Pendawa Lima has excellent food, they have the freshest that indonesia has to offer. this is a small store right in the heart of 'little indonesia' when you first walk in its a thin narrow building where they have coolers, freezers, tables and shelves stocked with indonesian items. my favorite are: soto madura and ikan bakar. they also have a wide selection of groceries from their home, and a lot of freashly made foods that locals cook and then sell to them. these people are related to the people who run the indonesia restaurant. they also have a lot of other services, such as printing, copying, money grams, prepaid cellphones, calling cards. Iwan is the boss's name and he's usually pretty nice and friendly. They only accept cash there and be careful that you get exactly what you want, they usually dont let you return stuff. they have magazines, prepaid cellphone minutes, condoms, medicine, books, stuff like that that you could only find at this location. also stocked up on kabar kilat and dunia kita.
i have been going to the indonesian section of south philly for several years, starting in 2002, and this seems to be the headquarters for the indonesians. it is the busiest of the shops (called toko or rumah makan) in the area, they have a competitor open every few months, but really they seem to have all the business in the area.
they have packaged native indonesian foods like fried chicken, mixed rice, grilled fish, sweet chicken, etc. packaged in a cooler on your right when you first come in. dont be suprised if you constantly see people picked up and putting down items and inspecting everything. they usually run from 3.00 to 5.50 ... they also have allkinds of otehr stuff like chocolate cakes, grilled peanuts, resoles, lapis legit, traditional cakes and sweets from over there. es telor, etc.... this is usually where i buy my indomie...
Read moreLooking to satisfy your Indonesian food cravings in Philadelphia? Look no further than Cafe Pendawa (or Pendawa Enterprises Inc on Google Maps). While the store itself is on the smaller side, with aisles that can only accommodate one person at a time, don't let that fool you. Cafe Pendawa boasts a fantastic selection of Indonesian groceries and ready-to-eat meals, making it a convenient one-stop shop for all your Indonesian culinary needs.
There are a couple of key things to keep in mind before heading to Cafe Pendawa. First, it's cash-only, so be sure to have cash on hand or have Venmo set up for payment. Second, they are don't provide free plastic bags. Bring your own reusable shopping bag to avoid any extra charges.
Despite the small size and cash-only policy, Cafe Pendawa offers a compelling reason to visit. The prices are reasonable, especially compared to what you'd pay at an Indonesian restaurant. Plus, the convenience of having ready-to-eat options available is a big plus, particularly for those short on time or lacking the ingredients to cook a full meal.
If you're in the Philadelphia area and looking for a great selection of Indonesian groceries, Cafe Pendawa is a fantastic option. Just be prepared for the limited space, bring cash or your phone for payment, and consider grabbing a reusable shopping...
Read moreBe careful with this seller! I have been a subscriber and buying goods online for 3 years & this time there was a case of damaged goods (see photo) there was a handwritten "Damage" from UPS, when I opened all the food packages they were exposed to broken syrup & also frozen food was damaged. I tried to call to let him know, but twice the phone call just hung up. He or she (the owner) only answered text very rudely, no apology & refused to pay a full refund even though I sent it back. This is a really bad seller. I have never met a worse...
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