Rude Service, Mantap Fried Chicken? A Medan Restaurant I Love and Hate.
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2026-03-06
This Medan spot is an emotional rollercoaster, serving up flawless fried chicken that’s crispy, juicy, and seriously "mantap." While the Ayam Goreng and Spicy Grill are divine, be warned—the service can be notoriously rude. If you can handle a poker face, you’ll be rewarded with amazing perks like free drink refills, fast WiFi, and a quiet, air-conditioned second floor. It's a perfect budget-friendly haven for an afternoon of delicious food and chilling out, if you can ignore the attitude.
This fried chicken chain in Medan really puts you on an emotional rollercoaster 🎢.
Right when I walked in to order, the cashier girl had this ice-cold expression, barely said a word, and made me feel like I owed her millions… Anjay, I almost turned around and left![1] But thank goodness I held back! Once the fried chicken arrived, all my previous annoyance instantly vanished.
To be honest, this place's Ayam Goreng[2] is seriously flawless. The skin is super crispy, and when you tear open the chicken inside, it's still steaming, super juicy, and nothing like those other dry, basic chickens you get elsewhere. I also tried their Ayam Spicy Grill[3], and that spicy grilled chicken was super Mantap! The sauce completely soaked into the chicken, it was tender and flavorful, so good I wanted to lick my fingers. The friend I was with ordered the Ayam Bakar[4] and said it was good too; the skin isn't spicy, so it's totally fine for families with kids to eat here[5].
As for the atmosphere, the first floor looks just like a regular fast-food joint, but the second floor has a surprise! It's a quiet area with air conditioning[6], perfect for students who want to Nongkrong quietly alone or rush to meet a deadline.
But then again, the service is really a matter of luck. My friend came before and met super friendly staff, but the cashier I got this time was... hard to describe[7]. Oh, right, while eating, you might occasionally see a few flies buzzing around, hope the restaurant can pay attention to that.
✍️ Highlights! Your money-saving guide:
So, if you're immune to the staff's "poker face" and just want to find a place to spend as little money as possible, eat some Mantap fried chicken, and use the fast internet to Chill for an afternoon, then this is definitely your go-to spot
- Free drink refills! Yes, you read that right, drink till you're full![8] In Indonesia, this is basically a god-tier perk!
- Free and fast WiFi! I personally tested it, and the speed is faster than many coffee shops, a paradise for students.[9]
- Parking is free too! The parking lot is also quite large, a blessing for those who drive.[10]
- Go to the second floor if you want some peace and quiet! The air-conditioned area is less crowded and quiet, it's a perfect little corner to escape the world.[11]
- Free drink refills! A rare god-tier perk in Indonesia. Drink all you want—an absolute steal! [1]
- Ayam Goreng is next-level: super crispy skin, steaming hot, and bursting with juice. Puts other dry chicken to shame. [2]
- Upstairs is a quiet A/C zone with free, blazing-fast WiFi[3]. Perfect for a solo Nongkrong or getting work done. [4]
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