Reviews - Lestari Resto
Reviews summary
Lestari, a hidden gem tucked away in Ultimo, offers a variety of delicious Indonesian dishes. The restaurant is known for its standout Nasi Goreng, with many reviewers praising the flavorful and generous portions. Despite some inconsistency with opening hours, the overall dining experience is worth the effort to find this establishment. The menu offers a wide selection of rice and noodle dishes, all cooked fresh and without the use of microwaves. Some reviewers recommend ordering ahead for takeaway due to potential wait times during peak hours. Overall, Lestari is a must-visit spot for those craving authentic Indonesian cuisine with great value for money.
Was mrdom at Lestari Resto a mag?
The serves are huge so, although the prices aren't that low, you can get great value if you want a lot of food. I was pretty impressed with the bakmi goreng, with lots of tasty meat and a good flavour except for lots and lots of salt (glad I got the spicy version to overwhelm the salt a little). View all feedback.
What Steve D dislikes about Lestari Resto:
First impressions of this establishment were not good. The upstairs sit down area had the ambiance of a third world factory canteen. My friend ordered a stir fry which looked quite good, but he said was fairly oily. I ordered chili and soy chicken with rice. It was supposed to be chicken breast but what I received was obviously reheated boiled rice that was crunchy and the chicken breast was worryingly small bones wi... View all feedback.
Reviews from various users
Last update : 03.02.2024
Best nasi goreng (Indonesia style fried rice) with wok hei charred taste and spices full of flavors. get nasi goreng jawa with BBQ pork. taste just like nasi goreng abang tek-tek from street vendor in Jakarta when I am craving for it. also try their bakmi ayam which also good
My all time favourites here are the #7 Kwietiaw Goreng with crispy roast pork or the #11 Nasi Goreng special with chicken and prawns with an egg on top. <br/ <br/ I have also tried a bit of the #10 Nasi Goreng Asian with vegetables which is something I might try next time.<br/ <br/ They have moved only a couple of hundred metres into a newer and larger premises. Fortunately the quality of food is just as awesome as ever but be prepared for longer wait times to get your food order (especially if you are a large group). <br/ <br/ If you want takeaway I suggest you phone ahead.<br/ <br/ This place does not let you down if you are craving some indo food. Far better than ones I have tried in Kensington and closer to the city!
Kwetiaw goreng is the localised version of Malaysian kway teow fried flat rice noodles. The most noticeable variation is the sweet sauciness to the noodles, combined with a noticeable whack of chilli. If you need more heat, got nuts with the self serve sambal chilli sauce pots. Proceed with caution though the chilli sauce packs a serious punch.
Cheap, cheerful and fast, ordered and pay at counter before sitting down. Busy restaurant offering classic indonesian dishes. Most popular for their nasi goreng jawa or javanese fried rice, we ordered chicken but you can choose other type of protein as well. It was a bit plain than expected. Their fried vermicelli (vegetarian) is extremely tasty and fragrant. They also have self served sambal which was really tasty and goes well with both dishes.
Just a 10-minute walk and meals costing only $10—what a way to save! This charming Indonesian restaurant is hidden in the heart of Ultimo. This is my first review, and it's a bit scattered, and not even from my usual Southwestern Sydney area. I also didn’t take enough notes or photos, as I was too busy enjoying the food to document it properly, which is a good sign. But here it goes anyway!
Last update : 26.07.2023
The serves are huge so, although the prices aren't that low, you can get great value if you want a lot of food. I was pretty impressed with the bakmi goreng, with lots of tasty meat and a good flavour except for lots and lots of salt (glad I got the spicy version to overwhelm the salt a little).
To noise because the chef don’t know how to play wok.. The food its good but only the noise have to fix..
We went here for lunch and although the menu is basically rice with meat or veg, or noodles with meat or veg, it does both REALLY well. We chatted with folk who go nearly every Sunday and it was packed with people who seemed to do the same. Because of the crowd, we had to wait 20 minutes for our food as there was only one cook in the kitchen, but the time passed quickly as we craned our necks to look at every dish as it was being brought out to neighbouring tables. Everything looked great because it was cooked fresh. No microwaves here! It's tucked away down an arcade and a little hard to find but it's worth it if you're a fan of this type of asian food.
Tucked away down an alley Lestari is definitely worth finding for a quick, cheap and delicious eat. It appears that Nasi Goreng is the house specialty. I had mie goreng first day. We actually went two concurrent days, we loved it so much. Second day they were 10 minutes late opening, and already a queue of people!! However, our order was quickly prepared and bright individually to the table. So efficient. Free tap water in bottles to help yourself to. So many eating places nearby, especially with all the ini clientele, but Lestari is worth hunting for!!
I have visited this restaurant twice. The first times, I ordered gado2, it is nice but extremely spicy. The second times, still ordered the same. But this time, felt disappointed, cause the sauce is too tick and sour.
Last update : 25.04.2022
My favorite restaurant in Indonesian. I have been here for years and recommended friends and family, and they all loved it (and they also recommended their friends colleagues, I also have discovered a very famous indo cooking here! these are my favorites: nasi goreng jawa, bakmi goreng pork mie babi Panggang/Grilled pork noodle. they can choose their spicy level or their homemade sambal and chili on the side they do not supply or participate in food-supplier apps, which means they eat or take there, but it means that they know their food quality would always be tops! and very occasionally they could close without reading more.
The serviettes are huge, although the prices are not so low, they can get a great value if they want a lot of food. I was quite impressed by the bacmi goreng, with plenty of delicious meat and a good taste except for much and much salt (glad I the spicy version to overwhelm the salt a little).
Minutes to foot, meals, saved. a delightful Indonesian food was thrown away in the heart of ultimo. my first review is a bit of a chaos and not even from my western sydney home series. I also forgot enough notes and photos. Instead, I chased down with pen and camera, a good sign. but we still go.
Food is great but why nooo tofu??? Plus now they are not giving tofu and still increased the price ! The lady on the counter could be more friendly.
Actual rating: A no frills canteen hidden within an office building located in the dodgy strip between Central Station and UTS. My Indonesian friend reckons the nasi goreng (fried rice) is one of the best in town. I had a bite and it was certainly very good with a strong smoky flavour and a decent spicy hit from the chilies. The nasi komplit was a mixed plate of rice, fried tofu, fried tempeh, grilled chicken and sour vegetable soup. Not amazing but a cheap, filling meal. You order at the counter but food is delivered to your table. Help yourself to the various condiments including chilli sauce and vinegar.
