The Rice Table

The Dutch colonizers of Indonesia put their own spin on the local nasi padang feast, an array of small dishes served with a helping of rice. Today, the toned-down rijsttafel is more popular abroad than in Indonesia itself. At the Rice Table, mix and match 20 options, like daging rendang (spicy beef stew), potato corn fritters, and tofu omelette, which are spread out on plate warmers. The array of sauces, spices, and flavors are pungent testaments to Indonesia's multiethnic heritage.
Price: Lunch, $12 per person; dinner, $20.
Save Room for: Sambal udon, spicy prawns in a coconut sauce.