A delicious culinary place that must be visited in Medan. Keep reading the article!
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Medan is famous for its diverse culinary tourism and has its own taste. If you are traveling to Medan City and need a recommendation for a delicious and popular place to eat, try visiting some of the following places.
1. Sate Memeng
This one place to eat satay is different from the others. Sate Memeng has a special blend of spices that makes this satay a favorite culinary destination for many people. Here you can choose beef, mutton, or chicken satay. Visit Sate Memeng at Jalan Irian Barat No. 1, Gang Buntu, Medan Timur.
2. Soto Sinar Pagi
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Don't be surprised if you come here, there are already a lot of people in line. Because this food is famous for its tasty. This place is open from 07.00 am. It is the right choice for you who are looking for breakfast. Soto Sinar Pagi is located at Jl. Sei Deli No. 2D, West Medan.
3. Kedai Kopi Apek (Coffee)
If you are curious about Medan's coffee, you should try Kopi Apek. Turns out this coffee shop has been around since 1922. It means Kopi Apek has existed for 100 years until now. The atmosphere is old school and has a vintage vibe. Kopi Apek is located on Jl. Hindus No.37.
4. Ucok Durian
If you are a durian fan, you must visit and try Durian Ucok. This place is a paradise for durian lovers and is open daily. Located on Jl. KH. Wahid Hasyim 30-32.
5. Lontong Kak Lien
At first glance, Lontong Medan is similar to Lontong Sayur. But the taste is different from ordinary Lontong Sayur. Its distinctive and savory taste makes Lontong Medan one of the favorite culinary delights for Medan citizens and also tourists. Lontong Kak Lien is also one of the favorite culinary in the city. It is at the front of SMA 1 Medan and has been open since 06.00 am. Perfect for breakfast to start your day.
6. Bihun Asie Kumango
Located on Jl. Kumango, that is why it is known as Bihun Asie Kumango. Bihun means rice noodles. This restaurant specializes in serving duck rice noodles mixed with a tasty and savory duck broth. The price is quite expensive, which is IDR 60,000/portion, but it's worth it to try and you won't regret trying it.
7. Semarang Street
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Jl. Semarang is a special culinary paradise for Chinese food because this area is a Chinatown in Medan. Here you can find a wide selection of delicious Chinese dishes from halal to non-halal. You can find fried Samcan, Ifumie, Ciongfan, Wokfen, and many more. But keep in mind, that this culinary area only opens at 17.00 WIB. So for those who are looking for dinner, this is the right place!
8. Pagarayung
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In contrast to culinary tourism on Jl. Semarang offers a lot of Chinese food snacks. In the Pagarayung area, you will find more Indonesian culinary delights. You can even find Indian food here! A culinary center that has been around for 20 years is a must-visit if you visit Medan City.
9. Tip Top Restaurant
For those who are big fans of ice cream, you must visit and try Tip Top. This place has been around since 1929 but changed its name to Tip Top Restaurant in 1934 until today. The ice cream is made from the original Dutch recipe era. Must-try ice cream menus are Moorkop, Java Ice, Carmen Ice, Ystaart, and Pukler. Apart from that, there are also several other food menu recommendations that you can dine in, such as beef steak, chicken steak, shrimp steak, special fried rice, Uitsmijter Lidah Lembu, and Huzaren Salad. The taste is really authentic old recipe.
10. Sipirok Restaurant
The restaurant served meat and marrow soup. The soup recipe is a family heritage. The taste is rich in spices, sweet, salty, and savory. The meat is cooked so tenderly that the spices seep into the meat. If you are interested in this place, just slide your car to Jl. Raya Sunggal No.14, Simpang Tanjung Medan, Medan.
11. Bika Ambon Zulaikha
Bika Ambon is a typical gift from Medan city. Bika Ambon Zulaikha has two types of sizes, large and small. For the original Bika Ambon, the large size costs Rp. 73,000/box. As for the small size Bika Ambon Original, the price is IDR 38,000/box. Bika Ambon Zulaikha has a variety of other menu options such as Bika Ambon flavors of chocolate, pandan, durian, cheese, and mocha. Besides that, there is also an exquisite original Lapis Legit cake that is IDR 100,000/box for large size and IDR 50,000/box for small size. Lapis Legit also has a wide variety of flavors. Bika Ambon Zulaikha is located at Jl. Mojopahit 70A-C, Central Petisah, Medan.
12. Tabona Curry
This restaurant is famous for its curry menu. Here you can order a curry with a choice of beef or chicken. And you can choose whether you want it with rice noodles. The sauce is thick and tasty, making this restaurant always crowded with visitors. Open from 06.30 to 17.00 WIB. Tabona curry can also be an option for a delicious breakfast and certainly fills the stomach.
Don't forget to save these 12 recommended places to eat in Medan, guys! Who knows if you are traveling to Medan, you can try one or maybe several of them. Happy eat!