How I spent 1 day in Medan

One night in Medan: Food and more food at Jalan Semarang and Jalan Selat Panjang It was already past sunset by the time we had arrived and settled down. Mustering the little energy we had left we made our way to our first stops in Medan, Jalan Semarang and Jalan Selat Panjang, 2 popular food streets close to one another. One of the highlights of Medan is food, and when one talks about food in Medan it’s hard not to mention both Jalan Semarang and Jalan Selat Panjang. Look at how many times these 2 streets were mentioned in this article of 30 must eats when in Medan! Jalan Semarang (Medan’s Chinatown) The vibes at Jalan Semarang were strong. Reaching the heart of the action, adrenaline took over, just looking at the long stretch of hawker stalls, the lively crowds enjoying the variety of delicacies, and the fast paced cooking happening in front of my eyes.There were lots of seats available to enjoy your food on the spot. The areas seem to be managed collectively, as we bought from a few stalls and paid only once at a combined cashier Martabak Yurich Martabak Yurich was quite a walk from Jalan Semarang/ Jalan Selat Panjang, but just what we needed to clear off some of the food we ate before loading on again. Seems that you can’t really go wrong with Martabak in Indonesia, and Martabak Yurich was no exception. There are many flavours and 2 sizes to choose from. Sweet and buttery, and just the thing to complete the night. First stop of the day was Istana Maimoon. This royal palace was built towards the end of the 19th century by the 9th king of the Sultanate of Deli, and functions as a museum today. The public areas is not too big and can explored quite quickly. There were information boards but somehow stacked hastily in a corner and not much is viewable. The palace itself is beautifully decorated and well maintained, certainly worth a look both on the inside and outside. To top it off, entrance fee is only 5,000 IDR! #indonesiatrip #medan