The best restaurants Sumatra

Renowned for its exceptional fish, this establishment offers a particularly pleasant interior, also attracting an international clientele. We highly recommend you try the Soto Betawi beef soup, expertly concocted in a spice-scented coconut milk broth and served with fried shallots, sambal (hot pepper sauce) and sometimes hard-boiled eggs. Bakso kuah (meatballs) are also delicious. A variety of traditional Indonesian sweets are also available.

European, Indonesian and Chinese cuisine. Colonial architecture and airy terrace. Tip-top here means "perfect". Expatriates usually hang out in the air-conditioned back room. The menu includes grilled meats, rice and fried chicken, gado-gado and soups, as well as chocolate cakes, sorbets, ice creams and many pastries. The rissoles are said to be delicious. Open since 1934, this Medan institution may have aged a little, but it's still well worth a visit.

The only Irish pub in town, with a distinctive blue-brick façade. Feast on a variety of beers from around the world and a delectable menu of Western dishes, including the must-try baby back ribs, carbonaras, pizzas, burgers, grilled salmon and bacon-wrapped filet mignon. The popular potato skin chips are well worth the detour, according to connoisseurs. The menu also offers a generous selection of ice creams. A haven for Medan expatriates, even if its off-center location may be a drawback for some.

Enjoy Padang cuisine with a breathtaking view of the mountain - that's what this gourmet spot has to offer. Since 1947, this establishment has excelled in the preparation of delicacies such as exquisitely tender chicken curry and the famous Rendang, a traditional dish from the Minangkabau region, expertly concocted. Accompanied by a wide choice of side dishes, this feast can be perfectly complemented by a refreshing lime ice cream.

A must for travelers in the city, this establishment serves Bintang beer and boasts delicious sandwiches made with homemade bread. A discreet address, ideal for enjoying a good cold beer or chai tea while listening to live music. Its location, close to the Clock Tower and Kock Fort, makes it a strategic spot. On the menu, a variety of omelettes, nasi and mie goreng, sate and milkshakes, as well as a vast selection of drinks to satisfy every craving.

Just wander into the traditional market, Pasar Diateh or Pasar Ateh, near the Clock Tower, to find this gourmet address. Here you can sample excellent Minang dishes and other Padang specialties, including the famous nasi kapau. This spicy steamed rice dish is accompanied by hard-boiled eggs, tripe, liver and green vegetables. An authentic place, ideal for lovers of culinary discovery, offering a typically Indonesian experience in the heart of Bukittinggi.

This little restaurant serves the best beef marrow soup in town, Sup Sumsum Sapi, accompanied by potatoes. Enthusiasts will be licking their lips. Anchovies are offered to enhance the taste: take it or leave it. Another specialty is prime rib broth with steamed vegetables. Just as fragrant and just as delicious. A must-try in Medan. It's best to arrive before noon to guarantee availability of dishes, as the rush is significant! Cash payment only.

Titi Bobrok is always packed with gourmets, seduced by tantalizing aromas and colorful spices. No wonder this is Medan's most popular noodle restaurant. You can choose fried or boiled noodles, with a choice of toppings from beef to chicken to seafood, for added flavor. Mie Aceh is a spicy curried noodle dish, a specialty of the people of Aceh province. It's eaten seated on fluorescent orange plastic chairs, with matching plates in the same fluorescent orange hue.

Although Berastagi is full of treasures, this is a reliable address that will delight an international clientele. On the menu, classic nasi and mie goreng, as well as the famous Napinadar chicken for four (served with rice and soup) - a nugget of Batak cuisine, grilled chicken cooked in its own blood, seasoned with andaliman and garlic. Wide selection of snacks. Enjoy good coffees, quality beers and fresh juices. An ideal place to meet up with friends and discuss the next steps in your adventure.

Kinol Bistro & Pool stands out as a contemporary restaurant offering a variety of international dishes such as teriyaki chicken, salmon, pizzas, onion rings and pasta bolognese or carbonara. With its elegant interior decor and trendy clientele, this is one of the best places in town for those who prefer to diversify their meal rather than limit themselves to the local cuisine of the warungs. Ideally located opposite Rumah Makan Pagi Sore on Jalan Pondok.

A neatly laid-out, impeccably clean little restaurant, just the way we like it, offering healthy cuisine, ideal before a morning's surfing. The menu features delicacies such as nasi and mie goreng, bowls with tempeh, rice, avocado, egg and tomato, omelettes filled with potatoes, vegetables and cheese, fresh fruit salads (with the world's best mango), as well as a wide selection of fresh juices and coconuts to take to the beach. Their coffees, as well as being delicious, are also very pretty.

As the first seafood establishment on the island, Barelang Seafood is a popular address for travelers exploring Batam internationally. Iconic dishes for which the place is renowned include delicious sweet and sour fish, steamed shellfish and tender baby kailan sautéed with mushrooms. What really sets Batam's seafood restaurants apart is the opportunity to select from a variety of live seafood, caught to ensure unrivalled freshness to your meal.

Discover the unmissable Pagi Sore during your visit to Padang. This iconic restaurant is a gem for Padang nasi lovers. In a simple, authentic atmosphere, choose from a variety of spicy dishes and compose your meal over a plate of rice. The experience is authentic and the flavors truly traditional. Don't miss their Rendang, served with steamed hot rice, boiled cassava leaves and Sambal with green chillies. The reputation of this restaurant is well established!