Selamat Datang!
Hi there! I see you're new here so let me explain a bit of what we do here.
Picture this: Small and cozy dining room, an ever changing pre fixe menu, plate after gorgeous plate of exciting new dishes & flavors specially curated by Chef Diana and her life partner Jen focusing on traditional Indonesian food & ingredients, music, BYO establishment and if you're up for some learning we'll be happy to educate! Yep, it will be a hell of a delicious time, we promise.See you soon loves!
f.y.i.
Our prix fixe menus & Liwetans will change every 3 weeks at $85 pp and because we are only a team of 3,
*no dietary substitutions will be allowed*
We will post all allergens associated with menu item so you can look before you book! 💋
Feast your eyes
...and your belly
these are some of our past work!
Balinese Pork Belly
snake bean, sambal matah, jeruk limo
Shrimp Balado
sumatran red pepper sauce, turmeric potato puree, roe
Stuffed Braised Collard Greens
anchovy, spiced shredded coconut, kalio curry
Jimbaran Bay Mussels
mussels, clams, shrimp, tobiko, lemongrass sambal, coconut broth
A tradition deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of Java, Indonesia and inspired by the ethnic Arab dining style of communal eating, Liwetan is a feast of rice, fresh vegetables and an array of different dishes is spread out on top of banana leaves while friends & family gather around to eat together. This style of eating dates back over a century with origins from royal ceremonies and spread throughout Indonesia with variations throughout different regions to match local flavors and customs.
Here at Rice & Sambal we serve it on a bamboo basket lined with banana leaf. You can also try to eat with your hands for the full indonesian experience, which is, in our opinion, the best way to eat. It enriches our sensory experience, mindfulness, cultural awareness and connects you more to your food. Just make sure you wash your hands first !
Additional info::
– $100 per person liwetan only available on Saturdays. There will be no a la carte option and only the Liwetan menu will be available.
-Each Basket will be for two people, so make sure you both want the same options unless you’re ok mixing protein and veggie.
– Beverages are not included. Gratuity not included. Please dont forget to tip your server.
– *No substitutions! We will not be able to accommodate any dietary restrictions*
– Limited seating available. Reserve your spot on Resy!
– For more information, or reservations over 8 please email us
The charming island nation of Indonesia compromises of 17,000 islands, thousands of ethnic groups, hundreds of languages and the best part is, every part of the country has their own unique cuisines.
Did you know Indonesia is the fourth most populous country in the world? So how come Indonesian food isn’t as popular you might ask? On the contrary! Indonesian food is super popular in Australia, Holland and the surrounding countries in South East Asia. Its just America is late to the party and we are here to bring it!
Our mission at Rice & Sambal is to bring exciting new flavors here to Philadelphia and spread the awesomeness of Indonesian foods & ingredients. Thanks for stopping by and checking us out! If you would like to learn more about us, click on our faces below or click on the about us tab on the top of the page :p
We hope to see you soon!
