Restaurant Details

South Philadelphia has long been home to the city’s Indonesian community, and D’jakarta Cafe, which opened shortly before the pandemic, has become a neighborhood favorite. This corner dining room is a destination for a broad collection of Indonesian specialties, with a focus on the flavors of Jakarta and West Borneo, which differ slightly from the sweeter Java profile showcased at local classic Hardena. Lamb satay skewers glossed in sweet soy and peanut sauce and beef shank rendang, whose coconut milk gravy is infused with orange leaves, lemongrass, and candlenuts, are sure bets. There’s also an extraordinary fried chicken glazed in herbal tamarind sauce and a standout noodle bowl with crispy wontons, roast pork, and tiny fish balls, anchored by chewy house noodles tinted green with bok choy.