Looking for a variety of simple Indonesian food from all parts of Indonesia?

Head down to the “Padi Bistro” at Jl. Kejaksaan Medan. Indonesian foods are usually categorized as minang food, padang food, sunda food etc.. but this restaurant serves a variety of Indonesian food in one place.

Padi Bistro Indonesian Restaurant

This resto is newly opened and for local Medan standard, they have our thumbs up for quality, service and most impressive of all is for it’s cleanliness.

Nasi Uduk

Food choices here though are limited but is enough to satisfy everyone I am sure. Like many cafe around town, menus often come as a one plate meal like Nasi Uduk, Nasi Goreng, Kwe Tiaw Goreng etc .

Kwe Tiaw Goreng Seafood

Some unique traditional dishes such as the Nasi Bakar Ikan Teri and Nasi Tumpel is also available here.

Nasi Bakar Ikan Teri

Standard side dishes like chicken/beef satay as well as gado-gado is available too. Including our favorite Nasi Soto Betawi, a traditional Indonesia coconut based soup with chicken slices and crackers!

Nasi Soto Betawi

We also love the dessert Es Teler which is crushed ice like es cendol but served with coconut milk, avocado and jackfruits! A cooling dessert to finish off the meal. We can’t wait to dip our spoon into it hence didn’t get a chance to capture the picture for you

With the simple one dish concept, it’s a good choice, should you want a quick inexpensive lunch or casual dinner works just fine as well.

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Tabo Bah Batak Grill

Here’s another popular place for those in search of the popular Batak Food known as Saksang Babi in Medan.

Located at komplek Multatuli Blok D No.48-49 Medan. Tabo Bah serves 2 types of food. Not the most common combination of dishes in many restaurants, this simple eating house serves Batak Grill and Chinese Porridge!

The Batak Babi Saksang is probably the most popular dish including other pork dishes such as grilled or fried pork.

Chinese Porridge

However, for those not in favour of Batak food, the eating house has a wide range of dishes that are commonly served with the Chinese porridge. From a range of vegetables, fish, eggs, more kinds of pork.

Hence if you feel like eating porridge, Batak Grill is a good choice.

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Rumah Makan Bintang

One of the most popular place to eat steam prompfet fish in Medan!

Frequent by both locals and Medanese bringing their visitors to try out the delicious steam fish. Rumah Makan Bintang even has to state that they do not have any branch in Medan and Indonesia (Jakarta) as some may have claimed so.

Ikan Bawal Bintang Prompfet Fish

Apart from popular Steam Fish, you will also find barbeque king prawns and padang food such as beef rendang, curry chicken and other local vegetables dishes.

Udang Gala King Prawns

Environment:

Although the place has several standing air conditions to cool the eating place, since it is an open concept, its not the coolest place to be in hot weather.

Padang Food Bintang

If steam fish is your favorite fish, this is the place go.

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On Do Grill Batak

Mention the term ‘Batak’, you can be quite certain that Medanese will reply you with names of all the different mouth watering Batak restaurants located around Medan. With that I am quite sure some are now wondering what exactly is Batak food? How’s the taste? What sort of ingredients are use?

Well, let’s us just take a look at the photos we have taken on our recent trip to restaurant ‘On Do Grill Batak’ at Jl. Pabrik Tenun No. 45.

The eating house serves mainly pork dishes, from barbeque pork to fried pork. The popular dish is known as “saksang” pork cooked in the signature Batak Saksang gravy.

If Pork is not your choice of meat especially those fatty juicy kind, the Saksang is also served with Chicken.

As for pricing, it’s well reasonable but do be well prepare with tissue in hand to absorb the perspiration that comes along at this diner place.

NB: On Do Batak Restaurant is non-Halal

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Food Celebration at JW Marriott Hotel Medan

With the arrival of new Executive Chef – Stephen wright and Assistant executive Chef – Tubagus Syahril, JW Marriott Hotel Medan is presenting various food and beverage promotions designed specially for all foodies to experience the different feeling of authentic delicate cuisine in Jade Chinese Restaurant, Prime Steak House and Prime Bar.

Prime Steakhouse – Tasmanian Salmon Promotion

Salmon has been chosen as the prime ingredient for this month at Prime Steakhouse.  With Medanese being a health conscious group of people, Chef Purwanto feels that Salmon is a ‘luxury, tasteful and price affordable’ ingredient and is also the best seller at this elegant restaurant.  Not to forget that all fish have fats called omega-3s, but Salmon being regarded as the king of fish oil, is one of the richest sources.

Known for using only the freshest and best ingredient available, Tasmanian Salmon used has to be specially flown in, and not one of the many frozen ones found around town, instead it’s special delivery ensured that the fish is kept well within the temperature range for it maximum quality.

While there are wide varieties of Salmon around the world, I personally have tasted some of the freshest and the best..  be it the Scottish salmon, Alaskan salmon or the Norwegian salmon, they all tasted alright ok.  Though each had their highlights, but nothing beat the good and consistency of the Tasmanian Salmon.

Coffee and Smoked Salt Cured Salmon

As Chef Purwanto explained to us, “salt cured”, a form of cooking method is used for this dish.  The preparation is 2 days in advance, elegantly presented and not only that it is such a picture perfect dish, well, the Coffee and Smoked Salt Cured Salmon is definitely a healthy and filling appetizer.

Salmon Rendang

Fusion got to be the word for this main course.  Undeniably an odd combination of ingredients, the spiciness of Salmon Rendang came from the pepper rather than the local chillies, should you prefer the more exotic taste, voiced out the special request to the captain and your wish shall be fulfilled.

This delightful “Tasmanian Salmon” is served in 8 different kind of cooking technique; smoked, brinded, cured, marinated, sashimi, grilled, steamed, and slow cooked.  Price started from Rp. 65.000++ / portion.

Prime Bar:

Blast your evening with friends by beer adventure during the German Festive, Prime Bar, you can enjoy one liter beer for only Rp. 60.000++, which you can enjoy it by buying one liter beer mug for only Rp 150.000++.  For those who want to experience the other way of German Festive, you may also enjoy vary of tasty halal German bite.

Jade Chinese Restaurant:

The authentic Chinese restaurant in downtown Medan, brings this outrageous month with the most well-being delicacies “Dim Sum – All You Can Eat” from Monday – Friday, only for Rp79.000/pax, feel the real Cantonese and original taste of Dim Sum at Jade Chinese restaurant.

For more information, call +62 61 455 3333

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Mooncake & The Mid Autumn Festival

The Mid Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, or in Chinese, Zhong Qiu Jie is a popular harvest festival of the Chinese calendar and is celebrated on the 15th day of the eight lunar month which for this year, falls on the 3 October 2009.

‘Chinese legends say that the moon is at its brightest and roundest on this day, and it was an occasion for the Chinese to hold rituals to greet the cool weather and sacrifice to the Moon Goddess, as well as watching the moon rise and enjoying its full, silvery light.

“The Moon symbolizes elegance and beauty – the ‘yin’ or female principle – and it is a trusted friend.  Chinese parents often name their daughters after the moon, in maiden.  On the 15th night of the 8th lunar moon, little children on earth can see a lady on the moon.  And on this magical occasion, children who make wishes to the Lady on the Moon, will find their dreams come true.  Families get together to eat moon cakes and celebrate the end of the harvest season.  Scholars write poems about the moon.  This night is also made for romantic rendezvous.  Friendships are made and renewed. No wonder the August Moon Festival has a special meaning to all who believe in the mystical powers of the moon.”- JW Marriott Hotel Medan

Moon cakes or Yue Ping in Chinese

Traditionally, mooncakes are filled with a sweet paste filling – redbean or lotus seeds. Now, new recipes are being invented to cater for the fickle consumer’s tastebuds.  Some of the interesting ones at JW Marriott Hotel Medan are Green Tea with Egg Yolk, Chocolate, Snow Skin Green Tea (must try), and for calories conscious individuals, the Low Sugar White Lotus with Egg Yolk is the perfect one.. !!

Price: Box @ Rp 358.000 nett (4 pieces per box)

Individual @ Rp 85.000 nett / piece

for more info, contact +62 61 4100 6200

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The Kitchen @ Aryaduta Hotel Medan

The Aryaduta’s Destination Dining is one of the most popular dining establishment in town that weaves The Kitchen, featuring a stylish blend of high design and fine multi themed cuisine with 4 exhibition kitchens allowing guests to catch the team of trendsetting chef at action.  Journey across a tantalizing world cuisine map and experience the excitement of Japanese Teppanyaki, the delicate artistry of formal Fujian and Cantonese cuisine or Western fare specialized in hand-selected premium steaks, fresh seafood, pasta, signature dessert and fine wines from around the globe.  The Kitchen also features 4 elegant private dining rooms with over sized floor to ceiling windows permitting magnificent views over Medan city.

An atmosphere of quiet intimacy with timber flooring and open concept kitchen with views of the Lapangan Benteng and the city of Medan, gives this restaurant an ambiance of calm, relaxed as well as a cozy dining place to be.

Executive Chef Nils Kramer from Germany, with a vast extensive years of experiences in his palm, has been leading The Kitchen since the opening of Aryaduta Hotel Medan, December 2007.  His love for food and passion can be felt by simply talking to this charming German chef and with a team of 53 assistant chefs behind him, The Kitchen is one not to be missed.  Chef Nils expertise is in Mediterranean, and enjoy cooking the old fashion style, i.e picking, selecting, breeding from the origins is what make this restaurant a special place.  With that, guests can be assured that what you have at The Kitchen is hand picked by the master himself.  To ensure that guests received the best, many of the ingredients are flown in such as Australian beef as well as scallops.

The Japanese Bento Set

The Kitchen is offering Japanese Bento Set available for lunch as well as dinner.  Two different Bento sets are made available for guest to enjoy, the Premium and the Platinum, each comes with soup, salad as well as a drink and fresh fruits.  A definite good value for that quick lunch or a casual dinner with friends and love ones.

The Premium Bento

Japanese Salad

Miso Soup

Steamed Rice with Seaweed

California Roll

Chicken Roll with asparagus

Kimchee (Korean Pickles)

Price: IDR 90.000,-++ /Guest

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The Platinum Bento

Japanese Salad

Miso Soup

Steamed Rice with Seaweed

Assorted Sashimi

BA Striploin Roll with Enoki Mushroomasparagus

Kimchee (Korean Pickles)

Price: IDR 120.000,-++ /Guest

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Available on Monday to Sunday, from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm

For reservation: +62 61 457 2 999

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Sawasdee Thai Restaurant

A real Authentic Thai restaurant, located at Multatuli Komplek, right in the heart of Medan city, is a well known Thai restaurant that is popular among the locals.  The chef is genuinely original Thai Chef, so you can ensure the real Thai savoury.  Sawasdee Thai Restaurant has been around for over 10 years, and is one of highly recommended place for a casual dining place suitable for all occasions.

Pra Rad Prik – Deep fried fish fillet in Thai Chilli paste sauce

Yum Kra Po Pra – Fish Stomach in Thai spicy salad

Thai Food is known for its sour, spicy, sweet and salty rolled into one… and the best dish to experience the 4 senses just got to be that Thai salad … there are many varieties of salad,  but the most sort after is the Larb Gai, Yum WoonSen, and Yum Talay.

Kai hor Bai Tuai – Chicken wrapped in Pandan leaf

having all spicy dishes, do try the Pandan Chicken which basically is Chicken wrapped in Pandan leaf and is Grilled giving you the nice sweet and aroma smell of the Pandan leaf… kids will love this…

Pad Hoi kaeng – Stir fried Clams in Basil sauce

Stir fried Asparagus with prawns

Geographically Thai food was heavily influenced by the Chinese and Indian styles of cooking.  The adaptation had evolved into a distinctive cuisine based on the local ingredients available and the imagination of the natives.  One outstanding feature of the Thai cuisine is its use of fresh herbs and spices which when blended Thai-style into a complete meal are irresistible to the palate as well as do wonders to the health of diners.

Nowadays Thai food has become very popular hence, you can find many Thai restaurants sprung up in great numbers in major cities of the world including right here in Medan.

Hoi Kaeng – Grilled Shell fish

Pra Ma Nao – Steamed fish in Lime Sauce

Tom Kah Kai – Spicy Chicken soup in coconut milk

The popular Tom Yum Gung is a commonly known dish to all people around the world … should you want to try something new and still want that spicy sour soup base, do try the Tom Kah Gai… the herbs used are similar but instead of chilli paste soup, this is replaced by a light cocunut milk base.

Pad See Ewe – Stir fried Beef noodles

Thai Desserts

Be it the tapioca or banana in coconut milk sauce, these dishes are complimentary and is a must try.  Very popular among the locals, old or young, Sawasdee Restaurant is the only place in Medan that served should you craved for one of the delightful Thai sweetness.

Bookings is highly recommended for Dinner during weekends.

Sawasdee Thai Restaurant @ Komplek Multatuli

Tel: 457 0268

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