Authentic indonesian restaurant in Istanbul. Rendang was a bit different from what i used to eat in general but other than that its was a good experience. Staff is very nice and polite.

Had an amazing meal here at this little cozy restaurant. It’s an Indonesian cuisine. It was a good break from regular Turkish food. If you love spicy food, you have to come here. They have 3 levels of spicy. level 4,8 & 12. 12 being the spiciest. They have a warning on the menu because apparently it’s super duper spicy. We had the level 4 and it had a good amount of spiciness to the food. They have tasty veg options too. They have some non vegetarian dishes that they can make vegetarian too. It’s a must try.

(Translated by Google) Just commented bad service !!! (Original) Baru smpt berkomentar pelayanan buruk !!!

(Translated by Google) The service is great, the employees are friendly * and handsome - handsome, clean place ... The food is not too expensive ... Anyway, the koali is solid 👍✅ (Original) Pelayanan nya mantap, karyawanya ramah* dn ganteng - ganteng, , bersih tempatnya.. Makanannya pun tidak terlalu mahal... Pokoknya mantap koali 👍✅

This place is legit. The restaurant seems to be Indonesian owned and operated. We had some excellent nasi goreng that brought back memories of my Indonesia travels. Spice level 4 recommended….

Amazing Indonesian food in Galata. Highly recommend the chicken dishes, and the spicy soy sambal and peanut sambal on the side. Spicy soy sambal was especially good, it’s like a thick sweet molasses with spicy chili peppers and onions mixed in. I came here like 5 times during my stay, it was that good. And quite cheap too

If you like Asian food then this restaurant should be on your list. The staff are very helpful and welcoming. You will have a very good experience with a good price.

Wow. Really good service. Servers even suggested to move us to a table with a fan and better air. Points for that Very kind and friendly. The food itself was very very good. Me and my girlfriend both tried the appetizers with peanut and it was so good! We also tried 2 entrees we never did before. Lamb fried rice was so well seasoned. Definitely satisfied our taste buds.

The service and food were amazing. Very flavorful and the spicy dishes were actually very spicy and they did not hold back. The fried banana dessert was a perfect end.

Amazing appetizers and top service. The beef rendang was very dry. But otherwise amazing prices and flavors!

(Translated by Google) I am Indonesian, and I really like and match the taste of this restaurant. (Original) saya orang Indonesia, dan saya sangat suka dan cocok dengan rasa restoran ini.

I am Malaysian, I grew up with Indonesian/ Malay foods. I absolutely enjoy their foods. Very tasty, very authentic, price is so reasonable and great service too. I cannot find anything to complaint.

It's a clean restaurant. The menu has been changed. The style is different from that of Indonesian restaurants in Hong Kong. The food is authentic and delicious Both beef and chicken are delicious

I really love this place. The vibes are super chill, the food is honestly amazing. The staff is super friendly, always smiling. When we were leaving the girl who is working there walked with us to the door and waving us bye. That's such a sweet move. I just really hope that is it's going to be open on Tuesdays and after 8pm.

(Translated by Google) The food is OK, the taste of the food is Indonesian. really touched for the tongue of our family. TOP 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Original) Makanan nya OKE,, rasa makanan nya İndonesia banget. kena banget untuk lidah kami sekeluarga. TOP 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Such a lovely place full of cheerful waiters. I really appreciated the Indonesian hospitality. The service was perfect! The inside of the restaurant is decorated with much taste and traditional items, which allow you to travel with a bit of imagination. The food was very tasty and prices are affordable. The staff offered us some Indonesian magnets after our meal. This gesture really made our hearts melt. <3 We will make sure to go back to Koali Dine, as the location is perfect, near to Galata Port, full of entertainment and activity. Keep doing amazing guys.

My husband and I visited here twice for lunch. I highly recommend ayam geprek, beef rendang, lamb satay and pandan cake. Ayam geprek was so spicy but if you’re a fan of spicy food definitely should try. Nasi koali was kind of disappointing. Prices are reasonable. Staff was incredibly polite.

Gladly there's an Indonesian restaurant in city centre. Unique interior design , cozy & clean. Not many choices for the menu. Affordable price. Some have big portions. Taste quite good. Will come again

(Translated by Google) Super good person 👍 (Original) Super wenak 👍

It was my first experience with Indonesian food and it was marvelous. The nasi goreng mawut was flavourful and savory but INCREDIBLY spicy. I chose level 8, thinking that I could easily handle very spicy food, but in retrospect, I would certainly recommend going with level 4 if you want to save yourself some spicy tears. Otherwise, the ambiance was great, the location is central if you’re visiting the Galata region and the prices are reasonable (unlike every other restaurant in Istanbul nowadays). The staff was kind, but just a tad bit slow unless you call them. Would come back!

We already been there twice. It’s really really really really good!!! And the waitress was really friendly as well! Love it! Thanks for the friend who found this place then took us. Amazing experience

Perfect! My first time with Indonesian kitchen and it was wonderful. I tried nasi goreng, Tempe mendoan and rendang. I love the nasi goreng and sambal. Waiters are also very helpful and nice. Surely I will go there again in my next trip to Istanbul

(Translated by Google) Exotic flavors .. Moreover, halal. (Original) Egzotik tatlar.. Üstelik helal.

The food is very good, no doubt about that! As soon as you walk in, you could immediately smell the incense, which was awesome. The restaurant was really nicely decorated, with adornments from all over Indonesia. But the food - it’s so authentic and just bursting with flavours. The staff here are super friendly. You’d hear Indonesian everywhere, so you know the Indonesians love it here. The only downside is that the portions are quite small for what you get. Wish they were bigger!

A place to go if you miss asian spicy food when you are in istanbul. We ordered nasi ayam geprek and nasi goreng mawut. If you cannot stand spicy food, do not order the nasi goreng mawut. It was very very spicy. Nonetheless, it was tasty. The only thing that we cannot stand is the waiting. Waiting to get the order, waiting to make the payment. It can challenge your patience. But I will still recommend this shop especially when you are craving for an asian spicy food in istanbul.

Loved it! Great place to take a break from eating kebab; the food is great and also convenient (you can be satisfied with 7 euros). The peanut butter sauce it's stunning. Staff was really kind and welcoming and never rushed us even if we arrived not so long before closing hour.

Firstable i want to say thanks for amazing welcome everytime we go there. I love Indonesian foods and every of them delicious. I've eat in kuta area before these foods but here (Koali) is more better then there for sure. My favourite place at all. Highly recommended. Terimakasih 🙏

First time trying Indonesian food, everything was extremely delicious, be careful with the spicy though, Indonesian spicy is no joke. The service was very efficient and the waitresses so nice and kind. The atmosphere in the restaurant is amazing. The prices are fair, I will be back for sure.

the staff was so friendly and the food was so good 10/10. We ordered the rendang bundo, appetizer platter, and bakmi goreng for two people. The prices are really good.

Love love love love this restaurant,it’s a simple but clean and unique place to have a nice meal. I loved everything we ordered and please please if you are African go here to try their food. Also whoever you are regardless your race PLEASE GO but be careful with the spicy choices! I kid you not it was truly truly spicy but my God I will eat it again,it’s very easy to find as it’s a few mins walk from the galata tower. Service was just great…… also the meals are very very affordable! I miss it.

Super Indonesian food in istanbul

I am not going to judge the food since i didnt touch it. It was my first time to Indonesian restaurant didnt know what to order since i am vegetarian. But the restaurant is warm and the ambiance is positive very kind people working there

Great place for 'lunch and dinner' (we visited this restaurant 7 times in 2 weeks). Service is very quick and friendly. The place is very clean, food is delicious (you can choose the spice level from 4, 8 & 12), we prefer level 0 or level 4! Make sure to bring HES CODE along! It is 5 minutes walk from Tophane tram station.

Koali's food is akin to an indonesian friend's home cooking, and that is good enough if you're an indonesian living abroad looking for a taste of home, or if you're a non-indonesian person wanting to taste its cuisine for the first time. Try their fried banana pie for dessert. In for something spicy? Their sambal is a another favorite of mine.

Very good indonesian food in town! Husband ordered the nasi goreng with level 8, super spicy but very yummy! The beef Rendang is great too!

The waiters were friendly and service was quick but I wasn't quite satisfied with the food. My meal (ayam bakar and siomay) did not taste that delicious and it was pricy. The salad was not that fresh either. Some people say their nasi goreng, ayam geprek and gorengan is tasty instead. I also ordered a drink (ice milk tea) but shockigly, they served it in a medium-sized (almost small) cup but it was too pricy and they could've served it in a bigger glass.

This place is quite cozzy and convinience. The location easy to reach, nearby Tophane station. Inside the restaurant they try to bring the Indonesian vibes through the audio that played and also by TV footage. I have to say the food tasted pretty nice, it just they need to a bit working on the corn fritter. The overall it has good taste food for Indonesian cuisine. The nasi goreng is my recommendation, I think it is the best nasi goreng in Istambul. The waitress also nice, polite and friendly, it is true Indonesian hospitality vibes. Compares to other Indonesian restaurant, Koali is the best one!

Lovely decoration and like back to Malaysia Hopefully will have some Malaysian food as well

I came in the other night and the staff was so friendly to me. When I asked how much food I should get for 1 person they were honest with me and did not try to upsell me which was so lovely. I had this really awesome dish (can't remember the name) that was chicken and peanut sauce, it was so delicious! Then I had a lemon, ginger, strawberry drink which was so fresh and tasty. I loved my experience and am hoping to come back again soon!

Highly recommend this Indonesian Restaurant. Make sure you call or WA and book a table as it is almost always full booked.

Never been to Indonesia But my feeling that its quite authentic Spicy ,hot and full of flavor in the best way Cozy comfortable place Amazing serive Delicious food Good prices

First time I've tried Indonesian Food and I must say that I've definitely fallen in love with the cuisine because of this Restaurant!! I tried the national dish and it was superb :) The flavor of the dishes were amazing. Also the presentation of each dish and atmosphere was very great!

I had gorengan platter + nasi rendang. Bakwan was crispy, but a bit plain, i think they didn’t put any other spices than salt + pepper. However other fries were really good, tasted very authentic. Rendang was very tender, but again it was not savory, like in Indonesia, probably they have adjusted the taste (?) Gulai, sambal ijo, bumbu kacang were delicious!

The top Indonesian joint in Istanbul, located strategically near the Galata tower and Karakoy pier. Authentic foods as what you expect to have in Indo (pls note the spiciness lvl). I do recommend Nasi Mawut (beware 🌶️) and Mie Godhog (comforting during cold days). ++ friendly staffs

Good atmosphere though food was so so. We had lamb on stick and it was cold and way too spicy which they didn’t mention. The second dish was wok with lamb and veggies. It was good though way too little lamb and veggies for such big portion of rice

Wish I took more pictures of the dishes. The food is really good, but I was honestly expecting better, it is Ramadan, though, and it was iftar time, so that might have been the reason. The mango yogurt drink was just amazing, fried chicken was excellent, and the sauces were great. The staff were very cooperative and friendly. Very nice atmosphere overall.

I can’t even begin to explain the explosion of emotions in my mouth. The food is fireeeeeee. The owner is so fun and friendly and I’m coming back everyday with all my boyfriends ❤️❤️❤️ Dear Allah thank you for showing me this hidden gem. Mashallah! The price is so amazing ❤️

I miss Indonesian food so much! Everything we ordered was delicious. The waitresses are all nice helping us with everything we need. And the price is so much cheaper than any food we had in Istanbul. Reccomended!

Our party of 6 had a great experience. The beef curry and chicken fried rice were delicious and fresh. Highly recommend this place. Will definitely be back.

Authentic Indonesian cuisine. Indonesian staff as well. All the usual standard meals available. Two cons: 1 bakso was not made correctly, a bit amateurish to be honest. 2 they use local rice and don't cook it properly, like they don't know how to cook Turkish rice. Why buy it then? Other rice is available. Pros: everything else

I have been craving to eat some Indonesian food for some time. Thankfully, during my trip to Istanbul, there were a few Indonesian restaurants to choose from. I learned about this restaurant through online recommendations for "Asian food" but more so specifically for "Indonesian food". The restaurant is within walking distance to the Galata Tower. I ordered the nasi koali and extra tempe. For the nasi koali, I requested for the dish to be made vegan which included tempeh on the top. I found the food tasted good, but I wished there were more vegan sambal options (ones in paste-like form). Only the sambal matah is vegan, which is the one included in my nasi koali. Most of the customers when I was there were foreigners, including some Indonesians. Restaurant seems to be indoors only. Menu is physical form. Service was decent, but one of the servers who served me seemed quite cold.

Great experience! My wife is Indonesian and she was so happy that we ate sate, nasi goreng, and batagor it tastes like home. The staffs was really kind and welcoming. We will come back next time we’re in Turkey! Thank you so much xxx

Brilliant food and atmosphere. Refreshing and fresh, good level of spice. If you are looking for south East Asian food don’t look anywhere else

(Translated by Google) Eating here in Oct'19 because I can't stand the Turkish menu anymore. It's not bad to be able to find Indonesian-style baso meatball instead of not kofte😅 also find gado2 and satay. For taste, can't complain because it's not Jakarta, we even bring our own sauces, fried onions and chili powder. Standard prices, similar to food in local cafes. (Original) Makan disini bln Okt'19 krn udh ga tahan lg dgn menu turki. Lumayan bisa ketemu baso ala indo dan bukan bukan kofte😅 juga nemu gado2 dan sate. Utk rasa, ga bisa ngeluh krn ini bukan jakarta bahkan saos, bawang goreng dan cabe bubuk kami bawa sendiri😁. Harga standar, mirip spt makanan di kafe lokal.

Greaaaattttttt food and place!!! Must come if you visit Istanbul.

Must visit while you in Istanbul

(Translated by Google) The food is delicious. Very Indonesian Sambalx. Unfortunately the rice is not cooked enough. But for the whole good taste and cheap price (Original) Makanannya enak. Sambalx Indonesia banget. Sayangx nasinya kurang matang. Tapi untuk keseluruhan enak dan harga murah

Even better than the first time we went. Authentic Asian cuisine in Istanbul is not easy to find and the prices are very reasonable.

The batagor and tongseng are so good, but the portion is too small. we are still glad with that. unfortunately, we are so disappointed with the gulai green fish, I think they should use Blue fish or Seabass instead of using cheap Mackarell which has heavy taste. plus please kindly pay more attention for the customers so they don't have to call you many times if they need any assistance..

(Translated by Google) A restaurant that provides Indonesian specialties, with flavors that can repay some of our longing. So if someone is missing their beloved homeland, you can really come here 😊 (Original) Restaurant yang menyediakan makanan khas Indonesia, dengan cita rasa yang emang bisa membalas sebagian rindu kita. Jadi kalo ada yang sedang rindu dengan tanah air tercinta bisa banget nih kesini 😊

(Translated by Google) I am happy while in Istanbul that I can eat at an Indo restaurant, look for it in Youtobe. Eh, there is a recommendation to make to Koali. it's really easy to come here again, just right when it's crowded. Gpp queued but paid a sense of longing⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Original) Senengnya selama di istanbul bisa makan ke resto indo, nyari di youtobe Eh ada yang recomen buat ke koali. gampang bgt lagi kesini, cuma pas lagi rame. Gpp ngantri tapi kebayar rasa rindunya⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Delicious 🌼

(Translated by Google) For Indonesians who expect to find warmth in this restaurant, I suggest removing that image immediately. Because the owners and employees here, although Indonesians, are very cold towards customers. Even if you don't consider Indonesianness, the service here needs to be improved. Initially I intended to buy a lot, just to give my fellow nationals a fortune. But when I found out that the service was disappointing, I gave up my intention. (Original) Bagi orang Indonesia yang berekspektasi menemukan kehangatan di restoran ini, saya sarankan segera hapus bayangan tersebut. Karena pemilik dan pegawai di sini, meskipun orang Indonesia, sangat dingin terhadap customer. Bahkan jika tidak mempertimbangkan keindonesiaan pun, pelayanan di sini perlu ditingkatkan. Awalnya saya berniat beli banyak, itung-itung ngasih untung ke sesama anak bangsa. Tapi begitu tau bahwa pelayanannya mengecewakan, saya urungkan niat itu.

(Translated by Google) Everything we tried was delicious, it is pleasing that it is easily accessible in Karaköy. We think we should come more often every time we go. Nasi koali is my favorite. Mango lassi is a must try as a drink. (Original) Denediğimiz herşey çok lezzetliydi, karaköy’de kolay ulaşılır olması mutluluk verici. Her gittiğimizde daha sık gelmeliyiz diye düşünüyoruz. Nasi koali favorim, içecek olarak mango lassi mutlaka denenmeli.

(Translated by Google) The food is delicious, the service is satisfying, the implementation of the Indonesian people is great (Original) Makanannya enak, pelayanan memuaskan, implementasi rakyat Indonesia bgt

Service wasn't good. The staff was argue just because of we drunk 3 water and they keep telling we drunk 4 bottles, rude service.

Pleasant

(Translated by Google) Do you want the shrimp paste sauce? .. You can get it at Koali (Original) Pengen sambel terasi?.. Anda bisa dapatkan di Koali

I love this place the turmeric soup is so good - forget the name now and the salad with peanut sauce is also very good (and a big portion) i believe everything here would be good - place is clean i will def be back when im in istanbul

Great food, friendly staffs, nice atmosphere. All those remind me of home. Must go to restaurant for Indonesian visiting Istanbul!!

Cozy and authentic Indonesian restaurant with extremely friendly staff. Food is amazing, spicy dishes are genuinely spicy (so be careful choosing your preferred level of spicy), definitely recommend checking this place out.

(Translated by Google) a place that is very comfortable, clean and the food is pretty good too ... at least it can treat the feeling of missing Indonesian food in org's country. (Original) tempat yg sgt nyaman, bersih dan makanan jg lumayan enak.. stdknya bsa mengobati rasa kangen makanan Indonesia di negara org.

I lived in Indonesia for 5 months and I can say taste is just like there. All personal is Indonesia so this is good sign.

best indonesian restaurant so far..

(Translated by Google) The food is all delicious although a bit pricey but worth it! (Original) Makanannya enak semua meskipun agak pricey tapi worth it!

(Translated by Google) I'm OK, really OK! (Original) Aku sih oke ,, oke banget malah !!!

Best restaurant in Istanbul. Extra crispy fried chicken with sambal matah. For chicken I recommend: The spicy one is ayam penyet.. The crispy one is ayam kremes

The best food I have ever had in my life and I'm not even joking. This place is an absolute must-go-to. ❤️

Wonderful Indonesian place with accommodating, polite, English speaking staff. Food was excellent, extremely cost effective and a welcome change from the Turkish cuisine available everywhere else in Istanbul. Be aware that if an item is marked spicy on the menu, it is genuinely spicy, unlike many other restaurants. Would visit again 10/10

RECOMMENDED. The place very comfortable. The services very good. Very recommended. They have very diverse menu and the taste is amazing. And the prices is very very affordable. Located near the main street, so you can easily get ther by food or taxi about 20 TL feom Bosphorus cruise area. They also sell many Indonesia souvenir such as, batik, Topeng, wood carved etc.

Great restaurant. The service is amazing, waitresses only speak English and Indonesian. The food and drinks are really tasty as well. Be careful when ordering hot food, it's really spicy -in a good way-. The prices are very reasonable as well.

Food was delicious (I had Nasi Koali) and loved the sambal (the spicy flavour transported me back home).

this restaurant is CLOSED. i was so confused why I couldn’t find the place. because i was sure i can still see the newest review from google that was from one week ago, so i find it weird that they suddenly just closed 🙃 they said, now they only do delivery when I called them. i’m a bit disappointed because i drove one hour just to visit this place..

This place is just great. Very tasty Indonesian dishes, pleasant atmosphere, large portions and an adequate price tag (the most expensive dish on the menu costs 58 lira). They recently moved to another building, so there is no Internet and a restroom yet, but this did not spoil the impression

The restaurant is really nice and quiet. The waiters are very smiling and friendly people. I went twice in one week, I was amazed by their food. Terima kasih.