A 1-hour wait for 25k rainbow Bakmi? What's the hype with this Medan spot?
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2026-03-07
Is waiting an hour for rainbow noodles in Medan worth the hype? This spot is famous for its bouncy, handmade bakmi colored with natural vegetable juice. While the sweet and savory Mie Goreng and massive portions are a huge draw, the experience comes with a catch: notoriously slow service. Find out if the delicious, chewy noodles outweigh the frustrating wait and get essential tips on how to navigate this popular eatery for the best experience.
Anjayyyy, I'm speechless! In Medan, just to eat a bowl of noodles, I literally waited for almost an hour… I wanted to flip the table and leave countless times, and if it weren't for seeing local friends all just Nongkrong, I would've seriously thought I was being pranked. 🙄 The waiters were even more Chill than me, their main thing is serving food whenever they feel like it. I really... okay, fine. But what can I do, I came specifically for this legendary handmade noodle.
The flavor is truly Mantap, but…
The moment the noodles were served, half my anger disappeared. I ordered the signature fried noodles (Mie Goreng), the sauce was so rich, fans of sweet and savory flavors will fall in love on the spot! The noodles are colorful, they say it's made with vegetable juice, all-natural with no additives. The texture is truly impeccable, super bouncy and chewy, completely different from all those other flashy imposters out there. The portion size is also jumbo-level, one portion feels like it's enough for two girls.
My friend's chicken mushroom noodles (Mie Ayam Jamur) came with a super generous amount of chicken. We also added an order of wontons (Pangsit), the fried ones were crispy, the boiled ones were soft and tender, both were delicious! But as for the atmosphere, well... emmm... Although they moved to a new, bigger location, the indoor lighting is still a bit dim, and the state of the bathroom is a whole other story. Not for the germaphobes.
Okay, I'm about to start my rant!
⚠️ Slow! The service is infuriatingly slow! You order and no one pays attention to you for ages, and waiting for the food takes an eternity. Even though you get a free iced sweet tea if you dine in and spend over 10k IDR, the time it took to get this tea was long enough for me to have finished three cups. If you're in a hurry, definitely don't come! Definitely!
💥 Exclusive Guide for Veterans to Avoid the Pitfalls 💥
For the girls who want to give it a try, listen to my advice, it'll save you a lot of trouble:
- 1. Go early! Many signature dishes are sold out by the afternoon or evening, especially the fried noodles and wontons. Don't ask me how I know…
- 2. Leave plenty of time! I'll say it again, be mentally prepared to wait 30 minutes to an hour. Just treat it as experiencing the slow life of Medan.
- 3. Pay separately! The payment counters for food and drinks are separate, so don't be a fool and line up at the wrong one.
- 4. Be aware of Fridays! They open later than usual on Fridays and will temporarily close for prayer time, so don't make a wasted trip.
- Handmade veggie noodles, bouncy & chewy and not just for show . So good, they're worth the hour-long wait!
- Signature Mie Goreng has an addictively rich, sweet & savory sauce. The massive portions guarantee you'll leave full !
- Don't miss the fried wontons (Pangsit)! A perfect bite of crispy skin with a soft, tender filling .
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