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Restaurant in Medan City, North Sumatra
What should I order at Tip Top Restaurant?
What to order
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Chicken Steak
Most frequently praised dish in the reviews; people loved its crispy batter, unique fragrant sauce, and the way it pairs with the fries.
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Ice Cream
Repeatedly highlighted as a signature item, described as classic, unique, traditional, and especially memorable for its old-fashioned sorbet-like style.
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Cakes
Often recommended alongside the ice cream; reviewers said the cakes were delicious, moist, full of flavor, and part of the restaurant’s famous old-school desserts.
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Nasi Goreng Tip Top Special
Recommended for its tasty sweet-salty chicken and strong fried rice flavor; several reviews also noted it as a popular and commonly ordered menu item.
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Gado-Gado
Mentioned as a great choice and even described by one reviewer as the best gado-gado they had during a month in Sumatra.
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Rendang
Praised for its excellent flavor and rich taste, with one reviewer calling it a dream despite the beef being slightly tough.
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Fried Rice
Multiple reviews mention the fried rice as delicious, with good umami and satisfying flavor.
Details
Location
Jl. Jend. Ahmad Yani No.92 A-B No.92 A-B, Medan City, North Sumatra, 20212, ID
Open in Google MapsHours
| Monday | 8 AM to 9:30 PM |
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| Tuesday | 8 AM to 9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM to 9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM to 9:30 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM to 9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM to 9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM to 9:30 PM |
About Tip Top Restaurant
Relaxed, enduring bakery & restaurant featuring Western & Asian dishes.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Live music
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Halal food
- Quick bite
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Historic
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
Frequently asked
What is Tip Top Restaurant known for?
It is especially known for nasi goreng, classic cakes, and old-style Western dishes like chicken steak and ox tongue steak. Reviewers also mention the wood-fired dessert cakes and ice cream as standout items, along with the restaurant’s historic, nostalgic setting in Medan.
What dishes are most recommended at Tip Top Restaurant?
Reviewers repeatedly recommend the nasi goreng Tip Top special, chicken steak, kuetiaw goreng, gado-gado, and the classic cakes and ice cream. Other specific favorites include fried rolls with potato and beef, rendang, squid butter fry, and the croquette-in-a-springroll snack from the bakery side.
What is the atmosphere like at Tip Top Restaurant?
The vibe is old-school, cozy, and historic, with a vintage interior that many reviewers describe as stepping back in time. It works well for groups, couples, and families, and some guests mention live band music on weekend nights plus an alfresco outdoor seating area.
Is Tip Top Restaurant good value, and what is the price range?
Reviewers describe the prices as normal for Medan restaurant standards, though one notes they are not cheap. The tradeoff is the century-old setting, table service, and well-liked classics like chicken steak, nasi goreng, and cakes, which many felt were worth the price.
When is the best time to visit Tip Top Restaurant?
Breakfast, brunch, and lunch are commonly recommended, and one reviewer specifically said it was worth a breakfast visit. Weekend nights can include live band music, but some tables are reserved and the place can be crowded, so going earlier may make the visit smoother.
Is parking available at Tip Top Restaurant?
Yes. Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Usually somewhat difficult to find a space is available.
Is the food at Tip Top Restaurant halal?
Yes, Tip Top Restaurant serves halal food.
Is Tip Top Restaurant kid-friendly?
Yes, Tip Top Restaurant is good for kids.
