Sambal | Modern Indonesian Bistro
463 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 1P1, Canada
Phone: (416) 523-3252
Website: http://www.sambal.to/
Sambal | Modern Indonesian Bistro in Toronto is a 4.7-star restaurant with 212 Google reviews, known for Sate Ayam and Beef Rendang.
Why we love it
- Modern Indonesian with authentic flavors
- Cozy ambiance, attentive service, chef interaction
- Casual dining with a tasting menu option
- Modern Indonesian with authentic flavors
- Located nearby
- Cozy ambiance, attentive service, chef interaction
- Casual dining with a tasting menu option
What to Order
Sate Ayam
Tender chicken skewers, perfectly charred, served with an addictively rich and flavorful house-made peanut sauce.
"The satay was excellent — the peanut sauce was rich, flavorful, and easily one of the highlights of the meal."
Pantalaio Gaming
Beef Rendang
Slow-braised AAA Angus beef cooked in coconut milk and dried curry, resulting in succulent, deeply flavorful meat.
"The beef here is the star. It was succulent and flavourful, the coconut really came through in a non-overpowering way."
Caitlin B
Nasi Goreng Kampoeng
Spicy wok-fried rice with chicken, topped with a sunny-side-up egg and served with kerupuk and acar.
"The nasi goreng was also delicious and perfectly cooked."
Pantalaio Gaming
Tahu Gejrot
Golden fried tofu served in a unique and balanced sweet and tangy tamarind sauce with green chilies.
"Oh my goodness yum! The sweet tamarind combined with green chilies in this dish is wonderful. Crispy tofu with the perfect texture and flavour."
Caitlin B
Bakmi Ayam
Hand-pulled noodles topped with braised chicken, served with crispy wonton chips and sambal, with a side of chicken broth.
"Personally, I adored this dish, I found it comforting and balanced... I couldn’t get over how lovely the texture of the yellow wheat noodles (bakmi) were."
Caitlin B
Es Teler Sundae
A reimagined dessert sundae, offering a refreshing and enjoyable sweet finish to the meal.
"The couple next to us was raving about the Es Teler Sundae - highly recommend!"
Caitlin B
Sirsak Sour
A balanced cocktail with soursop, offering a delightful mix of sweetness and citrus with an egg white foam.
"My personal favourite was the Sirsak Sour, it wasn’t overly sour and had balanced sweetness and citrus flavour, with the lovely egg white foam on top."
Caitlin B
Inside Scoop
- Consider the chef's tasting menu for a curated experience, especially for first-timers.
- Reservations are highly recommended, particularly on weekends, as the restaurant fills up quickly.
- Be aware of the automatic gratuity for larger parties and clarify bill splitting policies on weekends.
- The front door can cause cold drafts in winter; avoid tables near the entrance if sensitive to cold.
- Don't be afraid to ask for extra spice if you enjoy heat, as the default spice level can be dialed back.