Sufian Ramsay
Rated 1.0/5.0 6 months ago
BLOODY HONEST REVIEW
Waroeng Anak Indo has sadly transformed from a once charming rustic gem into a deeply disappointing shadow of its former self.
This restaurant used to serve authentic Indonesian cuisine with heart, flavour, and a thoughtfully crafted menu. Now, it seems the original owners have handed it over to new owners who have stripped away everything that once made it special. The menu has been reduced to a painfully uninspired selection of just 3 noodle mains and 4 rice mains, with minimal variation beyond protein choices. It feels less like dining and more like choosing from a budget food court afterthought.
Our party of three arrived at 9PM, expecting a satisfying meal. Instead, we endured nearly two hours of frustration.
Bottled drinks, requiring absolutely no preparation, somehow took 10 to 15 minutes to arrive. Our first appetizer came only after 45 minutes, followed by the second another 10 minutes later. Both dishes were bland, lifeless, and a complete insult to the rich, bold flavours Indonesian cuisine is known for.
The mains were even worse: what amounted to instant noodles paired with plain battered fried chicken that seemed entirely unseasoned. Shockingly, only two mains arrived at first, leaving the third person at our table waiting an additional 5 minutes while everyone else awkwardly sat in disbelief.
The restaurant itself was in visible chaos. The owners appeared to be running around like headless chickens, constantly going in and out of the neighbouring Steambros hotpot restaurant, which they may also own. At times, seen sitting at the hotpot tables chatting away. Their focus seemed entirely elsewhere, neglecting Waroeng Anak Indo’s customers while only one overwhelmed staff member appeared to be handling service.
And then there was the toilet, which was genuinely appalling.
The only restroom looked less like a customer facility and more like an employee washroom or personal utility space. Inside was a makeshift shower setup, shampoo bottles, personal hygiene products cluttering the sink, and outside sat a tub of laundry detergent. It gave the unsettling impression that staff were using the toilet to shower and wash their clothes. This was not just unprofessional, it was deeply unhygienic and completely unacceptable for a paying establishment.
To add insult to injury, the final bill came to $80 for bottled drinks, bland appetizers, instant noodles, and plain fried chicken.
We left at 10:40PM feeling disappointed, overcharged, and genuinely saddened by how far this place has fallen.
Waroeng Anak Indo is no longer the authentic, rustic Indonesian dining experience it once was. It has become an overpriced, poorly managed establishment serving mediocrity, neglect, and discomfort.
Save your money, your time, and your appetite.