10 Foods You Must Try If You Come to Medan

10 Foods You Must Try If You Come to Medan - Yep! Who doesn't know Medan's food. Almost all food in Indonesia is like having outlets in the third metropolitan city in Indonesia. Whether it's food from the island of Java, Kalimantan, East Indonesia, or neighboring provinces on the island of Sumatra itself. But, for food travelers, it's not legitimate to come to Medan and not taste the 10 main culinary delights of the city. Anything?

(Lontong Medan)

1. Lontong Medan

Only in Medan there are Lontong with various mixtures. Lontong is the main menu for breakfast in the city of Medan mostly. This Lontong consists of a mixture of rice cake, sambal teri kacang, tauco, noodles, peanut sauce, vegetable sauce, and not to forget the red and white crackers. Some have added eggs and buckets. Almost along the road, anyone visiting Medan can taste this typical Medan breakfast every day.

2. Mashed Sweet Potatoes

This is the nationality of the Batak tribe. This menu can also be found in almost all stalls, typical of Mandailing in Medan City. Usually combined with sambal terasi or smoked catfish curry. What makes it different from this menu is the cempoka (rimbang) and kincong which are the main mix of this menu. Uniquely, these cassava and kincong are only available in Sumatra. So, when visiting Medan, try to taste the sweet potato leaves pounded and cooked with this coconut milk. Usually Mandailing restaurants will give these vegetables for free to visitors to their restaurant.

3. Gomak Noodles

This is the spaghetti from the Batak land. This noodle originally came from the Balige area on the shores of Lake Toba. Along with the times, these noodles then transformed into typical Medan dishes. What makes it unique, the raw material from making this noodle is only sold in North Sumatra. Usually called noodle sticks because they are like sticks. Besides being eaten just like that, this noodle can also be mixed with rice cake or peanut sauce.

4. Satay Padang Medan

Sate Padang Medan? Yess! There is a joke that says, why isn't Sate in the Padang realm already good? Because everyone has moved to Medan! That's right, I once tried satay in Padang and it feels a lot different from the one in the field. One of the top satay in Medan is Padang Al Fresh Co Satay and Padang Jo Sate. Everywhere you can find this satay in the corners of Medan!

5. Aceh Noodles

Just like Sate Padang, it looks like the triumph of noodles in Aceh has also been transmigrated to Medan and become a typical Acehnese Noodles. This food becomes available food every night until early morning in Medan City. One of the most recommended Aceh Noodles outlets is the Titi Bobrok Aceh Noodle.

6. Karo Roast Pork

The Karo Batak is an ethnic Batak inhabiting the Karo Highlands or Tanah Karo, North Sumatra. The majority of Karo Bataks occupy the area from Medan to Berastagi. So it is not surprising that on Djamin Ginting Street, Medan City to Berastagi, we will find a lot of shops selling Karo Roasted Pork typical of the Karo ethnicity. Pork Karonica Pork is one of the Karo Roast Pigs which has many branches in the cities of Medan and Berastagi. For non-halal food enthusiasts, please come and taste the different sensations of Roasted Pork at the most famous Thessalonica Outlet.

7. Tip-Top Ice Cream

Tip Top Restaurant is also a must-visit for everyone visiting Medan. This restaurant has been present since 1934 and is believed to still use recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation. In addition, the atmosphere of the old and well-maintained restaurant is also seen as you step in. Taste the ‘Dutch-era’ ice cream offered at this restaurant. Incidentally, the famous restaurant in Kesawan Square is ice cream and tart cake. The taste of the ice is quite special, the appearance and aroma remind us of the atmosphere of the 30s in the city of Medan.

8. Boiled Mussels

Night cuisine in Medan is full of various choices. One of them is the typical Tanjung Balai boiled mussels. There are many night stalls in Medan that offer this food. What distinguishes one stall from another is a sauce. Pineapple spice sauce with this special blend that makes this boiled mussels popular.

9. Durian Medan

Durian Medan is indeed famous for its exceptionally delicious quality and taste. Taste guaranteed sweet with a bitter and not dominant sensation is the hallmark of Medan Durian meat. Small skin and thick meat are also characteristic of the fruit of this city. Every night you will be offered a Durian seller in Medan City. Ucok Durian outlets are one of the most missed. To Medan, don't taste durian, sorry!

10. Arsik Goldfish

Goldfish? maybe many have just heard of these Toba Batak specialties. The goldfish of the goldfish is coconut milk but not curry. The taste is not spicy, but bitter and sour because of the presence of andaliman and glugur acid. Besides andaliman, which makes it unique is Batak onion. If you go to Medan, many Batak restaurants serve this menu. So, don't worry about not getting Arsik.

So, don't admit to going to Medan if you haven't tasted the 10 Medan's food above.