The best souvenirs in Medan? Just be prepared for the staff to anger you to tears.
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2026-03-06
Brace yourself for Medan's most polarizing food spot! This shop is famous for two things: having the best buns in the city and notoriously bad service. People rave about the non-halal Angbak (braised pork) bun and the molten salted egg yolk custard bun. The buns are so good, they're worth the staff's sour faces. This guide offers tips to score these delicious souvenirs without letting the terrible service ruin your day.
Honestly, this might be the most "split personality" place I've visited in Medan.
My local friends raved about it, saying it's the best bun in all of Medan and the top choice for souvenirs. So I rushed over excitedly, and man, the staff's attitude... Anjay! She had a sour face like I owed her millions, was completely standoffish the whole time, and I almost turned around and left on the spot. 🙄
But! The moment I got the bun and took a bite, OK, I got it, I totally got it. This bun is so delicious, I'm willing to forgive the staff's rudeness!
Their place is Non-halal, and the pork bun is the absolute star of the show. I ordered their signature Angbak (braised pork bun)[1], and the meat filling was so generous. The savory and sweet sauce soaked through the entire filling, paired with a soft yet chewy bun skin, Mantap! The best part is, even when the bun cools down, the skin doesn't get hard or dry at all[2], the texture is still on point.
Those with a sweet tooth shouldn't miss out either. The salted egg yolk filling in the Salted Egg Yolk Custard Bun (Liu Sa Bao)[3] will ooze out, and the aroma is intoxicating. The friend I was with ordered the chocolate bun, and I heard the chocolate flavor was so rich it was molten[4]. She instantly fell in love.
Tips to Avoid Pitfalls & Save Money 📝
Back to the biggest complaint about this place—the service. It's not just bad, it's bad enough to ruin your mood[5]. The cashiers are all like ice queens, getting extremely impatient if you ask one too many questions.
And here's a weird move: if you buy a lot and want to pack them in a box as souvenirs, they actually charge you extra for the box[6]! Where's the class?
So, for the girls who want to check this place out, save this 'survival guide':
- Mental Prep: Before you go, silently repeat three times: "I'm here for the buns, not for the service." State your order directly, quickly, and clearly. Don't expect any smiles.
- Go Early, Not Late: Their business is booming, and the popular pork buns often sell out by noon[7]. If you want to try them, you have to go early!
- Important Reminder: To reiterate, this is a Non-Halal shop, so our Muslim friends should take note[8].
- The Lazy Method: Really don't want to face the staff's sour faces? Just open your GrabFood and place an order directly[9]. Let the driver battle it out for you
- Angbak (braised pork bun)[1]: Savory-sweet sauce soaks dense pork in a soft, chewy bun. So good, you'll forgive the grumpy staff.
- Liu Sa Bao (molten custard bun)[2]'s salted egg yolk filling bursts with fragrant lava. A dream for sweet tooths.
- Even when cool, these buns don't get hard or dry[3]. The texture stays perfect, making them a foolproof takeaway gift.
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