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Padang restaurant in Medan City, North Sumatra
What should I order at Rumah Makan Garuda?
What to order
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Rendang
Recommended because it was specifically praised as very tasty, spicy, and tender, with the reviewer saying they really liked it.
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Ayam Pop
Recommended because multiple reviews mention it as a special or signature item, with one reviewer noting the restaurant has special recipes for Ayam Goreng / Ayam Pop.
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Nasi Padang
Recommended because several reviews describe the restaurant as a great place to try Nasi Padang, calling it delicious, authentic, and among the best in Medan.
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Ayam Goreng
Recommended because it is mentioned alongside Ayam Pop as a special recipe of the restaurant and as part of the Padang food worth trying.
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Jelly Dessert
Recommended because one review specifically says the reviewer’s children loved the jelly dessert, making it a notable dessert item mentioned positively.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM to 10 PM |
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| Tuesday | 8 AM to 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM to 10 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM to 10 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM to 10 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM to 10 PM |
About Rumah Makan Garuda
Rumah Makan Garuda is a Padang restaurant and diner in Medan City, North Sumatra, serving Nasi Padang and Nasi Minang-style food. Reviews consistently praise the rendang, ayam pop, fried chicken, and gulai for their rich flavor, tenderness, and spice that ranges from mild to very spicy. The restaurant is described as large, clean, and well maintained, with options for air-conditioned or non-air-conditioned seating, tables or floor seating, and a prayer room. It is popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining, and reviewers often mention fast service, parking, and a comfortable setting.
Amenities
Service options
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeout
Highlights
- Great dessert
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Coffee
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Rumah Makan Garuda known for?
It is best known for Padang dishes, especially rendang and ayam pop, with reviewers repeatedly calling the rendang spicy, tender, and very flavorful. People also mention gulai and fried chicken as part of the wide Nasi Padang spread, with the restaurant serving many dishes at once and charging only for the plates you eat.
What dishes are most recommended at Rumah Makan Garuda?
The most recommended items are rendang, ayam pop, gulai, and fried chicken, with some reviewers also mentioning jengkol and ayam bumbu. Dessert gets positive mentions too, especially the jelly dessert that children liked, and the food is often described as fresh and rich in taste.
What is the atmosphere like at Rumah Makan Garuda?
The vibe is casual, cozy, quiet, and spacious, with reviewers noting clean dining rooms, AC rooms, and seating choices like chairs or floor seating. It suits groups and solo diners, and the large prayer area and roomy layout are often mentioned as practical features.
Is Rumah Makan Garuda good value, and what is the price range?
Reviewers describe it as moderately priced, and the serving style can be good value because you are charged only for the dishes you touch and eat. That makes it easy to try several Padang dishes like rendang, ayam pop, and gulai without paying for a full set you did not finish.
When is the best time to visit Rumah Makan Garuda?
One reviewer noted arriving around 2 to 3 pm and finding it not crowded, so that can be a good time if you want a quieter meal. The restaurant is also praised for fast service, which helps during lunch and dinner when it is popular.
Is parking available at Rumah Makan Garuda?
Yes. Free parking lot, Paid parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is Rumah Makan Garuda kid-friendly?
Yes, Rumah Makan Garuda is good for kids.
