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Padang restaurant in Medan City, North Sumatra
What should I order at Garuda Restaurant?
What to order
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Rendang
Recommended multiple times for being spicy, delicious, flavorful, and one of the signature Padang dishes that diners say tastes authentic and consistently good.
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Padangnese Fried Chicken
Praised for being hot, tasty, and yummy, with reviewers specifically calling it a standout dish alongside the restaurant’s other Padang specialties.
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Fried Rice
Mentioned as surprisingly delicious, with a strong herb aroma and rendang flavor that makes it stand out even though the restaurant is not specialized in fried rice.
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Gulai Sayur Daun Singkong Tumbuk
Called out as tasty in one review, showing the restaurant’s vegetable gulai dishes are flavorful and well-prepared.
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White Snapper Gulai
Recommended by a reviewer who found it very tasty, adding to the restaurant’s reputation for strong and flavorful gulai dishes.
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Ayam Goreng Kremes
Mentioned as delicious and part of a satisfying meal, highlighting the restaurant’s well-cooked fried chicken options.
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Soto Padang
Specifically requested and worth trying, though one reviewer noted it should be served hot; it still stands out as a notable menu item.
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Caramel Pudding
Mentioned as nice and a pleasant dessert choice after the savory Padang dishes.
Details
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
About Garuda Restaurant
Garuda Restaurant is a Padang restaurant in Medan City, North Sumatra, serving Indonesian and Minang-style food. Reviewers consistently praise the rendang, fried chicken, and the authentic Padang flavor, along with the traditional full-spread serving style. The restaurant is described as casual, cozy, quiet, and trendy, and it is popular for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and solo dining. It also offers dine-in, takeout, delivery, and late-night food, and is noted for being open 24 hours.
Amenities
Service options
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Offerings
- Coffee
- Late-night food
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
Frequently asked
What is Garuda Restaurant known for?
Garuda Restaurant is best known for authentic Padang food, especially rendang and fried chicken served with fragrant rice and gulai. Reviewers repeatedly mention that the flavors are consistent, spicy, and traditional, with the full spread of dishes on the table being part of the experience.
What dishes are most recommended at Garuda Restaurant?
The most recommended dishes are rendang, Padang-style fried chicken, gulai fish or white snapper gulai, and nasi bungkus. Reviewers also mention gulai sayur daun singkong tumbuk and caramel pudding, and several note that the rice and gulai combination tastes especially good.
What is the atmosphere like at Garuda Restaurant?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, quiet, and trendy, with table service and a comfortable dining setup. It works well for groups and tourists, but it is also popular for solo dining because the service is attentive and the food comes in a traditional shared-style spread.
Is Garuda Restaurant good value, and what is the price range?
It is generally considered mid-to-high priced rather than cheap, with one review mentioning a rice and chicken takeout meal at 31k rupiah and another noting a chicken plus broccoli meal at 90k rupiah. Reviewers say the price is worth it if you want authentic Padang food, though some call it a bit expensive compared with the portion and selection.
What should you know before visiting Garuda Restaurant during busy hours?
Reviewers say the restaurant can be crowded and parking may be an issue at peak times, and the planning data also notes that there is usually a wait. Since it is open 24 hours and accepts reservations, it can be easier to visit outside the busiest meal periods or plan ahead.
Is parking available at Garuda Restaurant?
Yes. Paid parking lot, Paid street parking is available.
Is Garuda Restaurant kid-friendly?
Yes, Garuda Restaurant is good for kids.
