Mr. Sate sits unassumingly on a random street in purgatory Palms, inspired sticks from the heaty Indonesian paradise.
All the food is new to me, but it's not a far cry from the sweet n' spicy tradition of the Asian tropics. The Bakwan Jagung are crunchy corn fritters, though I would have liked the corn to come through the batter more so that the sweet dipping sauce could act more like a highlight than a need.
The sate is their namesake, and the skewers are a spiffy selection. The Beef & Potato is thick and dense, with a not-so-spicy kick from the chili smash on top. The Chicken is sweet and satisfying.
The Popcorn Chicken delivers just that, but the Shrimp Balado is a show-stealing, light-it up pocket of spice.
The Pork Belly special is a bit bland and dry. For a belly cut, it's missing most of the fat, and the soy marinade makes it taste too similar to the chicken.
The specials board is one worth visiting. We got a Noodle special that I can't pronounce, a dish of al dente flat noodles and veg, like pad Thai with garlic chips instead of peanuts. Except it's savory instead of sweet, like a common cousin of Pad See Ew and Pad Kee Mao, a sweet inclination with a savory nature.
Tempura Ice Cream, just because. The batter layer is airy and crisp, the vanilla ice cream inside is a cold contrast. Not much can really make this dessert stand out, but this one did taste much fresher than many I've had before.
An Indonesian adventure at a price we can all afford. The skewers are fun, the noodles are hearty, and there is a down-to-earth warmth about this place. Mr. Sate keeps it simple and sweet, and it's hard not to love finger-foods for all!
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