Bali Thai

Great food!!! Cant believe that this place is inside a food court. Noodle is the perfect chewiness and dare I say??? better than Janty Noodle!!! Sate ayam is also tasty and not dry. The bakwan is lacking a bit of flavor and the cendol is also bland… the rendang is very soft and tasty And the ayam bali is also very good.
The lady behind the counter is very friendly and nice. Glad i give this place a try !!!

Hit the spot for me and lived up to the hype. Cheap and delicious. I love it when I get to taste new flavors for the first time. Can’t believe this is in a food court. I don’t think I’ve ever had flavors like this in a food court.

I generally only rate non-​food court restaurants a full 5 stars, so the max rating a food court restaurant could get would be 4 stars.
Because Linda is everything everyone says she is, one would argue her presence would merit an extra star just because. However, her warm welcomes, great suggestions, and even her allowing my husband to sample one of the dishes doesn’t overcome the limitations of food court food, which is pre-​cooked and sitting out under heat lamps, which also really does not usually keep the food hot enough.
[Note: I differentiate between hot which is temperature (e.g., hot out of the oven), spicy which, to me, means full of spices (as opposed to bland or not well seasoned) and spicy hot which means heat via some sort of pepper (s). I do use the term hot, however, if I’ve already mentioned a dish is spicy hot]
I got the famous beef rendang. The flavor was good, but it seemed heated up, and the savoriness of the usual spices seemed rather muted. It was not spicy hot, though, which I really appreciated, not liking spicy hot food. (I know, go figure.) I also got the kale and tofu, which was good, but not great. Linda suggested this be served over the coconut rice, which in an of itself was delicious. Loved that and could eat it plain!
Hubby got a spicy hot chicken dish as well as a spicy hot fish dish which was cooked for him. Served over the same coconut rice, he loved both dishes. (Trust me, I would have sampled some of both, but they were too hot.)
We shared some satay. Now I absolutely know it’s wrong to compare my satay which I don’t make in the traditional manner (I actually coat the meat with the peanut sauce vs. serve the peanut sauce separately), but both hubby and I like mine better. Still, the meat does have good flavor, the peanut sauce is tasty, and the shallots are also quite a nice addition.
We also got the bakwan jagung (veggie fritters), which I absolutely loved, but hubby thought were just okay.
Americans beware!!! Your debit card DOES NOT WORK HERE!!! So make sure you have your Canadian dollars in hand!
We didn’t know that, so hubby had to go to the cash machine downstairs.
So, while he was down and only shortly before came up, Linda got our food ready. So not that hot because of the heat lamps already became lukewarm. We did not wait for our bakwan jagung, yet they and their accompanying peanut sauce, were lukewarm.
Prices are incredible. For about the price of fast food, you can get some decent, tasty food.

In Vancouver, it is really really hard to find good south east asian… bur it seems like the international food court is filled with awesome gems…
I ordered combo with 3 dishes (vegetable fritters, egg and chicken) and it was really good! It’s authentic, and it tastes like a real indonesian food! It made me flashback to the time when I used to live in Singapore (a beautiful country where you can get good South East Asian food)
I should explore this food court more…:)

Pretty solid Indonesian food with real sambal cobek. They even have Teh Sosro, which is just a bottled sweet tea but if you come from Indonesia, you’ll know how a sip of this brings you home.
I ordered their satay and I guess it’s the closest to the peanut sauce from Indonesia. They also have mie ayam, which is chicken noodle, and from the look of it, it’s exactly the same like what you will get from the street food in Java.

At first not that impressive looking a place. But realize the context you’re in. In the food court of the «weirdest mall in Vancouver», equidistant from the DTES and Gastown, is a stall that serves the best rendang I’ve found on the east side. The boss is quite possibly the world’s best lunch-​lady, calling everybody by «dear» and seems interested in feeding you good food. I’ve been here about 5 times in the last month (I work across the street) and tried many things including their special wonton pork noodle to green curry on saffron rice. This place is worth a trip to the mall alone, and you won’t spend more than $ 8.

The service here is very good. Apparently this is one of the only places you can get Indonesian food around here. Cash only.
We shared a 2-​dish combo plate. The lady who served us suggested we get half rice half noodles. We tried the coconut saffron rice, which was pretty tasty underneath the dishes we chose. The noodles were so-​so.
For the 2 toppings we got:
Beef rendang. This was all right. Beef brisket pieces in a sweet non-​spicy curry-​like sauce.
Chicken green curry. This was tasty. A bit spicy for those who don’t eat spicy. A unique sauce compared to typical yellow curries.
I might come back to try their made-​to-​order noodle dishes. I find the food court area a little chilly in general but the location is so easy to access, plus there’s a movie theatre one floor up, so it’s pretty convenient.

Since the original Bali Thai was kicked out of the Harbour Centre food court when it was redeveloped, I have suffered an eternal yearning for eggplant sambal, beef rendang and coconut rice.
At a recent trip to the movies I suddenly noticed Bali Thai had moved in to International Village — officially the Strangest Mall In Town. One quick lunchtime trip later and I can confirm that it is as good as ever, and the owner is as charming and friendly as ever. The only snag is, they don’t get the traffic they deserve.
So I’ll be making the trip to International Village on a regular basis now. Look out for me striding down Pender between noon and one. And why not join me? Your tastebuds will love you forever.

Came here for the first time and my experience was excellent. Staff helped me sample few dishes before deciding. I sampled some Tahu Kale (tofu with kale), Beef Rendang and some panfried green beans.
Then I decided on getting 1 noodle with 2 side orders. I was told that I can get either 2 pcs of spring rolls or fritters as a side or get 1pc of each to mix it up.
So I got noodle with Beef Rendang, 1 spring roll and 1pc Bakwan Jagung (veggie fritters). Food was good. I found Beef Rendang a bit oily, but it was tasty. It was tender and tasted little bit spicy which I liked. I really liked the fritters from here and got peanut sauce along with it. Noodle and spring roll were okay.
They take cash and debit only. My bill came to $ 7.34 and I didn’t know there is 15cents fee for a debit transaction (Total of $ 7.49). Anyways I’ll come back to try other dishes.

So delicious. Excellent value. Über friendly service.
This joint is in a food court but don’t be discouraged. Rendang Curry as other have noted is a must get. The nice lady behind this operation is a pleasure to talk to. Highly recommended going half Noodle half rice.

Tried the dough fritters, beef rendang, green curry chicken and noodles with veggies and beef balls — basically went with all of the owner’s recommendations. They were all unique and good. If you’ve never tried Indonesian food but enjoy Thai, Malaysian or Chinese you will probably not be disappointed as the flavours and spices are very interesting. Don’t let the food court atmosphere deter you from trying this place as it really isn’t that easy to find this type of food around Vancouver.

First, let me disclose that I am Indonesian who loves eating out. Tried a few Indonesian restaurant and this one is definitely the best. Don’t be discouraged because it’s located in a food court, in fact, it’s better cause the cost is lower. The hospitality is top notch, the best Indonesian hospitality. Look no further for best Indonesian food in Vancouver. This is the one
If you’re new to indo food, try the beef rendang. Their noodle is close to one of the most famous noodle chain in Indo.
Fyi their hours is 10am-​8pm Mon-​Sat

Never tried Indonesian food before, but this was a good experience! As others have mentioned, the lady working here is VERY friendly and guided me through what was good to get!
The rendang (beef) was a bit salty but had a nice sweet coconuttyness to it! Tempeh Orek was… different. It’s like eating really pasty, firm tofu. Definitely will try the noodles next time! For 8.66 and all of that food, it’s of great value!

Balinese food is hard to find in vancouver till now! My friend told me about this place and I have happy I came. The menu isn’t vast but I’ve always enjoyed quality over quantity. I had the double cooked eggplant and the beef rendang on coconut rice! Amazing. And top of the good food, the lady in the front is super sweet and generous. If you are in the neighborhood, don’t be shy to swing by!

I’m almost embarrassed to give a 4 star to a food court lol but for value, taste and Linda’s friendliness and patience, it’s warranted.
Couldn’t make up my mind between rendang beef so went with the amyo Bali chicken, a sweet and a bit of a kick. Some veggies and opted for notice, gotta watch those carbs and waist line.
For $ 10, you get a size enough for leftovers.
Cash only.
Worth coming back because she’s truly Indonesian.

This place is a treasure to stumble upon, they have many dishes I wasn’t sure what to expect never having Indonesian food before. The lady working was very friendly was helpful, I said I was interested in the corn fritters and vegetarian. I liked the Asian greens too, she offered to make some fresh with mushrooms. All of it was served over coconut yellow rice. Everything was so delicious! I look forward to going again and trying the Kale and Tofu or Tempeh dish.

If you’re looking for authentic Indonesian food, this is it. Rendang (beef) is to die for, tender and yummy.
Another dish you need to try is their Mi (mee) ayam, tempeh orek and tahu (tofu) with Kale Indonesian curry.
Reasonably-​priced too.
And if you like them hot and spicy, make sure to put on some Sambal terasi
I’m glad they moved to International Village, parking is way easier than harbour centre :)

If you’re looking for an authentic Indonesian food, this is the place!
To be honest, I’ve been looking for Indonesian food in Vancouver that actually tastes like home and I think I found it.
Even it’s only operated by a couple, they can actually serve one of the best food in Vancouver.
I ordered the caramelized beef curry, fried egg in balado sauce and corn and veggie fritters with saffron coconut rice
Best decision ever!!!

If you are looking for authentic home style Indonesian food, Bali Thai is the real deal!
This mom and pop food stall not only serves up affordable tasty lunch, but also does catering. My favourite is their grilled eggplant, but their tempeh is also pretty awesome. Lots of vegetarian options.
Their menu is a little different from their last place, and now they seem to have limited rice and noodle options. Having said that, they’ve only been at International Village Mall Food Court for three weeks, so maybe they are still building their clientele and tweaking their menu.
A colleague who was from Jakarta commented that they’re pretty liberal with using MSG. I’m not sure about that, but maybe that’s why they taste authentic to me. Anyhoo, I’m glad they’re back in business. If only they’re not just a tad too far from my workplace!

International Village finally has a good Southeast Asian food option. Although a bit misled by the name, authentic Indonesian food is served here. I tried the signature Mee Ayam (wonton noodles with chicken). The noodles were quite unique and very flavourful on their own. The wontons could use a bit more meat, but the combination was quite tasty. I also ordered Beef Rendang (Caramelized beef with coconut) on top of saffron coconut rice. This was quite delicious. The rice was very fragrant and the beef was tender and had just the right amount of heat.
Unlike most places in food courts, I found a real homemade taste and feel to the food. It’s nice to see something of the non-​franchise variety. The owners are genuine and nice to chat with. They take the effort to describe their offerings — an will even allow you to sample before you decide on your meal.
I will make this a more frequent stop.