Samara Kitchen

4.8 ( 573 reviews )
Checking... 12:00 AM - 7:00 PM See Hours
$10–20
2580 Shepard Ave #1, Mississauga, ON L5T 4E1, Canada
+1 647-772-3130
Samara Kitchen, located in Mississauga, is a delightful Indonesian restaurant that captures the essence of home-cooked comfort. Run by a charming husband-and-wife duo, the intimate eatery may be small but is vibrant with the rich flavors of Indonesian cuisine. Many customers rave about the extensive menu featuring traditional dishes, showcasing items like Soto Betawi, Nasi Uduk, and delectable fried chicken. Among the standout offerings, the juicy skewers paired with a perfectly balanced peanut sauce receive particular praise. Reviewers highlight the Murtabak and well-prepared rendang as must-tries, while the Tongseng curry proves irresistible, begging to be enjoyed with steamed rice. Portions are generous and reasonably priced, making Samara Kitchen a fantastic spot for indulging in authentic flavors without breaking the bank. The overall experience feels cozy and warm, with many customers appreciating the heartfelt service and personal touch from the owners. It's not just a meal but a taste of Indonesian culture, making it a hidden gem that food lovers should definitely explore during their dining adventures.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • On-site services available
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves halal food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
  • Dining options
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
  • Planning
    • Lunch reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Cash only
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • Has changing table(s)
    • High chairs available
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • On-site parking
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Samara Kitchen

EBS
Jun 29,2025
As with other reviews, the place is small but it is only run by two people (I assume husband and wife) Very sweet couple. They do all the cooking, all the cleaning and all the service! Wait time for a place like this is absolutely understandable. The food was like regular home cooked Indo food. I'm impressed they keep such a large menu of Indo dishes. That's not easy to maintain for a cuisine not many people know. Reasonably priced. More than fair portions. Its not a fancy dine in place, so do not expect side table service. Overall a good experience.
Jackie Magas (Realtor)
Jun 21,2025
Absolutely delicious!! What I would tell everyone to order would be their skewers. The juiciest skewers I’ve ever had and the best peanut sauce I’ve ever had. The sauce doesn’t over power the skewer and if you just want to enjoy the sauce, there are rice cakes that come with it that are nice and doughy. The Tongseng curry was so flavourful! I ate almost all of my rice with just putting the curry onto it. Will steam some rice at home to eat the rest of the remaining curry. The fried chicken was nice and crunchy! We picked it clean. We were recommended a Cendol, a coconut drink, and if you like sweet and coconut flavours, you will adore this drink! We will be looking forward to coming back :)
Denny Wijaya
May 15,2025
You can dine-in but it has limited capacity. Around 10 seats available. The variety of Indonesian food they offer, on the other hand, is plenty. Soups, noodles, rice dishes, appetizers. We ordered Soto Betawi, Nasi Uduk (Indonesian version of Nasi Lemak) with fried chicken (you'll get fried tofu and stir fried soun with the meal), Batagor and Mie Tek Tek. The Batagor is awesome. We love it. It has peanut sauce poured over it. The fried chicken is perfect. As well as their nasi uduk and fried tempeh. The Mie TekTek and Soto Betawi are so so. Overall, it is a pleasant experience. Their cuisine has the Indonesian aura all over. So it would be a great place to satisfy your craving for Indonesian dishes.
MoHiT SHARMA
Apr 23,2025
This tiny place is a hidden gem that foodies need to discover! The down-to-earth owners cook up some authentic Indonesian cuisine with a full body of flavors familiar to those who know this type of food. The chef will suggests off-menu and limited offerings everytime you come in (like the delicious Murtabak). The rendang is really well made and their Indo mi goreng is a must try. I'm going to be a regular here for sure!
endah nuriningtiyas
Apr 2,2025
Hey! Congrats for the new place. Inside the Newin Mall. Many seats available now good for chit chat.. all the best
D Muscat
Apr 1,2025
Comfortable and cozy place serving home cooked Indonesian food. Ordered the Chicken Samara Nasi Padang with a side of tempe bacem. The Padang was fragrant and delicious and the chicken was cooked perfectly, it was more than enough food for a meal and the price was fair. The tempe bacem was delicious, but it is so rich I could have had it as a meal on its own. Staff are friendly, seating is minimal as the space is rather small due to the large kitchen in the back. The food still makes great take out and they sell some Indonesian snacks and coffee by the counter that look delicious.
indosnack
Mar 26,2025
This Restaurant was Born From The Many Requests for Authentic Indonesian Foods by The Indonesian Communities and The Indonesian Diasporas. This Restaurant has a Variety of Typical Indonesian Dishes. The Foods are also Delicious. The prices of the Foods are also Affordable and Reasonable. The Restaurant Owner is also very Friendly and Kind. If you’re Craving Indonesian Foods, Now you know This is the Place to Go.
Nadhifa Marsya
Mar 11,2025
Amazing food, tastes just like the food you get in Indonesia. Lots of variety, and the people are very kind and nice. Good service! Their nasi rendang and sop buntut is exceptionally delicious. Also ordered the bakso rudal for take out, it’s HUGE but it tastes amazing!

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