Minangasli and Padang Raya - Rival Indonesian Restaurants in Elmhurst

Minangasli and Padang Jaya are two Indonesian restaurants, just doors away from one another in Elmhurst. Over the weekend , the NY Times explored --The Lemongrass War -- the shared past and rivalry between the two restaurants.

Both Minangasli and Padang Jaya (called Padang Naya in the article) offer cuisine from Padang, a city on the island of Sumatra. Minangasli 's name refers to the Minang culture, a matriarchal society around Padang.

• Minangasli - 86-10 Whitney Ave (at Macnish St), Elmhurst, 718-429-8207
  • Minangasli Review - NY Times
  • Minangasli Review - Village Voice
  • Minangasli Review - Chowhound
• Padang Jaya, 86-20 Whitney Ave, Elmhurst, 718-606-8025
  • Padang Jaya Review - NY Times
• Directions - R/V subways to Broadway/Elmhurst; map to restaurants