Dragonfly Bistro - London

We recently had the pleasure of dining at Dragonfly on Richmond Street in London, where we enjoyed exceptional Indonesian cuisine once again. Yesterday's meal reminded us of how truly special this restaurant is. The monthly changing menu featured dishes such as Ayam Betutu, tender chicken breast in a fragrant Balinese sauce, and Oseng Oseng Sayur Hijau, a stir-fried dish with a perfect blend of sweet and spicy flavors. Owners and chefs Don and Nora have created a welcoming and unpretentious atmosphere where they showcase their culinary skills with excellence.

I am from Irian Jaya, formerly known as New Guinea, and had a pleasant conversation about Java, where my family and the chef/owner, Don, used to live. The meal consisted of ajam (chicken) balado with rice and delicious green beans. I asked for some sambal, a common Indonesian condiment to add some spice to the dish, and was thrilled to see that Don made it freshly and perfectly. The meal also came with krupuk or prawn crackers. The restaurant, Dragonfly, is a charming spot worth visiting for a special meal. If you are a couple, I recommend sitting at the window seat.

Exceptional food at a great price. I always go with my girlfriend and get the Indonesian set menu, it's packed with a variety of well balanced and different flavors. Would HIGHLY recommend to anyone who is looking for something new and especially for those who like authentic thai food (many of the same ingredients from thai are used in Indonesian).

MOST EXCELLENT!!!!. My wife and I went with 2 other couples for the Monday night 'Indonesian 4 course dinner '. We have been in Java/Lombok/Bali and Kalimantan 3 times over the last 25 years and I can tell you the food is authentic and as tasty as any that we had when there.The room is very intimate and the service friendly and good. The owner/chef Don noticed that I was wearing a genuine Batik shirt with a pattern common to E Java and came out for a nice after-dinner chat with the 6 of us....nice touch.Also of note........the value is great. An excellent dinner and wine was a little over $40 each including tip....recommend! recommend!! recommend!!

Fabulous meal. Fantastic meal surprisingly quiet for a Friday night. Would have given 5 stars across the board if they had decaf available. They should get a Keurig. Small, intimate dining room, maybe a dozen tables, only half full. Steak was perfectly medium rare, Ayam Balado had a bite to it, but not overwhelming. Sticky Toffee Pudding was great, but you need a real sweet tooth for it. Will definitely be back. Entrees averaged $22.50.