This family-run Indonesian restaurant, founded by Ena Widjojo and now run by her daughters Diana and Maylia, has been the talk of the town since it was nominated for a James Beard Award in 2018. Open for carryout, the restaurant is known for its showstoppers like beef rendang, tempe and tofu sate, and collard greens. A new pandemic offering served in a pizza box offers a hearty, constantly-changing variety of Indonesian delicacies—just make sure you order it ahead of time.

Hardena, a small corner spot near East Passyunk, has a lot of choices. For your meat-eating friends, there’s beef rendang and a goat stew to top their rice plate. But for vegetarians, there’s even better stuff, like tempeh and vegetables in a sweet soy sauce, and some of the best collard greens we’ve ever had.

Hardena is one of those glorious Philly restaurant nucleuses where someone who is vegan and a meat-eater might order the same exact meal without realizing it. The Indonesian food simmering on the steam table kicks ass across the board — be it a large platter of rice topped with super-savory oseng tempeh, collards stewed in coconut milk, sayur lodeh, or a vegetable stew. Come for a casual weeknight dinner (or for takeout) when you want home-cooked food but wish someone else would make it.

Unassuming Indonesian restaurant Hardena/Waroeng Surabaya in South Philly earned Ena, Maylia and Diana Widjojo a James Beard Award semifinalist nod and national attention in 2018. The modest, family-run spot, now led by Ena’s daughters Maylia and Diana, has been a local favorite for folks looking to sample the flavors of Sumatra, Java and Bali since it opened in 2001. Try the tempe, a soybean-based dish in a cake-like structure that many people don’t realize is an Indonesian staple.

This brightly colored corner restaurant could very well be the best place to get familiar with Indonesian fare, due to its point-and-pick steam-table setup. Just decide whether you're eating in or taking out and ask one of the friendly members of the owner's family to walk you though the day's offerings. Beef rendang is a must but don't sleep on the coconut milk–braised collard greens or the stewed tempeh.

Hardena is a well-loved Philly restaurant, and for good reason . Serving traditional curries, soups, and more, their food is delicious and silky with a heady aroma of spices. The most requested item is the Bakwan, which is fried corn fritters You can order them in advance and get their NotPizzaBox which is a pizza box adorned with banana leaves and filled with Indonesian dishes.

Tucked in a corner of South Philly, Hardena is an incredible Indonesian spot that does more than just serve amazing food. During a South East Asia (SEA) Club small group activity, I experienced how a simple meal can bring people together. The restaurant’s unassuming space became a gathering point where new friendships formed over shared plates of traditional dishes.

If you haven’t had Indonesian food before, you have to try it at Hardena, and you have to have this sauteed eggplant dish. Hardena is an unassuming hole-in-the-wall gem only locals know about. You’ll know you’re at the right place when you see a gorgeous mural celebrating Indonesian culture on its facade.

Hardena‘s chef Diana Widjojo was up for the James Beard regional “best chef” award in 2018. The neighborhood eatery serves traditional Indonesian offerings, and has been open since 2001. Started by Diana's parents as a cantina-style eatery, she now runs it with her sister Maylia.

Guy Fieri even called the "The Indonesian Ambassador of Flavortown." They combine Indonesian cuisine with Philly preparation. For example, their Indonesians-inspired hoagies. If you're looking to branch out and try something you've never had before, this is the spot to hit.

South Philadelphia is home to many great eateries, and Hardena is just one of them. Located on the Corner of S Hicks and Moore St, this incredible piece of Indonesia waits to serve your dinner. Hardena opened in 2001 thanks to Ena and Harry Widjojo.

This tiny South Philly Indonesian spot turned heads when it became an unlikely James Beard Award nominee in 2018. If you've never had Indonesian, the beef rendang—slow-braised caramelized beef in coconut milk and spices—is the place to start.

The ladies at Hardena are still serving up their comforting Indonesian dishes—like chicken satay, vegetable stew with lemongrass and goat curry. Check their IG for the most up-to-date menu. Open for pickup Wednesday-Monday, 12-8pm.

The names of Ena Widjojo and her daughters Maylia and Diana, who run Hardena, the humble Indonesian restaurant on a South Philadelphia corner, were on it, along with such names as Rich Landau from Vedge and Nicholas Elmi of Laurel.

The family-run Hardena/Waroeng Surabaya, a James Beard award finalist, serves Indonesian cuisine mixed with ingredients and flavors from the Middle East, Europe and China.