Location: Medan
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North Sumatra, Indonesia Food Guide: 10 Indonesian food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Medan
Find out what Indonesian restaurants to try in Medan. Medan (Jawi: ميدن, Batak: ᯔᯮᯑ᯲, Chinese: 棉蘭, Tamil: மேடான், Indonesian pronunciation: [meˈdan]); is the capital of North Sumatra province in Indonesia. Located along the northeastern coast of Sumatra island, Medan is the fourth biggest city by population in Indonesia, behind Jakarta, Surabaya and Bandung. With 2,097,610 inhabitants at the 2010 census, Medan remains the largest settlement outside Java island and enjoys a diversity of multicultural peoples. Bordered by the Strait of Malacca, Medan is a busy trading city around the island as located near the strait which is one of the most important shipping lanes in the world. Medan is the gateway to the western part of Indonesia, accessible via the Port of Belawan and Kuala Namu International Airport, stated the city as the third largest city in the country by economy after Jakarta and Surabaya, this city economy is linked well with Malaysian cities (especially Penang and Kuala Lumpur) and Singapore by trade, service and natural resource exchanges. Both the seaport and the airport are connected to the city center via toll road and railway. Medan also became the first city in Indonesia to have an airport supported with train service.
Things to do in Medan
10. Ayam Goreng Kalasan
Overall Ratings
4 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By Taipei101
They are a chain of restaurants. Had lunch at the Sun Plaza outlet and also at the Airport. Good food and reasonable. There was a buy one free one for the the fried chicken in the Airport!!
9. Koki Sunda
Overall Ratings
4 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By rightnomikoes
Koki Sunda is one of my favourite restaurants. they served food with local taste especailly sundanese heritage in Medan. U could get free the lalapan, rujak and sambal. The staffs were quite friendly and helpful. One of My fav beverage is Kelapa Jeruk (Orange with coconut mixed). You can easly reach this place nearby Cambgrige Mall and turn left from Jalan Zainul Arifin. Last time i visited with my family, i was a bit dissapointed by its Rendang, cause it was not smooth (Need to improve), but overall i love it.
8. Nasi Kapau Hj Uni Emi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By anthioc
Nasi Kapau Uni Emi is located at Rotan Street in Medan, the capital city of Sumatera Utara province.Its fame is nearing legendary in term of sampling traditional Melayu-Padang dishes.As its name suggests, it mainly serves Melayu-Padang food.Some of its worth-trying dishes are: rendang (heavily marinated beef), spicy garoupa, crispy beef, and spicy shrimps.During lunch times, this restaurant is fully packed, pre-booking is therefore advisable.Drawbacks include and notably its serving time. It should've been faster.Overall rating is 4/5. It's a must tryvwhile in Medan.
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7. Restaurant Garuda
Overall Ratings
4 based on 266 reviews
Reviewed By Kama7880
Nice food. They had many varieties. If you dont like the dish, they will take it away and replace with another choice. And pay only those you have consumed. Quite a reasonable price. Went there with a group of friends. Recommended. Will go there again if i had the chance.
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6. Merdeka Walk
Overall Ratings
4 based on 361 reviews
Reviewed By HARTONO T
This is one of the icon in Medan,but the negative thing is they use public park which was the green area of Medan for culinary attraction. It has been a lot of dispute regarding using the open space which has destroyed the conservation. The eateries here are not special as you can find all this outlets in shopping mall and same company. This are created a lot of traffic jam especially at weekend. The parking areas are not well provided as cars have to park at pedestrian. Nothing special except for those youngsters who like to hangout at night.
5. Rumah Makan Tabona
Overall Ratings
4 based on 111 reviews
Rumah Makan Tabona specialises in serving authentic Medanese Curry since 1983. Only served free-range chickens and only the best beef with carefully selected spices/herbs, cooked daily to ensure every single bowl served is the best curry you ever tasted.
Reviewed By deddytaufikhidayat
Tabona is a restaurant that serve special curry Medan with affordable prices and fast service.So that when we come to the restaurant we will be welcomed by the waiter, to order the menu.The main menu is Chicken and Beef Curry Medan. But there are also noodles and beehoon.Food prices for curry averages start at IDR40K. Taste with good standards.The atmosphere is crowded during lunch, so we have to wait or a lot of seats available.The number of seats is around 400 pax. Some are inside and some are outside.Parking is along the roadside in front of the restaurant, but it's a bit difficult to find it.Location from Medan Merdeka Square, around 2.5 kilometers
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4. Mi Aceh Titi Bobrok
Overall Ratings
4 based on 298 reviews
Reviewed By esubijono
It is my first time to visit this well known Mi Aceh. The place is not so urban-like structure and more like big a local building, very crowded especially during dinner time, and almost no parking space. But we are here to taste the spicy Mi Aceh and are not dissatisfied. Recommended for noodle's lovers or those who like to try the spicy Mi Aceh.
3. RM.Sinar Pagi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 188 reviews
Reviewed By TimmystChan
I never fail to visit this stall whenever I come for business in Medan. My favourite stall in whole of Medan. Best is their beef and chicken broth or soup. Normally I will order 1 beef soup and 1 chicken soup. I have never try other soup. I couldn't find anything in Malaysia as good as this soup. A must try if u r in Medan. Don't miss it.
2. Wajir Seafood
Overall Ratings
4 based on 165 reviews
Reviewed By ssinaya3
Below average at best. Was the smallest crab i had seen. Taste was nothing great. Really average taste and presentation. Would never go here again. Bad traffic to reach the rest as well. But staff were attentive. Can you imagine, my crab arrived even while she was taking my order. Am wondering how that happened!No way is this the best. Lembur Kuring was wayyyy better!
Most Popular Chinese food in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia
1. Nelayan restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 395 reviews
Reviewed By Fauzy A
we were expecting this to be a sea food resto but turned out to be a fast service dimsum cum fast food like fried noodles and nasi goreng. There was a long queue but moved rather quickly. once seated the waitresses shoved you with arras of dimsum, can be quite an experience to fend them off before you can settle in. overall it was ok and price reasonable.
Where to eat Seafood food in Medan: The Best Restaurants and Bars
