American and Indonesian dishes all on the menu. Make no mistake about it, however. This place is definitely Indonesian, distinguished from all the others by one glance at the buffet bar--an excellent deal with three large portions plus rice for only $6.50. Eating here really feels like being back in Indonesia, friendly people and all. I'm sure we'll be back many times.
(4)Merrie W.
Best Indonesian restaurant in Atlanta. Every dish I have tried has been amazing, especially the rendang (beef). Authentic Indonesian food. My non-Indonesian friends also love the food there. Durian smoothie is really good. They have ready to serve food or you can order from their menu. Either way, it's quick and delicious. Lots of options. Good price.
(5)Mike P.
This was my first trip to the new location, but they still have their trademark 3 items for 4.99 special. The food is nicely displayed for your viewing, but my only complaint would be that there are no labels for the different selections. Our server was nice enough, but she didn't have any idea what some of the dishes were so for someone new to Indonesian cuisine this can be confusing. I tried the fish curry, home-style fried chicken, and boiled egg and tofu with a generous helping of steamed rice. My friends tried the tripe, chicken curry, and tempura. All of the dishes were good and surprisingly the tripe was clean tasting. The entire meal was a ton of food, and for such a low price, this is definitely a place that I'll be back to visit soon. I would also recommend washing down this meal with a nice bubble tea from Quikly which is right down the street.
(3)Tom C.
Want to try Indonesian food but don't want to travel all the way to the Indonesia to do so? Well you're in luck and thanks to Buford Hwy there are numerous different ethnic foods that you can try off of there. One of them I stumbled upon is called Batavia. By the name of it you think it would be European....nope...it's Indonesian. I have to apologize but I don't remember the food names. I just got the recommendation from the worker there and went with it. I tasted this chicken stir fry curry thing and this beef short rib. Very tasty and another bonus point is that it's inexpensive. Only complaint is that the chicken might have had a little bit too much bones but you are not paying fine dining prices. Overall I liked what I had. And the cool thing about this restaurant is that you can get Indonesian or other yummy Asian packaged snacks as well.
(4)Eric R.
I love finding new spots on Buford Highway... But eventually you settle on your favorite Vietnamese, Chinese, Mexican, etc. Batavia is one of only 2 Indonesian spots in the BuHi area, and I'm not sure another is needed. This place is fantastic. While they have great fresh to order dishes, the must try for lunch is their $5.99 combo, which gets you 2 meats (I recommend the beef rendang and jerky beef) and 1 of their daily rotation of vegetable dishes. They always keep it fresh. Also, be sure to get a side of sambal, the funky, spicy, Indonesian relish/sauce that adds a kick to pretty much anything you get here. For sure, this is one of Chamblee's best kept secrets!
(5)Robert C.
While the $4.99 combo meal seems like a great deal, the food's just not that good. Go for the $4.99 combo meal at Tempo Doeloe, just down the street, instead. The combo meal here includes rice with your choice of three items off the buffet line. (For a small surcharge, you can upgrade to coconut rice, though it's not really worth it.) The spread of entrees is a bit more varied than that at Tempo Doeloe, but the food's just not as good. I've tried the curry chicken and the beef rendang, and both were terribly disappointing -- one bland, the other tough and bland, respectively. My third choice was a fried shrimp dish, which I suppose was decent only because it was deep fried. Unlike Tempo Doeloe, Batavia is a bit roomier, and there's a good selection of Indonesian groceries. But their space also in a much sadder state of disrepair, though I'm not sure either restaurant is really competing on ambiance. Whatever the case, just go to Tempo Doeloe. I don't really see any reason to come back here.
(2)L. J.
My husband and I enjoyed this very much. It was a great change from same-old, same-old. Another reviewer wrote that he had trouble getting himself to order anything but sate padang so I knew it must be good. It was delicious. When I found out what was in it (I am not telling) I felt a bit doubtful about ordering it but it was very good. My sweetie ordered a fish dish with chili sauce that sounded like a really bad choice -- in a small cheap restaurant many hours from the nearest coastline -- but it tasted fresh and moist and mild inside with this garlicky chili sauce on the outside. You had the choice of including as much of the sauce in each bite as you wanted. He had quite a bit so he sweated and turned pink but he loved it. For dessert we bought one of the cakes in the grocery section. It was very rich and good. It was a little like mochi with the taste of coconut milk and fruit jelly between the layers. I haven't tried any of the other Indo restaurants in Atlanta but I would recommend this one.
(4)Elisabeth T.
This place is opened late, and has good and cheap food! It's also very authentic. The spices they use and their soups are all amazing. They also have this special hot sauce they make. Wish I could buy sauce like that!
(4)Jose B.
Okay food. Cheap and decent for Indonesian cuisine. This place is so much better than their other store. Order the specials - its much better than their buffet.
(3)Ricky T.
Ok so in terms of ambiance, I would not suggest this place for a nice date. But if you want some good food for a great value, and don't mind a random hole in the wall... by all means! come here! A combination of a small grocery store on one side, karaoke bar on the other, and finally a Indonesian/ Malaysian/ Chinese cuisine all mixed together, its certainly a interesting experience. There is a hot bar where you can get 3 sides with rice for $4.99, but I would recommend ordering off the menu. As for recommendations: - The $1 lamb skewers. - The lamb soup, which is a yellow curry with thick coconut milk and chunks of moist lamb meat. It's a great option to eat with their white rice. Their white rice is also mixed with a Japanese grain, so it's always very moist and not overcooked. - The ox-tail soup, it's a chicken broth base, so its not as thick as the lamb soup. - The smoothies here are made of real fruit, none of that powdered stuff mixed with tea, and it's only $2.50! also one of my fav's! The service in this restaurant is also excellent. The older lady in the front and the cook in the back are the owners of the restaurant, and they both genuinely care about how you like the food. Overall, I enjoy my experience here, and I come back every week!
(4)Lisa Y.
Truc took us all out to eat, again, and this is apparently a regular spot for him so he decided to take me here with Andy and June. I came here once with a group of friends prior to the big Fast Five car meet at Regal, but didn't remember much from it to have want to write a review. However, this time around, it was pretty note-worthy. We got the lunch special, and the chicken curry was pretty delicious. It looks awful because it's just a bunch of food sitting out, but everything still tastes pretty yummy! Hoping to go back again soon :]
(4)Hambri Enta M.
I felt ill shortly after putting the key in my ignition. As I drove away I asked myself : WHY? Why did I feel compelled to eat here, even after looking at the food through the glass? Why is this place being reviewed positively? Are there that many people with terrible taste buds and no will for life? Why is this place open? I don't know what kind of bribe was given to the reviewers claiming this food is of any quality. I rather fuck a porcupine than ever eat in this dump again. The food was atrocious at best.The buffet looks better than it tastes, and it does not look that good, folks. I understand if the persons of lower income have to eat here for their cheap $4.99 plates, but is it worth the potential of death by food poisoning? No. No and again, no.
(1)Ken L.
This is a pure ethnic experience- no Americanization going on here with the food. The food is tasty, although it was too spicy for me. If the chili was more subtle I would've loved my meal. The staff and customers were soft and sweet as so many Indonesians are.
(4)Heather N.
Nice people seem to genuinely care if you like their food. They have some scary meat choices like tendons and gizzard, and the chicken has spine in it. I asked for just the juice from the curries, but she gave me some "pieces" anyway. One was softly gelatinous and the other was gamey and chewy. Everything was quite spicy. One lady asked me with a smirk, "Too spicy?" "No, I like it hot". I'd never had Indonesian, so glad for the chance to try it, but don't need a second visit. Cheers~
(3)Robert M.
I read the reviews some others had posted and decided it was time to finally try this place. It is located in the same strip plaza as Casa Vieja. I have never tried Indonesian food before; however, I have had Malaysian and perhaps that is the closest thing I can compare it to. I tried the choice of three items (Beef Rendang, sauteed chicken livers, and spicy eggplant) over rice. Everything was well seasoned and not too spicy. The Beef Rendeng was a little bit on the tough / chewy side and not fall off the fork tender like I have had at some Malaysian places. But overall a good cheap satisfying meal. NOTE: Since the time I first wrote this review (about a year or so ago) I have to say that I now prefer Batavia over Temploe Doeloe. Batavia seems to be more generous with their portioning than TD. Plus Batavia is also a grocery store and somewhat of an Indonesian community center as well. Sometimes there are small gatherings with music in the sectioned-off dining room. Sometimes there are people at the bar singing karaoke tunes broadcast over the restaurants loudspeakers. Great people watching spot as you can imagine. It has proven to be, after many, many visits, to be both an interesting dining experience as well as a place for good cheap meal.
(4)Chris W.
One of my favorite lunch spots, friendly service and good food. I like how they don't try to change the flavors to suit the "American" palate. No fried food drowned in sugary and sticky sauces here. Just authentic, taste like it's made in a home kitchen food for a great price.
(4)Daniel B.
Everything in my original review still stands. The $4.99 three items plus rice combination still stands. How the heck do they and Tempo Doeloe make any money off of that? I returned recently and tried the following off the line: Chicken curry Yellow eggs and tofu Vegetables (broccoli, cabbage, and carrots) Mie tek-tek - stir-fried noodles with chicken, egg, and vegetables I'd say the quality of the food here leans heavily towards three stars, but I gave this place four stars because of three reasons: (1) it's inexpensive and filling, (2) they're open late until 2am, and (3) they sell various Indonesian baked goods and dry snacks. Note that while the restaurant closes at 2am, the food on the serving line ends at 10:30pm each night. You get what you pay for as far as the $4.99 food goes. It's decent for what you pay. If you come hungry, you might not leave full off one plate. The food is served on a plastic plate. Drinks are served in Styrofoam cups. I think you get more food from Tempo Doeloe's $4.99 combo. I think the quality of the food at TD may be slightly better, but there are more selections at Batavia. It's close, though. The mie tek-tek was ordered off the menu. It was basically a bowl of egg noodles stir-fried with pieces of chicken meat (dark), egg, and some green veggies. Average. Service is not much to speak of, but the people are friendly. #Yelp365 - 66/365
(4)Addy C.
Like the former Batavia location on Chamblee Dunwoody and the other Indonesian restaurant, Tempo Doeloe, they have the "3 dishes for $4.99" special in a cafeteria-style setup. Unless Tempo Doeloe expanded their selections since my last visit, I think Batavia has more and better selections to choose from. I ended up getting the fried tofu with bean sprouts (tasty tofu), spicy fried chicken (also very tasty but very deep-fried = not good option for my high cholesterol), and yellow curry chicken (very good). I came with two friends, and one friend got the fried fish (not much meat but very good), yellow curry tofu and boiled egg (looked good), and beef rendeng. My other friend got the tempura (not sure exactly what was in this but I liked the crunchy texture ... I think that's the only good thing I can say), yellow curry tripe (I'm not a tripe fan so I didn't try it), and beef rendeng. Portions are very generous. They've also got a little food market inside the restaurant, incl. different crackers, noodles, and sauce packets. Overall 3 stars but I think Batavia might have the best Indonesian food - of course I'm basing this on the cafeteria-style selections only. If you like trying new foods, variety, and great deals, then check this place out.
(3)Lou G.
"Bagai pinang dibelah dua." translates to "Like a betel nut split in half" which basically means "identical". This is exactly how i feel when comparing Batavia to Tempo Deloe. I have resigned myself to the fact that I will have to agree to disagree with the great reviews these two restaurants get. Batavia is good, but not great. Slight edge to Batavia on taste and selection. My lips are always left comfortably numb. They have a good selection of vegetarian options. Service is courteous. Signage is definitely an issue, with Spanish signs covering the windows, but no effort to help identify what is actually on the buffet. Sure it is cheap, but as far as quantity, most of the weight on the styrofoam plate is white rice. So, you got $5 and want to try authentic Indonesian, but can't decide? Flip a coin. "Bagai pinang dibelah dua."
(3)Rohan D.
I went to Batavia with a few friends and it was our first experience eating Indonesian food. Our server was very helpful in recommending dishes and everything we chose tasted quite delicious. I would recommend the the lamb stew and sate. The grilled fish (tilapia) and the fish cake were also very good. Food was served quickly and they really enjoyed the fact that we all shared the dishes. I highly recommend this place!!
(5)Jing W.
I eat there several time a month. The food there is cheap and tasty. I'd say it's worth trying but bear in mind that this is an Indonesian restaurant run by Chinese and Indonesian which means that the food is bound to taste very different than burgers and pizza. SE Asians love their food spicy so make sure you ask whether the food you are ordering is spicy or not if you do not like spicy food. You can have rice with three sides for $5.99. Other dishes cost a bit more but the prices are still very reasonable. BBQ sticks cost $1 each and they taste great. I'd recommend the durian smoothie, esp. to non SE or E Asians. It tastes almost the same as durians. For those that do not know what durians are, wiki it. It is a great fruit that tastes great but has an aroma that not everyone likes. The drink is not too "smelly" and the taste is good and it costs just $3.50 so it's definitely worth trying. I ask all my non-Asian friends to try it. They also have a grocery section that carries mainly Indonesian food. I find the items there to be a bit pricey so I buy them only once in a while. For example, a small box of cookies cost $5.
(5)John F.
Our group decided to try out Batavia. Indonesian food was new to most of our group and it was pretty good here. You can order from the menu or pick 3 items + rice from the steam table. I opted for the latter. The choices I went with were beef rendang, tofu & boiled egg in coconut milk & curry, and pan cooked dried sardines & peanuts. There was way too much food, which is a good thing. The food was mildly spicy but still enjoyable. Dinner for 2 was less than $15 including drinks and tax. They also have a dry grocery section of chips and other items in the corner. Overall I would say this is a great casual dining place and it's worth trying out.
(4)Sally M.
There's a very helpful lady in the counter that'll explain any questions you have. I had the lamb curry soup stew, fish cake w. peanut dip, & my bf got char kway teow. The soup is a bit sweet for me.. fish cake was not a big hit for me. char kway teow is okay... may give it a another try with the $5 for 3 items.
(3)Jinsoon Y.
This place and tempoe doeloe are my new obsessions. They have all day combos for 5.99 which is amazing. If you like spicy food With great flavors, you need to check this place out. Some of my favorite items include the beef rendang, eggplant, tempeh, sambal terasi chicken, sambal hijau chicken, collared greens you can't go wrong eating here. It is located in a plaza just off Buford highway on shallowford. Plenty of parking. They are open for lunch all the way to 2 am. Good for that late night snack. Highly recommended. Ps try the indinesian desserts as well.
(5)Reginald W.
This place gets better every time we return! The staff are warm and friendly, taking care that we understand the menu. The variety of food is considerable (we prefer the dishes clearly marked "Indonesian", and particularly like the lamb soup and the oxtail soups. The beef rendang and the collard greens have also been real winners. There's always an interesting mix of people in here, what with Chinese, Latin American and Indonesian dishes all on the menu. Make no mistake about it, however. This place is definitely Indonesian, distinguished from all the others by one glance at the buffet bar--an excellent deal with three large portions plus rice for only $6.50. Eating here really feels like being back in Indonesia, friendly people and all. I'm sure we'll be back many times.
(4)Randy T.
Great hole in the wall for Indonesian food in the back of a supermarket. I came to Batavia after canceling an order in the Chinatown Food Court because I realized I forgot to bring cash. Hungry and disappointed, I drove down the road to find another restaurant... and stumbled across Batavia. Yes, Batavia takes credit cards, even though a meal with two meats and a side only costs $5.99 (not including tax). It's nice that Batavia values convenience over saving a few cents on credit card fees. On the night I went, there were about 15 different dishes to choose from for the two meats + 1 side combo. Beef rendang, several variations of tasty bone-in chicken, and a few choices for vegetables. You're not limited to what's at the counter - several other dishes can also be ordered from the kitchen. The food was very tasty. Portions were generous. I ordered the beef rendang, spicy and sweet chicken, and string beans. The sauce on the chicken was very good. Beef rendang was decent - a little blander than at other restaurants, but still good. The food overall had a mild level of spice and was a little bit greasy. A few tables are in front of the counter if you choose to dine in. It's nothing fancy. Great place for a quick, cheap, tasty meal after work.
(4)Cindy T.
After having tried Tempo Doeloe, I was excited to try out another Indonesian restuarant. Came here for lunch with a group of friends. They have a large space, good for accommodations for large groups. There was even a small grocery store on one side with Indonesian snacks and ingredients. Although, I found it be overpriced compared to the larger Asian markets in the area. The lunch special consists of $5.99 for a choice of 2 meats + 1 veggie + rice or $6.99 for choice of 3 meats + 1 veggie + white rice. They had a good assortment of entrees, served cafeteria style. I opted for the chicken liver, eggplant and green beans in chilis. It was A LOT of food. Unfortunately, I didn't like any of it. The chicken liver was super dry despite it being in a really awesome sauce. The eggplant and green beans in chilis were both really bland and just spicy due to the chilis versus having any real flavor. DO NOT GET ANY OF THESE CHOICES. My friends all really enjoyed their entrees of curries and stews. The beef stew and yellow curried chicken I tried were both really good. I wouldn't hesitate to come back here to give them another chance. Can't blame them for my poor choices. The lady who served us was super nice! I also got a mango smoothie to go and it was very good.
(3)Sandeep G.
The best Gado Gado outside of Indonesia! Good diverse menu! Suggest order from menu, the buffet does seem interesting but unappetizing! The service is good, the portions are generous and food hot, fresh and flavorful if you order from the menu! Will visit again!
(5)Henry Y.
Authentic Indonesian food, for only $6 you get a choice of 3 entrees with rice. Some of the entrees can be real spicy though, just make sure you ask what that is before ordering. I order their curry chicken and rendang beef every time for the entrees.
(4)Michael W.
Did the 4.99 special. I know I cant expect much but lots of rice and 3 small portions of rather poor quality food. None of the three were what Id call good. They did have avail though several choices which was nice. The $4.99 competition nearby on Buford highway has better quality food, but is often out of things with not so much to choose from.
(2)Tom C.
Want to try Indonesian food but don't want to travel all the way to the Indonesia to do so? Well you're in luck and thanks to Buford Hwy there are numerous different ethnic foods that you can try off of there. One of them I stumbled upon is called Batavia. By the name of it you think it would be European....nope...it's Indonesian. I have to apologize but I don't remember the food names. I just got the recommendation from the worker there and went with it. I tasted this chicken stir fry curry thing and this beef short rib. Very tasty and another bonus point is that it's inexpensive. Only complaint is that the chicken might have had a little bit too much bones but you are not paying fine dining prices. Overall I liked what I had. And the cool thing about this restaurant is that you can get Indonesian or other yummy Asian packaged snacks as well.
(4)Merrie W.
Best Indonesian restaurant in Atlanta. Every dish I have tried has been amazing, especially the rendang (beef). Authentic Indonesian food. My non-Indonesian friends also love the food there. Durian smoothie is really good. They have ready to serve food or you can order from their menu. Either way, it's quick and delicious. Lots of options. Good price.
(5)Eric R.
I love finding new spots on Buford Highway... But eventually you settle on your favorite Vietnamese, Chinese, Mexican, etc. Batavia is one of only 2 Indonesian spots in the BuHi area, and I'm not sure another is needed. This place is fantastic. While they have great fresh to order dishes, the must try for lunch is their $5.99 combo, which gets you 2 meats (I recommend the beef rendang and jerky beef) and 1 of their daily rotation of vegetable dishes. They always keep it fresh. Also, be sure to get a side of sambal, the funky, spicy, Indonesian relish/sauce that adds a kick to pretty much anything you get here. For sure, this is one of Chamblee's best kept secrets!
(5)Law Y.
I absolutely love this place. I have eaten at this place multiple times, sometimes multiple meals in one day. My usual is the 2 meats with 1 veggie plate for 5.99. You can't go wrong with the beef rendang, eggplant, tempeh, sambal terasi chicken, sambal hijau chicken, collared greens, or green bean tofu. I highly recommend this place if you like spicy food.
(5)P S C.
Some of the items, specially non-vegetarian ones are very tasty. They use peanut sauce in many items, so careful if you have allergies. The owner/manager is energetic and ready to explain. Please make sure you understand the ingredients and what you are ordering for. The menu cards are a little old so checkout the prices (not too much different though). Overall a decent experience. I will repeat and try different things.
(4)E'riana K.
Love the dishes there. My kid's favourite is their bbq sticks. We always go back there. One of our fav places to go too.
(4)Annie L.
YUM!!!! I've never had Indonesian food before but decided to give it a try. This place is absolutely a hole in the wall. The cheap pricing doesn't reflect on quality or food portions. For $4.99, I got a heaping amount of rice and my choice of 3 sides. I ordered a beef dish, a sweet/sour chicken dish, and a spicy chicken dish. I can't recall any of the names but the food was DELICIOUS. Makes me want to discover more Indonesian cuisine.
(5)Ricky T.
Ok so in terms of ambiance, I would not suggest this place for a nice date. But if you want some good food for a great value, and don't mind a random hole in the wall... by all means! come here! A combination of a small grocery store on one side, karaoke bar on the other, and finally a Indonesian/ Malaysian/ Chinese cuisine all mixed together, its certainly a interesting experience. There is a hot bar where you can get 3 sides with rice for $4.99, but I would recommend ordering off the menu. As for recommendations: - The $1 lamb skewers. - The lamb soup, which is a yellow curry with thick coconut milk and chunks of moist lamb meat. It's a great option to eat with their white rice. Their white rice is also mixed with a Japanese grain, so it's always very moist and not overcooked. - The ox-tail soup, it's a chicken broth base, so its not as thick as the lamb soup. - The smoothies here are made of real fruit, none of that powdered stuff mixed with tea, and it's only $2.50! also one of my fav's! The service in this restaurant is also excellent. The older lady in the front and the cook in the back are the owners of the restaurant, and they both genuinely care about how you like the food. Overall, I enjoy my experience here, and I come back every week!
(4)Lisa Y.
Truc took us all out to eat, again, and this is apparently a regular spot for him so he decided to take me here with Andy and June. I came here once with a group of friends prior to the big Fast Five car meet at Regal, but didn't remember much from it to have want to write a review. However, this time around, it was pretty note-worthy. We got the lunch special, and the chicken curry was pretty delicious. It looks awful because it's just a bunch of food sitting out, but everything still tastes pretty yummy! Hoping to go back again soon :]
(4)Hambri Enta M.
I felt ill shortly after putting the key in my ignition. As I drove away I asked myself : WHY? Why did I feel compelled to eat here, even after looking at the food through the glass? Why is this place being reviewed positively? Are there that many people with terrible taste buds and no will for life? Why is this place open? I don't know what kind of bribe was given to the reviewers claiming this food is of any quality. I rather fuck a porcupine than ever eat in this dump again. The food was atrocious at best.The buffet looks better than it tastes, and it does not look that good, folks. I understand if the persons of lower income have to eat here for their cheap $4.99 plates, but is it worth the potential of death by food poisoning? No. No and again, no.
(1)Rohan D.
I went to Batavia with a few friends and it was our first experience eating Indonesian food. Our server was very helpful in recommending dishes and everything we chose tasted quite delicious. I would recommend the the lamb stew and sate. The grilled fish (tilapia) and the fish cake were also very good. Food was served quickly and they really enjoyed the fact that we all shared the dishes. I highly recommend this place!!
(5)Jing W.
I eat there several time a month. The food there is cheap and tasty. I'd say it's worth trying but bear in mind that this is an Indonesian restaurant run by Chinese and Indonesian which means that the food is bound to taste very different than burgers and pizza. SE Asians love their food spicy so make sure you ask whether the food you are ordering is spicy or not if you do not like spicy food. You can have rice with three sides for $5.99. Other dishes cost a bit more but the prices are still very reasonable. BBQ sticks cost $1 each and they taste great. I'd recommend the durian smoothie, esp. to non SE or E Asians. It tastes almost the same as durians. For those that do not know what durians are, wiki it. It is a great fruit that tastes great but has an aroma that not everyone likes. The drink is not too "smelly" and the taste is good and it costs just $3.50 so it's definitely worth trying. I ask all my non-Asian friends to try it. They also have a grocery section that carries mainly Indonesian food. I find the items there to be a bit pricey so I buy them only once in a while. For example, a small box of cookies cost $5.
(5)Heather N.
Nice people seem to genuinely care if you like their food. They have some scary meat choices like tendons and gizzard, and the chicken has spine in it. I asked for just the juice from the curries, but she gave me some "pieces" anyway. One was softly gelatinous and the other was gamey and chewy. Everything was quite spicy. One lady asked me with a smirk, "Too spicy?" "No, I like it hot". I'd never had Indonesian, so glad for the chance to try it, but don't need a second visit. Cheers~
(3)Robert M.
I read the reviews some others had posted and decided it was time to finally try this place. It is located in the same strip plaza as Casa Vieja. I have never tried Indonesian food before; however, I have had Malaysian and perhaps that is the closest thing I can compare it to. I tried the choice of three items (Beef Rendang, sauteed chicken livers, and spicy eggplant) over rice. Everything was well seasoned and not too spicy. The Beef Rendeng was a little bit on the tough / chewy side and not fall off the fork tender like I have had at some Malaysian places. But overall a good cheap satisfying meal. NOTE: Since the time I first wrote this review (about a year or so ago) I have to say that I now prefer Batavia over Temploe Doeloe. Batavia seems to be more generous with their portioning than TD. Plus Batavia is also a grocery store and somewhat of an Indonesian community center as well. Sometimes there are small gatherings with music in the sectioned-off dining room. Sometimes there are people at the bar singing karaoke tunes broadcast over the restaurants loudspeakers. Great people watching spot as you can imagine. It has proven to be, after many, many visits, to be both an interesting dining experience as well as a place for good cheap meal.
(4)Chris W.
One of my favorite lunch spots, friendly service and good food. I like how they don't try to change the flavors to suit the "American" palate. No fried food drowned in sugary and sticky sauces here. Just authentic, taste like it's made in a home kitchen food for a great price.
(4)Daniel B.
Everything in my original review still stands. The $4.99 three items plus rice combination still stands. How the heck do they and Tempo Doeloe make any money off of that? I returned recently and tried the following off the line: Chicken curry Yellow eggs and tofu Vegetables (broccoli, cabbage, and carrots) Mie tek-tek - stir-fried noodles with chicken, egg, and vegetables I'd say the quality of the food here leans heavily towards three stars, but I gave this place four stars because of three reasons: (1) it's inexpensive and filling, (2) they're open late until 2am, and (3) they sell various Indonesian baked goods and dry snacks. Note that while the restaurant closes at 2am, the food on the serving line ends at 10:30pm each night. You get what you pay for as far as the $4.99 food goes. It's decent for what you pay. If you come hungry, you might not leave full off one plate. The food is served on a plastic plate. Drinks are served in Styrofoam cups. I think you get more food from Tempo Doeloe's $4.99 combo. I think the quality of the food at TD may be slightly better, but there are more selections at Batavia. It's close, though. The mie tek-tek was ordered off the menu. It was basically a bowl of egg noodles stir-fried with pieces of chicken meat (dark), egg, and some green veggies. Average. Service is not much to speak of, but the people are friendly. #Yelp365 - 66/365
(4)Addy C.
Like the former Batavia location on Chamblee Dunwoody and the other Indonesian restaurant, Tempo Doeloe, they have the "3 dishes for $4.99" special in a cafeteria-style setup. Unless Tempo Doeloe expanded their selections since my last visit, I think Batavia has more and better selections to choose from. I ended up getting the fried tofu with bean sprouts (tasty tofu), spicy fried chicken (also very tasty but very deep-fried = not good option for my high cholesterol), and yellow curry chicken (very good). I came with two friends, and one friend got the fried fish (not much meat but very good), yellow curry tofu and boiled egg (looked good), and beef rendeng. My other friend got the tempura (not sure exactly what was in this but I liked the crunchy texture ... I think that's the only good thing I can say), yellow curry tripe (I'm not a tripe fan so I didn't try it), and beef rendeng. Portions are very generous. They've also got a little food market inside the restaurant, incl. different crackers, noodles, and sauce packets. Overall 3 stars but I think Batavia might have the best Indonesian food - of course I'm basing this on the cafeteria-style selections only. If you like trying new foods, variety, and great deals, then check this place out.
(3)Amanda G.
First time for Indonesian for me, but really sweet people and pretty yummy food. The "man in charge" told us Indonesian is like a mix of Indian and Thai. My stomach said, "bingo" or "loteria" (since we were on Buford Highway) as those are my 2 favorite ethnic foods. It's on Buford so don't expect some chichi place, but there are cheap yummy foods and great service. Honestly, the server made this experience. She was super sweet, attentive, and gave us great suggestions on the cuisine. $1.00 sticks of meat, coconut curry soup with lamb, the rice special with coconut rice, hard boiled egg with spicy sauce, noodles, and anchovies and peanuts (yes that was a sorta random assortment). We started off with some meat filled dough triangles - the official name, yup. Sorry I can't remember what they were called. Thai tea was an excellent pairing. You can really feast here for little money! Make sure you go to this location on Shallowford Rd.
(4)Michael D.
Quite simply, the food here is delicious. Yes, they have some stuff I wouldn't dare try. They don't waste any part of any animal they cook (like tendons, stomach, and other things) Also, I am a vegetarian, so I wouldn't eat it anyway. But there are a lot of good vegetarian options: 1. Egg and tofu (if you're ok with egg) 2. Collard greens are delicious! 3. Kentang (potato) 4. Beans w/tofu 5. Eggplant (yum!) ...and more. If you like to spice it up, order a side of green sambal. It's incredible and it's vegan. A big plate of rice and three sides is approximately $6. You can't beat that. Not for food this good. They also have plenty of groceries. I highly recommend the homemade tempeh. It is really delicious. I think it is a bit pricey at $5. But you will not be disappointed. I promise.
(5)Lou G.
"Bagai pinang dibelah dua." translates to "Like a betel nut split in half" which basically means "identical". This is exactly how i feel when comparing Batavia to Tempo Deloe. I have resigned myself to the fact that I will have to agree to disagree with the great reviews these two restaurants get. Batavia is good, but not great. Slight edge to Batavia on taste and selection. My lips are always left comfortably numb. They have a good selection of vegetarian options. Service is courteous. Signage is definitely an issue, with Spanish signs covering the windows, but no effort to help identify what is actually on the buffet. Sure it is cheap, but as far as quantity, most of the weight on the styrofoam plate is white rice. So, you got $5 and want to try authentic Indonesian, but can't decide? Flip a coin. "Bagai pinang dibelah dua."
(3)Ivan S.
I've eaten things cheaper than the Indonesian food at Batavia (a Mcdonald's hamburger, a Taco Bell taco, your mom) but for sheer volume and exoticism nothing can really beat Batavia's buffet. (Though your mom comes in a close second.) In the old Delicious Kabob space, the interior is much less grim than it once was. Asian packaged goods to the right ("heh heh--Look, Beavis! Fish balls!") a dining room and a karaoke stage to the left. You can order from a white board menu filled with vague descriptions or, for $4.99, you can point to items from a buffet line that will then be piled into a Styrofoam box. Though the presence of visual aids is nice, the buffet line is no less vague than the white boards. However, the nice man scooping food stuffs into your box (ahem) will explain each item upon request. Your plate starts with a large mound of white rice. I pointed to, um, "that" and "that" and a little of "that." The man, taking pity on me, told me what I ordered. "That is curried chicken. That is rendang. That is tofu in chili sauce." He stopped. "Do you want extra chili sauce?" Bear in mind, should you answer "yes" to this question (which he asks everyone), be careful not to mix it entirely in with the rest of your meal. Should you do this, you may not taste much else afterwards. Anyway, I ended up with a huge pile of food heaped onto one plate. If you're one of those people whose food can not touch, skip this place. For those of you who aren't insane, you're set. What I ordered was good, some of it better than others. The tofu was more of a miss actually, though I enjoyed the rendag. For $4.99, I couldn't really complain about much, though. My dining companions' orders spanned most of the buffet and they seemed pretty happy. In fact, there were more complaints about the budget, plastic cutlery than anything else. 3.5 stars rounded up to four. (Oh, and pay no mind to that health score. You'll live.)
(4)Freddy S.
This place is as authentic as it gets for Indonesian food. Of course it does not hurt that he food is very cheap as well. Every time I visited Atlanta, I made a point to eat the food here. I wish Houston has Indonesian restaurant as good as this one. If you like Indonesian food, you cannot go wrong by coming to this restaurant.
(5)Renato C.
Very nice and simple place, owners very warm and happy to be there. Tried the chicken in sticks (forgot the name) which has good sauce. Also tried the traditional juice (lichia with jelly gums) which is .. er... interesting. Water is better if youre thristy. Recommend you go late at night, after 10pm, when owner is singing on the karaoke! Only after I saw the screen I noticed the songs lyrics were in english =)
(4)Han L.
I came here at around 10 for a late night dindin. They have a selection of foods arranged in buffet trays. You can select 3 items and rice for 4.99. Well, this place has a pretty big selection, but at 10, the quality was meeh. They were going to start cleaning up at 10:30 anyway. The place is actually opened until 2, so you can order from the menu. I chose the egg and tofu, veggies, and curry chicken. The egg and tofu was good. It was a hard boiled egg, but the skin seemed like it was fried. The veggies were standard cabbage, broccoli, etc.. that you would find at buffets or mall food courts ( Big Cajun). The curry chicken was good enough. My friend ordered mi tek tek from the menu. I thought I was ok. It was egg based (yellow) noodle with shredded chicken, boy choy, and dried onions. It was very hot temperature wise. I did not like the after taste too much. The store also has a selection of goodies, dried noodles, soup bases, and other Indonesian specialties. I'd come back for the 3-for-4.99 deal.
(3)Ken L.
This is a pure ethnic experience- no Americanization going on here with the food. The food is tasty, although it was too spicy for me. If the chili was more subtle I would've loved my meal. The staff and customers were soft and sweet as so many Indonesians are.
(4)Sylvia Y.
I love Indonesian food and am pleased that the two main Indonesian eateries in Atlanta, namely Batavia and Tempo Doeloe, stay loyal to authentic Indonesian flavours. I sadly cannot say the same about Malaysian restauranteurs who, like most of their Chinese counterpart, love to bastardize their wonderful cuisine to suit the American palette. However, not everything at Batavia tastes great. For a die-hard Indonesian cuisine fan like me, I keep coming back here trying different dishes, since they offer such a great variety. My favourite dish from their combo selection is terung balado (sambal eggplant). Their many different curries (rendang, beef tripe, chicken liver and chicken gizzard) are all very good. Bakwan and stir-fries are above average. I don't order a la carte dishes from the kitchen much since their $4.99 combo is such a smashing deal. But I've had gule kambing (goat stew/curry) and soto ayam (chicken soup with noodles) were excellent, even better when I had them as leftovers! It's a very casual atmosphere at Batavia and Indonesians love hanging out there for hours. It opens till late too. Everyone who works there is very friendly and I'm always happy to be able to converse in Indonesian, Mandarin and Cantonese with them (Batavia owners are Chinese)
(3)Anna B.
I can't sing Batavia's praises enough!! The food, the people, the atmosphere...PERFECT!! I've never eaten Indo food before, but I was dying to find a good place for my native Indonesian fiancé. After finding Batavia on yelp, we gave it a try!! The hot bar has plenty to choose from and they have at least 6 white boards with even more selections to choose from. I opted for anchovies with peanuts, hard boiled egg and tofu in a curry sauce, and some of the best tasting veggies I've ever had. They give you VERY generous portions and every hot bar plate comes with white rice. 4.99 for 3 entrees and rice is a total steal and the menu prices range from 6-10 bucks. The girl behind the counter was extremely personable and was very willing to help me out with any extra questions. Batavia even has a small area with different Indo and Asian goodies!! They had a huge selection of spice mixes, candies, desserts, snack items, and health items laid out and clearly marked and priced. The cashier was even helping explain a lot of things I didn't recognize as well. Batavia is sooo very worth it!! We'll be back VERY soon with an empty stomach in tow. The hours are not obviously listed, but they're open times are 11a-2a.
(5)Mike P.
This was my first trip to the new location, but they still have their trademark 3 items for 4.99 special. The food is nicely displayed for your viewing, but my only complaint would be that there are no labels for the different selections. Our server was nice enough, but she didn't have any idea what some of the dishes were so for someone new to Indonesian cuisine this can be confusing. I tried the fish curry, home-style fried chicken, and boiled egg and tofu with a generous helping of steamed rice. My friends tried the tripe, chicken curry, and tempura. All of the dishes were good and surprisingly the tripe was clean tasting. The entire meal was a ton of food, and for such a low price, this is definitely a place that I'll be back to visit soon. I would also recommend washing down this meal with a nice bubble tea from Quikly which is right down the street.
(3)Robert C.
While the $4.99 combo meal seems like a great deal, the food's just not that good. Go for the $4.99 combo meal at Tempo Doeloe, just down the street, instead. The combo meal here includes rice with your choice of three items off the buffet line. (For a small surcharge, you can upgrade to coconut rice, though it's not really worth it.) The spread of entrees is a bit more varied than that at Tempo Doeloe, but the food's just not as good. I've tried the curry chicken and the beef rendang, and both were terribly disappointing -- one bland, the other tough and bland, respectively. My third choice was a fried shrimp dish, which I suppose was decent only because it was deep fried. Unlike Tempo Doeloe, Batavia is a bit roomier, and there's a good selection of Indonesian groceries. But their space also in a much sadder state of disrepair, though I'm not sure either restaurant is really competing on ambiance. Whatever the case, just go to Tempo Doeloe. I don't really see any reason to come back here.
(2)Elisabeth T.
This place is opened late, and has good and cheap food! It's also very authentic. The spices they use and their soups are all amazing. They also have this special hot sauce they make. Wish I could buy sauce like that!
(4)Jose B.
Okay food. Cheap and decent for Indonesian cuisine. This place is so much better than their other store. Order the specials - its much better than their buffet.
(3)L. J.
My husband and I enjoyed this very much. It was a great change from same-old, same-old. Another reviewer wrote that he had trouble getting himself to order anything but sate padang so I knew it must be good. It was delicious. When I found out what was in it (I am not telling) I felt a bit doubtful about ordering it but it was very good. My sweetie ordered a fish dish with chili sauce that sounded like a really bad choice -- in a small cheap restaurant many hours from the nearest coastline -- but it tasted fresh and moist and mild inside with this garlicky chili sauce on the outside. You had the choice of including as much of the sauce in each bite as you wanted. He had quite a bit so he sweated and turned pink but he loved it. For dessert we bought one of the cakes in the grocery section. It was very rich and good. It was a little like mochi with the taste of coconut milk and fruit jelly between the layers. I haven't tried any of the other Indo restaurants in Atlanta but I would recommend this one.
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