Medan Baru

Medan Baru is a Padang and Medan restaurant in Central Jakarta, serving traditional Indonesian cooking with a focus on richly spiced curries, generous portions and comforting rice-based meals. The setting is casual and family-friendly, with spacious air-conditioned dining rooms suited to lunch, dinner, solo meals and gatherings with relatives or colleagues.

The restaurant’s defining dish is fish head gulai, a curry built around a tender fish head and a carefully balanced spice mixture. Although the sauce looks rich, its flavour is comparatively gentle, allowing the fish to remain the focus. The meat separates easily from the bone, while the curry brings a savoury, lightly rounded character to each mouthful. The dish also provides a good introduction to the restaurant’s approach, where assertive seasoning is used without overwhelming the main ingredient.

Chicken curry offers a creamier alternative, with warm spices and a sauce that works naturally with hot rice. Beef gulai brings a softer, mellow curry profile and tender meat. These dishes can be enjoyed individually or shared across the table, making the menu practical for diners who want to sample several preparations. Vegetarian options are also listed, although the restaurant is primarily known for its meat and fish-based Indonesian cooking.

Medan Baru has the feel of a well-established local dining room rather than a formal restaurant. Service is available for dine-in, takeaway and delivery, and the spacious interior makes the venue suitable for family meals and group occasions. A private dining room is listed among the facilities, adding flexibility for gatherings that need a more contained setting. The atmosphere remains relaxed, with a straightforward presentation that keeps attention on the food.

The restaurant is located on Jl. Krekot Bunder Raya in the Pasar Baru area of Sawah Besar. Paid street parking and a paid parking lot are listed, and the venue accepts reservations as well as card and mobile payments. For a substantial Indonesian meal, the fish head curry, chicken curry and beef gulai provide a clear picture of Medan Baru’s spice-led cooking and generous style.