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SanDai, Walnut Creek, CA

SanDai

4.6
4.6
171 Reviews
$31 to $50
Indonesian / Malaysian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Vegan-friendly
Traditionally inspired from dishes, ingredients & techniques spanning the Malay archipelago, namely Singapore & Indonesia. Regionally influenced by Northern California’s palette of producers, produce, and presentation. Essentially: expressing these tropical, cosmopolitan island flavor profiles through the abundance of what thrives in Northern California’s Mediterranean climate and terrain.  Nusantara cuisines could be characterized as intense, rich, spiced (more than spicy). Steeped in time and layers of complexity, both in the kitchen and in the long history of diverse peoples in this part of the world. Chef Nora Haron draws from this wealth of culinary knowledge, plus contrasting Californian influences, which some could say to be the polar opposite: that deconstructed-composed, whole-ingredients-laid-bare simplicity, the lightness that has evolved in California eating through the few decades of this relatively young place.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Indonesian / Malaysian, Californian, Southeast Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Sat 08:00–11:30 Sun 09:00–11:30 Brunch Fri–Sun 10:00–14:45 Lunch Mon–Thu 11:30–14:45 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (925) 300-3120
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Nora Haron
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a private dining room for exclusive private events that has space 10 people

What 171 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
SanDai offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and "artistically presented" dishes. Chef Nora's "absolutely amazing Asian fusion" delights guests, while standout dishes like Tahu Goreng and Nasi Lemak impress. Attentive staff, creative menu options, and a welcoming ambiance make this restaurant a must-visit for food enthusiasts.
171 Reviews
  1. Elke

    VIP

    San Francisco

    121 reviews

    5.0

    121 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Took my brother here for his birthday. I knew he would like the kind of food and I didn’t know if I would. I had been to the bakery and enjoyed all three pastries I’ve gotten so I wanted to try this new restaurant. It was very nice. We got a combination of probably five dishes and then dessert. There were a lot of unique flavors and we liked everything a lot. I would definitely go back.

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  2. Louise

    VIP

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Too bad the grilled prawns from Nasi Goreng was hard and chewy and the Mussels was too spicy to enjoy. For the price of each meal at $25-$30, I was expecting a little more. I've had better for cheaper.

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  3. Philip

    VIP

    San Francisco

    101 reviews

    5.0

    101 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent choice for Indonesian cuisine, a rarity in the local food scene. Last night was our third visit: Grilled prawns, Seafood Adam, mussels, roti & nan. Perfectly cooked and presented. Nice selection of cocktails. Server(Frankie) was on point, very friendly. also GM and owner both toured all tables. We will return

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  4. Janelle

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    As soon as we walked in, we were greeted with enthusiasm and had a great experience!

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  5. Julita

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I brought my team here for an office party. The food was amazing. There was not enough wait staff for our party size. I had to clear our own dishes to make room for some party activities. The server was appreciative, but I shouldn’t have had to do that. All that said, we still had a great experience and I will return again because the food is so amazing . 

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  6. Lamar

    VIP

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 20 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Gado Gado is a perfect vegan dish. It would be nice if one could get some healthy tempeh. Fried tempeh is not very healthy

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  7. vijin

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very average they could do better with Indonesian cuisine

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  8. Satya

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We'd never had Indonesian cuisine previously. Our waitress gave us a lot of tips and helped us choose dishes that we'd like especialy since some of our party were vegetarians. The food came out quickly. The Tahu Goreng was outstanding. As was the Gado Gado and the Garlic Mushroom Noodles. Both were very flavorful. We also ordered the Coconut Tapioca Panna Cotta which had minimal sugar which we liked a lot. The waitress brought out an additional Sponge cake with Coconut Crisp on the house. We really appreciated her gesture. We've become big fans of San Dai.

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  9. Alfonso

    VIP

    Caribbean

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you have time to enjoy an amazing brunch by chef Nora then you will be pleasantly surprised. The food is delicious, prepared to perfection, and equally visually appealing. I have filled her for years and the food she parpares never disappoints.

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  10. David

    VIP

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top notch food - particularly loved the beef bao and the corn ribs!

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FAQs

SanDai offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (925) 300-3120.

SanDai is rated 4.6 stars by 171 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for SanDai

1522 N Main St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596-4607

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    North Main
  • Area
    Walnut Creek
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Sat 08:00–11:30 Sun 09:00–11:30 Brunch Fri–Sun 10:00–14:45 Lunch Mon–Thu 11:30–14:45 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Indonesian / Malaysian, Californian, Southeast Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Nora Haron
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (925) 300-3120
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a private dining room for exclusive private events that has space 10 people
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