Medan Town @ Tanjong Katong

Named after the fourth largest city in Indonesia, Medan Town is located at the growing dining enclave of Tanjong Katong.  The casual dining restaurant offers home style Medanese food which reflects the diverse cooking styles of the different races living in Medan.

Bihun Bebek Dry  4/5

The marquee dish at Medan Town is the Bihun Bebek Dry/Soup ($5.80). I tried the beehoon dry served with duck herbal soup on the side. The bowl of beehoon was topped with generous amount of shredded duck, fried garlic, spring onion and bean sprouts. I understand the rice noodle is made in Medan. It comes with a unique springy texture that is different from others.

Nasi Redang Sapi 4.2/5

The other dish at Medan Town that caught my attention is the Nasi Redang Sapi ($6.50). The redang was extremely tender but it was the flavour that woke my palate. At that instant, memories of Indonesia trips flashed across my mind, an authentic taste that has long been forgotten.

Klepon 3/5

The Klepon ($2.50 for 5pc) is boiled rice cake stuffed with palm sugar and rolled in grated coconut. Singaporean will probably known it better as oneh oneh. The rice cake has a nice chewy texture but I am a bit disappointed with the fillings. I prefer the palm sugar filling to be of flowing fluid form.

Es Campur Medan 3/5 and Es Chendol Medan 3/5

Wrapping up the dinner, we ordered the Campur Medan ($3) and Chendol Medan ($3). Both are shaved ice dessert with coconut milk and palm sugar. The different is the ingredients used. I preferred the Campur Medan over the Chendol Medan. Although the chendol was homemade, the colour was unappetising and lacking in texture.

I previously visited a Medanese cuisine restaurant and was not impressed with the food. Medan Town has changed my opinion with Medanese cuisine and I am glad to discover the casual dining restaurant. Now I am another restaurant to go to when I am crave for Indonesian food.


Medan Town
253 Tanjong Katong Road
Singapore 437041
Tel: +65 63489227
Nearest MRT: Dakota (CC Line), Paya Lebar (EW Line, CC Line)

Opening Hours:
Tue-Sun: 11am - 10pm
(Closed on Mon)

Direction:
1) Alight at Dakota MRT station. Walk to bus stop at Blk 99 Old Airport Road (Stop ID 81181). Take bus no. 10, 31 and 32. Alight 2 stops later. Journey time about 6 minutes.

2) Alight at Paya Lebar MRT station. Walk to bus stop along Paya Lebar Road (Stop ID 81111). Take bus no. 43, 76 and 135. Alight 4 stops later. Journey time about 6 minutes.

MEDZS @ Millenia Walk

I got to know MEDZS due to an blogger event I attended back in November 2012. The concept is similar to Marche but offers mediterranean cuisine. Food presentation on the other hand is more appertising compared to Marche. Iit felt like you are being served in a proper sit down dinning restaurant. The restaurant also has an eclectic global selections of beer and cider.

Cured Salmon Bruschetta 4/5

You have to agreed with me the presentation of the Cured Salmon Bruschetta ($16.90) was pretty isn't it? The presentation itself is alreadying stimulating to the appetite. The cured salmon resting on top of the crusty bread is beautifully paired with pesto.

Spanish Omelette "Tortilla" with Aioli Dip 4.2/5

Not to be confused by the Mexican flatbread tortilla, the Spanish Omelette or Spanish Tortilla is a Spanish dish commonly made with egg, potatoes and onion. The thick and fluffy egg omelette paired with the zesty aioli dip was a hearty appertiser.

Moroccan Beef and Caramelized Apple Stew Tajine with Couscous 4/5

This is my first time to come across the Tajine, a special earthenware pot. The dish was even served in it. The Moroccan Beef was fork tender with a nice fruity sweetness to it. Served with rice, it will be a filling dish for the hungry stomach.

Charcoal Grilled Baby Sea Bream 4/5

The Charcoal Grilled Baby Sea Bream is served with aubergine gratin, mashed potato and watercress salad. Cooked perfectly with a hint of smokiness, the sea bream was moist and delectable.

Braised Cook Chicken Paella 4/5

The Braised Cook Chicken Paella with chorizo and saffron is nicely flavoured by the spices. The rice has a good texture that was not mushy.

Kakavia Fish Stew 4.2/5

Came with grilled fish, mussels and mash potatoes in a creamy sauce, the Kakavia Fish Stew ($20.90) is my personal favourite at MEDZ currently. I have been back to MEDZ twice and I never failed to order this dish.

The restaurant is an ideal place for group gathering due to the spacious venue. Food is pretty decent too. I even returned with my friends to have our Christmas gathering here.


MEDZS
Millenia Walk
9 Raffles Boulevard
#01-46/47/55/56
Singapore 039596
Tel: +65 63377507
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Nearest MRT: Promenade (CC Line, DT Line)

Opening Hours:
Sun-Thu: 1130am - 11pm
Fri-Sat: 1130am - 1am

Direction:
1) Alight at Promenade MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to Millenia Walk. Journey time about 3 minutes.