De' Leuit Jambal Rice Sensation — Restaurant in Bogor

Review of De Leuit Restaurant

De Leuit Restaurant is a cozy spot specializing in authentic Sundanese cuisine, located in a serene setting perfect for family gatherings and casual meals. A standout menu item is their Nasi Jambal, a flavorful Sundanese rice dish that keeps diners coming back for more. Here’s a breakdown of the experience:

Ambiance

The restaurant combines traditional Sundanese decor with modern touches. Wooden furnishings, lush greenery, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere create a relaxed dining environment. The semi-open seating area adds a fresh, natural vibe.

Food

• Nasi Jambal: The star of the menu, this dish features fragrant rice paired with salted fish (ikan jambal), sambal, fresh vegetables, and traditional side dishes. The flavors are bold and authentic, perfectly capturing the essence of Sundanese cuisine. • Other Dishes: They offer a wide range of Sundanese favorites, including gurame goreng (fried carp), ayam bakar (grilled chicken), and karedok (vegetable salad with peanut sauce). The portions are generous, making it ideal for sharing. • Drinks: Signature drinks like Es Cendol and fresh coconut water pair well with the rich, spicy flavors.

Service

The staff are friendly and attentive, always ready to explain the menu and recommend dishes for first-time visitors. Service is prompt even during busy hours.

Pricing

Reasonably priced, considering the quality and portion sizes. De Leuit is a great value for both locals and tourists looking to experience authentic Sundanese food.

Parking and Accessibility

• Parking: Plenty of parking space is available, which is a big plus for large groups. • Accessibility: The restaurant is easy to locate and offers a family-friendly layout, with high chairs for kids and spacious seating.

Suggestions for Improvement

• Expand the dessert menu to include more traditional Sundanese sweets. • Add more signage for easier navigation to the restaurant.

Overall Rating

4.5/5 – De Leuit Restaurant delivers a memorable dining experience with its authentic Sundanese flavors, especially the standout Nasi Jambal. It’s a must-visit for anyone seeking a true taste of Indonesia in a comfortable and...

Update for the situation during the Pandemic period:

We were told that the capacity is 50%, but what i see is a lot more than that. The place is still packed as usual. It's a good thing that business is running well, but i'm not too sure about what to feel when i eat there.

And just FYI, the corn fritter is not what it used to. It's less spiced up.

If you're looking for a good Sundanese / Chinese Restaurant around Bogor area, this is the place you won't regret going.

The place is always, (again i emphasize) always, packed. It's a bit hard to find parking, you need to be patient to wait.

Love the architecture, it is modern Sundanese. It can also be quite chilly on the rainy day, but nevertheless, cozy.

They have smoking and non-smoking section (it's not separated with walls or glasses though, so at times you can still smell the smoke if you are nearby the smoking wing.

Food was absolutely lovely with generous portion and on a very very reasonable price. We ate that much (see pictures), and it is still under 500k.

You have to try the Kakap Saus De'Leuit. The sauce is an explosion of flavor. I also love the Corn Frittata (Bakwan Jagung). Yeah, it's a bit greasy, but it's also one of the better tasted frittata i ever had.

Also, just to note, the place is huge. So it's prefect if you want to have a family...

I actually really want to try this restaurant, so I giving it a try before heading back to Jakarta. First impression is this restaurant is really crowded and served varieties of foods. I orders Gurame Saos Special de'Leuit (as you guys maybe known, i'm not a big fan of freshwater fish, but this one is very recommended 😬👍🏻), Soto Kuning Bogor Kikil / Daging (I can't eat any trotters or any internal organs, so I goes for the beef meat, and boy their Soto is very nice 👍🏻), Sapi Lada Hitam (Tenderloin) / Black Pepper Beef, Gepuk (Empal) / Sweet and Savory Shredded Beef, Sate Kambing + Ayam (their satays is pretty so so, nothing special in the taste and seasoning 😅), Sop Buntut Bakar Balado (Import) / Spicy Beef Ribs Soup (this one is pretty well seasoned, but nothing really stands out 😅), Cumi Garing Saos Singapore (this one, to be frank is not delicious, and I decided to throw away all of it 😰) and closing my lunch time with Brownies Sundaes (sliced brownie topped with vanilla ice cream, honestly, nothing could go wrong with it 😬). For this visit to De'Leuit, i'm gonna rate them 2.5 out of 5. For more info about foods, kindly visit...