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Cozy space with industrial-chic decor known for plating elegant Southeast Asian dishes.
Hours
| Friday | 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | 5–9 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 232 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054
Phone: (760) 231-5376
Website: http://www.dijamara.com/
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: resy.com
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Reviews
Marina A
Soo so good! Their dishes are unique and hearty! My favorite dish was the Eggplant. There was so much, it was shared among the three of us, one of which does not like eggplant… yet she loved this dish! The food was a nice fusion of Balinese and Western. They managed it perfectly! We can’t wait to try a few more of their dishes! Oh, and the dessert was heavenly! And to top it off, awesome 80s music in the background.
… moreS. Davis
100% recommend, add it to your bucket list, take your friends and family. It’s a great restaurant.
Food is delicious, here’s why:
– flavor combination and balance is spot on and the dishes are great if your looking for dishes/flavors you won’t find at most other restaurants
– great variety of dishes without having an overwhelming menu. I’d say there is something for everyone. There are lighter dishes like the roti and papaya salad and heavier and spicy ones like the eggplant (chefs kiss, fr).
– portions are good, as in, not too small, but also not too large. We had just enough of a dish and had room to keep trying other dishes.
– ok ok the dessert is perfection, please get it
My favs so far have been the roti with both dipping sauces (one is spicy), the eggplant (spicy), the beef tartar, and the ayam penyet (fried chicken dish).
The papaya salad was delicious and refreshing, however I was expecting sweet, orange papaya and I think this used green papaya, perhaps both? Good, bright lime flavor.
Make reservations in advance, street parking should be easy to find. Bar is for walk-in’s, but it stays pretty busy here.
Happy dining!
… moreFood is delicious, here’s why:
– flavor combination and balance is spot on and the dishes are great if your looking for dishes/flavors you won’t find at most other restaurants
– great variety of dishes without having an overwhelming menu. I’d say there is something for everyone. There are lighter dishes like the roti and papaya salad and heavier and spicy ones like the eggplant (chefs kiss, fr).
– portions are good, as in, not too small, but also not too large. We had just enough of a dish and had room to keep trying other dishes.
– ok ok the dessert is perfection, please get it
My favs so far have been the roti with both dipping sauces (one is spicy), the eggplant (spicy), the beef tartar, and the ayam penyet (fried chicken dish).
The papaya salad was delicious and refreshing, however I was expecting sweet, orange papaya and I think this used green papaya, perhaps both? Good, bright lime flavor.
Make reservations in advance, street parking should be easy to find. Bar is for walk-in’s, but it stays pretty busy here.
Happy dining!
donny blaze
I really enjoyed this place! But the experience could have been a little better.
First id like to tip my hat to the chef. The food was absolutely amazing. Every dish was a 10 out of 10. Exquisite.
But, the service lacked a little. We didn’t see her much. I wanted drink refills and didn’t get them. It was our 19th year anniversary and my wife’s birthday so I was hoping the experience could have been better.
The dining area is rather small but that was OK. Parking was easy to find but could be limited due to the street location.
I’ll definitely come back and try the experience again. (Try the eggplant!)
… moreFirst id like to tip my hat to the chef. The food was absolutely amazing. Every dish was a 10 out of 10. Exquisite.
But, the service lacked a little. We didn’t see her much. I wanted drink refills and didn’t get them. It was our 19th year anniversary and my wife’s birthday so I was hoping the experience could have been better.
The dining area is rather small but that was OK. Parking was easy to find but could be limited due to the street location.
I’ll definitely come back and try the experience again. (Try the eggplant!)
Tiffany P
We walked by shortly after they opened and they welcomed us graciously even without a reservation. It’s very clear though that it’s best to make a reservation for the future, as this is a very busy restaurant. The staff were very kind, and the food service was quick! Food was excellent and filling, and in my opinion, the prices were fair. Overall a great time. Just a note, I think I would try a different skewer in the future because while the tuna was good, I think it lacked a little flavor compared to the other dishes we ordered.
… moreVic Tor
Food was good. I ate everything from pork belly skewer to chicken thigh skewer and the beef rendang along with the extra coconut rice. A server asked me after putting away my dishes if I liked it and I gave her a curt “yeah” and I am sure she took it as “not really” lol. I ate everything therefore I liked it! lol. I had no reservation so I had to wait 45mins to get in. It was worth it. They’re fully booked tonight and some showed up like me with no reservation. The Pineapple juice was good. My bill was $81.19 for myself. I ate alone. I made it an even $100.00 with the tip.
… moreMs. Lopez
We went here as someone recommended it to us. Having been to Bali, we were really excited to try their food. While it wasn’t quite what we expected, it was good. I highly recommend the broccolini.
As far as service goes, the hostess with short blonde hair is super rude and has awful manners. Her energy and looks the entire evening were super negative and while I know everyone has off nights, it seems like she is just a rude person.
Luckily, the bartender was helping us and was much kinder and pleasant.
… moreAs far as service goes, the hostess with short blonde hair is super rude and has awful manners. Her energy and looks the entire evening were super negative and while I know everyone has off nights, it seems like she is just a rude person.
Luckily, the bartender was helping us and was much kinder and pleasant.
Eric Christopherson
Not impressed. The whole experience felt a bit like “lipstick on a pig” – nice presentation and a fancy air to upcharge people for mediocre food.
The noodles with short ribs were good, but the other 4 dishes (family style sharing) were dull or tasted like one thing, usually spice or peanut. The staff were kind, but their expertise was put on display when we asked whether a dish would go well with a rose and the waitress said that “a Cabernet would be better because it’s lighter”. We went with the rose . The broccolini were chopped up like canned food, undercooked (stingy/ fibery) and just tasted like Sriracha – canned Sriracha but for $16 or so.
The cocktails were yummy even though it was a bit heavy on the bitters. No military discount either. They were flexible on our reservation (we showed up early). Music was good and also a good volume. Presentation of food was good, but that’s secondary to taste. This was my second visit – I won’t be coming back unless some changes happen.
… moreThe noodles with short ribs were good, but the other 4 dishes (family style sharing) were dull or tasted like one thing, usually spice or peanut. The staff were kind, but their expertise was put on display when we asked whether a dish would go well with a rose and the waitress said that “a Cabernet would be better because it’s lighter”. We went with the rose . The broccolini were chopped up like canned food, undercooked (stingy/ fibery) and just tasted like Sriracha – canned Sriracha but for $16 or so.
The cocktails were yummy even though it was a bit heavy on the bitters. No military discount either. They were flexible on our reservation (we showed up early). Music was good and also a good volume. Presentation of food was good, but that’s secondary to taste. This was my second visit – I won’t be coming back unless some changes happen.
Claire N
Sensational place that dishes out Balinese-Fusion cuisine. We ordered Pork Belly Skewers and Roti to start off. Then Nasi Goreng and Beef Rendang for mains. All dishes had great flavours, well-executed and beautifully presented.
Sometimes fusion dishes can taste a little odd, especially to South East Asian natives like myself who are accustomed to having ‘authentic’ dishes whipped up by our grandmothers on a regular basis but Dija Mara has shown that fusion can be done well in the right hands.
Service was also very good. Staff were attentive and observant. Could tell they really care about their customer’s experience.
Definitely recommend!
… moreSometimes fusion dishes can taste a little odd, especially to South East Asian natives like myself who are accustomed to having ‘authentic’ dishes whipped up by our grandmothers on a regular basis but Dija Mara has shown that fusion can be done well in the right hands.
Service was also very good. Staff were attentive and observant. Could tell they really care about their customer’s experience.
Definitely recommend!
Stephanie Roberts
Highly recommend Dija Mara in Oceanside. The food was amazing and designed to share. Everything we ate was delicious with the perfect amount of spice. Great atmosphere, hospitality and service. We got the Grilled Roti (LOVED), Gado Gado, Beef Rendang, and Whole Fried Market Fish. We also tried the chef’s special coconut and pumpkin (panna cotta like) fall desert! Will definitely be going back for this before it’s gone. Grab some friends or your special someone and make a reservation asap. You will not be disappointed.
… moreAlana Garellek
I was warned it’s difficult to find great food in this area, but this restaurant was excellent. We shared six dishes and some cocktails – everything was delicious and each dish brought different flavors. The place itself has a cool vibe too. I hope I’ll be back in the area soon to return.
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