4.7 stars on Google, but the staff was combing hair at the bar? I'm really Anjay about this shop in Medan.
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2026-03-06
Don't be fooled by Vcontinental's 4.7-star rating in Medan! This stylish spot is a true gamble. While the decor is photogenic and some dishes like the Gordon Blue Steak are surprisingly delicious, the experience is a rollercoaster. Prepare for shocking service, questionable hygiene, and wildly inconsistent food quality. Is this chaotic restaurant worth the risk? This review breaks down what to order and what to avoid, helping you navigate this ultimate blind box dining experience.
Girls, take my advice. Next time you're at Delipark Mall in Medan and you see this place called Vcontinental, don't rush in just yet! I know, it has a high rating of 4.7 on Google with almost a thousand reviews, and its facade has this super classy, modern vibe. The deep blue theme makes you really want to go in and chill for a bit.
But the moment I sat down, I felt like something was a bit off...
The experience is like a rollercoaster, not for the faint of heart
First off, nobody pays attention to you. I get that it's crowded on weekends, but having to find your own seat and then wait forever for someone to clean the table, what's up with that[1]? Because of the open-plan design, the noise from the mall mixes with the chatter of people, so it's not at all the quiet place to nongkrong that I had imagined[2].
What shocked me the most was, after waiting almost 40 minutes for our food, I was idly watching the bar and saw a staff member... combing! their! hair! Anjay! I was floored. What about hygiene?[3] My friend took one sip of their avocado coffee and their expression just froze. They said it tasted like a cheap packet of instant coffee from a street stall[4]. When my chicken chop arrived, it was as thin as a piece of paper, a huge difference from the picture on the menu[5]!
Just as I was about to blacklist this place, my main course arrived. Gordon Blue Steak[6], and unexpectedly, it was surprisingly delicious! The outside was crispy, and the cheese and ham inside were full of flavor. One bite and it was just Mantap! My companion's pasta and burger were apparently pretty good too; the portions were generous and the taste was on point[7].
So, is it actually worth going?
This is the most confusing thing about this place: the food quality is extremely inconsistent, and the service is a total crapshoot. You might spend 88k Indonesian Rupiah on an amazing steak[8], or you might spend 39k on a cup of "instant coffee" that makes you question your life choices. It's like opening a blind box; you get surprises and shocks dropped randomly.
A Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls & Ordering. You're welcome!
If you absolutely must experience this "heart-stopping" feeling for yourself, or if you just want to take some nice photos, please accept my guide, written in blood and tears:
- Choose the right time: Whatever you do, don't go during peak meal times to join the crowd! It's best to go on a weekday morning, at a time so early that "even ghosts would think it's too early." The service experience might be a little better[9].
- Order the right dishes: Don't just randomly step on landmines. Get straight to the point and order the few dishes that have been proven to be good: Gordon Blue Steak, pasta, and burger.
- Keep a calm mindset: Assume a waiting time of at least 40 minutes for your food. Don't go when you're starving to the point of seeing stars or when you're in a hurry.
- Check your bill carefully: I've heard this place often makes mistakes with the bill, so when you pay, you must! absolutely must! check the bill carefully[10]
- High risk, but order right: the 88k Cordon Bleu Steak is divine. Crispy, with melted cheese & ham. A perfect bite[1]!
- It's market-level chaos, with staff combing their hair at the bar. This "chaotic evil" vibe is a magnet for vloggers[2][3].
- A 4.7 on Google, but it's a lottery. Surprises and scares drop randomly. A "blind box" nongkrong for a coffee[4][5]
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