5.0 on Google? Seriously? I'd only give this Medan ramen shop 1 star
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2026-03-06
Tempted by a ramen shop with a perfect 5.0 Google rating? This review of JIGO RAMEN in Medan reveals the truth behind the score. Discover how a "free ice cream for a five-star review" promotion masks a disappointing experience of bland broth, soggy noodles, and small portions. While the chicken karaage is surprisingly tasty, this article warns ramen lovers to be skeptical of the hype and shares tips on where to find a genuinely good bowl of noodles instead.
Girls, I'm so done! While shopping at Delipark Mall in Medan, I was starving and saw this place, JIGO RAMEN, had over 2900+ reviews on Google, and a glorious 5.0 perfect score[1]! I saw the price at the entrance, ramen starting from just 25k[2], and thought, what are you waiting for? The result... Anjay, I can only say I've fallen into this trap for you all. 😵
As soon as I sat down, something felt off. The atmosphere was so noisy—they were playing K-Pop on the left, the Indonesian Top 40 on the right, and I had a song stuck on repeat in my own head. It was truly a trio of attacks, making it hard to even Chill properly[3]. The waiter was quite enthusiastic and friendly[4], but that couldn't save me from the assault on my taste buds that followed.
When the main event, the ramen, arrived, my heart sank. The so-called "deluxe" spicy mala ramen I ordered had a broth as bland as plain water, with absolutely no spicy punch. The noodles were the real disaster zone—soggy af, limp, and completely lacking any chewiness[5]. Plus, the portion was pathetically small. Even for a girl like me, it wasn't enough, and a guy would definitely not be full[6]. It wasn't all bad, though. To be fair, their Chicken Karaage was quite tasty[7], but the problem is, I came to a ramen shop, not a fried chicken joint! 🤷♀️
Halfway through my meal, I had an epiphany. That 5.0 high score was the result of some "special tricks"... The staff will enthusiastically tell you that you get a free scoop of ice cream for a five-star review[8]. Wow, just wow! Are you really selling your conscience for a scoop of ice cream, people! Mantap, this move was a real eye-opener for me.
Guide to Avoiding This Trap (You're Welcome)
Alright, rant over, let's get to the good stuff! For my friends who want to go (or want to avoid it), here are the key points:
- Don't trust the rating: When you see a place offering freebies for good reviews, just take the rating with a grain of salt.
- Ordering strategy: If you're just looking for a place to Nongkrong and have a small bite, you can just order snacks like the Chicken Karaage[9]. I really don't recommend the main course ramen.
- Be mindful of the price: The menu prices are before tax, so they'll add tax to your final bill![10]
- Payment methods: They don't accept Apple Pay, so prepare cash or another e-wallet before you go.
- Ultimate advice: If you really want good ramen, just go to the top floor of this mall. There are better options there![11] Don't waste your time and appetite downstairs
- 5.0 on Google? Don't be fooled. They give free ice cream for 5-star reviews[1]. A mantap move! But how's the ramen *really*?
- Ramen shop? The ramen is meh, but the Chicken Karaage is the unexpected star[2]. Go figure.
- A wild K-Pop & Indonesian Top 40 playlist. Experience the surreal vibe of clubbing while eating ramen in Medan![3]
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