Resto-bar à vins et tapas indo-malaisien avec une cuisine sans gluten et des vins et cocktails uniques. Indo-Malay wine and tapas resto-bar with a gluten-free kitchen and unique wines and cocktails.
Krapow draws praise for flavorful, well balanced dishes that capture authentic Southeast Asian flavors, with beef krapow and beef rendang among the standout favorites and soups like laksa and tom kha gai earning high marks for aroma and depth. Spice levels are generally well balanced and adaptable, with many diners appreciating that heat can be adjusted, though some dishes may be spicy for sensitive palates. Gluten free options are widely available, and several reviews note that the food is safe for celiacs, with vegetarian and vegan choices regularly highlighted. The atmosphere is described as intimate and lively, often with friendly service, but the space is small and seating can feel crowded; practical concerns include cold drafts near the door, limited back supporting chairs, and slippery floors. Prices are seen as reasonable with generous portions that can provide multiple meals, though a few comments mention a small menu and occasional issues such as miscalculated tips when paying by card.
Great food, fair portion for price. Good selection of beer by can. Two tasty desserts to choose from (both good). Friendly & prompt service. The seating is on shorter metal stools, which is fine for me, if you have balance challenges maybe it would be a trouble.
Mar 14, 2026
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I ABSOLUTELY LOVE the food!! It's flavourful, well-balanced & is not overwhelming. Since I do not eat spice so I was a bit apprehensive when all of their dishes are marked spicy. The wait staff who forwarded outstanding service to us assured me that the food's spicy level is well-tolerated & she was absolutely correct. The flavour of the food is extremely delicious with just the right amount of spiciness. I have been to Satu Lagi, another Indonesian/Malaysian Southeastern Asian restaurant area & we love the food there too but I find the food at Krapaw to be more down to earth, authentic & wholesome without everything coconut. I love coconut & its flavour, don't get me wrong but when you have every dish being coconut based, it gets old a bit after a while. & I am thrilled to find Krapaw's chefs being able to create dishes with variety of ingredients. & we are very grateful for the patience of the wait staff who was able to explain the dish to us as well as customizing the vegetarian dish the Lodey to include meat for my children. The soup is absolutely delicious with its addition of fried tofu, an ingredient that I never knew can exist in tumeric & cumin soup. Another thing to check out at this restaurant is the earrings on sale that are handcrafted by the owner's daughter as the wait staff mentioned to me. They are beautifully designed, very elegant with innovative forms & shapes that are aesthetically refreshing.
The only thing that I took one star off is its setting. I wish they have chairs with backs or more hooks for customers to hang their winter jackets & to change its tiles to be non-slip in the seating area. Chairs without backs & with only limited amount of hooks around are a bit difficult during winter when the customers have no place to hang their jacket & have to resort to placing them on the stools which can result in the jackets getting dirty when they fall especially when they are long &/or get splashed on with food especially when they eat Lodey (like what happened with my child). The tiles in the seating area can get very slippery when the customers step on them with snow from outside & that could potentially be a safety hazard with especially senior citizens & the mobility challenged.
I went there last night. The food was great & the service rather prompt. Luckily, it wasn't busy.
I am giving it a 3-star rating because when paying by card, I noticed that the tip calculation is off. For a $34 meal & a 15% tip, the amount shown was $44 dollars, which is clearly not 15%. I tried customizing the amount & the tip ended up being double than what I wanted to leave.
My recommendation is: pay only the amount on your bill by card & the tip in cash.
Feb 1, 2026
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run by very nice people & the food was unique but delicious! lovely presentation! Asked for extra spice & it was great😄😁& they have vegetarian options too!
Il y a des endroits qui font plus que nourrir : ils réconfortent.
Celui-ci en fait partie.
Chaleureux, vivant, sincère.
Le boeuf krapow mon plat préféré est fait avec justesse & générosité.
À chaque passage, je repars apaisé.
J'y retourne encore & toujours !
Jan 7, 2026
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I ordered the chicken samba belacan & it was amazing. I also tasted the beef Rendang & Krapow & found them both delicious. The chicken being my favourite. The prices are good & the service was excellent. Friendly staff & overall a very good experience. A little cold being close to the door, but worth the experience.
This spot was awesome! They had amazing Asian cuisine with a variety of vegetarian & gluten free options. The food was top quality & delicious & it was also very good value. One of the few spots you can find gluten free beer too!
Great little restaurant, the food is excellent, visited a few times & tried different dishes, never disappointed. Fast & personal service by the owner, the food feel & taste like home cooking with love
Highly recommended.
