“ this might be the best indonesian food i've ever had!! found out about this hole in the wall place in jackson heights from a friend and it's now one of my favorite places in nyc! a6 batagor - the peanut sauce was soooo good!! went perfectly with the fried tofu and fish cake n1 mi komplit - light and flavorful, hearty soup perfect for a cold day nasi bungkus - flavorful and spicy, served in a banana leaf which was cool! n7 kari bihun - strong and delicious curry flavor!! n12 kwetiaw- lovely charred flavor also got the es teler dessert to go and it was light and refreshing! overall really delicious and filling and good prices for the quantity! ”

“ Sumatera is a small, cozy cafe in Elmhurst. There's no parking lot, but we got lucky with street parking. We came around noon on a Sunday and just missed the rush, by 12:30 PM the place was packed. We tried the Nasi Padang Bungkus (R18), Kwetiau Goreng Seafood (N11, no spice), and Lontong Sayur (R6). Everything was solid, but the Nasi Padang Bungkus was hands down my favorite. It comes wrapped in a leaf. The flavors were amazing and every bite was packed with a different food and taste. Definitely recommend getting this one! The Kwetiau Goreng Seafood was another winner. Super flavorful, comforting, and really filling. Even without spice, it had plenty of taste, and the seafood was cooked just right. The Lontong Sayur was a bit of a surprise--I didn't realize it was spicy. It definitely had a kick, so just a heads-up if you're not into spice. That said, the rice chips were a nice touch and added a good balance to the spicy dish. Overall, Sumatera is a great spot for Balinese food, and I'll definitely be back to try more. Highly recommend checking it out! ”

“ Came here on a Friday night ~6pm and it was still relatively empty. We definitely beat the dinner rush. We ordered an assortment of dishes to try, including the chives pancake, fried tofu, curry noodles and more. The food came out quickly and it was delicious. The curry noodles and rice dishes were our favorite. It's packed with flavor! The inside was nice and cozy, not too much seating, perfect for 3-4 small groups. Would definitely be exploring more Indonesian food from now on. ”

“ The restaurant doesn't have two many tables...maybe 10, but it wasn't busy when we were there. The menu was extensive and not food that I'm particularly familiar with. However, we got Sate Padang. The beef tongue was tender and the curry was rich. Loved the addition of the rice cakes. Also ordered the Nasi Pecel Ikan. The fish was flavorful and the plate was fresh. Wish there was more fried tempe! Finally got the Sumatera's Soto. The broth was light but also coconut-y and savory ”

“ Just went here for the second time and it was just as fantastic as the first. Of the numerous Indonesian restaurants I've tried in New York, this is probably my favorite. The dishes are authentic and they offer an impressive variety. If you haven't had Indonesian food before, you can't go wrong with nasi campur, a dish consisting of rice and several accompaniments. My personal favorite is nasi campur rendang, the highlight of which is a tender beef packed with spices and stewed to perfection. Rendang is hard to get right but they do a really solid job with it. Another staple is nasi goreng, or Indonesian fried rice. They have a variety of toppings to choose from but I got the nasi goreng ikan asin, which is salted fish. I absolutely loved it (because I love salted fish) but note it does have a strong flavor. Finally, one more classic is sate atam. You can add lontong (rice cake) if you want your meat-carb combo, which we did. The peanut sauce is top-notch and don't forget the sambal (chili sauce), which should be available at your table. I'll definitely be back whenever I'm remotely in the area! ”

“ I walked in here knowing nothing about Indonesian food and ordered kind of random stuff. Everything was so delicious. As an appetizer I got the Gado Gado, which was a mix of various items including tofu and hard boiled egg coated in a thick peanut sauce. It was decently sweet but what enough salt to balance it out. My entree was the nasi campur ayam goreng. The fried chicken on this plate was incredible. Crispy coating and an extremely juicy interior. It was very well seasoned on its own, but dipping it in the spicy condiment on this plate created such an incredible bite. The deep fried egg with chili sauce was also great. While I wasn't crazy about the vegetable curry, the other item on the dish (some kind of mixture of tempeh, peppers and maybe some other vegetables?) had a unique and delicious flavor. Very pleased with my meal here, as well as the kind and patient service. Now that I have read some of the other Yelp reviews, there are certainly other items I would like to try on a return trip. ”

“ The pecel lele was fried to a nice crisp; the catfish was tasty and the sambal added an extra kick. The fried tempeh, coconut rice, and tofu were pleasant accoutrements. The chicken skewers had a great and sweet peanut sauce while the beef tongue skewers were a bit spicy with its curry, accompanied by rice cakes. ”

“ Wanted to try Indonesian food and this place did not disappoint! We got the Sumatero's Soto soup which had chicken in a coconut broth and were pleasantly surprised. It is not creamy but it is very rich. They give you a big side of white rice and crackers to eat with this soup. Then we got a rice dish- the Nasi Padang Bungkus which was an assortment of rice, rendang, curry jackfruit, egg, sambal chips, fried potatoes, and cucumber all wrapped inside a banana leaf. Get the spice on the side because it is very spicy! Loved the variety of different flavors and textures in the dish! A lot of people ordered the noodle dishes so I assume those are good too. Very small restaurant with limited staff so expect to wait a little bit for a table. It seemed like they only had 1 person running all the tables. There is a 3% surcharge for credit card payments. They accept Venmo, Zelle if you don't have cash! ”

“ This is one of my favorite restaurant in New York! My go to dish is the fried fish filet with sambal and fried egg. It also comes with a light vegetable curry that is also delicious. This place used to be called Sky Cafe, but rebranded to Sumatera now and I'm so glad they're still around! I was heartbroken when I saw that Sky Cafe was permanently closed on Google. I've eaten here several times. One time I came with a large group of 9 and we ordered a lot off the menu, most of which I don't remember the names, but everything was delicious! You really can't go wrong here. The food is extremely flavorful and spicy (some dishes). The portion is also a perfect amount. I highly recommend this place! ”

“ **Cash or Venmo only** Sumatera (formerly Sky Cafe) has been on my list for ages and I finally made it in. Menu seems pretty much the same as Sky Cafe. My boyfriend and I came for dinner and tried: + Batagor (fried fish cake) - great + Nasi bebek goreng (fried duck) - great + Sumatera's Soto (chicken broth coconut soup) - this was my favorite thing... it actually healed me. And the shrimp chips were so good! A few weeks later when I had a cold, I ordered this soup for delivery. Better in person but still great. Coconut rice was also perfect. ”