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Restaurants in Medan

Discover the most favorite places to eat and must try dishes in the biggest city of Sumatra, Medan.

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If you plan to travel to Medan, it’s obvious that you don’t want to miss its culinary tour spots which have their own distinctive flavors. Help yourself to be unique and unforgettable culinary treats starting from durian, laksa Medan, to duck vermicelli and roll cake at this capital city of North Sumatera. So, what are you waiting for? Let's have a tour to these highly recommended culinary tour spots in Medan.

Restaurants in Medan

Soto Kesawan Enak Tenan

Jalan Ahmad Yani, No 116, Kota Medan. Phone (061) 4514518.

Soto kesawan enak tenan

Soto is a typical Indonesian food owned by various regions, not least Medan. A bowl of warm and appetite-arousing prawn soto ready to rock your tongue. Not only prawn soto, but you can also try their beef and chicken soto. If you’re an avid soto lover, worry not, you can try their combination soto which has beef, chicken, and prawn in one bowl.

  • Favorite menu and price: prawn soto and combination soto (Rp30.000/portion)
  • Price for 2 people: Rp60.000
  • Types of cuisine: Indonesian
  • Suitable for: couples, family
  • Operational hours: Monday – Saturday at 08:00 AM – 02:00 PM

Mie Balap Wahidin

Jalan Wahidin (the crossroad of Jalan Gajah), Kota Medan.

kwetiau ateng medan

Are you craving for seafood when you’re in Medan? Don’t hesitate to try mie balap with a mixture of seafood at Jalan Wahidin. This noodle shop is a unique one; they serve two kinds of noodles which are kwetiau and vermicelli. They cook their noodles in a firewood heated cauldron. After the noodles were fully cooked, they stir-fry the noodles with egg, bean sprouts, leeks, and various seafood mixtures. Can you smell the flavorous aroma yet?

One of Medan’s distinctive cuisine is called mie balap (racing noodle) because it is cooked and served in a quick way. The shop opens from morning to near-lunch time, so it is better to get this noodle as your breakfast menu. If you are allergic to seafood or simply do not like seafood, don’t worry, they also serve chicken innards. So, what are you waiting for? Race your way with your family to MieBalap Wahidin.

  • Favorite menu and price: fried vermicelli and fried kwetiau (Rp12.000/portion)
  • Price for 2 people: Rp30.000
  • Types of cuisine: Indonesian
  • Suitable for:friends, family
  • Operational hours: Monday – Sunday at 07:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Bihun Bebek Asie

Jalan Kumango, Kesawan, Medan Barat, Kota Medan. Phone (061) 4512517.

Bihun bebek asie

Established in 1967, the Bihun Bebek Asie restaurant is preserving the consistency of their signature dish delicacy. While other duck vermicelli restaurants offer herbal sauce, the highlight of Bihun Bebek Asie lies on its duck broth sauce which cooked for hours until it gives a thick and flavor-rich sauce. This definitely makes the customers addicted! Although the price is a bit expensive, Bihun Bebek Asie gives their customers a “generous” serving size.

  • Favorite menu and price: duck vermicelli (Rp60.000/portion)
  • Price for 2 people: Rp120.000
  • Types of cuisine: Asian, Indonesian
  • Suitable for:friends, family
  • Operational hours: Monday – Sunday at 06:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Lontong Kak Lin

Jalan Teuku Cik Ditiro No 76, Kota Medan.

Lontong kak lin

Located right in front of SMA 1 Medan, Lontong Kak Lin shop has become one of Medan’s iconic eateries. It focuses in offering lontong (rice cake) menu, such as lontong sayur (rice cake with coconut milk broth), lontong pecel (rice cake with spicy peanut sauce), lopis (rice cake with caramelized brown sugar sauce), klepon (rice cake with coconut grate coating and liquid palm sugar filling), martabak, and eclairs. Established in 1994, now the Lontong Kak Lin shop has moved to a permanent building so that the customers can enjoy their meal in a more comfortable place while hanging out with their friends and family.

  • Favorite menu and price: lontong sayur (Rp15.000/portion)
  • Price for 2 people: Rp30.000
  • Types of cuisine: Indonesian
  • Suitable for: friends, family
  • Operational hours: Monday – Saturday at 07:00 AM – 04:00 PM; Sunday at 07:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Tip Top Restaurant

Jalan Jendral A. Yani I No 92A – B, Kesawan, Medan Barat, Kota Medan. Phone (061) 4514442.

Tip Top

If your tummy already stuffed with Medan’s main courses, be sure to visit the city’s legendary restaurant. Established in 1934, Tip Top Restaurant offers their customers a place with European-style atmosphere from Dutch colonialism era to enjoy a wide variety of sweet desserts.

Although it has an ancient look and feels to it, this restaurant gives their modern-life customers a comfortable place to hang out; it has a free Wi-Fi, air conditioner, and a wide parking lot.  They offer not only ice creams and cakes, but they also have a wide variety of European and Asian cuisine that will make your tongue dancing in delicacies such as salad, steak, crab soup, and many others.

  • Favorite menu and price:  Ice cream (Rp10.000 – Rp17.000/portion)
  • Price for 2 people: Rp34.000
  • Types of cuisine: European, Asian
  • Suitable for: friends, family, couples
  • Operational hours: Monday – Sunday at 08:00 AM – 10:30 PM

Mie Aceh Titi Bobrok

Jalan Setia Budi No 17D, Sei Sikambing B, Medan Sunggal, Kota Medan. Phone 0821-6374-7015.

Mie aceh titi bobrok

Although there are many Aceh noodle shops available, only a few of them can give a true and authentic taste of Aceh noodle. Mie Aceh Titi Bobrok noodle shop is one of those shops which offers a true and authentic taste of Aceh noodle. The highlight dish of this noodle shop is mie campur kepiting (crab mixed noodle) or spicy seafood mixed noodle garnished with cucumber slices, shallot pickles, emping (crackers made from melinjo plants), and few slices of lime. However, if you are allergic to both of the highlighted dishes, you can choose regular Aceh noodle, egg mix, or beef mix.

  • Favorite menu and price:  Ice cream (Rp10.000 – Rp17.000/portion)
  • Price for 2 people: Rp34.000
  • Types of cuisine: Indonesian
  • Suitable for: friends, family, couples
  • Operational hours: Sunday – Thursday at 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Friday at 02:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Wajir Seafood

Jalan Kolonel Sugiono No 31, A U R, Medan Maimun, Kota Medan. Phone (061) 4573785.

wajir seafood resto seafood enak di medan

Your visit to Medan would not be considered as a complete experience without tasting seafood at the Wajir Seafood kiosk. A variety of seafood menus are available at this Medan’s well-known culinary spot. Some of the most sought-after menus are salted egg squid, eels in green chili sauce, steamed fish, and black pepper soft-crab. Are you afraid that the price will “strangle” you? Don’t worry, the seafood in this place may have a 5-star restaurant class taste, but the price is equivalent to a street-food vendor price.

  • Favorite menu and price:  Green chili sauced eels (Rp26.000/portion)
  • Price for 2 people: Rp64.000
  • Types of cuisine: Asian, Indonesian
  • Suitable for: friends, family, couples
  • Operational hours: Monday – Saturday at 08:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Sunday at 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Tabona Restaurant

Jalan Mangkubumi No 17, Kota Medan. Phone (061) 4536952.

Tabona restaurant

A trip to Medan is not valid if you have not yet tried beef, lamb, and chicken curry vermicelli from Rumah Makan Tabona. One of the favorite dishes of this never customer-less eatery in Medan is tender beef mixed vermicelli with delicious light-colored curry sauce. They also offer mie pangsit (noodle with dumplings) menus if your tummy is not in the mood for curry. The cozy place with air conditioner will make you feel comfortable dining with family or friends.

  • Favorite menu and price:  Beef curry with vermicelli (Rp32.000/portion)
  • Price for 2 people: Rp64.000
  • Types of cuisine: Asian, Indonesian
  • Suitable for: friends, family, couples
  • Operational hours: Monday – Sunday at 06:30 AM – 04:30 PM

Warkop Elisabeth (Elisabeth’s Coffee Shop)

Jalan H. Misbah, Kota Medan. Phone (061) 68731113.

Looking for midnight treats after a long day tour in Medan? Worry not, there is Warung Kopi Elisabeth which ready to serve you simple yet tempting food and beverages such as fried noodles, teh tarik, coffee, and many others. This Medan's eatery often becomes the chosen place to hang out with people who stay up late at night, because this place is open for 24 hours.

The customer’s favorite from this coffee shop which is located in front of Santa Elisabeth hospital building is nasi perang (“war” rice) which is similar to nasi kucing (“kitty” rice) with various simple side dishes such as fish, chicken, and eggs. They also serve the tasty and delicious nasi cumi (rice with squid) with a friendly price. So if you are planning to stay awake during midnight, don’t forget to visit Warung Kopi Elisabeth.

  • Favorite menu and price:  Nasi Perang (Rp10.000/portion)
  • Price for 2 people: Rp50.000
  • Types of cuisine: Asian, Indonesian
  • Suitable for: friends, family
  • Operational hours: 24 hours

Dae Bak Korean BBQ Restaurant

Komplek Jati Junction No T1&T2, Jalan Timor, Perintis, Medan Timur, Perintis, Kota Medan. Phone (061) 80501700.

BBQ Restaurant

This restaurant may not represent Medan’s distinctive culinary treats, but it is one of Medan’s famous restaurants. Given the name “Dae Bak” meaning “hebat” (great) in Indonesian, this restaurant is dares to differentiate itself from the others. Most Korean restaurants are non-halal restaurants, but Dae Bak is one of the Korean cuisine restaurants in Medan that do not serve pork-based dishes.

Not only that, some of the employees wear Muslim attribute like hijab, so for Moslem customers need not worry about the halal status of this restaurant’s dishes. Although barbeque is the main highlight of this restaurant, most customers are looking for the enormous sized omelet with various delicious topping called Hae Mul Pa Jeon. Yummy!

  • Favorite menu and price:  Hae Mul Pa Jeon omelet (Rp90.000/portion)
  • Price for 2 people: Rp230.000
  • Types of cuisine: Korean
  • Suitable for: friends, family, couples
  • Operational hours: Monday – Sunday at 11:00 AM – 03:00 PM & 06:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Warung Kak Yus (Brother Yus’ Diner)

Jalan Pandu No 6, A U R, Medan Maimun, Kota Medan. Phone 0812-6349-4359

A culinary tour in the city of Medan is not fitting if you have not stopped by Warung Kak Yus. The location may not be as comfortable as you imagine, being close to the railroad tracks along the arid and dusty streets. However, once you enter into this renovated and expanded stall you will find one of the "culinary paradises" in Medan, which is a grilled mackerel poured with onion pickles. You should eat it with a plate of warm rice. Mmm, have you imagined its delicacy yet?

Want to try the diner's other dishes? You can enjoy the thick and tasty omelet, beef jerky, or other delicious fish dishes. It is guaranteed that you will be addicted to eating in this humble diner.

  • Favorite menu and price:  Grilled mackerel with onion pickles and rice (Rp16.000/portion)
  • Price for 2 people: Rp32.000
  • Types of cuisine: Indonesian
  • Suitable for: friends, family, couples
  • Operational hours: Monday – Saturday at 08:00 AM – 06:00 PM

Sajian Bhinneka Restaurant

Jalan Babura Lama No 4, D A R A T, Medan Baru, Kota Medan. Phone (061) 4514102.

Sajian Bhinneka restaurant

Craving for signature Indonesian cuisines with friends and family? Worry not, Sajian Bhinneka restaurant offers various Indonesian cuisines such as ayam Taliwang (Taliwang chicken), bebek goreng Bali (Balinese fried duck), cumi goreng saus telur asin (salted egg fried squid), and many more. They also offer western cuisines such as fish and chips, grilled chicken steak, and chicken strips in this Indonesian archipelago ambiance restaurant.

Don’t miss out the trending group gourmet served on a large banana leaf called Nasi Sabang Merauke. Some servings of rice, side dishes, chili sauce, vegetables, and crackers are mixed into one large serving portion enough for four persons that makes the dining time more festive.

  • Favorite menu and price: Nasi Sabang Merauke (Rp198.800/portion)
  • Price for 2 people: Rp100.000
  • Types of cuisine: Indonesian, Asian, western
  • Suitable for: friends, family, community
  • Operational hours: Sunday – Friday at 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday at  11:30 AM – 11:00 PM

Kedai Kopi Apek (Apek’s Coffee Shop)

Jalan Hindu No 110, Kesawan, Medan Barat, Kota Medan.

Apek’s Coffee Shop

If you are a coffee lover, don’t miss one of Medan’s specialty coffee brew, a cup of warm, flavor-rich and aromatic kopi O. Kedai Kopi Apek is one of Medan’s eateries which carry kopi O. Established in 1923, Kedai Kopi Apek has become the oldest and most legendary coffee shop in Medan. The old-fashioned interiors will immerse elder customers down to the memory lane.

Kopi O, which is the star of this coffee shop is a pure black coffee served with sweet snacks such as steamed or toasted bread with srikaya jam, egg, and meat filling martabak, and half-boiled egg. They also serve main course dishes aside from snacks such as soto rice and fried mie tiauw.

  • Favorite menu and price: Kopi O (Rp11.000/portion)
  • Price for 2 people: Rp50.000
  • Types of cuisine: Indonesian, Asian
  • Suitable for: friends, family, community
  • Operational hours: Monday – Saturday at 06:00 AM – 02:00 PM; Sunday at  06:00 AM – 11:30 PM

Sate Padang Al-Fresco

Jalan Setia Budi, Tj. Rejo, Medan Sunggal, Kota Medan. Phone 0812-6599-7325

sate padang alfresco medan

Traveling to Medan does not mean you cannot enjoy the authentic culinary of Padang (the Capital of West Sumatera Province). Sate Padang Al-Fresco is one of the places where you can enjoy Padangnese authentic culinary in this capital city of North Sumatera. One thing that makes Sate Padang Al-Fresco shines more than any other Padangnese satay shops is the serving method. The satays are served with Padangnese distinct spicy cassava chips. Other than juicy and tender Padangnese beef satay, Sate Padang Al-Fresco also offers kebab, Biryani rice, shellfish satay, and potato bread.

  • Favorite menu and price: Sate Padang/Padangnese beef satays (Rp21.000/portion)
  • Price for 2 people: Rp42.000
  • Types of cuisine: Indonesian
  • Suitable for: friends, family, community
  • Operational hours: Monday – Sunday at 05:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Sinar Pagi Restaurant

Jalan Sei Deli No 2, Silalas, Medan Barat, Kota Medan. Phone (061) 6614943.

Sinar Pagi Restaurant

For you fans of soto, to any area in Indonesia you are traveling, one of your culinary lists might be soto, especially beef soto, the most popular in this country. Also, if you are traveling to the city of Medan, do not forget to stop over to Sinar Pagi Restaurant where delicious warm beef soto is served with side dish of shrimp brittles, potato fritters, and soy sauce sambal. Here also provided beef soup and chicken soup for those of you who do not like beef soto.

  • Favorite menu and price: Beef soto (Rp25.000/portion)
  • Price for 2 people: Rp50.000
  • Types of cuisine: Indonesian
  • Suitable for: friends, family, community
  • Operational hours: Monday – Sunday at 07:00 AM – 04:00 PM

Medan Napoleon

Jalan Wahid Hasyim No 35, Kota Medan. Phone (061) 88814431.

medan napoleon kue artis enak

Want to bring some treats from Medan? Introducing Medan Napoleon cakes, delicious and sweet cake rolls filled with pastry and jam, soft on the outside and crunchy on the inside. You certainly would not have thought that the Medan Napoleon store was founded by a local actor and celebrity, Irwansyah? Yes, nowadays the new breakthrough rolls have officially become one of the typical culinary foods in Medan and as famous as its owner.

So, what are you waiting for? Just come to his shop and choose a variety of interesting variants, such as cheese, extra cheese, red velvet, tiramisu, green tea, caramel, banana, chocolate, and the best-seller, durian.

  • Favorite menu and price: Medan Napoleon Durian (Rp75.000/box)
  • Price for 2 people: Rp50.000
  • Types of cuisine: western
  • Suitable for: friends, family, community
  • Operational hours: Monday – Sunday at 07:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Sate Kerang Rahmat (Rahmat’s Shellfish Satays)

Jalan Kruing No 3D, Sekip, Medan Petisah, Kota Medan. Phone 0812-7008-7209.

In addition to Medan Napoleon cakes above, this Medan’s typical culinary can also be brought as treats. Many domestic and international tourists come to one of Medan’s most well-known signature culinary shops. They are willing to line up to buy shellfish satays with three flavor choices, namely spicy, spicy-sweet, and original. This tasty food is made from selected fresh shellfish that does not cause fishy odor, so it will not disturb the smell sense of others around you.

  • Favorite menu and price: shellfish satay (Rp7.000/skewer)
  • Price for 2 people: Rp50.000
  • Types of cuisine: Indonesian
  • Suitable for: friends, family, community
  • Operational hours: Monday – Sunday at 08:00 AM – 06:30 PM

Martabak Piring Murni (Murni’s Martabak on Plates)

Jalan Tjong Yong Hian No 43, Ps. Baru, Kota Medan. Phone 0813-6109-1126.

Want a sweet treat after a long day of culinary tour in Medan with much savory, spicy, and salty dish? Don’t worry; there is Martabak Piring Murni that serves sweet martabak processed on tin plates, heated on a stove of charcoals. Gee, unique, isn’t it? The legendary Martabak that dates back to 1974 is present in thin and thick sizes, as well as various toppings that can “shake your tongue”, including chocolate, peanuts, cheese, chocolate-nuts, and chocolate-cheese.

  • Favorite menu and price: Martabak Piring of all flavor variants (Rp2.500 – Rp6.500/portion)
  • Price for 2 people: Rp13.000
  • Types of cuisine: Asian, Indonesian
  • Suitable for: friends, family, community
  • Operational hours: Monday – Sunday at 05:30 AM – 11:30 PM

Mie Ayam Jamur Kumango (Kumango’s Noodles with Chicken & Mushroom)

Jalan Mangkubumi No 16, A U R, Medan Maimun, Kota Medan. Phone (061) 4518423.

Mie ayam jamur kumanggo

One of the legendary restaurants in Medan offers mushroom and chicken noodles for you Chinese food lovers who are visiting the city. The chicken noodles that have existed since 1958 is different from the others, for the texture is thin and chewy with abundant sprinkles of mushrooms and chicken chunks. Not to mention the greens or mustard greens, sprouts, and fried onions that make this chicken noodle more delicious to eat. Plus, for your information, this place also serves typical traditional coffee of Medan!

  • Favorite menu and price: mushroom and chicken noodle (Rp20.000/portion)
  • Price for 2 people: Rp40.000
  • Types of cuisine: Asian
  • Suitable for: friends, family, community
  • Operational hours: Monday – Sunday at 06:30 AM – 11:00 PM

Sop Sumsum Langsa (Langsa’s Cow’s Marrow Soup)

Jalan KL Yos Sudarso No 73, Glugur Kota, Medan Deli, Kota Medan. Phone (061) 6632472.

Sop sumsum langsa

Have you ever tried the marrow soup? Well, while you're in the city of Medan, try to taste this one: a jumbo-sized cow’s bone marrow served with lime juice and tasty sambal which is sucked with a plastic straw. This dish does sound strange, but once you try it, it will feel addictive to you!

  • Favorite menu and price: marrow soup (Rp47.000/portion)
  • Price for 2 people: Rp94.000
  • Types of cuisine: Indonesian
  • Suitable for: friends, family, community
  • Operational hours: Monday – Sunday at 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM

Ucok Durian

Jalan Wahid Hasyim No 30 – 32, Babura, Medan Baru, Kota Medan. Phone 0813-7506-1919.

Ucok durian

It is not Medan if you cannot find durian there. Apparently, the city is synonymous with the prickly-shelled fruit, and vice versa. One of the famous durian dining spots in Medan is Ucok Durian. How not famous? Durians provided in this store are harvested in any seasons. You can enjoy it anytime you want. Hmm, lekker!

About the price, just take it easy. The reputable durian shop selling an average of 3,000 durian fruits a day offers a non-strangling price for every durian sold, which is Rp40,000 only. You can also bring it for treats by removing the fruit from the shell into a plastic box which is then given a strong adhesive. Happy shopping!

  • Favorite menu and price: durian (Rp40.000/piece)
  • Price for 2 people: Rp100.000
  • Types of cuisine: Asian, Indonesian
  • Suitable for: friends, family, community
  • Operational hours: 24 hours

Nasi Lemak Pajak Beruang

Jalan Aksara, Pajak Sukaramai, Kota Medan. Phone 0821-6744-8624.

Nasi lemak which is a typical Malay cuisine is the main dish in this Nasi Lemak Pajak Beruang food stall. Initially, this food stall was located in the Beruang Market, but they moved to Sukaramai Market because the Beruang Market at that time was already overcrowded. However, no worries, the rice is also known as savory rice still has the same delicious taste, especially when enjoyed with a side dish of beef jerky or omelet and vegetables.

  • Favorite menu and price: savory rice (nasi lemak) with beef jerky (Rp10.000/portion)
  • Price for 2 people: Rp20.000
  • Types of cuisine: Asian, Indonesian
  • Suitable for: friends, family
  • Operational hours: Monday – Sunday at 06:00 AM – 01:00 PM

Rujak Simpang Jodoh

Jalan Ps. VII No 19, Hutan, Percut Sei Tuan, Kabupaten Deli Serdang. Phone 0813-6151-3236.

Once you are satisfied with a tour of the culinary dish in Medan, you can neutralize it with eating fresh fruits complete with rujak sauce. One of the best choices is the one from Rujak Simpang Jodoh.

Although this place is not really a matchmaking agent as the name implies, Rujak Simpang Jodoh offers fresh and healthful fruit salads with sweet and delicious spicy peanut sauce. One portion is large, so you can eat them along with 2 or 3 others. The location is not in Medan, but not far from the capital of North Sumatra province.

  • Favorite menu and price: rujak fruits (Rp15.000/portion)
  • Price for 2 people: Rp30.000
  • Types of cuisine: Indonesian
  • Suitable for: friends, family
  • Operational hours: 24 hours

Tau Kua He Ci & Mie Rebus

Jalan Sunggal Gg. Bakul, Sunggal, Medan Sunggal, Kota Medan. Phone 0823-6811-1818/(061) 8470071.

The weather is bad, and you want to enjoy a hot dish? Just directly go to the Tau Kua He Ci and Mie Rebus (boiled noodles) on Jl. Sunggal. The dish originally brought from China is actually "tofu and crab". That is why a bowl of Tau Kua He Ci contains fried crabs and shrimps, tofu, and kale. Plus, the crunchy shrimp crackers and sweet, sour sauce make the dish more delicious.

  • Favorite menu and price: Tau Kua He Ci (Rp30.000/portion)
  • Price for 2 people: Rp60.000
  • Types of cuisine: Asian
  • Suitable for: friends, family
  • Operational hours: Monday – Sunday at 11:00 AM – 06:30 PM

Siok Fish Rice Noodles

Jalan Batu Bara No 8A, Sei Rengas II, Medan Area, Kota Medan. Phone 0821-6539-3925.

Here is a recommendation of other delicious hot dish enjoyed especially on the rainy days. In the restaurant with Chinese architectural interior design, you may enjoy a bowl of vermicelli and fish meat in delicious broth. Other dishes that you can enjoy at this restaurant are fish steaks with delicious sauce and iced cendol (green jelly made of rice flour enjoyed with coconut milk and liquid brown sugar) as a dessert.

  • Favorite menu and price: Vermicelli with fish (Rp45.000/portion)
  • Price for 2 people: Rp90.000
  • Types of cuisine: Asian
  • Suitable for: friends, family
  • Operational hours: Monday – Sunday at 12:00 PM – 08:00 PM

Rumah Makan Padang Lawas

Jalan Sei Batu Gingging No 15, Kota Medan. Phone. 0821-6519-6562.

The restaurant serving typical dishes of Mandailing, South Tapanuli has goulash as its main dish. From gulai daun ubi tumbuk (curried leaves of sweet potatoes), gulai kepala ikan (fish head curry), gulai daun singkong (cassava leave curry), gulai rebung (bamboo shoot curry), to fiddlehead goulash. There are also delicious processed fish dishes such as ikan mujair bakar sambal kecap (grilled tilapia fish with spicy soy sauce), balado ikan (fish with chili sauce), pickled fish, and sour fish curry.

Also, don’t miss out the "tuktuk" sauce made from grilled fish and red chili scour, cayenne pepper, onion, and salt. All types of side dishes on top will be very complete enjoyed with a plate of warm rice. Yums!

  • Favorite menu and price: rice, side dishes, vegetables, and drinks (Rp50.000/portion)
  • Price for 2 people: Rp50.000
  • Types of cuisine: Indonesian
  • Suitable for: friends, family
  • Operational hours: Monday – Sunday at 11:00 AM – 05:00 PM

Warung Sop Lembu & Pecel Kenari

Jalan Kenari, Simpang Waringin, Kota Medan. Phone (061) 4527905.

Beef soup or beef soto is very common in the city, but ox soup is extraordinary. Yes, ox soup has now become one of the typical culinary in Medan. The visitors of this stall are accustomed to being pampered with slices of tender and savory ox meat doused with a soupy sauce rich in spices and herbs. In addition to the best-selling soup, you can also enjoy Medan’s typical pecel and shellfish satays.

  • Favorite menu and price: ox soup (Rp11.000/portion)
  • Price for 2 people: Rp22.000
  • Types of cuisine: Indonesian
  • Suitable for: friends, family, couples
  • Operational hours: Monday – Sunday at 11:00 AM – 04:00 PM

Mie Tiong Sim

Jalan Selat Panjang No 7, Ps. Baru, Medan Kota, Kota Medan. Phone (061) 4157517.

Mie Tiong Sim

For you lovers of Chinese food, this eatery can be an interesting alternative. Unfortunately, Muslim visitors should think twice before visiting this place, because they use pork as a mixture of their dishes. Their main dish is bakmie Tiong Sim, a bowl of noodles with fresh broth and slices of chicken and dumplings.

  • Favorite menu and price: Tiong Sim noodles (Rp38.000/portion)
  • Price for 2 people: Rp76.000
  • Types of cuisine: Asian
  • Suitable for: friends, family, couples
  • Operational hours: Monday – Sunday at 02:30 AM – 11:30 PM

Socrates Vegan Hut

Jalan Airlangga No 14C, Kota Medan. Phone (061) 4568950/0811-648-626.

Socrates vegan hut

The restaurant with café concept is a "paradise" for those who are vegetarian or vegan. How come? The menu offered at this restaurant is a variety of dishes with no meat, milk, cheese, and anything else of an animal nature involved. The menu served at this restaurant includes vegan or vegetarian-friendly corn soup, fried rice, pasta, burgers, satay, green tea cake, mushroom and tofu soup, fried lotus root, and many more. In addition, you will feel at home here because the atmosphere of the restaurant is very homey and convenient, as well as many books provided for reading.

  • Favorite menu and price: The Socrates’ Asparagus (Rp25.000/portion)
  • Price for 2 people: Rp50.000
  • Types of cuisine: Asian, western, Indonesian
  • Suitable for: friends, family, couples
  • Operational hours: Monday – Sunday at 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM

Merdeka Walk

Jalan Balai Kota, Medan Barat, Kesawan, Medan Barat, Kota Medan.

Merdeka walk

Basically, the concept of Merdeka Walk is a food court or food festival serving a large variety of cuisines, both locally and internationally. So, you should be prepared to taste more than 1 type of dish there. You are also strongly suggested to bring friends or family with you to this place, so the atmosphere to share and eat together is felt better. The menu offered there is of course preferably Medan’s signature culinary, such as nasi lemak, lontong sayur, mie Gomak, soto Medan, durian pancakes, and much more.

There are also stalls of Pizza Hut and McDonald's in case you are craving for fast food. Not yet hungry? Relax, there are also Medan’s signature souvenirs and treats available to be sold. Visitors who bring children with them are also welcome to play in the playground arena at this location. Come on, gang up on it!

  • Favorite menu and price: various cuisines (Rp15.000 – 35.000/portion)
  • Price for 2 people: Rp75.000
  • Types of cuisine: Asian, western, Indonesian
  • Suitable for: friends, family, couples
  • Operational hours: 24 hours

Must Try Dishes in Medan

Durian

Durian

Who doesn’t know this tropical fruit? Durian is indeed one of the "heavenly" fruits that can make everyone who tries it get addicted. Even some foreign tourists—from countries that consider durian as a taboo thing to eat—love the unique taste of this fruit. Durian is also included in the typical culinary list in Medan, so when you go to the city, take a moment to enjoy the fruit.

Best durian shops in Medan:

  • Ucok Durian Medan
  • Durian Medan Lai Heng
  • Jual Durian Medan

Laksa Medan

laksa medan

Laksa Medan is one of the most sought-after culinary in Medan. Originally from Malaysia, this dish contains slices of fresh fish meat, white rice noodles or rice vermicelli, and sour sauce with pieces of cucumber and mint leaves as garnish, then served warm. Mmm, delicious!

Best Laksa Medan eateries in Medan:

  • Laksa Yose Rizal
  • Laksa Ipoh
  • Laksa Hj. Ani

Bikaambon

Bika Ambon

Bikaambon is one of the famous sweet snacks typically from Medan which is often bought as a treat or for personal consumption. The cake that tastes unique, chewy, and citrus-leaf aromatic makes it stay on top with the other typical Medan cakes. Nowadays, Bikaambon cake comes in many variants of flavors (other than the original one), such as pandanus, cheese, mocha, and pandan-cheese.

Best Bikaambon shops in Medan:

  • Bikaambon Zulaikha
  • Bikaambon Ratna
  • Rika Bikaambon

Mie Gomak

Mie Gomak (Gomak noodles) is almost similar to spaghetti but without bolognese or carbonara sauce. The typical noodle from Batak tribe in Medan is usually doused with a sauce of coconut milk, anchovy with nuts, hard-boiled eggs with chili sauce, and tofu. The dish is called "Gomak noodles" because its serving process is taken directly from a large container by hand (without plastic gloves or spoons), then placed on a plate, given gravy, and other garnishes.

Best Mie Gomak eateries in Medan:

  • Mie Gomak Mak Ria
  • Mie Gomak & Segelas Kopi
  • Mie Gomak Samdona

Bolu Gulung (Roll Cakes)

bolu meranti

Roll cakes in Medan have now become one of the typical treats from Medan City. Having come in a variety of flavors—cheese, chocolate, tiramisu, blueberry, mocha, peanut, green tea, red velvet, and many more—these rolls are rich in delicious cream and soft textured sponge cake. That is why this snack is much in demand by the community.

Best roll cake shops in Medan:

  • Bolu Gulung Meranti
  • Medan Napoleon Cake
  • Durian House

That is the list of the best eateries, cake shops, and restaurants in the city of Medan, North Sumatra. Happy culinary tour!

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