Top 3 Best Indonesian Food Near Vancouver, British Columbia

Indonesian food is one of Southeast Asia's great cuisines: slow-cooked beef rendang, smoky satay, nasi goreng, peanut-dressed gado gado and fiery sambal. Metro Vancouver has very few dedicated Indonesian restaurants, and longtime favourite Pondok Indonesia closed after its owner retired, but a handful of spots keep these flavours alive.

This guide covers the 3 best places for Indonesian food in Metro Vancouver right now, including a food court counter, a takeout kitchen and a food truck.

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How We Chose These Indonesian Restaurants

We searched for places that specialise in Indonesian food, checked that each is still operating, and confirmed details using local food coverage and the businesses' own information.

Because sit-down Indonesian restaurants are so rare here, we included a takeout kitchen and a food truck. This is an honest Top 3.

Best Indonesian Restaurants in Vancouver at a Glance

Top 3 Best Indonesian Restaurants Near Vancouver, BC

1. Bali Thai – International Village, Chinatown

A family-run food court counter serving homestyle Indonesian cooking, despite its name.

What to order: Beef rendang combo and laksa.

Why it made the list: The most reliable spot for Indonesian food downtown.

Address: 88 W Pender St | Price: $

2. Peranakan Kitchen (PK) – New Westminster

A takeout kitchen whose chef built the menu from recipes collected from Indonesian cooks back home.

What to order: Nasi rendang and bakso.

Why it made the list: Authentic Indonesian and Peranakan cooking to take home.

Address: 1122 5th Ave, New Westminster | Price: $$

3. Bali Bites – Various locations

A food truck from the former owners of Balilicious, appearing at farmers' markets and events.

What to order: Beef rendang and gado gado.

Why it made the list: Indonesian street food at local markets.

Address: Food truck | Price: $

Indonesian Dishes to Know Before You Go

• Rendang: beef slow-cooked in coconut milk and spices, from West Sumatra.
• Nasi goreng: Indonesian fried rice.
• Mie goreng: fried noodles.
• Gado gado: vegetables with peanut sauce.
• Satay: grilled skewers with peanut sauce.
• Bakso: meatball soup.
• Tempeh: fermented soybean cake.

Where to Find Indonesian Food in Metro Vancouver

Downtown and Chinatown

Bali Thai at International Village.

New Westminster

Peranakan Kitchen for takeout.

Farmers' markets

Bali Bites in season.

Tips for Eating Indonesian Food in Vancouver

• Start with satay: Grilled skewers with peanut sauce are a good start.
• Try rendang: Slow-cooked spiced beef in coconut.
• Ask about sambal: Sambal chili paste can be very hot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an Indonesian restaurant in Vancouver?

Bali Thai at International Village is the main sit-down option.

Is Pondok Indonesia still open?

No, it closed when its owner retired.

Where can I get rendang?

Bali Thai, Peranakan Kitchen and Bali Bites.

Is there Indonesian food in New Westminster?

Yes, Peranakan Kitchen.

Is there an Indonesian food truck?

Yes, Bali Bites.

Is Indonesian food spicy?

Some dishes are, especially sambal.

What is gado gado?

A vegetable salad with peanut sauce.

Why only three places?

Very few places specialise in Indonesian food, and we only list verified ones.

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