RENDANG & CO - Indonesian Bistro — Restaurant in Tulsa

"What in the Indiana Jones and Last crusades is this?" Yes this is another one of those wonders of the world that ends up in Tulsa in a location that I would have never thought it would be at and it's not a bad thing either. I just was caught off guard to be honest with you. From the time that we entered the restaurant we were greeted. Everything was really nice and quiet for the timing that we're there on a Friday evening. When we opened up the menu and looked at what the options were, It really was helpful that there were pictures to go with the description which helped out a lot. Not for everything but for the majority of things that were on the menu and the recommendations from the gentleman, I believe he's the owner. You can always go with what the owner says most of the time and he wasn't wrong. I got the fish plate (Pompano). Excellent. My wife got a combination plate and that fried chicken that was part of the plate, Wow. Yeah Imma need them to have more of this bird deep fried on the plate, because a leg isn't enough 😂. The jackfruit was really good and the beef was really good as well. I mean all together it was really good. My wife enjoyed it. She took her time and what's surprising is that both of us finished around the same time! Naturally, I'm the one that finishes before my wife but we were just enjoying the food in the atmosphere. Even the recommendations of what to drink were really really good too; Ginger lemonade and the leche iced tea were so refreshing and again, like I said before, the atmosphere was really chill. The garlic chips pretty good but the dessert was a great compliment to the meal as well and he took his time to explain the different types of desserts how they're made. We really appreciated that, and it was just really an epic experience. I mean even if we went back and it wasn't exactly like that, that's okay because the food really does speak for itself and so does the owner. He is definitely a genuine gentleman. So I have to say to the employee that referred me to this place. He has some really good taste and I appreciate that and I included some pictures of some stuff that they sell. I'll probably pick up something next time and check it out, but this is definitely worth your time. The parking lot is kind of limited so it just really depends on when you go. I personally have never had Indonesian food but this was was absolutely the best introduction. Okay if you're feeling like Asian and you've tried all the types that Tulsa has to offer but haven't had Indonesian it's time to begin your crusade, 😂. It is definitely worth your time to be honest with you and even though I didn't say what the drink was in my wife's hand. Can anyone guess what that is and if you can or can't you still have to tried it? Let me know. My wife really enjoyed it too but this was a game changer I think. So when you have time and you have the dime go spend it here and I hope you enjoy the...

The most delicious meal I’ve had this year!

I only get to visit Tulsa once or twice a year. This was my second visit to Rendang and Co. The food was so good last March when I dined here that I couldn’t wait to go back. I finally got my chance last Thursday.

I landed at Tulsa International, picked up my rental car and immediately drove here. Last time here I ordered Nasi Goreng (fried rice dish with vegetables and egg), and I wanted to try something different. I asked the host/waiter’s advice.

He asked about my familiarity with Indonesian cuisine, my tolerance for spiciness, and if I liked curry. After weighing all my answers, he suggested the Nasi Pandang, a truly fantastic Combination Plate.

There are a lot of variables when you order this dish. It comes with both Beef and Chicken and there are three different ways each of those are prepared. I chose the Kaila Rendeng (chunks of beef in a luxuriously rich gravy) for my Beef choice and Ayam Goreng (mind-meltingly delicious Fried Chicken Leg) for my Chicken choice.

The Nasi Pandang combo plate also comes with a delightful Vegetable Curry (mild, very little heat), composed of Jackfruit, Cabbage and Green Beans, and a generous mound of tender white rice.

All of these items are arranged around a hard boiled egg in the center of the plate.

It was my first time trying all of the above and I was absolutely blown away. It was easily the most delicious meal I’ve had this year, and I eat out at least once or twice a week.

I loved the Vegetable Curry so much I could’ve ordered only that and I would have been super happy.

But the item that deserves special mention is the Ayam Goreng, the Chicken Leg. Omg that leg! It looked slightly over-cooked but it most definitely wasn’t. The leg was scored with a knife before frying, and the edges along those cuts were cooked to the point of chewiness.

It’s a chewiness you never want to stop. When you’ve picked that chicken leg clean your mind forces you to keep turning it over and over, insisting there must be some morsel you overlooked.

I washed all this great food down with a Lychee Ice Tea. First time trying it. Damn that stuff is good! Highly recommended.

After my epic meal I met the chef, Indri Bahar, and told her how much I loved her food. She graciously agreed to allow me to take some photos of her and her husband (the host and waiter) Asnul Bahar.

I should like to point out that Chef Indri was a recent (2022) Semi Finalist for a James Beard Foundation Award. How cool is that?

My recommendation is that you should get over here and try...

Right off of 51st and Yale area in the shopping center across from La Fortune Park is this restaurant. Super cute with how the layout is and functional as well. Meaning the flow of the place is open inviting and you effortlessly gravitate in towards the register and then kind of to the right where the seating area is. They have some additional items like Indonesia cold coffee and other things positioned for sale too. I saw what looked like a second area tea room but didn't go back to look at it since I was placing a to-go order and wanted to just make this a quick stop before going home. The man who took my order was very friendly and showed me exactly where the vegan options were on the menu and even told me about the Tulsa Vegan Challenge that was going on in the month of April this year. It's definitely something that is nice to see because going vegan isn't easy and never should be done without properly preparing and educating yourself about it. I like that they help you with the gradual transition for you which is easier on your body mentally, emotionally, and physically. You also have to learn about supplementing your protein options having suitable substitutes what amounts you need to eat for your body and your health and your other requirements. Proper nutrition, vitamins, minerals it's not as easy as just okay. No meat, no dairy, no animal byproduct you really have to think about it and I'll list the pictures of the information I took to share with anyone else that might be interested in learning more. It gives tips and recipes. A list of different restaurants that are participating in it too is listed. Back to this place; I ordered Gado Gado which is pretty much a salad with fried tofu, shrimp chips (I didn't eat those), and a spicy peanut butter sauce (very good but a little spicy🌶️... Not oh my gosh my tongue is on fire👅🔥 but more like My sinuses are opening up and I got to blow my nose 👃 now cause it's a little spicy but it goes away quick) adding the steam rice helps mellow it out and gives you a little fuller of a meal so it's not just a salad. I also tried their Pisang Goreng (fried plantain dessert) and the mango juice. All very good! I appreciated the fact of how everything was packaged and labeled. The shrimp chips were in a separate bag so I didn't have to eat them and I could discard them if I wanted to. He also put the whipped cream separately so it was not on my dessert and still was vegan. My fur baby liked it cause she got a pup...